Pixel Nametag Maker
A floating pixel name on a dark tag, for recaps, Minecraft-style videos, and player intros.
How to Create a Pixel Nametag Animation
If you've played games like Minecraft, you'll probably recognise the little name tags that appear above characters. With their pixel-style lettering and dark, semi-transparent backgrounds, they make a simple way to identify who's on screen. The same look works nicely in gaming videos, stream recaps and short intros.
TypeFlow's Pixel Nametag template lets you create one without having to draw the lettering yourself. Simply enter a name of up to 32 characters, and customise the text, tag and background colours. You can also adjust the tag's opacity to let more of your footage show through.
There are four animation styles to choose from: Fade In, Fade In Up, Typing and Decode. Typing reveals the name one character at a time, with either a bar or underline cursor. Decode starts with scrambled letters before they settle into place.
You can also adjust how quickly the animation plays and how long the nametag stays on screen.
Once you're happy with the result, export it as an MP4, transparent MOV or PNG sequence and drop it straight into your video editor.
The template is available on the Creator plan, with 4K and 60 fps exports available on Studio.
What the template includes
Pixel letters on a tag
A floating name plate with pixel type on a dark, translucent tag, sized for overlays.
Fade, type, or decode
Fade In, Fade In Up, Typing with a bar or underline cursor, or a decode that settles into the name.
Tag and background colors
Set text color, tag color, tag opacity, and a solid background, or leave the background empty for footage.
Exports on the Creator plan
Creator gives you unlimited 1080p exports and transparent MOV. Studio lets you export in 4K at 60 fps.
Related Templates
More templates in the same style. Open one to customize text, colors, and motion in the editor.
Pixel Nametag
A floating pixel name on a soft dark tag. Fade, fade up, type, or decode it in.
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Neon text with RGB color splitting, optional glitch bursts, and retro screen layers like scanlines and TV pixels.
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Export your nametag
Once you're happy with the result, export it as an MP4, transparent MOV or PNG sequence and drop it straight into your video editor. The template is available on the Creator plan, with 4K and 60 fps exports available on Studio.
Open the templateFAQ
Pixel Nametag FAQ
Questions about making a game-style name tag in TypeFlow.
This template exports on the Creator plan. Creator gives you unlimited 1080p exports and transparent MOV, while Studio lets you export in 4K at 60 fps for sharper visuals and smoother animations.
Open Pixel Nametag, type a name up to 32 characters, pick Fade In, Fade In Up, Typing, or Decode, set colors and hold time, then export.
Yes. Set a transparent background, export a MOV with an alpha channel on the Creator or Studio plan, and put that clip on a track above your footage.
Arcade Game Title is a full CRT attract screen with a PRESS START line. Pixel Nametag is a small floating name plate, closer to a HUD or Minecraft-style tag.
Export MP4, MOV with an alpha channel, or PNG sequences and import them into Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, or any editor that takes standard video or image sequences.
Yes. Creator and Studio plans include unlimited exports, subject to our fair use policy.