iMovie offers a variety of animated titles that you can add to your projects. After inserting a title, you can edit its text, color, size, font, and more. Many users, however, have struggled to reposition these titles within the frame, as iMovie’s built‑in text tools don’t support free‑form movement on macOS.
Part 1 – Moving Text in iMovie on iPhone & iPad
Repositioning text on iOS is straightforward. Simply touch the title in the preview window and drag it to your desired location.
Step 1: Open iMovie and create a new movie project.
Step 2: Tap the clip in the timeline to open the inspector at the bottom.
Step 3: Tap the Titles button, choose a title style, and add your custom text.
Step 4: In the preview, tap the title and drag it to the spot you want.
Part 2 – Moving Text in iMovie on Mac
Unlike iOS, macOS does not allow titles to be dragged within the frame. You can only adjust when the title appears by moving the text overlay left or right in the timeline. If you need full control over the text position, consider using an alternative editor.
We recommend FlexClip, an online video editor that offers precise text placement, multiple text layers, duration control, and motion effects.
Part 3 – Using FlexClip to Position Text Anywhere
Step 1 – Upload Your Video
Click Get Started Now to launch the FlexClip editor. Import your footage from your computer or mobile device, trim or split clips as needed, and place them on the timeline.
Step 2 – Add Text
Navigate to the Text tab, select a style, double‑click the box to type, and customize font, color, size, and style.
Step 3 – Drag the Text Freehand
Select the text layer and drag it to any location on the screen. You can also adjust the start and end points of the text on the timeline by dragging the overlay left or right.
While editing, you can enhance your video with background music, transitions, filters, watermarks, overlays, and voice‑overs. If you need inspiration, browse FlexClip’s templates for ready‑made concepts.
Final Words
With the steps above, you can now reposition titles in iMovie on iPhone and iPad, and achieve full text control on Mac using FlexClip. Try FlexClip today and elevate your video production.
Sandy
Sandy has many years of professional photography experience, loves capturing life’s details, and is passionate about video production. She continually explores new tips and tricks to enhance storytelling.