Text Overlay

On-screen text overlay — titles, quotes, key phrases

Specifications

Purpose
On-screen text overlay — titles, quotes, key phrases
Max Consecutive
2
Skins
1
Best For
chapter markers, pull quotes, emphasis points, callouts
Avoid When
already displaying lower-third or caption

How to Use Text

1.Open your project in the 6trim editor
2.Type "text" in the AI assistant or click Overlays in the toolbar
3.The Text overlay is placed on your timeline at the playhead position
4.Customize properties in the inspector panel — adjust timing, position, and style
5.Export your video — the overlay renders as part of the final output

When to Use Text

Best For
chapter markers
pull quotes
emphasis points
callouts
Avoid When
already displaying lower-third or caption

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Frequently Asked Questions

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More Overlay Types

Video
Full-motion video clip — primary visual storytelling element
Image
Static image — photos, illustrations, still frames
Caption
Subtitle/dialogue caption — synchronized with speech
Lower Third
Name/title bar — identifies people, places, or topics
Counter
Animated number counter — dramatic number reveal