YouTube video title card
Create an animated title that slides or fades in at the start of a video — combine an In animation with an Overall subtle motion to keep the text lively throughout.
Text & Caption Styling
Text andTitles.
Titles, captions, lower thirds — styled and animated. Choose fonts, set colors, add shadows, outlines, glow, and backgrounds. Apply text animations to each text layer independently.
What it does
Full typographic control with per-layer animations
A basic caption tool gives you text on screen. KineMaster's text layer styling tools give you full control over font, size, color, shadow, outline, glow, and background. You also get text-specific animation options. Every text layer animates separately, so you can build title sequences without any keyframe work. Emoji character sets and all languages are supported.
- Font, size, color, shadow, outline, glow, and background
- Text animations
- Import custom .ttf and .otf fonts (Android)
- Emojis and multi-language keyboard support
Special text animation options
How to use
How to add and style text in KineMaster
Five steps from blank canvas to a styled, animated title.
- Step 1
Add a text layer
From the Layer menu, tap Text. Type some text.
- Step 2
Choose font & size
In the styling panel, choose a font and adjust the size of your text layer using the scale handle on the Preview screen.
- Step 3
Style the text
Set the color, and optionally add a shadow, outline, glow, or background for contrast and readability. Control character spacing and, if you have more than one line of text, the line spacing.
- Step 4
Apply animations
Select from two text animation options: Letter by letter or Word swap. Or choose from the larger library of in-, out-, and overall- animations.
- Step 5
Position & time
Drag the text to its final position on the canvas and trim the clip handles to set how long the text appears.
Use cases
Three ways creators use text styling
From YouTube intros and social media captions to interview lower thirds.
Social media captions
Add readable captions on top of footage for Instagram Reels and TikTok. Use a contrasting background behind the text for legibility on busy video.
Lower thirds for interviews
Place a name and title below a speaker using a lower-third text layout — add a fade-in animation and set the duration to match the speaker's on-screen time.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about text styling options, animations, custom fonts, and emoji support.
What text styling options are available?
KineMaster's text layer supports font selection, size, color, shadow, outline, glow, and background styling. It also supports justification, character, and line spacing.
What types of animations can I apply to text?
There are two text-specific animation options: Letter by letter and Word swap.
Can I import my own fonts?
Yes. On Android phones and tablets, you can import .ttf or .otf font files saved on your device. Imported fonts are saved to the KineMaster library for use across projects.
Can KineMaster support emojis in text layers?
Yes. Any emoji supported by your device's keyboard can be used in a KineMaster text layer.
Can I animate multiple text layers independently?
Yes — each text layer has its own independent animation settings.
Related features
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Pair text styling with other KineMaster features for more control and flexibility.
Style and animate your titles —free.
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