How to add text to a video

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Create a new project
02
Upload your video
03
Add and design your text
04
Hit Export to get your video
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Create a new project
Click the blue Create project button in the top right of your workspace.

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Click the blue Create project button in the top right of your workspace.
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Create a new project
Click the blue Create project button in the top right of your workspace.

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Create a new project
Click the blue Create project button in the top right of your workspace.

Editing tips
Add effects to text
Make your titles pop by adding any type of Fx or Look directly to your text. Drag and drop effects just like you would add them to a video clip.
Keyboard shortcut
Hit the
T
key on your keyboard to quick add text to your current playhead position.Add effects to text
Make your titles pop by adding any type of Fx or Look directly to your text. Drag and drop effects just like you would add them to a video clip.
Keyboard shortcut
Hit the
T
key on your keyboard to quick add text to your current playhead position.Add effects to text
Make your titles pop by adding any type of Fx or Look directly to your text. Drag and drop effects just like you would add them to a video clip.
Keyboard shortcut
Hit the
T
key on your keyboard to quick add text to your current playhead position.Add effects to text
Make your titles pop by adding any type of Fx or Look directly to your text. Drag and drop effects just like you would add them to a video clip.
Keyboard shortcut
Hit the
T
key on your keyboard to quick add text to your current playhead position.
Add effects to text
Make your titles pop by adding any type of Fx or Look directly to your text. Drag and drop effects just like you would add them to a video clip.
Keyboard shortcut
Hit the
T
key on your keyboard to quick add text to your current playhead position.Add effects to text
Make your titles pop by adding any type of Fx or Look directly to your text. Drag and drop effects just like you would add them to a video clip.
Keyboard shortcut
Hit the
T
key on your keyboard to quick add text to your current playhead position.Add effects to text
Make your titles pop by adding any type of Fx or Look directly to your text. Drag and drop effects just like you would add them to a video clip.
Keyboard shortcut
Hit the
T
key on your keyboard to quick add text to your current playhead position.Add effects to text
Make your titles pop by adding any type of Fx or Look directly to your text. Drag and drop effects just like you would add them to a video clip.
Keyboard shortcut
Hit the
T
key on your keyboard to quick add text to your current playhead position.
Add effects to text
To get smooth slow motion you’ll need to film in at least twice the framerate of the sequence. The elevate.io sequence is 30fps, which means you’ll need 60fps footage to slow down 50% or 120fps footage to slow down 75% smoothly.
Keyboard shortcut
elevate.io makes it easy to adjust speed gradually by clicking and holding speed to drag left or right. Drag left to slow down and right to speed up. Want super precision? Press and hold Shift while dragging.
Add effects to text
To get smooth slow motion you’ll need to film in at least twice the framerate of the sequence. The elevate.io sequence is 30fps, which means you’ll need 60fps footage to slow down 50% or 120fps footage to slow down 75% smoothly.
Keyboard shortcut
elevate.io makes it easy to adjust speed gradually by clicking and holding speed to drag left or right. Drag left to slow down and right to speed up. Want super precision? Press and hold Shift while dragging.
Add effects to text
To get smooth slow motion you’ll need to film in at least twice the framerate of the sequence. The elevate.io sequence is 30fps, which means you’ll need 60fps footage to slow down 50% or 120fps footage to slow down 75% smoothly.
Keyboard shortcut
elevate.io makes it easy to adjust speed gradually by clicking and holding speed to drag left or right. Drag left to slow down and right to speed up. Want super precision? Press and hold Shift while dragging.
Add effects to text
To get smooth slow motion you’ll need to film in at least twice the framerate of the sequence. The elevate.io sequence is 30fps, which means you’ll need 60fps footage to slow down 50% or 120fps footage to slow down 75% smoothly.
Keyboard shortcut
elevate.io makes it easy to adjust speed gradually by clicking and holding speed to drag left or right. Drag left to slow down and right to speed up. Want super precision? Press and hold Shift while dragging.
Add effects to text
To get smooth slow motion you’ll need to film in at least twice the framerate of the sequence. The elevate.io sequence is 30fps, which means you’ll need 60fps footage to slow down 50% or 120fps footage to slow down 75% smoothly.
Keyboard shortcut
elevate.io makes it easy to adjust speed gradually by clicking and holding speed to drag left or right. Drag left to slow down and right to speed up. Want super precision? Press and hold Shift while dragging.
Add effects to text
To get smooth slow motion you’ll need to film in at least twice the framerate of the sequence. The elevate.io sequence is 30fps, which means you’ll need 60fps footage to slow down 50% or 120fps footage to slow down 75% smoothly.
Keyboard shortcut
elevate.io makes it easy to adjust speed gradually by clicking and holding speed to drag left or right. Drag left to slow down and right to speed up. Want super precision? Press and hold Shift while dragging.
Add effects to text
To get smooth slow motion you’ll need to film in at least twice the framerate of the sequence. The elevate.io sequence is 30fps, which means you’ll need 60fps footage to slow down 50% or 120fps footage to slow down 75% smoothly.
Keyboard shortcut
elevate.io makes it easy to adjust speed gradually by clicking and holding speed to drag left or right. Drag left to slow down and right to speed up. Want super precision? Press and hold Shift while dragging.
Add effects to text
To get smooth slow motion you’ll need to film in at least twice the framerate of the sequence. The elevate.io sequence is 30fps, which means you’ll need 60fps footage to slow down 50% or 120fps footage to slow down 75% smoothly.
Keyboard shortcut
elevate.io makes it easy to adjust speed gradually by clicking and holding speed to drag left or right. Drag left to slow down and right to speed up. Want super precision? Press and hold Shift while dragging.
FAQ
Is elevate.io free?
Yes, elevate.io’s free Starter plan includes all core video editing tools. You can put text on your videos for free.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No, elevate.io is a fully online video editor that runs in your browser. You can edit videos and place comments without needing to download any software.
Can I add text to a vertical video for social media?
elevate.io supports all the most widely used social media resolutions, including horizontal and vertical. Export for your favorite platform with ease.
Is elevate.io free?
Yes, elevate.io’s free Starter plan includes all core video editing tools. You can put text on your videos for free.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No, elevate.io is a fully online video editor that runs in your browser. You can edit videos and place comments without needing to download any software.
Can I add text to a vertical video for social media?
elevate.io supports all the most widely used social media resolutions, including horizontal and vertical. Export for your favorite platform with ease.
Is elevate.io free?
Yes, elevate.io’s free Starter plan includes all core video editing tools. You can put text on your videos for free.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No, elevate.io is a fully online video editor that runs in your browser. You can edit videos and place comments without needing to download any software.
Can I add text to a vertical video for social media?
elevate.io supports all the most widely used social media resolutions, including horizontal and vertical. Export for your favorite platform with ease.
Is elevate.io free?
Yes, elevate.io’s free Starter plan includes all core video editing tools. You can put text on your videos for free.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No, elevate.io is a fully online video editor that runs in your browser. You can edit videos and place comments without needing to download any software.
Can I add text to a vertical video for social media?
elevate.io supports all the most widely used social media resolutions, including horizontal and vertical. Export for your favorite platform with ease.
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© 2025 elevate.io™ is a registered trademark of Blackbird plc. All rights reserved.