An overview of text overlays (released in 4.2)
After recording or importing a video you can use the Text option in the menu to add text overlays to your video. Perfect to add titles, lower-thirds, or call-outs to your content. Drag, resize, and add multiple text layers – get creative.
How to add text to your video
Import a video or complete a recording
Scroll the timeline to the exact spot you want your text to start appearing
In the bottom menu, tap Text
Type your text in – hit "return" on your iPhone keyboard to start a new line of text
Tap style – choose a style
Tap color – choose a color for your text
How to set the duration of your text – where it starts and ends
Text will appear where you place it on the timeline and you can decide how long it will stay on the video by:
Tapping on the text
Tapping Duration
Dragging on the duration slider to determine how long you want your text to stay on screen for.
Can I add more than one layer of text?
Yes, simply tap Text again to add a new layer of text.
How do I resize or move my text?
To resize or rotate your text, pinch on it with two fingers – out is bigger, in is smaller. You can move your text with one finger on screen.