How to Use Text Effects in CapCut
Learn adding, styling, and animating text in CapCut to create professional titles, captions, and motion graphics.
Why Text is Crucial in Video Editing
Text is a powerful element in video that can transform your content. It clarifies your message, boosts engagement, and adds a layer of professional polish that makes your videos stand out.
Grabs Viewer Attention
Animated and well-designed text can hook your audience in the first few seconds.
Provides Important Context
Use text to add titles, subtitles, or key information that enhances your video's message.
Improves Accessibility
Auto-captions make your content accessible to a wider audience, including those who watch with the sound off.
Boosts Your Brand
Create a consistent text style with your brand's fonts and colors to make your content instantly recognizable.
How to Add and Animate Text in CapCut
Follow these four steps to master text effects in your project.
Add a Text Layer
In the main toolbar, tap 'Text' and then 'Add text'. A default text box will appear on your screen and as a new layer in your timeline. You can drag to reposition it and pinch to resize.
Customize Style and Font
With the text layer selected, tap 'Style'. Here you can change the font, color, add a stroke, background, or shadow. The MOD APK gives you access to all premium fonts for free.
Apply Text Animations
Go to the 'Animation' tab. You can choose from 'In', 'Out', and 'Loop' animations to make your text appear, disappear, or move in dynamic ways. Adjust the speed with the slider.
Use Text Templates for Quick Effects
For professional-looking titles, go to 'Text' > 'Text template'. These are pre-designed combinations of fonts, styles, and animations. Just type in your text to use them.
Pro Tips for Amazing Text Effects
Animate Text with Keyframes
Use Auto-Captions for Dialogue
Create a 'Text Reveal' Effect
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Guides
Ready to Create Stunning Titles?
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