Adding text to a video can be a great way to add captions or titles, highlight essential moments, and create a unique look for your video.

Fortunately, it’s easy to do on an iPhone.

In this blog post, we’re going to discuss the two most popular ways to add text to a video on your iPhone.

How to Add Text Labels to a Video Using Clips

Shooting a video and adding text to it is easy using Clips, Apple’s video editing app. With Clips, you can add text labels to your videos with just a few taps.

Step 1: Open the Clips App

Step 2: Shoot Your Video

Step 4: Click on Your Video and Tap “Effects” (the Star)

Step 5: Click the Text Icon

Step 6: Add Your Text, an Emoji or an Animated Sticker

Step 7: Save Your Video

Clips Video Creation Time

1-5 Minutes

Clips Pros

• Easy to use
• Wide range of options for fonts and colors
• Add text labels, emojis and stickers Clips

Clips Cons

• Limited editing capabilities (compared to iMovie)

How to Add Text to a Video Using iMovie

Adding text to a video in iMovie is easy and provides more customization options than Clips.

Step 1: Open Your Video in iMovie

Step 2: Either Pick an Existing Video from Your Phone, or Shoot a Video on iMovie

Step 3: Select the Click and hit “Edit Clip”

Step 4: Click the “Text” button

Step 5: Add Your Desired Text

iMovie Video Creation Time

1-5 Minutes

iMovie Pros

• Add text labels, emojis and stickers
• More editing capabilities than Clips

iMovie Cons:

• Steeper learning curve (compared to Clips)
• Fewer options for fonts and colors

Why You Should Add Text to Your iPhone Videos

Adding text to your videos is a great way to convey critical information and create a unique look.

Whether you use Clips or iMovie, adding text labels is easy and can be done in just a few minutes.

Here are several reasons why adding text to your videos is a great idea!

Your Videos Will be More Accessible

Adding text to your videos makes them more accessible for people with hearing impairments. The text can also help viewers who don’t understand the language spoken in the video.

Create Unique Visuals

Adding text to your videos not only helps you communicate important information but it can also be used to create a unique visual look.

You Can Make Your Videos More Engaging

Adding text to your videos can help you make them more engaging. Text labels can be used to draw attention to key moments, create a captivating title and add fun emojis or stickers.

Tips When Creating Your iPhone Videos

Text Size Matters

When adding text to your videos, ensure the size is big enough for viewers to read, but small enough not to block essential information.

Choose a Legible Font

Use a font that’s easy to read on all screen sizes. Sans serif fonts such as Helvetica or Arial are great choices.

Be Concise

Keep your text labels succinct and to the point. You don’t want to bombard viewers with too much information or distract them from key moments in your video.

Obstructing Background

Don’t place any text labels on top of busy or distracting backgrounds. The same applies to objects in motion like the sky, water, or trees.

Reading Time

Ability to read quickly differs from person to person. Allow at least two seconds for viewers to read each line of text.

Conclusion

Adding text to your videos is a great way to convey important information and create a unique look.

Whether you use Clips or iMovie, it can be done quickly and easily.

Just remember to keep the font legible and the text size big enough for viewers to read. With these simple tips, you’ll be able to create amazing videos in no time!

Good luck!

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