Add Text to GIFs for Free

Make your animated GIFs even more fun to watch and interesting with our free-to-use editing platform. Add text to GIFs and more with CapCut online video editor.

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Add Text to GIFs for Free
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Key features of adding text to GIFs in CapCut

Add text, stickers, effects, and drawings for free

CapCut offers exceptional tools to not only add text to GIFs but also fun elements like emojis, stickers, effects, and drawings. Create stunning pieces of art with our cutting-edge editing platform available online, and on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android for free.

Add text, stickers, effects, and drawings for free

Unleash the full potential of all-in-one video editor

CapCut is a full-fledged video editing program that not only allows you to add text to GIFs but also offers options to generate auto-captions, adjust the speed of your videos, add transitions, animations, background music, and more! You can also customize the resolution and format of your videos for free!

 Unleash the full potential of all-in-one video editor

Resize GIFs to custom aspect ratios

Shrink the size of your GIFs with CapCut’s innovative GIF resizer to fit into custom aspect ratios. Meet the size requirements of social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube by simply shrinking or enlarging the canvas to alter the size of your GIFs. Or simply move the slider to reach your desired aspect ratio.

Resize GIFs to custom aspect ratios

Reap the benefits of adding text to GIFs

Online & free

Online & free

CapCut brings the creative power of a professional editor to your hands for free. It is online, meaning you can access it from any browser and start editing on the go. Launching your creative journey is just a click away.

Collaborate & share

Collaborate & share

With CapCut’s free cloud storage, storing large files is no big deal. This makes collaborations possible with Teamspace – a feature that allows your entire team to work simultaneously on a project.

Format conversion

Format conversion

Convert the format of your videos from MP4 to GIF or vice versa to make your funny memes sharable on all platforms. Converting GIF to MP4 also makes your file lighter for faster transfer speeds.

Explore the possibility of adding text to GIFs

Here’s how you can add text to GIFs with CapCut to take your meme game to the next level.

Provide context

Provide context

You might want to add texts to GIFs to shed some light on the context behind your videos for your audience. Bring your audience engaging content by creating a GIF with a story behind it!

Bring humor

Bring humor

While GIFs are a way to convey emotions in today's digital age, you might want to add text to GIFs to bring out more humor in your videos. Create engaging content with CapCut’s free video editor.

Sharable memes

Sharable memes

Reach a wider audience and become the next big deal overnight by creating shareable memes by adding text to your GIFs. Create the next trends on social media by bringing cool memes online!

How to add text to a GIF?

Step 1: Upload your GIF

First, upload your GIF to CapCut online video editor. Simply drag and drop your GIF into the browser or click upload to choose the file from your device.

Step 2: Add text to GIF

Next up, click on the Text icon in the left editing window, and either choose from the multiple text templates or create your own. There are multiple styles and effects to further accentuate your creativity.

Step 3: Export & share

Once done, click export and download your GIFs to your device. There is also an option to select custom resolutions, frame rates, and more. You can also share your GIF online on TikTok or YouTube.

Step 1: Upload your GIF

First, upload your GIF to CapCut online video editor. Simply drag and drop your GIF into the browser or click upload to choose the file from your device.

Step 1: Upload your GIF

Step 2: Add text to GIF

Next up, click on the Text icon in the left editing window, and either choose from the multiple text templates or create your own. There are multiple styles and effects to further accentuate your creativity.

Step 2: Add text to GIF

Step 3: Export & share

Once done, click export and download your GIFs to your device. There is also an option to select custom resolutions, frame rates, and more. You can also share your GIF online on TikTok or YouTube.

Step 3: Export & share

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I add text to GIFs online?

Wondering how to add text to a GIF online? Well, CapCut is here to save the day with the online free editor. Choose from the multiple options of effects and styles and add text to GIF online.

Can I add text to GIFs for free?

You can add text to GIFs for free with CapCut online video editor. It is also available on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. Simply upload your GIF, and add text for free.

How to add text to GIFs online?

You can easily add text to GIFs online in three easy steps with CapCut. First, upload your GIF into CapCut online video editor, click Text, and add text to GIFs, finally export or share it online.

What is the best way to add texts to GIFs online?

CapCut is the best tool to add text to GIFs online for free. There are multiple text templates and styles to create stunning content that you will be proud of with the potential of going viral overnight.

How can I add subtitles to GIFs online?

You can easily add subtitles to GIFs online for free with CapCut’s video editor. Simply click Text in the editor, and add texts to GIFs for free to create perfect subtitles for your GIFs.

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