Add Text To Video
Add text to video online for free with EchoWave. Create titles, captions, subtitles, and animated text overlays using 1,000+ fonts, custom colors, styles, and timing controls—so your videos look more professional and are easier to watch anywhere. Perfect for: YouTube videos, TikTok/Reels, ads, tutorials, product demos, and social content.
Add Text To Video Features
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How to add text to a video?
Add Text to Video in 3 Simple Steps
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1. Upload your video
Start by uploading your video into the EchoWave editor. We support popular video formats so you can upload and start editing quickly.
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2. Add a text overlay
Click Add Text in the toolbar to insert text onto your video. Then customize it with:
Fonts (choose from 1,000+ options)
Font size & font color
Text position (drag-and-drop placement)
Duration & timing (show text at any moment)
Animation effects (make your text appear, move, or fade)
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3. Download Video
Preview your video to make sure the text looks perfect. When you’re ready, click Save to export your video with your text overlay applied.
Add Text Overlays That Look Clean, Clear, and On-Brand
Customize Text Appearance
Make your text match your content and your brand style. EchoWave lets you control key text overlay settings so your video looks consistent across every platform.
- Common text customizations include:
- Font style (headline vs. body fonts)
- Font size (mobile-friendly readability)
- Font color (high contrast for clarity)
- Text alignment (left / center / right)
- Text position (top, middle, bottom, or custom placement)
- Timing on the timeline (start/end time, duration)
- Text spacing and layout (for cleaner readability on-screen)
- Text opacity (useful for subtle overlays)
Tip: For social videos, keep important text inside the “safe zone” so it doesn’t get covered by platform UI elements.
Access 1,000+ Fonts (and Upload Your Own)
Want your videos to stand out with custom text? EchoWave offers 1,000+ Google Fonts with easy selection and multiple font weight options—great for creators, marketers, and teams who need consistent branding.
Need full brand control? Upgrade to the business plan to upload your own fonts and make your text overlays uniquely yours.
Boosts Accessibility
Adding text or subtitles makes your video accessible for viewers with hearing impairments or those watching without sound.
Animated Titles
Our Text animations can make your videos more eye catching. Choose from our great collection of ready-to-use text animations, including typewriter, swipe, popup and fade in.
Tips for Better-Looking Text Overlays
If you want your text to look “pro” (and not like an afterthought), these quick rules help:
- Keep text short and scannable (especially on mobile)
- Use high contrast (light text on dark video or vice versa)
- Don’t place text too close to the edges
- Match animation speed to your video pace
- Use 1–2 fonts per video for consistency
- Make sure text stays on screen long enough to read
Frequently Asked Questions
How to add text to a YouTube video?
You can burn text into your videos using an online video editor such as EchoWave, allowing them to be seen on all platforms, including YouTube.
Can I use custom fonts?
Yes, You can select from one of our pre-installed font's or upload your own if you are on our business plan.
Can I add text to any part of the video?
Yes, EchoWave allows you to add text at any point in your video and customize its duration.
What video formats does EchoWave support?
EchoWave supports a wide range of video formats, including MP4, MOV, AVI, and many more.
Can I customize the appearance of my text?
Absolutely! EchoWave offers a wide variety of customization options, including font type, size, color, and position.
Can I add multiple text elements in a single video?
Yes, EchoWave allows you to add multiple separate text elements in your video.
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