Can I add multiple text overlays?

Yes — click Add Layer to create as many text layers as you need. Each layer has its own text, position, color, size, and timing. Use the multi-layer timeline to arrange when each layer appears.

How do I position and resize text?

Drag the text directly on the video preview to position it anywhere. To resize, drag the corner handle at the bottom-right of the selected text to make it larger or smaller.

Can I make text appear only during part of the video?

Yes — each text layer has its own start and end time on the multi-layer timeline. Drag the handles to set exactly when each layer appears and disappears.

Is the text permanent or removable?

The text is burned (hardcoded) into the video frames, so it's permanent and visible in any video player without subtitle support. For removable subtitles, use our Auto Subtitles tool to generate an SRT file.

What font is used for the text overlay?

The tool uses Arial, a clean sans-serif font that's highly readable at any size. The stroke outline and optional background box ensure the text is visible over any video content.

Text on Video

Add multiple text layers to videos with drag-to-position, resize handles, and a multi-layer timeline to control when each text appears.

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How to Use Text on Video

Upload an MP4, MKV, or other video file
Type your text and see it live on the video preview
Drag the text to position it anywhere on the video, or drag the corner handle to resize
Add more text layers with the Add Layer button and use the timeline to set when each layer appears
Adjust color, font size, stroke, and background box for each layer
Click Process and download the result

Features

Multiple text layers — add as many text overlays as you need
Drag-to-position — place text anywhere on the video by dragging
Resize handles — drag the corner handle to scale text up or down
Multi-layer timeline — set when each text layer appears and disappears
Live preview — text is shown on the actual video frame as you edit
Custom text color, font size, stroke outline, and background box
Output as MP4, MKV, MOV, or WebM
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add multiple text overlays?: Yes — click Add Layer to create as many text layers as you need. Each layer has its own text, position, color, size, and timing. Use the multi-layer timeline to arrange when each layer appears.
How do I position and resize text?: Drag the text directly on the video preview to position it anywhere. To resize, drag the corner handle at the bottom-right of the selected text to make it larger or smaller.
Can I make text appear only during part of the video?: Yes — each text layer has its own start and end time on the multi-layer timeline. Drag the handles to set exactly when each layer appears and disappears.
Is the text permanent or removable?: The text is burned (hardcoded) into the video frames, so it's permanent and visible in any video player without subtitle support. For removable subtitles, use our Auto Subtitles tool to generate an SRT file.
What font is used for the text overlay?: The tool uses Arial, a clean sans-serif font that's highly readable at any size. The stroke outline and optional background box ensure the text is visible over any video content.

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