How to Add Text in CapCut 2025?

Text is an important part of excellent video editing. Most content creators use visually stunning text in their videos to increase views and engagement. Using CapCut’s vast toolkit of text-adding options, artists can easily add eye-catching text overlays to their videos.

This article covers how to add text to CapCut, adjust it, and optimise it to fit your video style. Adding and improving text using CapCut for PC or CapCut for Android is easy and efficient.

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How to Add Text in CapCut Mobile?

CapCut is available on:

Desktop: MacOS and Windows.
Mobile: iPhone, iPad, and Android.
Online: Use directly in your browser.

Step 1: Open CapCut and Import Video

Install CapCut MOD APK on your mobile device and open it.
Click “New Project” and choose your video from your collection.
After loading the video into the timeline, pause where you wish to add text.

Step 2: Add Text to Your Video

Tap the “Text” button at the bottom of the app screen menu.
To add a text box, select “Add Text”.
Enter text in the box and click OK.

Step 3: Customize Your Text

Once the text has been added, you can change it with CapCut:

Change font: Tap “Style” to select a typeface from CapCut’s font library.
Change text size: You can add or remove text using the slider.
Change text colour: Select opposite colours for better visibility.
Add shadow effects: To improve readability over unclean or bright video backgrounds.
Set Text Duration: To change the text length in the clip, use the handles at the beginning and end of the text box on the timeline.

Step 4: Animate Your Text

You can add animations to your text to make it more engaging:

Select “Animation” after tapping the text box.
Select from In Animation (fade in, zoom, typewriter effect), Out Animation (fade out, slides out, or glitches) or Loop Animation (wave, bounce, shake).
Use the slider to change the animation speed.

Step 5: Preview and Save

Once the above steps are complete:

Convert your unedited video into an amazing video.
Make sure the text looks great.
Once you are happy with your editing, save or export the video in a high-resolution format.

How to Add Text in CapCut PC? (Laptop/ Mac)

Here is how to add text in CapCut on laptop/PC/Mac.

Step 1: Open CapCut and Add Your Video

Start CapCut on your computer or Mac.
Select “New Project” and drag your video file into the timeline.
Move the cursor to the preferred text location.

Step 2: Add a Text Layer

Select the “Text” icon located within the upper toolbar.
Click “Add Text” to initiate the display of a text box.
Drag your text into the box to place it on the video.

Step 3: Customize Text

Change font and size: Use the top menu to choose a font style and change the Text’s size.
Change text colour: Use the colour picker to overlay text.
Apply shadow effects: Use shadow effects to make text more visible in light or dark videos.

Step 4: Add Text Animation

Select the “Animation” tab after clicking the text box.
Select from different animations, including typewriter effects, bounce, fade, and slide.
You can adjust the speed and time to fit your video’s aesthetic.

How to Add Text Overlays in CapCut?

Open CapCut: Tap the “+” icon to open the CapCut app and import the video.
Select Overlay: Tap “Overlay” in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen. Select the one that best fits your desired video in the available overlays.
Customise Text Overlay: You can apply animations and change the overlay text’s font, colour, and size. A wide variety of text effects are available in CapCut to add amazing effects to your video.
Text Positioning: The text overlay can be moved to the selected area on the video screen.
Change Duration: To change the duration of the text overlay, use the handles at the beginning and end of the text in the timeline.
Preview and Save: Watch a preview of the video you created. If everything appears in order, your creative video should be saved or exported in high resolution.

How to Edit Text in CapCut?

Open the CapCut app.
Select a project.
Select the timeline.
Tap the “Pen” symbol in the upper-right corner.
Change text: Preset, Bubble, Animation, Style, Effect, and Font.
Press the ” Save” icon.

How to Add Auto Captions in CapCut?

Videos with subtitles are more attractive, accessible, and clear. CapCut generates auto subtitles with its Auto Captions feature.

Step 1: Enable Auto Captions

Select “Auto Captions” after clicking “Text.”
Select the language to use for your video.
Press “Start”; CapCut will automatically create subtitles.

Step 2: Adjust Auto Captions

Change the timeline’s text layout and timing.
Correct any spelling mistakes.
To improve readability, change the font, size, and colour.

Advanced Tips for Adding Text

Use opposite colours: Visibility is increased when text is bright on dark backgrounds.
Text on long screen: Keep it on screen for enough time so viewers can read it.
Sync text animations: Improves attention for social media videos.
Use text for branding: Include your signature text or logo for expert branding.

Conclusion

CapCut has all the strong tools you need to create amazing video material. Still, you can upgrade your editing and video talents to a new level by mastering the art of text addition. Try experimenting with various animations, effects, and text styles to make videos your viewers will remember.

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