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How to make a quote video in InShot

The InShot workflow for a vertical quote video on your phone, what the free version includes, and a no-install alternative.

In InShot, start a new video with a background photo or clip, change the canvas ratio to 9:16, add your quote with the text tool and give it an animation, add music, and save the video. InShot’s store listings describe each of these features: ratios for TikTok and Instagram, your own pictures as a background, text with keyframe animation, your own music, and export up to 4K.

InShot doesn’t publish a help centre, so the steps below describe what to do rather than quoting button names that may change between versions. If you would rather not install an app, the maker at the top of this page does the job in your phone’s browser.

Make a quote video in InShot

  1. Start a new video

    Open InShot, start a new video and pick a photo or clip from your library as the background.

  2. Set 9:16

    Open the canvas or ratio setting and choose 9:16, the shape InShot’s listing recommends for TikTok.

  3. Add the quote

    Open the text tool, type the quote, choose a font and colour, and stretch the text to last the whole video.

  4. Animate and add music

    Pick a text animation, or use keyframes for your own movement, then add music: InShot’s featured tracks or your own.

  5. Save

    Save or export the video at 1080p and 30 fps for Reels, TikTok and Shorts.

InShot free and Pro

InShot is free to download with in-app purchases. Its App Store listing shows Pro at $4.99 a month, $19.99 a year or $49.99 once, and a separate “Remove ads” purchase. Check in the app what the free version adds to exports before you post.

A browser alternative on your phone

Open quote.video in Safari or Chrome, type the quote, press Browse templates, and choose Export. When it finishes, Share sends the MP4 to Photos, Instagram or TikTok. There is no watermark, and your photo and music stay on the phone.

InShot quote video questions

Can InShot make a 9:16 video?

Yes. Its Google Play listing mentions 9:16 for TikTok, 1:1 for Instagram and 16:9 for YouTube.

Can I animate text in InShot?

Yes. InShot’s listing describes text and stickers with keyframe animation.

Can I add my own music in InShot?

Yes, according to its store listing: InShot’s featured music or your own.

Is there an InShot alternative that works in a browser?

Yes, the maker on this page. It runs in mobile Safari and Chrome, free, with no watermark.