Add Text to Video for Free
Runs in your browserAdd captions, titles, and text overlays to any video. Free online tool — works entirely in your browser.
How It Works
1
Upload Video
Select or drag and drop the video you want to add text to.
2
Add & Time Text
Type your text, pick a font and color, drag it on the canvas, and set when it appears.
3
Download
Export your video with text burned in as MP4 or WebM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the video leave my device?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser using Canvas and MediaRecorder — nothing is uploaded.
Can I show different text at different times?
Yes. Each text layer has a start and end time, so captions appear and disappear as the video plays.
Which formats can I upload?
Any video format the browser can decode — MP4, WebM, and MOV work reliably.
Will audio be preserved?
On desktop Chrome and Firefox, yes. iOS Safari doesn't support capturing audio from HTML videos, so the export will be silent on iPhone.