How to Animate Typography in Ditther
Typography becomes much more powerful once it can move, pulse, blur, sweep, or drift in time with the rest of a composition. Ditther's text and animation tools make it possible to treat type as motion design, not just labeling.
Animated type works best when the motion supports the layout instead of overpowering it.
Workflow
Create a text layer with clear hierarchy
Start with one hero line and one supporting line. Too many competing text blocks make motion feel messy.
Choose a motion preset that matches the layout
Use calmer motion for elegant poster systems and more assertive motion for tech, music, or experimental layouts.
Add glow, blur, or grain support
Small supporting treatments can make type feel atmospheric instead of mechanically animated.
Check spacing before export
Animation reveals spacing problems quickly. Revisit tracking, line height, and alignment once the text is moving.
Export as video
When the motion reads clearly, export the composition as MP4 for social, music, or poster-style outputs.
Good pairing
Animated typography works especially well with moving posters, editorial layouts, and layered compositions where the type can lead the pacing.