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Add text to GIF

Add text, captions, punchlines, subtitles or highlight a detail in your GIF with invideo. Style the text around the action and get an editable GIF on the timeline. Review and edit the final cut before downloading the finished loop.

Add text to GIF
A surprised ginger cat beside falling papers with the caption Now what?

Add text to gif with AI in seconds

Tell the agent where to place the text

Place the words above, below or beside the action. Keep faces and important details visible, and adjust the text size so the message is easy to read.

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A ginger cat beside a fallen plant pot with the caption Who did that?

Get perfectly synced captions or words

Let the punchline appear at the right moment or keep a useful label visible through the action. Adjust when the text begins and how long it stays.

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Three paper aeroplane folding stages captioned Fold, Shape and Fly

Choose a text style or create your own

Choose the font, colour and size that suit your message. Use a bold treatment for a quick joke or a simpler style for an instruction, with enough contrast to stay readable.

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Two versions of a spinning-top GIF caption, with KEEP GOING in bold white and thin blue text

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Reactions and punchlines

Put your own spin on a reaction GIF with a caption that sets up the joke.

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Product details

Point out a feature while the product moves, so the message is clear without sound.

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Instructions

Pair a repeating action with a short label that helps people follow the step.

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Use invideo MCP to add text to GIFs on your preferred LLMs

Connect the invideo MCP to your favorite LLMs and use the same agent to add text to GIFs directly from your chat. Invideo also creates an editable timeline, giving you full control to refine and adjust the final output.

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How to add text to a GIF online editor?

  1. Upload your GIF

    Bring your animated GIF into invideo and decide what the words should add to the moment.

  2. Write and style the text

    Add your caption, choose its appearance and place it where it complements the action. Adjust its timing so there is enough time to read.

  3. Download your captioned GIF

    Play through the complete loop, check the wording and legibility, make the final edit on the timeline, then download your GIF with the text included.

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Write your script inside invideo, and ask an AI co-writer for help if you'd like.

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Frequently asked questions about Add text to GIF

What can I write on a GIF?

Try a reaction, punchline, product label or short instruction. Keep the wording focused on one idea so people can read it while watching the movement.

How can I make the text easier to read?

Use a short caption, a clear font and strong contrast against the picture. Keep the words away from busy details and check the GIF at the size you plan to share.

Can I change the text’s appearance?

Adjust the font, size and colour to suit the caption. Position it where it adds to the picture without hiding the action.

Can the text appear at a particular moment?

Set when the caption begins and how long it stays visible. A punchline can arrive with the reaction, while a helpful label can remain through the action.

Can I download my GIF with the text included?

Yes. After adding and reviewing your text, download the finished GIF. Check the complete loop at the size you plan to share so the words remain easy to read.

How do you add text to a GIF?

First, sign up for invideo and upload your GIF to the platform. Then, use the text tool to add and customize text on the GIF. Adjust the text placement and style as needed before saving or exporting your updated GIFs. Finally, export your project and convert it to a GIF using invideo's online converter.

How do I add text to a GIF in Windows or Macbook?

You can use invideo online in your Windows or Mac browser without downloading any software, and add text to your GIFs online.

Can I add animated text to a GIF?

Yes! With invideo, you can animate your text while adding it to your GIFs.