To add text to a video on Android, open the MobileStudio Add Text to Video tool in Chrome, pick the video, type your text, set its position, size, color, and timing, and download the MP4. It works on every Android phone without an app. Samsung's built-in video editor can add text too, and editor apps like CapCut offer more styles.
The short answer
| Method | Works on | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Add Text to Video in Chrome | Any Android | A clear headline or label, fast |
| Samsung video editor | Galaxy phones | Text plus other edits |
| CapCut or similar apps | Any Android | Animated text styles |
| Google Photos | Any Android | Doesn't add text to video |
Can Google Photos add text to a video?
No. Google Photos can trim, crop, rotate, stabilize, and filter videos, as its video editing help explains, but it doesn't have a text tool for videos.
How do I add text to a video on Android in Chrome?
- Open Chrome and go to Add Text to Video.
- Tap the drop area and pick the video.
- Type your text (up to 120 characters).
- Choose Top, Center, or Bottom, set the Text size, and pick a Text color. Keep Background on so the text stands out.
- Set the start and end under Show text from.
- Tap Add text & export, then download the MP4.
It saves to your Downloads folder with the original sound. Nothing is uploaded.
How do I add text to a video on Samsung?
Open the video in Gallery, tap the Edit (pencil) icon, and look for the decorate or text option in the video editor's toolbar. Type your text, place it, and save. Samsung's Gallery guide covers the editor; menu names vary between One UI versions.
How do I add text to a screen recording on Android?
The same way. Short labels such as "Swipe to see more" make a recording easier to follow. Record the screen first; see how to screen record on Android.
Where should text go on a phone video?
| Position | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Top | Titles and headlines |
| Center | One-word reactions, big statements |
| Bottom | Labels, but keep clear of app buttons and captions |
TikTok and Reels put buttons on the right and captions at the bottom, so keep important text in the upper or middle part of the frame. See best font size for video text.
Can I add text to a video for WhatsApp status?
Yes. Burn the text in with the browser tool, then post the MP4 to your status. WhatsApp's own text tools work too, but burned-in text stays the same everywhere you share it. Vertical 9:16 fills the status screen; crop with the crop tool if needed.
What should the text say?
Short and specific wins. Name the thing on screen ("Dark mode"), give the one fact viewers need ("Free until Friday"), or tell them what to do next ("Link in bio"). Avoid full sentences; people glance at text on a moving video rather than read it.
Does adding text reduce video quality?
No visible loss. The video is re-encoded once at high quality with the text drawn in. For other devices, see how to add text to a video. On a computer, Microsoft's Clipchamp also adds text with lots of styles.
Where MobileStudio fits
Add Text to Video is one of our free tools. MobileStudio, on Google Play, turns screen recordings into polished app demos. Get MobileStudio.
Quick FAQ
How do I put text on a video on Android?
Use Add Text to Video in Chrome, or Samsung's video editor.
Can I add text without an app on Android?
Yes, with the browser tool.
Does Google Photos have a text tool for videos?
No, only for photos.
Can I time the text?
Yes. Choose when it appears and disappears.
Is there a watermark?
No, the browser tool adds none.
