Video titles
Add an opening headline or section name that stays anchored on the frame.
Add Text to Video Online
Add titles, labels, callouts, lower thirds, and watermarks to a video. Place and resize every text box directly on the preview, then download the finished MP4.
How to use
Add and position text on a video
This tool adds fixed text to a video. It does not create automatic subtitles.
Upload a video
Choose an MP4, WebM, or MOV file up to 250 MB. The video stays on your device while you edit it.
Add a text box
Select Add text below the Player. Repeat this whenever you need another independent text box.
Edit and position the text
Double-click the text to type. Drag the text to move it. Drag a selection handle to make it larger or smaller. Use the controls below the Player to change its color or alignment.
Delete text when needed
Select a text box without editing it, then press Delete or Backspace. Only the selected text box is removed.
Preview and download
Play the video and check every text box. Select Download MP4 when the preview looks correct.
Video text overlay editor
Add text to video without creating subtitles
Place fixed titles, labels, lower thirds, calls to action, and watermarks anywhere on the frame. Add several independent text boxes and edit each one directly on the video preview.
- Multiple text boxes
- Add independent text overlays with their own words, position, scale, color, and alignment.
- Direct canvas editing
- Move, resize, edit, and delete the selected text directly on the Player.
- Live video preview
- See every placement and style change on the source video before exporting.
- Browser MP4 export
- Render the overlays into an MP4 while preserving the original video audio.
Put the right message in a fixed place
Use manual text overlays when the words belong to the composition, not when they need to follow every spoken sentence.
Lower thirds
Show a speaker name, role, location, or source near the bottom of a video.
Calls to action
Place a short prompt such as Visit, Subscribe, Shop, or Learn more.
Product labels
Add a product name, feature, price, or short note to a demonstration.
Text watermarks
Keep a brand name, handle, URL, or ownership mark visible on the video.
Context and callouts
Label a place, person, object, step, or important detail in the footage.
A focused text tool for quick video edits
Add Text is for creators who already have a video and only need precise on-screen words. The original file stays on the device while editing, preview, and MP4 export run in the browser.
Useful for
- Social media creators
- Product marketers and sellers
- Educators and course makers
- Small teams making quick edits
Frequently asked questions
- Can I add more than one text box?
- Yes. Add as many independent text boxes as you need. Each one has its own content, position, size, color, and alignment.
- Can I move and resize text on the video?
- Yes. Drag the selected box itself to move it, or drag any border handle to scale the font and fitted box together. The preview updates immediately.
- Is this an automatic subtitle tool?
- No. This page adds fixed-position text overlays such as titles, labels, lower thirds, callouts, and watermarks.
- Does NarraCut upload my video?
- No. The video remains on your device while editing, preview playback, and MP4 rendering run locally in your browser.