Add Text Caption
Burn a text caption onto the video (drawtext).
Overview
Add Text Caption is a no-code automation step in the Video category of AutoFlowRPA. It performs its action in a single step when the workflow reaches it. You can configure 9 parameter(s) to control exactly how it behaves. It is one of 369 commands you can drag into a workflow in the visual builder — no scripting required.
What it does
Burn a text caption onto the video (drawtext).
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input video | file | Required | Example: C:/videos/clip.mp4 Supports variables | |
| Text | string | Required | Example: Hello Supports variables | |
| Position | dropdownTop-left · Top-center · Top-right · Center · Bottom-left · Bottom-center · Bottom-right | Optional | Bottom-center | |
| Font size | number | Optional | 28 | |
| Color | string | Optional | white | Name or #RRGGBB. |
| Background box | dropdownYes · No | Optional | Yes | |
| Font file (optional) | file | Optional | TTF; defaults to Arial on Windows. Supports variables | |
| Output (optional) | file | Optional | Blank = auto-named next to the input. Supports variables | |
| Store output path in | variable | Optional | Example: outPath |
How to use Add Text Caption
- 1
Open AutoFlowRPA and drag the Add Text Caption command from the Video group onto the canvas.
- 2
Set its parameters in the side panel — Add Text Caption has 9 configurable field(s).
- 3
Connect it into your workflow and press Run. Everything executes locally on your machine.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Add Text Caption command do?
Burn a text caption onto the video (drawtext).
Which group does the Add Text Caption command belong to?
Add Text Caption is part of the Video group. AutoFlowRPA ships with 369+ ready-made commands you can combine without code.
Does the Add Text Caption command take any parameters?
Yes — Add Text Caption has 9 configurable field(s), all editable in the visual node editor.
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