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Add Text to Video Online: Free Hook Lines and Captions
Put a bold hook line or caption on your video in a few clicks. Pick the position and a style, see it live on the preview and export a clean file with no watermark. Nothing is uploaded.
Drag the bright frame to choose what to keep
9:16 is the TikTok, Reels and Shorts shape.
Off: instant and lossless. MP4 and MOV clips start right on time; other formats can start a moment early.
How to use the Add Text to Video
- Drop your video onto the tool.
- Type your text and choose Top, Middle or Bottom and a style.
- Press Add text, preview the result and download it.
Hooks keep people watching
Many people watch with the sound off, so a short line of text in the first second tells them what the video is about before they swipe.
Readable on any footage
White with a dark outline, lemon with an outline or a solid box all stay readable on bright and dark scenes. Keep text under about 10 words.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add text to a video for free?
Drop your video in, type your text, choose where it goes and press Add text. The text is burned into the exported video with no watermark.
Where should I put text on a TikTok or Reel?
In the top middle or the lower third, away from the right edge and the very bottom where buttons and captions sit.
Can I crop the video as well?
Yes. Choose a shape such as 9:16 in the Crop section and the text is placed inside the cropped frame.
Is my video uploaded?
No. Everything is processed in your browser.