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Add text, shapes and other elements to a video in GoDaddy Studio

Create more impact with your videos by adding layers of text, graphics, shapes and images.

  1. Open the project containing the video.
  2. In the menu at the bottom of the screen, tap the element you’d like to add.

Add an image

  1. Upload an image, or choose one from our image stock library. Tap the image to add it to your project as a layer.
    Upload an image or select one from our stock libraries
  2. Use the menu at the bottom of the screen to:
  3. Tap the alt name for the image checkmark in the upper-right corner to add the image to your project as a new layer.

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Add some text

  1. Type in your text.
    Type in some text
  2. To change the text alignment, tap Align text left, right or in the center Align. You can align to the left, center or right of the layer.
  3. To change the font, swipe across the font belt and tap the one you want to use.
  4. Tap the alt name for the image checkmark in the upper-right corner to add the text to your project as a new layer.
  5. Use the menu at the bottom of the screen to:
  6. Tap the alt name for the image checkmark in the upper-right corner to update the text.

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Add a graphic

  1. Tap a graphic to add it to your project.
    Tap a graphic to select it
  2. Use the menu at the bottom of the screen to:
    • Change the color of the graphic
    • Adjust the exposure, contrast, saturation, warmth, fading, highlights and shadows, add a vignette and sharpen the graphic
    • Crop the graphic
    • Resize the graphic
    • Add shadows to your graphic
    • Change the opacity of your graphic
    • Rotate the graphic
    • Blur the graphic
    • Add a tint
    • Nudge the graphic one pixel at a time to place it more precisely
    • Use masking to remove parts of the graphic
    • Use blending to create unique effects
  3. Tap the alt name for the image checkmark in the upper-right corner to add the graphic to your project as a new layer.

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Add a shape

  1. Tap the shape you want to add.
    Add a shape
  2. Use the menu at the bottom of the screen to:
    • Change the shape
    • Change the color of the shape
    • Edit the border width and color
    • Resize your shape
    • Add shadows to your shape
    • Change the opacity of your shape
    • Rotate the shape
    • Nudge the shape one pixel at a time to place it exactly where you want it
    • Use masking to remove parts of the shape or create a 3D effect
    • Use blending to create unique effects
  3. Tap the alt name for the image checkmark in the upper-right corner to add the shape to your project as a new layer.

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  1. Open the project containing the video.
  2. In the menu at the bottom of the screen, tap the element you’d like to add.

Add an image

  1. Upload an image, or choose one from our image stock library. Tap the image to add it to your project as a layer.
    Tap an image
  2. Use the menu at the bottom of the screen to:
  3. Tap the alt name for the image checkmark in the upper-right corner to add the image to your project as a new layer.

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Add some text

  1. Type in your text.
    Type in some text
  2. To change the text alignment, tap Align text left, right or in the center Align. You can align to the left, center or right of the layer, or justify the text.
  3. Tap the alt name for the image checkmark in the upper-right corner to add the text to your project as a new layer.
  4. Use the menu at the bottom of the screen to:
  5. Tap the alt name for the image checkmark in the upper-right corner to update the text.

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Add a graphic

  1. Tap a graphic to add it to your project.
    Tap a graphic to select it
  2. Use the menu at the bottom of the screen to:
    • Change the color of the graphic
    • Adjust the exposure, contrast, saturation, warmth, fading and shadows, add a vignette and sharpen the graphic
    • Crop the graphic
    • Resize the graphic
    • Add shadows to your graphic
    • Change the opacity of your graphic
    • Rotate the graphic
    • Blur the graphic
    • Add a tint
    • Nudge the graphic one pixel at a time to place it more precisely
    • Use masking to remove parts of the graphic
    • Use blending to create unique effects
  3. Tap the alt name for the image checkmark in the upper-right corner to add the graphic to your project as a new layer.

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Add a shape

  1. Tap the shape you want to add.
    Add a shape
  2. Use the menu at the bottom of the screen to:
    • Change the shape
    • Change the color of the shape
    • Edit the border width and color
    • Resize your shape
    • Add shadows to your shape
    • Change the opacity of your shape
    • Rotate the shape
    • Nudge the shape one pixel at a time to place it exactly where you want it
    • Use masking to remove parts of the shape or create a 3D effect
    • Use blending to create unique effects
  3. Tap the alt name for the image checkmark in the upper-right corner to add the shape to your project as a new layer.

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  1. Open the project containing the video.
  2. In the left menu, select the element you’d like to add.

Add an image

  1. Upload an image from your computer, or choose one from our image stock library. Select the image to add it to your project as a layer.
    Upload an image or select one from our stock libraries
  2. To resize the image, select a corner or side and drag it larger or smaller.
  3. Using the right menu, you can also:

Your changes take place immediately—no need to save the project.

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Add some text

  1. Type in your text.
    Type in some text
  2. To change the position of the text, select the text layer and drag it to a new location.
  3. Using the right menu, you can also:

Your changes take place immediately—no need to save the project.

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Add a graphic

  1. Select a graphic to add it to your project.
    Select a graphic
  2. Use the right menu to:
    • Change the color of the graphic
    • Adjust the exposure, saturation, contrast, fading, highlights, shadows and warmth, add a vignette and sharpen the graphic
    • Crop the graphic
    • Add shadows to your graphic
    • Change the opacity of your graphic
    • Rotate the graphic
    • Blur the graphic
    • Add a tint
    • Use masking to remove parts of the graphic
    • Use blending to create unique effects

Your changes take place immediately—no need to save the project.

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Add a shape

  1. Select the shape you want to add.
    Add a shape
  2. Use the right menu to:

Your changes take place immediately—no need to save the project.

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The order in which layers appear in the layer stack reflects where each part of the design appears on your canvas. The topmost layer is in front. If you’re not yet familiar with layers, find out more about working with layers.

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