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Add Text to Video Online
Upload a video and overlay custom text at the top, center, or bottom. Pick the size and color, then fine-tune fonts and styles in the editor.
Upload a video, type your text, and download your video with a clean text overlay.
- Custom text overlay
- Position, size & color
- 100+ fonts in the editor
- No watermark editor
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How to Add Text to Video Online in 3 Simple Steps
1 Upload Your Video
Start by uploading your video file (MP4, MOV, WEBM) directly from your device, or simply paste a video URL. Our online tool makes it incredibly easy to start adding text to your video in seconds.
2 Type and Customize Your Text
Enter the custom text you want to overlay on your video. Choose the perfect position (top, center, or bottom), select your preferred text size, and pick a high-contrast text color (white, black, or yellow) to make your words pop.
3 Generate and Download
Click generate to instantly put text on your video. You can download your video immediately, or open it in our no-watermark editor to choose from over 100+ fonts, animate the text, or add multiple text layers.
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Put Your Message on Any Video
Hooks, titles, context, punchlines - text overlays make videos perform. Upload your clip, type your text, choose the position, size and color, and Revid renders it on the video instantly. The text stays sharp at any resolution because it is rendered, not burned in from a low-res preview.
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Full Text Editing When You Need It
After the first render, open your video in the editor to change the font among 100+ options, move the text freely, animate it, or add multiple text layers with different timings. Need automatic subtitles instead? Try our AI caption generator.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add text to a video online for free?
With Revid AI's video text editor, you can easily add text to a video online. Just upload your video file or paste a URL, type your custom text, select the position, size, and color, and hit generate. You'll get a high-quality video with a clean text overlay ready for download in seconds.
Can I choose exactly where to put text on my video?
Yes! When you add text to video using our quick tool, you can automatically place your text overlay at the top, center, or bottom of the screen. If you need more precise positioning, simply open the video in our full editor after generating to drag and drop the text exactly where you want it.
What video formats can I upload to add words to a video?
Our tool supports all major video formats. You can upload MP4, MOV, WEBM, and Quicktime files to add words to your video. Alternatively, you can paste a URL from existing web content, and our system will process it so you can add your custom text overlay.
How do I change the font when I add text to my video?
After generating your initial text overlay, you can open your project in the Revid AI editor. There, you'll have access to over 100+ different fonts to perfectly match your brand, aesthetic, or the specific vibe of your TikTok, YouTube Short, or Instagram Reel.
Will there be a watermark when I put text on my video?
No! When you put text on video using our tool, you can export your creation using our no-watermark editor. We believe your content should remain yours, clean, and professional for all your social media channels.
Can I add multiple text overlays to the same video?
Absolutely. While the quick tool allows you to add one main custom text overlay (perfect for a quick title or hook), you can easily add multiple text layers, change their timings, and animate them by opening your generated video in our full editing suite.
Does adding text reduce my video's quality?
Not at all. When you add text to MP4 or any other video format using Revid AI, the text is rendered natively at high resolution. It stays sharp and crisp, unlike other tools that might burn text into a low-res preview. Your final export will look highly professional.
Why should I add custom text to my social media videos?
Adding text to video is crucial for social media success. Text overlays act as scroll-stopping hooks, provide context for viewers watching on mute, deliver punchlines, and make your TikToks, Reels, and Shorts much more engaging, accessible, and likely to go viral.
Is this tool different from an auto-caption generator?
Yes. This tool is specifically designed to let you put custom text on a video, such as an intro title, a specific hook, or a call-to-action. If you want to automatically transcribe spoken words into dynamic subtitles, you should check out our AI Add Caption to Video tool instead.
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How it works
From Signal To Published In Four Steps.
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Find Viral & Trending Videos.
RevidAI's Viral Search and Channel Watcher surface the formats, creators, and trends getting attention right now, then help you turn them into ideas of your own.
- Discover winning video formats in your niche
- Follow creators and channels that matter
- Start with proven ideas instead of guessing
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Turn An Idea Into A Story.
Found something worth making? Revid AI writes the script, suggests the structure, and turns links, prompts, or topics into complete video concepts.
- Start with a prompt, topic, or URL
- Generate scripts inspired by proven patterns
- Build stories designed to keep people watching
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Generate The Finished Video.
Script, voiceover, visuals, subtitles, and editing all come together in one workflow. No stitching together five different tools.
- Turn text into complete, multi-minute videos
- Generate everything in one place
- Refine the result in the editor
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Publish Everywhere.
Share your videos to TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and wherever your audience is.
- Publish across every major platform
- Reach more people with less work
- Go from idea to published video in minutes
