How do I Add Text on Premiere Pro?

Adding text to your videos in Premiere Pro is easy and can be done in a few simple steps:

1. Open the Title Tool

• Click the “Title” tool in the “Tools” panel on the left side of your screen.
• This will open a new window where you can create your title.

2. Add Your Text

• Type your text directly into the title window.
• You can use different fonts, sizes, and colors to customize your text.

3. Format Your Text

• Use the “Character” and “Paragraph” panels to change the appearance of your text.
• You can adjust font, size, color, alignment, spacing, and more.

4. Add Effects

• Apply effects to your text, such as shadows, glows, or outlines, to make it stand out.
• You can find these effects in the “Effects” panel.

5. Place Your Text on the Timeline

• Drag your title from the title window onto the timeline where you want it to appear in your video.
• You can adjust the duration of your title by dragging its edges on the timeline.

6. Customize Your Title Further

• You can also use “Motion” and “Animation” options to create dynamic text effects.
• Explore the “Essential Graphics” panel for more advanced text editing options.

Example

Let's say you want to create a simple title card for your video. You can do this by following these steps:

1. Open the “Title” tool and type your desired title.
2. Change the font, size, and color of your title using the “Character” panel.
3. Add a subtle shadow to the title to make it stand out from the background.
4. Drag the title from the title window onto the timeline at the beginning of your video.

Now you have a title card at the start of your video!