Applying a Text Mask Effect in Visme

A text mask effect in Visme is a way to fill your text with videos, shapes, or images. This makes the text look more interesting and eye-catching. Follow the steps below to learn how to apply a text mask effect using videos, shapes, or images and make your presentations and projects stand out with creative text.

Select the text box to which you want the text mask effect to be applied. The Edit Text menu will appear on the left side of the editor.

Access the Effects dropdown menu and select Mask from the Effects tab.

If needed, adjust the Padding using the slider below and customize the text box background color.

Browse for the desired image, shape, or video you want to use as a mask. Once added, select it and click on the Arrange button in the menu at the top. Then, click on Send to Back.

Resize your image, shape, or video to fit the text box. To do this, simply select your image, shape, or video and type in your desired height and width in the properties panel on the bottom left corner, next to the padlock. You can also resize by dragging the corners of your image.

Tips:

– When using a video as a mask, make sure to customize the video settings so that the video auto-plays and the control bar is not shown. You can also choose if the video should be muted and/or looped. (Learn more about video settings here.)

– Shapes are ideal when you want to apply a gradient effect to the text. Select a shape from the graphics tab, and the Edit Shape menu will appear. From there, click on the Fill menu and access the Gradients tab. Select the desired gradient or create your own.

– Once you resize the image, shape or video to fit the box and behind it, select both items and group them so you can easily keep them as 1 grouped element.

Applying a Text Mask Effect

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