Text Behind Person Effect
Create the viral text-behind-person effect in your videos. Our AI separates subject from background and lets you insert text layers in between — no After Effects, no manual masking.
Try It Free See How It WorksThe Viral Depth Effect — Made Easy
You've seen it everywhere on TikTok and Instagram: bold text that appears to sit behind a person, creating a stunning 3D depth illusion. Previously, this required hours of manual masking in After Effects. With BehindVideo, our AI does it automatically in seconds. Upload your clip, type your text, and watch the magic happen.
How to Create the Text Behind Person Effect
Upload Your Video
Upload a video with a person or subject. Our AI works best with a clearly visible subject — any background works.
Add Text Behind the Subject
Type your text and BehindVideo's AI automatically places it behind the person. Customize the font, size, color, and position. The AI handles the depth masking in real-time.
Export Your Viral Video
Preview the result, then export in HD or 4K. Download or share directly to TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts.
Automatic Subject Detection
BehindVideo uses advanced AI segmentation to identify the subject in every frame of your video. It creates a pixel-perfect depth map that separates the person from the background — allowing text (or any element) to be placed in between. No manual masking, no frame-by-frame editing.
Full Creative Control
Don't just place text behind people — make it look exactly how you want. Choose from hundreds of fonts, add bold colors, drop shadows, outlines, and glow effects. Animate the text with smooth entrance effects. Scale it massive for impact or keep it subtle for elegance.
Not Just Text — Place Anything Behind
The depth effect isn't limited to text. Place images, shapes, gradients, or even other videos behind your subject. Create cinematic intros, dramatic reveals, or playful social media content. Stack multiple layers to build complex compositions — all with automatic AI masking.
Why Creators Choose BehindVideo
"This effect used to take me 2 hours in After Effects. Now it takes 30 seconds. BehindVideo is insane."
"My Reels got 5x more engagement after I started using the text-behind effect. It's the ultimate hook."
"I built my entire YouTube brand around this effect. BehindVideo makes it so easy, I use it for every video intro."