Free Video Text Overlay
Overlay text onto a video, directly in your browser.
Add a video
Choose an MP4, WebM, or MOV file.
Maximum 300 MB · Up to 3 minutesProcessed in your browser. Your video never leaves your device.
How to add text to a video
- Choose a video file.
- Type your text and choose its position, color, and size.
- Select Add text.
- Preview and download the result.
How this works
Your browser plays the video while drawing your text onto every frame of a canvas, then records that canvas — combined with the original audio — into a new WebM file using your browser's own recording engine. No video is uploaded, and no server-side conversion is involved.
A note on scope
The same text stays on screen for the whole video — there's no support yet for text that appears only during part of the clip, or animated text. Because recording happens in real time, this takes roughly as long as the video's own length.
Common use cases
- Add a title or caption to a video clip
- Label a video with a name, date, or watermark text
- Add simple on-screen text without video editing software
Frequently asked questions
Is this tool free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no signup and no watermark.
Is my video uploaded anywhere?
No. The video is processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to Inqita or stored.
Can I change where the text appears?
Yes, choose top, center, or bottom placement.
Does the text stay on screen the whole time?
Yes, currently the same text is shown for the entire video's length.
What format is the output?
WebM, a widely supported video format that plays in all current browsers and most media players and apps.