Alight Motion Text Animation Presets: Typography & Lyrics XML (2025)

Updated on November 29, 2025

A great edit can be ruined by boring, static text. If you are making a lyric video, a YouTube intro, or a TikTok caption, your text needs to move. It needs personality.

This is called Kinetic Typography.

Creating these complex movements from scratch, keyframing the “Offset,” adjusting the “Easing,” and syncing it to the beat, is incredibly time-consuming. That is why smart editors use Alight Motion Text Animation presets.

We have curated the best Typography XML Project Files for 2025. From glowing neon lyrics to professional cinematic titles, these assets will turn your words into visual art instantly.

A smartphone displaying a neon 3D Kinetic Typography text animation created using Alight Motion presets.

Why Static Text is Killing Your Edits

In modern content creation, retention is king. Viewers read moving text 40% faster and retain it longer than static text.

What is Kinetic Typography?

It is the art of moving text. It’s not just a “fade in.” It is when the letters bounce, stretch, rotate, and interact with the background audio. Using our Alight Motion Text Animation XMLs, you can apply these complex physics to your own words without touching a single graph editor.

The “Lyric Video” Pack (For Status & Reels)

These presets are designed for “WhatsApp Status” creators, Instagram Reels, and Music Video editors. They focus on readability and rhythm.

An example of a Karaoke style lyric video text preset in Alight Motion with color-fill synchronization.

1. The “Karaoke Wipe” Effect

This preset mimics a karaoke screen. The text starts gray and fills with a bright color (like Gold or Blue) exactly as the word is sung.

  • Technical: Uses the Drawing Progress effect masked onto the text layer.
  • Best For: Emotional songs or rap verses.
  • [Download Karaoke Text XML]

2. Bouncing Lyrics (Sync Style)

Popularized by editors like “Amv Edits,” this preset makes each word “pop” onto the screen with a rubbery bounce effect.

  • Vibe: Fun, energetic, upbeat.
  • Technical: Uses Overshoot easing curves on the Scale property.
  • [Download Bounce Text XML]

3. Rolling Text Transition

The text rolls up like a slot machine to reveal the next line. It creates a seamless flow between sentences.

The “Glow & Neon” Pack (Stylized Effects)

If you want your text to stand out against a dark background, these Alight Motion Text Animation presets are essential.

A showcase of three different Alight Motion text animation styles: Glitch effect, Cinematic Gold, and Neon Glow.

4. Saber Edge / Neon Border Text

Inspired by the “Saber” plugin from After Effects. The text has a hollow interior with a glowing, electric outline that pulses.

5. Glitch Text (Hacker Style)

The text randomly distorts, separates into RGB colors, and pixelates before becoming clear. Perfect for horror or tech content.

6. Chromatic Aberration Text

A subtle, modern effect where the red and blue channels of the text split slightly during movement. It gives a 3D “glasses” look.

The “Cinematic Title” Pack (Intros)

For YouTubers and documentary makers, you need elegance, not flashiness.

7. Elegant Fade & Tracking

The letters slowly fade in while the space between them (Tracking/Kerning) slowly expands. It looks incredibly expensive and professional.

8. 3D Text Rotate

Uses Alight Motion’s 3D camera environment to rotate the text on the Y-Axis, making it look like a physical object spinning in space.

How to Use Text XMLs (Fixing the “Missing Font” Error)

Text XMLs are trickier than Shake presets because of Fonts. If you import an XML that uses a font you don’t have, the text will default to a basic Android system font, ruining the design.

A tutorial graphic showing the steps to import custom TTF fonts into Alight Motion to fix missing font errors in text presets.

Step 1: Importing Custom Fonts (.ttf/.otf)

  1. Check the preset description to see which font was used (e.g., “Lemon Milk” or “Cinzel”).
  2. Download that font from a site like DaFont.
  3. Open Alight Motion > Click a Text Layer > Edit Text.
  4. Tap the Font Name (Top Left) > View All Fonts.
  5. Tap the Menu (3 lines) > Import Fonts > Select your .ttf file.

Step 2: Editing the “Group Layer” Text

Most professional Alight Motion Text Animation presets use “Group Layers” to apply effects.

  • The Mistake: Users try to click the text on the preview screen and can’t edit it.
  • The Fix: You must tap the Group Layer in the timeline > Tap Edit Group. Now you will see the actual Text Layer inside. Edit the text there, and the effects will automatically apply to your new words.

Troubleshooting Text Lags

Text layers with “Deep Glow” or “Motion Blur” consume massive amounts of RAM.

  • Fix: If your preview is lagging, turn off the “Eye Icon” on the Glow effect layer while you are typing and timing your lyrics. Only turn it back on before exporting.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes. Tap the Text Layer > Color & Fill. Note: If the preset uses a “Gradient,” you may need to adjust the colors in the Effects > Gradient Overlay tab instead of the main color wheel.

Some presets have a “Mask” or “Rectangle” applied to hide the text as it enters. If your sentence is too long, it might get cut off by the mask.

  • Fix: Find the layer named “Mask” or “Rectangle” and increase its Width.

Most text animations use standard effects. However, some “Glow” effects might use premium features. The XMLs provided here are optimized for the free version where possible.

Conclusion: Give Your Words Impact

Great typography is what separates a beginner edit from a professional one. These text animations help you add that polish instantly without spending hours adjusting keyframes.

However, a complete edit needs more than just words. Ensure your actual video clips look cinematic by applying our Color Grading XMLs, and keep your timing tight with the music using our Beat Mark Presets. If you want to add more energy to your transitions, you can also grab our Shake Effect Presets.

To see all available resources, browse the main Alight Motion Presets Library.