Add captions and text overlays in Google Vids

All demos from “How To Master Google Vids in 2026 (Complete Tutorial)”

1. 1:211:01Generate AI video from text with Google Vids and VeoThe creator demonstrates how to use the Veo 3.1 integration within Google Vids to generate a video of a polar bear from a text prompt and insert it into the timeline.Google Vids· Text to Video
2. 2:540:43Animate an image with Google VidsThe user shows how to upload a screenshot and use the 'Animate an image' feature in Google Vids to create a contiguous video scene.Google Vids· Image to Video
3. 4:140:40Create AI avatar video with custom ingredientsThe demo shows selecting an AI avatar named James and adding an 'ingredient' (an image of a wallet) to generate a video of the avatar talking about the product.Google Vids· AI Avatar Video Generator
4. 5:020:42Generate lip-synced AI avatar from scriptThe creator demonstrates entering a text script and selecting an avatar to generate a video with matching lip-syncing in Google Vids.Google Vids· AI Avatar Video Generator
5. 7:030:38Convert Google Slides to videoThe demo shows the 'Convert slides' feature which imports a Google Slides presentation and automatically generates a script, AI voiceover, and background music.Google Vids· Script To Video AI Generator
6. 7:510:27Add captions and text overlays in Google VidsCurrentThe creator shows how to apply different caption styles and add custom text overlays to a video project.Google Vids· AI Video Editor
7. 8:230:44Using video templates in Google VidsThe user demonstrates browsing the template library and selecting a chef-themed template to customize with new text and backgrounds.Google Vids· Script To Video AI Generator
8. 9:130:55Generate AI images and reuse promptsThe demo shows how to generate AI images using text prompts and watercolor styles, as well as how to reuse and modify existing prompt templates.Google Vids· Text to Image
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1. 3:241:01Trimming and splitting clips in Google VidsThe presenter demonstrates how to use handles to adjust clip start and end times and how to split scenes at the playhead for precise editing.Justin Brown - Primal Video
2. 4:250:58Edit video using transcript in Google VidsThe demo shows the 'edit with transcript' feature which automatically detects and proposes removals for filler words and pauses.Justin Brown - Primal Video
3. 5:251:05Layering stock footage and adding bordersThe user demonstrates adding stock video from the built-in library, layering it over existing clips, and customizing it with blue borders.Justin Brown - Primal Video
4. 7:000:22Adding and styling captions in Google VidsThe presenter shows how to apply automated captions to the entire video and adjust their layout and text.Justin Brown - Primal Video
5. 3:220:40Trim video clips on the timelineThe demo shows how to hover over the end of a scene in the Google Vids timeline and drag to reduce its duration.Simpletivity
6. 4:021:12Add and format text in Google VidsScott shows how to add a title, change text alignment, adjust colors, and apply bold formatting using the top menu bar.Simpletivity
7. 8:270:55Adjust element timing in a sceneThe user toggles 'Show timing' to expand the timeline and drags individual text elements to stagger their appearance in the video.Simpletivity
8. 9:221:57Apply and customize text animationsThe demo shows applying a character fade animation and using the toggle to separate enter and exit animations so text stays on screen.Simpletivity
9. 12:120:34Crop video clipsScott demonstrates using the crop tool to cut a video in half and reposition it to one side of the canvas.Simpletivity
10. 14:440:40Add scene transitionsThe demo shows selecting the transition icon between scenes to apply a dissolve effect and adjusting its duration.Simpletivity
11. 16:050:31Export Google Vids as MP4The user demonstrates navigating the file menu to download the finished video as an MP4 or export it directly to Google Drive.Simpletivity
12. 5:340:42Balance audio levels in Google VidsThe user shows how to access the 'balance sound' settings to mute background audio from video clips while keeping the generated music track active.AI Mind Revolution