Ready to Edit Texts Over a Video in Poindeo
Join content creators to use Poindeo online editor and quickly add texts, words, and subtitles.
How to Add a Text to a Video
Step 1. Upload Your Video
Click “Start Adding Text Now ” above to enter the Poindeo editor. Tap on Upload to get your videos on the timeline. Photos and PDFs are also supported.
Step 2. Add Text
Navigate to the Subtitle panel. Choose Manual Subtitle to type text message and set the starting and ending time, or click Auto Subtitle for text transcription.
Step 3. Customize & Save
Use the Style tab to adjust font, color, background, and position. Once perfected, hit Export to save the video with text overlays and high-quality.
Why Choose Poindeo to Add Text
Add Text over Video for Every Need
Poindeo is a browser-based tool, ready when you are. From eye-catching captions and subtitles to watermarks and dynamic zoom annotations, it covers all your needs.
Add text manually, or generate speaking text automatically from the Subtitle panel. Add text watermark from the Branding panel. Put text overlays to describe zoom-in effects or highlighted steps when zooming in on a video.
Customize Text
Customize text to match your video. Adjust font family, size, and color. Add a text background to ensure your text message is readable against any background. Place text anywhere. Set the starting and ending time for subtitles. Click Enter to split text and display sequentially. And you can even apply a text watermark across multiple videos with one-click.
Clean and Intuitive Editing Control
Beyond just stylish text overlays, you can split a video into clips, add music, change video speed and shadow style, add mosaic to blur sensitive info, or add a recording clip with auto-zoom. And, with high-quality and lightning-fast exports, you can share your beautiful videos with ease.
Use Cases
Text videos are popular for content creators, educators and marketing teams.
- Easily create captions for TikTok, Instagram, X or LinkedIn videos, with a suitable aspect ratio in Poindeo.
- Add clear annotations or step-by-step explanations to your educational videos.
- Insert subtitles and voice narrations to go along with tutorial videos, product demos and marketing videos.
- Overlay your text watermark and brand logo to protect your video content.
FAQs about Adding Text to Video Online
What are the benefits of adding video text overlays?
Text makes your content descriptive, more accessible and engaging. It helps convert speech to text, explain key features, highlights important steps, and ensures your message is understood even when the sound is off.
How do I add words to an MP4 video?
Just open the Poindeo editor, upload your MP4, and use the Subtitles panel to add and style your text. No software installation required.
How do I add speaking text to a video?
Upload or record a video with speech voiceover in Poindeo. Click the Subtitles panel, choose Auto Subtitle and generate speaking text automatically. Customize text, style, and export with embedded subtitles.
Is adding text to video free?
Yes. You can upload up to two videos and add text, subtitles, or watermarks for free.
What types of formats can I add text to?
Poindeo supports all the common video formats to edit, including MP4, MOV, WEBM, MKV, and more.
How can I enhance my videos despite text overlays?
You can enhance your videos by using beautiful background images, adding MP3 files, resizing for social media platforms, cutting video clips, and more. Poindeo enables you to edit videos simply right in your browser.
More Than Adding Text to Video
Poindeo online video editor is an easy tool for adding text to video, image, or PDF. It is also efficient for creating product demos, tutorials, training videos with full features below:
Easy recording
Capture your entire screen, a browser tab, webcam, and audio directly in your browser. Auto-sync to the timeline for seamless editing.
Multiple-track timeline editing
Organize visuals, zoom sequences, and multiple audio tracks on a simple timeline.
Smart zoom effects
Automatically highlight specific visual areas to guide your viewer’s attention - perfect for showcasing product details or demonstrating a process.
Preset library
Choose from stunning backgrounds, stylish padding, and music to enhance your storytelling.
Pro-level branding
Add your logo and text, customize fonts and colors, and apply your brand identity to every creation.
Creative use cases
Make eye-catching videos for professional demos, audio-enhanced materials, and compelling content for YouTube, Instagram, and online courses.