Add text to a video

With access to over 100 million customizable assets, including titles, lower-thirds, and annotations, Camtasia helps you create polished videos with minimal effort.
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ADD TEXT IN CAMTASIA

How to add text on a video with Camtasia

Adding text to your video in Camtasia is quick and simple. Follow these three steps to get started:
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Step 1: Select a text asset from Camtasia Assets
Open Camtasia, navigate to the Media tab, and select the Camtasia Assets subtab. Choose from hundreds of professionally designed text assets, including titles, lower-thirds, and callouts. Simply drag and drop your chosen text asset onto the timeline.
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Step 2: Customize the text to fit your style
Once the text is placed on the timeline, customize it to match your video’s style. You can adjust the font, size, color, and position of the text. If you want to keep a consistent look across multiple videos, you can save your customized text to your personal library for reuse later.
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Step 3: Preview and export your video
After adding and customizing the text, preview your video to ensure it looks exactly how you want. Once satisfied, export your video in your preferred format, and you’re ready to share your polished, professional content with your audience.

Easily add text to your videos with Camtasia

Camtasia’s intuitive tools make adding text to videos fast and effective. Here’s why it’s the best option for creators:

Professionally designed, royalty-free assets

Camtasia provides access to over 100 million customizable, royalty-free assets, including titles, lower-thirds, and callouts. These professionally designed elements allow you to create high-quality videos without any design expertise.
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Drag-and-drop simplicity

You don’t need to be a video expert to add text to your projects. With Camtasia’s drag-and-drop functionality, adding and customizing text is effortless, even for beginners.
Drag and drop text onto a video

Consistent branding across videos

Save your custom titles and text layouts to your personal library and reuse them across multiple videos. This helps maintain a consistent look for your brand, making your content more professional and cohesive.
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