Add Animated Text to Your Videos in Clipchamp: A Step-by-Step Guide

Updated at: 10/06/2025

Want to elevate your videos with captivating animated text? This step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to add dynamic text effects to your projects using Clipchamp. Learn to create professional-looking titles, lower thirds, and more, even if you're a video editing beginner. Discover how simple it is to add visual flair and enhance your video's message with Clipchamp's intuitive tools. Let's get started!

Methods: Using Preset Animated Text Options

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Account Setup and Video Import

    • Log into Clipchamp or sign up for free.
    • Import your video using the 'import media' button.
    • Add the video to the timeline by dragging and dropping it.
    Add the video to the timeline by dragging and dropping it. Add the video to the timeline by dragging and dropping it. Add the video to the timeline by dragging and dropping it.
    Account Setup and Video Import

  2. Adding Preset Animated Text

    • Navigate to the 'text' tab in the toolbar.
    • Choose a preset animated text style from the 'Text Styles' category. Preview options by hovering.
    • Drag and drop the chosen text onto the timeline above your video asset.
    • Adjust the text bar's length to match your video's duration if needed.
    Adjust the text bar's length to match your video's duration if needed. Adjust the text bar's length to match your video's duration if needed. Adjust the text bar's length to match your video's duration if needed. Adjust the text bar's length to match your video's duration if needed.
    Adding Preset Animated Text
    • Play the video to review the animation.
    Play the video to review the animation.
    Adding Preset Animated Text

Tips

  • Easily replace a text style by dragging and dropping a new one over the existing one.

Methods: Adding Animation Effects to Custom Text

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Choose and Add Animated Text

    • Choose a text style from the 'Text Styles' collection.
    • Drag and drop it onto the timeline above your video asset.
    • Adjust text bar length as needed.
    Adjust text bar length as needed. Adjust text bar length as needed. Adjust text bar length as needed.
    Choose and Add Animated Text

  2. Add Animation Effects

    • Select the text bar, then navigate to the 'effects' tab in the property panel.
    • Browse and select an animation effect (e.g., 'pulse').
    • Customize the effect's settings (speed, rotation, intensity, looping) using the sliders and checkboxes.
    • Preview the animation by playing the video.
    Preview the animation by playing the video. Preview the animation by playing the video. Preview the animation by playing the video. Preview the animation by playing the video.
    Add Animation Effects

  3. Refine Animation

    • Add more effects as desired.
    • Remove an effect by clicking on it again to deselect.
    Remove an effect by clicking on it again to deselect. Remove an effect by clicking on it again to deselect.
    Refine Animation

Methods: Customizing Your Text

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Edit Text Content and Styling

    • Select the text bar in the timeline. The text editing options will appear.
    • Click the pencil icon to edit the text.
    • Change text color using the color button; choose from defaults, enter hex codes, or use the HSV picker.
    • Change the font using the font dropdown box.
    Change the font using the font dropdown box. Change the font using the font dropdown box. Change the font using the font dropdown box. Change the font using the font dropdown box.
    Edit Text Content and Styling
    • Adjust font size by clicking on options, entering a size, or dragging the text bar corners.
    • Rotate the text by dragging the rotation option.
    • For advanced settings, click the three dots; adjust boldness, italics, alignment, font style, position, and rotation.
    • Use the 'more options' button for even more advanced settings, effects, and fades.
    Use the 'more options' button for even more advanced settings, effects, and fades. Use the 'more options' button for even more advanced settings, effects, and fades. Use the 'more options' button for even more advanced settings, effects, and fades. Use the 'more options' button for even more advanced settings, effects, and fades.
    Edit Text Content and Styling
    • Adjust line height and letter spacing using sliders in the property panel.
    • Fade text in/out using the fade tab.
    Fade text in/out using the fade tab. Fade text in/out using the fade tab.
    Edit Text Content and Styling
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Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Text is too small or illegible

Reason: Using a font size that's too small or a font that's difficult to read makes your animated text unwatchable.
Solution: Increase the font size and choose a clear, easy-to-read font.

2. Animation is distracting or overwhelming

Reason: Overusing effects or choosing overly flashy animations can detract from the video's message.
Solution: Opt for subtle animations and avoid excessive effects to maintain viewer focus.

3. Text placement obscures other video elements

Reason: Placing text directly over important visuals makes it hard to see both.
Solution: Carefully position the text to avoid covering crucial parts of the video.

FAQs

Can I change the font, size, and color of my animated text in Clipchamp?
Yes! Clipchamp offers a variety of customization options. After adding your text, you'll find settings to adjust the font, size, color, and even add shadows or outlines to make it stand out.
What animation styles are available for text in Clipchamp?
Clipchamp provides several pre-set animation styles for your text, such as fade in/out, slide in from different directions, and more. You can typically select these from a dropdown menu or animation options panel after adding your text element.