Add text to video quickly with Descript—no complicated steps needed. Import your existing clip or record your camera, receive an automatic transcript, then pick where you’d like text or animated captions. Tweak colors, fonts, backgrounds, animations, and more to fit your brand.
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Upload your video
Import your MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, MKV, FLV, or other supported file into a Descript project for instant transcription. Use the transcript to manage edits, generate captions, highlight areas for text overlays, or build title scenes.
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Add and edit text
Select the text tool, then click where you’d like the text to appear. Enter your text, then fine-tune font, size, color, and positioning. Match it to your video’s style and use the text settings for precise control.
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Review and export
Make final tweaks to the text or video as needed. When satisfied, pick MP4 or any preferred format and resolution to export. Download the finished file or share directly from Descript to your chosen platform.
Highlight transcript, add text to video
Descript syncs your transcript with your audio and video, making it straightforward to spot the moments you want to add text to video or insert a title card—ideal if you’re looking for cara menambahkan teks pada video tanpa aplikasi.
Tons of text formats at your fingertips
Grab attention with a wide variety of text elements in your videos. For instance, you can add text to video automatically, create engaging title cards, brand watermarks, lower-thirds overlays, rolling credits, and more.
Style your text and save it as a template
Breathe life into your text with Descript’s array of lively text effects and templates. In just a few clicks, apply eye-catching animations, striking fonts, and vivid colors. You can also create your own presets or use one of many built-in options for title cards, captions, rolling credits, and more.
Descript is an AI-based audio and video editing tool that helps you edit podcasts and videos as easily as text. Ideal for those wanting quick ways to add text to video.
AI voices
Select from many authentic AI voices to narrate your text and help with how to add text to video.
Captions & subtitles
Generate captions and subtitles for your videos automatically, making them easier to follow for all audiences.
Stock media library
Access a large stock library, from images to videos, to keep your editing workflow in one place.
Templates
Save time and keep a cohesive look across your content by building templates with your favorite text styles and layouts.
30 minutes / month of dubbing in 20+ languages
How do I add text in a video?
To add text to your video in Descript:
1. Choose the clip or highlight the part of the transcript where you want the text
2. Select the Text button in the toolbar
3. Type your desired text in the panel on the right
4. Adjust the font, color, size, position, and timing as needed
Can I upload my own fonts?
Yes. Descript includes a wide range of available fonts on all plans, and with a Creator plan starting at $24/month, you can also upload your own custom fonts and begin crafting branded templates.
How do I add text narration to a video?
Descript allows quick text-to-speech narration. Simply paste or type your script, assign an AI voice with '@', and begin generating the voice. You can then fine-tune timing, volume, and other settings just like a regular audio clip.
