Add Text To Your Video for Free Online

How to Add Text to Video

Adding text to your video can enhance its clarity and engagement. Follow these simple steps to get started with Descript:

1) Sign up for Descript for free. No credit card is required.

2) Upload your video to Descript by dragging and dropping it into the project window. Descript will automatically start transcribing your video!

3) Head over to the right side panel and select Elements to find Add Text To Video.

4) Then Add Text To Video -> Select Publish -> Export -> Save.

Why Add Text to Video?

Adding text to your video can significantly improve its impact and accessibility. Here are some specific benefits for those looking to enhance their videos with text:

Enhanced Clarity: Text can highlight key points, making your message clearer and more digestible.
Increased Engagement: Captions and annotations can keep viewers engaged, especially in noisy environments.
Accessibility: Adding text ensures that your content is accessible to viewers with hearing impairments.
SEO Benefits: Text elements can improve your video's search engine ranking, making it easier to find.
Multilingual Support: Subtitles and translations can broaden your audience by catering to non-native speakers.

Tips for Adding Text to Video

Adding text to your video can be a game-changer for delivering your message effectively. Here are some expert tips to make the most out of this feature:

Choose the Right Font: Select a font that is easy to read and matches the tone of your video.
Use Consistent Colors: Stick to a color scheme that complements your video and ensures text visibility.
Position Text Strategically: Place text where it won't obstruct important visuals but remains noticeable.
Keep It Concise: Use short, impactful phrases to convey your message without overwhelming viewers.
Time It Well: Sync text with the audio or visual cues to enhance comprehension and engagement.

Don’t just take our word for it

With a 4.6 out of 5 star rating and numerous distinctions on G2, Descript has been recognized as a leader in the video editing & podcasting space.

“Getting started with Descript is super simple and easy to walk through with clients who have never done any audio/video editing in their lives.”
Jacob G
“Descript is the GOAT editor. I still repeatedly think "wowza, this is bonkers" as I edit videos & podcasts like a word doc. Genuinely magical app.”
Tommy L
“I'm a marketer with no video editing background but I can now create and edit videos [with Descript] in no time.”
Harini R
“Before using Descript, manual transcription was very difficult. Thanks to Descript, I can obtain accurate transcriptions in record time.”
Stevie M
“Descript is all you need for editing. You need pretty much zero editing skills and experience to use this software.”
Lee W
“Descript has made my editing, review, & production process 10x faster & more effective.”
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