How to Animate Text

Text just got a major glow-up inside AdPipe. With upgraded text tools, your videos look sharper, cleaner, and way more dynamic — without leaving the platform. Create multi-line layouts, control line and letter spacing, customize outlines, backgrounds, and shadows, and animate your message with fades, slides, or zooms by character, word, or line.

How To Add Text Effects + Animations

1. Create or automate your video.
2. Select the Text element under the canvas settings.
3. Add or select text in your timeline.
4. Customize your look with:
   • Outlines
   • Backgrounds
   • Shadows
   • Animations (fade, slide, zoom)
5. Dial in spacing, color, opacity, timing, and animation style.

6. Preview to make sure everything lands exactly how you want.

   
   

That’s it. Your text stays editable, responsive, and perfectly timed to your video.

What You Can Accomplish with Text Effects + Animations

Make Your Message Pop

Clean outlines, shadows, and backgrounds help your text stand out — even on busy footage.

More Control

Use multi-line formatting and control over spacing to build clarity.

Smoother Visual Flow

Animate text in and out by character, word, or line for cinematic motion without manual keyframing.

Brand-Ready Typography

Customize colors, opacity, and timing to match brand style or campaign themes.

FAQs

Can I animate just the text without moving any clips?

Yes — text effects are completely independent from your footage.

Will animations stay synced with my edit?

Absolutely. Once placed, text keeps its timing in your timeline.

Can I build multi-line text boxes?

Yes. Add multiple lines and control spacing for full creative control.