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Add Text to Video : Design captions, titles, and lower thirds in minutes—no installs

Story321 makes it fast and simple to Add Text to Video online. Drag and drop your clip, write captions or titles, set exact in/out points on a timeline, and style everything with fonts, colors, motion, and effects. Export in HD without quality loss—no installs required.

What is Add Text to Video on Story321?

Add Text to Video is a streamlined, web-based editor that lets you place words, phrases, and subtitles onto any video in a few clicks. Whether you need bold titles, animated lower thirds, branded annotations, or accurate captions, Story321 gives you precision timing and rich styling in a browser. Built for creators, marketers, teachers, and teams, it combines an intuitive interface with pro-grade control so you can enhance clarity, boost engagement, and tell a better story.

Web-based workflow: Add Text to Video on any device—Mac, Windows, iPhone, or Android—no downloads.

Precise timeline: Keyframe timing so your text appears and disappears exactly when you want.

Creative control: Fonts, sizes, colors, outlines, shadows, backgrounds, and animations for standout results.

Web-basedFree PlanMP4/MOV SupportSubtitles & CaptionsTimeline EditingHD Export

Features that make Add Text to Video effortless

Story321 brings a creator-first toolkit to Add Text to Video with clarity and control. From instant styling to pixel-perfect timing, you’ll create polished overlays that look great everywhere.

Drag-and-Drop Text Layers

Quickly Add Text to Video by dropping text layers on your canvas, snapping them to safe areas, and adjusting position with precision guides.

Full Font & Style Controls

Choose from system and modern web fonts, tweak weight, size, color, spacing, outlines, shadows, and background boxes to Add Text to Video that matches your brand.

Timeline Precision & Keyframes

Dial in exact in/out points and subtle fades. Use keyframes to animate position, scale, and opacity as you Add Text to Video with cinematic flow.

Smart Templates

Start faster with designer-made title cards, lower thirds, and callouts. Customize and Add Text to Video at scale with consistent styling.

Auto-Captions & Subtitles

Generate accurate captions automatically, then edit timings and styles. Import SRT/VTT when you need to Add Text to Video for accessibility.

On-Brand Presets

Save brand colors, fonts, and motion presets so every time you Add Text to Video your visual identity stays consistent.

Animation & Motion Effects

Fade, slide, typewriter, and bounce effects help you Add Text to Video that feels dynamic and professional without manual keyframing.

Format-Friendly Imports

Upload MP4, MOV, WebM, and more. Add Text to Video without worrying about conversions or losing quality.

HD Exports, No Quality Loss

Export 1080p or 4K with crisp text rendering. Add Text to Video and retain sharp edges and accurate colors in every frame.

Cloud Workspace & Collaboration

Comment, version, and share links with teammates. Review and refine how you Add Text to Video together in real time.

Popular ways to Add Text to Video

From social clips to training modules, Story321 gives you the tools to Add Text to Video for clarity, engagement, and conversion.

Social Media Titles

Hook viewers fast with bold, animated titles. Add Text to Video that stops the scroll on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts.

Lower Thirds for Interviews

Identify speakers and roles cleanly. Add Text to Video with branded lower thirds that auto-align and animate in gracefully.

Product Demos & Callouts

Spotlight features with arrows and labels. Add Text to Video to point out key UI elements and benefits.

Educational Captions

Improve comprehension with readable captions and highlights. Add Text to Video so lessons are accessible and searchable.

Event Recaps & Highlights

Stamp dates, locations, and stats on footage. Add Text to Video that contextualizes moments at a glance.

Ads & Promotions

Drive action with animated offers and CTAs. Add Text to Video that aligns with your funnel and brand voice.

UGC and Reviews

Amplify social proof by pulling quotes on-screen. Add Text to Video to highlight ratings and testimonials.

Corporate & Internal Comms

Clarify messages in onboarding or all-hands. Add Text to Video to standardize training and policy updates.

How to Add Text to Video in Story321

Create polished overlays in minutes. Follow these steps to Add Text to Video with precision and style.

1

Upload your video

Drag an MP4, MOV, or WebM into the editor or paste a link. Your clip loads instantly so you can Add Text to Video without delays.

2

Insert a text layer

Click Text, choose a template or start blank, then type. Position the layer with snap guides to Add Text to Video exactly where it belongs.

3

Style your text

Pick fonts, colors, outlines, and background boxes. Use brand presets to Add Text to Video that looks consistent and professional.

4

Set timing on the timeline

Slide layer ends to control in/out points. Add subtle fades or keyframes to Add Text to Video that appears at the perfect moment.

5

Animate for impact

Choose typewriter, slide, bounce, or fade. Add Text to Video with motion that supports your message, not distracts from it.

6

Preview and export

Play it back in real time. When it’s right, export in HD or 4K. Add Text to Video and keep everything crisp on any platform.

Pro tips for standout text overlays

  • Use high-contrast colors and outlines to keep text legible on busy footage when you Add Text to Video.
  • Match font choice to tone: bold sans for energy, serif for authority, mono for technical when you Add Text to Video.
  • Keep lines short, under two rows on mobile, to Add Text to Video that stays readable in a vertical feed.
  • Place text inside title-safe margins; avoid extreme edges when you Add Text to Video for broadcast or reels.
  • Use motion sparingly—one entrance, one exit—to Add Text to Video that feels refined, not chaotic.
  • Leverage auto-captions, then fine-tune timing to Add Text to Video that’s accessible and on-brand.
  • Export a short test clip to confirm size and contrast before you Add Text to Video across a full series.

Story321 runs in the browser, so you can Add Text to Video from any device without installing software.

FAQ

Add Text to Video: Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about compatibility, quality, and workflow when you Add Text to Video with Story321.

Ready to Add Text to Video the easy way?

Open Story321, drop in your clip, and design captions, titles, and lower thirds that pop. Start free, upgrade anytime.

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