Lower thirds elements are used frequently in
video productions as a way to add text overlays. A lower
thirds can identify an on-screen interviewee, for example. In this round-up, we take a look at professionally-designed lower thirds title templates for Adobe After Effects.

Make sure to play the previews in the examples below to see these easy After Effects projects in action!
Lower Thirds Templates from Envato Elements (Unlimited Download)
Envato Elements's project section has templates for popular video editing apps like After Effects and Adobe Premiere. Even for rookie video editors, these templates can help you create professional videos by giving you an easy-to-use starting point. All of these projects are included as part of a subscription to Envato Elements.
Modern Lower Thirds Pack
The Modern Lower Thirds Pack is our top choice for lower thirds in After Effects. With 17 unique effects for adding a lower thirds to your video, there is no shortage of style that you can add easily in After Effects with this asset.
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Who it's for: Anyone who needs to add simple, clean on-screen titles a video production.
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Why we like it: Easy to use and a good looking pack, but mature and flexible enough to fit many different types of projects.
Minimal Lower Thirds
Looking for something more minimal for After Effects lower thirds effects? The Minimal Lower Thirds package has 20 effects all the way up to 4k resolution. The flat, tasteful effects will keep the focus on the footage and not the lower thirds itself.
Animated Lower Thirds: Cubes Packages
Here's another tasteful choice for showcasing a lower thirds package in Adobe After Effects, with a simple but engaging animation. With the Cubes package, the animation is a breeze and it's easy to customize with your own text.
After Effects Lower Thirds Templates from Envato Market (Single-Item Purchase)
Are
you in need of amazing lower thirds templates for After Effects but prefer individual downloads instead of a monthly subscription? Check out Envato Market. Envato Market offers amazing professional templates that you can purchase as a single download—no membership required.

1. Lower Thirds for After Effects
With hundreds of unique designs, this After Effects lower third template is packed with creative power. The high-definition graphics will look great on displays of all sizes, and the stylish text graphics weill bring your words to life on-screen.
2. Big Type Lower Thirds
Featuring an array of layouts, this versatile pack helps you build text overlays in seconds. Graphics are easily customizable inside of After Effects. Each of the different layouts can easily be paired with your own content to create a winning result.
3. Lower Third
An After Effects lower third template like this is well-suited for any project. It’s up to you to insert your own text on each screen. The professionally designed template does the rest, animating words on-screen in style.
Learn More About Lower Thirds in After Effects
Using lower thirds templates for After Effects helps you build stunning text overlays in only seconds. As you can see in the tutorial below, it’s easy and delivers winning results.
There are many ways to create your own lower thirds overlays. You can learn how to make your own, or choose from professional templates like those found below:
- Video EditingHow to Design Lower Thirds Titles for Your Video Using Adobe PhotoshopKirk Nelson
- Video10 Best Lower-Thirds After Effects Templates for BroadcastEnvato Market
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