How to Put Text on iMovie

If you’re looking to add some text to your videos in iMovie, you’ve come to the right place. Adding text to your videos can help convey important information, create engaging titles, or simply add a touch of creativity to your projects. With iMovie, Apple’s user-friendly video editing software, putting text on your videos is a breeze.

Here’s how you can put text on iMovie:

  1. Open your iMovie project: Launch iMovie on your Mac and open the project in which you want to add text.
  2. Select the clip: Choose the video clip to which you want to add text by clicking on it in the timeline.
  3. Click on the Titles button: In the iMovie toolbar, click on the Titles button. This will open the titles browser.
  4. Browse the title options: iMovie offers a variety of title styles to choose from. Browse through the options and select the one that suits your video.
  5. Preview the title: Before adding the title to your video, you can preview it by hovering over the title thumbnail.
  6. Add the title to your video: Once you’ve chosen the title style, drag it to the timeline above the clip where you want the text to appear.
  7. Edit the text: Double-click on the title in the timeline to edit the text. You can customize the text content, font, size, color, and alignment.
  8. Adjust the duration: You can adjust the duration of the title by dragging its edges in the timeline.
  9. Preview your video: Play your video to see how the text looks in the final output. Make any necessary adjustments to the text style or duration.
  10. Save your project: Once you’re satisfied with the text placement, style, and duration, save your project by clicking on File > Save.

With these simple steps, you can easily put text on iMovie and take your videos to the next level. Adding text is a great way to enhance your storytelling and engage your audience. So why wait? Start adding text to your iMovie projects today!