Add Text to Video

Add a title or CTA with live preview. Private, free, no upload.

100% private — processing happens on your device, nothing is uploaded.

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Drag the text on the preview. Export burns it into the MP4 on your device.

Works best with short clips (Reels, TikTok, Stories). Very large files may be slow on mobile.

By using this tool, you agree to our Terms of Use

Titles that stick

Type your line, drag it on the preview, then burn it into an MP4.

Made for Reels & TikTok

Hooks and CTAs without opening CapCut—still 100% on-device.

Private overlay

Nothing is uploaded. Export runs locally with FFmpeg.wasm.

Why add text to video online with Unvidio?

Short-form posts need a clear hook. Most online editors upload your file first.

Unvidio lets you place text on a live preview, then exports MP4 on your device.

Pair with trim or crop when you need a social-ready clip.

How to add text to a video (3 steps)

Only process files you own or may edit. Everything stays on your device.

1. Choose your video

Select a local MP4, MOV, WebM, or similar clip.

2. Type & position

Enter your text, pick color/size, drag it on the preview.

3. Export & download

Click Add text, wait for progress, then download the MP4.

Text tips for creators

Keep lines short (under ~6 words). Place text in the safe zone—away from TikTok UI edges. White with a soft shadow reads best on busy footage.

Add text to video guide

Private browser editing only—Unvidio does not store your videos.

A text overlay burns titles, captions-lite, or CTAs into the picture so they travel with the file.

Text vs captions

This tool is for a short title/CTA you place manually.

Word-by-word auto captions are a separate Phase 2 feature coming next.

Readable overlays

Prefer high contrast (white/black). Large size (L) for vertical 9:16 hooks.

Support

FAQ

Quick answers to the most common questions about this tool.

Yes. No account and no upload quota.

No. Processing is local on your device.

Yes—drag it on the preview before exporting.

One overlay per export for now. Run again on the result to stack another line.

MP4 (H.264 + AAC).

Basic Latin works best. Complex emoji may not render in the burn-in.

About 200 MB is recommended.

Trim, crop, and merge are on the Tools page.