Pixelcut
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AI Video Text Overlay Generator

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Developer API
Available on iPhone & Android

How to Create a Video with Text Overlay

  1. 1

    Upload your image

    Start by uploading the picture you want to turn into a video. This will be the visual foundation for your creation.

  2. 2

    Describe the animation and text

    In the text prompt, explain how you want the image to move and what text you'd like to add. For example: 'Make the background sparkle and add 'New Arrivals' in glowing pink text.'

  3. 3

    Generate your video

    Click the generate button and let the AI work its magic. It will create a video based on your image and instructions in seconds.

  4. 4

    Download and share

    Your animated video with the text overlay is ready. Download it in high resolution and share it with your audience on social media or any other platform.

Transform your static photos into dynamic videos with custom text overlays using a single text prompt. There's no need for complex video editing software or timelines. Simply upload your image, describe the animation you envision, and specify the text you want to add. Our AI interprets your instructions to generate a unique, eye-catching video complete with your message. It's the fastest way to turn a picture into a moving story, perfect for making your content stand out on any platform.

Animate Images and Add Text Instantly

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Your words guide the entire creation process. You have complete control over both the animation and the text overlay through your description. Specify how you want the image to move, whether it's a gentle shimmer, a dynamic zoom, or a floating effect. At the same time, dictate the text content, font style, color, and placement. This prompt-driven approach makes it simple to experiment with different ideas and achieve the exact look and feel you want for your video message without manual adjustments.

Full Creative Control with Text Prompts

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Pixelcut's AI creates high-resolution, watermark-free videos that are ready to be shared everywhere. Whether you're making a quick social media story, a tutorial snippet, or a promotional clip for your brand, the output is always crisp and professional. The generated videos are perfect for engaging your audience on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube. Download your final video in popular formats and be confident that your content will look sharp and impressive on any screen, helping your message to be seen and remembered.

Generate High-Resolution Videos for Any Use

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It’s a new way to create: Turn static images into animated videos with text, all from one prompt. It’s simple: No need for complicated software. Just upload your image and type what you want to see. AI-Powered: Describe the animation and text style, and our AI does the rest, creating motion and typography for you. It’s fast: Go from a still photo to a fully rendered video with a text overlay in just a few moments. Versatile output: Create videos for social media, marketing, presentations, or personal projects.

Why use Pixelcut's AI to overlay text on video?

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Social Media Stories: Animate a selfie and add text to ask a question or share a thought for Instagram or Facebook stories. Tutorial Snippets: Turn a photo from a DIY project into a video, highlighting each step with text overlays, just like the creator in the example image. Event Announcements: Animate a picture from a past event and overlay the date and time for the next one. Product Promos: Create a short, looping video from a product photo with text calling out a special feature or discount.

Video Text Overlay Use Cases

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pixelcut is loved by over 2 million people

  • My favorite app

    Great app, easy to use. Helps our small business save time and money to create different marketing materials professionally. Thank you.
    Shaelyn D.
  • Best background remover

    I need a good background remover for my work and I've been through them all it feels like. This one is the best by far. It's so easy to use and the results always look amazing. Thank you Pixelcut!
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  • Love it

    It's amazingly easy and gives the perfect results for my bags and accessories. It looks like it was done by a professional photographer.
    Mary J.