How to Add Text and Titles in Premiere Elements

Each video ever produced contained titles, because they are such an important part of a video or a film, and yet we often don't pay much attention to them. Titles contain crucial information about the video that cannot be conveyed through images such as the title of the movie, or a place and time in which the story takes place. Although titles can be an artwork in their own right, adding titles to videos is also a fast and simple process because most programs for editing offer title templates that are easy to use.

Premiere Elements owners can add titles to their videos with relative ease although some previous video editing knowledge is required, and in this article, we will show you how to add titles to your videos in this video editing software.

• Part 1: How to Add and Edit Titles in Premiere Elements
• Part 2: How to Create Titles in Premiere Elements
• Bonus Part. How to Create, Add, and Edit Titles in Filmora (Desktop + Mobile)

Part 1: How to Add and Edit Titles in Premiere Elements

All titles can be divided into two categories, still titles are what their name suggests, a text that stands still during its on-screen time, while motion titles move and create a visual dynamics on the screen. If you would like to add titles to your project in Premiere Elements it is best if you do so in the 'Expert' mode because that way you'll have more options than if you use 'Quick' or 'Guided' modes.

1.How to add Still Titles in Premiere Elements

Before you proceed any further in the process of adding titles to your video, you first must make sure that a video clip is on the timeline, and then you must place the playhead at the position in the video where you would like the titles to appear.

In the next step, you need to click on the 'Text' menu and then select the 'New Text' option from the drop-down menu. In the 'New Text' sub-menu, click on the 'Default Text' feature to add a text file to the timeline.

However, this isn't the only way you can add titles to your project since Premier Elements also features the 'Titles and Text' panel that offers a number of 'Classic' title options. Select the title you want to use in the panel and drag and drop it onto the timeline.

2.How to add Motion Titles in Premiere Elements

The 'Titles and Text' feature also provides 'Motion Titles' option that will enable you to bring your text to life. All you need to do is select the 'Motion Title' you like and drag it to the timeline. After positioning it on the timeline you can customize each motion title you use to meet your demands by opening the 'Adjustments' tab. You can easily adjust text, backgrounds, or graphics and if you want, and you can save the motion title you customized and use it in another project.

Part 2: How to Create Titles in Premiere Elements

If you want to make your own title with Premiere Elements, you've come the right place. Premiere Elements is designed to help inexperienced editors to produce high-quality videos without having to know all the professional editing tricks. Despite this fact, adding titles to your videos requires a certain amount of knowledge about the video editing process. Let's have a look at how you can create different types of titles in this software.

1.Creating Motion Titles in Premiere Elements:

Motion titles are a fun and easy way to make your videos more interesting. If you would like to create this kind of title, all you need to do is click on the 'Titles and Text' icon on the 'Action' bar and select the 'Motion Titles' option from the drop-down menu. The submenu will offer you several different choices such as 'Contemporary' or 'Typography', click on the 'Show All' option to preview all 'Motion Titles' options. Once you have selected the effect that you like the most, simply drag and drop it onto the desired location on the timeline.

2.Creating Still Titles:

Premiere Elements offers two different ways of creating still titles. You can either go to the 'Tools' menu and select the 'New Text option. In the sub-menu, you will be able to see the 'Default Text' feature, click on it to add it to your project and then proceed to enter the text you want. Alternatively, you can click on the 'Titles and Text' icon on the 'Action' bar and then select the 'Classic Titles' option that will enable you to add still titles to your project.

3.Creating Titles with Animated Text:

Animating text in Premiere Elements is not too complicated. Before you can animate text, you need to make sure that you've added the title file onto the timeline. Once the title file is placed on the timeline, select it and click on the 'Adjust' tab. The window will appear on the screen and in your next step, you will have to click on the 'Animation' preset. If you want to preview an animation before applying it click on the play button on the animation icon, and if you want to apply the effect and save the changes you've made click on the 'Apply button.

4.Creating Rolling or Crawling Titles:

Rolling and crawling titles are so frequently used in movies, that they are the first association most people have when someone mentions titles. Go to 'Tools' and select the 'New Text' option, then select the 'Default Roll' or 'Default Crawl' feature. This action will automatically add the roll or crawl titles to the timeline. You can set the duration of the title by dragging its end, just keep in mind that the longer duration of the title will slow down the text featured in them. For more options double-click on the title file on the timeline, and adjust the settings according to your needs in the window that appears on the screen.

5.Creating Titles in Template

Preset titles often contain elements that don't fit into your project. If you would like to modify the template you wish to use in your project here are the steps you will need to take. Click on the 'Titles and Text' icon on the 'Action' bar and select the template that you'd like to include in your project. Afterwards, you can just drag the template to the video track on the timeline, select it and make the changes you want in the 'Monitor' panel.

Bonus Part. How to Create, Add, and Edit Titles in Filmora (Desktop + Mobile)

As discussed, Wondershare Filmora is a great choice if you’re looking for an alternative with more flexibility. You can easily create and customize titles with a few clicks on your mobile or desktop with Filmora. Like in add text Premiere Pro, Filmora also provides various types of titles but with a more intuitive interface.

Guide on How to Insert and Tailor Text with Filmora Desktop

This dedicated software makes adding and customizing titles effortless. You can choose titles or text from various preset templates and animations. Upon adding the text or titles, users can edit the font, size, color, or even animation style. The tool’s export options let you share your video directly to platforms like YouTube and TikTok with a click. Thus, follow the steps below to learn how to use this tool for your needs:

Step 1. Access Filmora on Your Preferred Device

Once you download this dedicated tool, launch it and press the “New Project” button from the main interface.

Step 2. Import Media to Add Text or Titles

Upon seeing the editing interface, click the “Import” button to select the video you want to add text or titles.

Step 3. Add Media File to Timeline Section

When the video is imported, simply drag it to the “Timeline” section and drop it there.

Step 4. Add Text or Title to Your Video

Going ahead, press “Titles” and select “Trending” to add any text or title to your video by hitting the “+” icon. Double-click on the title in the “Timeline” to make changes, and press “Advanced” to move further.

Step 5. Change Text and Edit it on Your Video

Following this, type your preferred text in the “Input Text” area. Proceed to further customization by adding effects or changing opacity and hit “Apply” to save these changes.

Step 6. Export Your Video With Added Text

Upon completing the customizing process, hit the “Export” button and select your preferred output location or quality before pressing the “Export” button again.

Adding and Editing Text On Mobile Using Filmora

Beyond software, Filmora App offers a user-friendly interface that simplifies the process of enhancing your videos with text. You just need to add your desired video and select any preferred text from the various fonts. Users can even change the color of their added text or place it in their desired place on the video frame.

Step 1. Install Filmora to Import Media File

Open this editing app and import your video by tapping “New Project” and selecting your media. Next, tap the “Text” and then select “Add” icons to add text overlays to your video.

Step 2. Add Text or Titles on Your Imported Video

Afterward, type the text you want to use or choose from various styles and animations to suit your video's theme. Then, press “Tick” and tap the “Style” icon on the following screen.

Step 3. Edit Text and Export the Video

Moving forward, customize the text by adjusting font, color, size, and placement. Upon finishing the process, press the “Export” button from the top screen and hit the “Export” to save the video.

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