animation glossary
Scramble Text
A scramble text effect flashes a row of random characters at high speed, then locks them into the real word one letter at a time.
What is Scramble Text?
Scramble text is the 'decoding' effect: a line of random glyphs chatters at high speed, then letters lock into place left-to-right with a small flash at each settle. It reads as a system resolving an answer — perfect for terminals, cyber themes, AI reveals, and title cards that want a mechanical 'unlock' moment. The shots below stage monospace scramble and letter-decode entrances.
Scramble Text in Remotion
Every shot below is a real, renderable Remotion composition. Open the detail page for the recipe notes, then copy the agent brief to implement the shot from tuned TSX.
Implement scramble text
Copy the agent brief for the first shot to have an AI agent build it from the reference TSX.
Frequently asked questions
What is a scramble text effect?+
A scramble text effect cycles a line of random characters rapidly, then locks each position into the correct letter from left to right — like a code being decoded.
How do you make scramble text?+
For each character position, show a random glyph for a few frames, then progressively freeze positions into the target letters. A monospace font and a short flash on each lock sell the mechanical feel.
When should you use scramble text?+
Use it for terminal, hacker, or AI-reveal moments, and for titles that want a 'system resolving' energy. It reads as technical and precise, so pair it with the right brand context.