Add titles, captions and watermarks to video with timing control
A title at the start, a caption on the punchline, a credit at the end — text makes videos clearer and more engaging. Meicut's video text editor lets you place custom text anywhere on your video and control exactly when it appears and disappears.
Upload your video, add a text block, drag it into position, style it with fonts, colors and presets, set its timing on the timeline, and export. No editing software needed, free with no sign-up.
- Multiple text blocks on separate tracks, each with its own start and end time
- 29 fonts across Latin and Chinese, six weights, italic and underline
- One-click presets for headings, captions, lower thirds and subtitle bars
- Full styling control: colors, stroke outline, shadow, background, opacity and rotation
- Drag text anywhere on the frame and resize it with corner handles
- Live preview that shows exactly what the exported video will look like
Common text-on-video jobs
Add a title or intro card
Start a video with a proper title. The heading presets set a large bold font for you, so you only type the words and drag the block into place. Display fonts like Bebas Neue work well for punchy openers.
Caption key moments with timed text
Each text block sits on its own timeline track with draggable edges, so a label can pop up exactly when something happens and clear away after. Stack several blocks to walk viewers through a demo step by step.
Watermark a video with your name or handle
Type your name, shrink the block into a corner, lower the opacity so it stays subtle, and stretch its timing across the full duration. The watermark is rendered into every frame of the exported file.
Keep text readable on busy footage
Light text disappears on bright scenes. Add a stroke outline or a soft shadow, or put a solid background behind the words. The subtitle bar preset applies a semi-transparent dark strip in one click.
Write in Chinese or English with matching fonts
The font list includes dedicated Chinese families such as Noto Sans SC and Ma Shan Zheng alongside Latin sans, serif and mono options, so mixed-language videos keep a consistent look.
Add lower thirds and end credits
The lower third preset gives you the classic name-and-role bar for interviews. For credits, left-align a text block, set a comfortable line height, and let it sit at the end of the timeline.
Text overlays or subtitles
Text overlays
Use this tool for titles, captions, labels and watermarks: short pieces of text where font, color, position and timing all matter. Everything is styled visually and burned into the exported video.
Subtitle files
If you already have dialogue written out as an SRT, ASS or VTT file, the Add Subtitles tool is the faster path: it renders every line with its own timing instead of you placing each block by hand.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I put text on a video?
Upload your video, type your text, and drag it to where you want it on the frame. Choose the font, size and color, set how long it stays on screen, preview, and export.
Can I control when the text appears and disappears?
Yes. Each piece of text has its own timing on the timeline, so you can show titles, captions and credits at exactly the right moments.
Can I use text as a watermark on my video?
Yes. Add your name or handle as text, place it in a corner, lower the opacity if you want it subtle, and keep it visible for the whole video to mark your content.
Can I add several text blocks to one video?
Yes. Add as many blocks as you need. Each one has its own position, style and timing, and they are arranged on separate tracks so overlapping blocks stay easy to manage.
What video formats can I add text to?
Common formats including MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, MKV, WebM, FLV, M4V and 3GP are supported. The text is burned into the exported video, so it displays on any player.
What happens to my uploaded video?
Your file is uploaded for processing, then expires and is deleted according to your account rules. The original file on your device is never modified.