Using Canva for Video Editing
Edit videos in Canva without complex software. Trim clips, add text and music, create social media videos, and export in HD.
Overview
Canva's video editor makes basic video creation accessible to everyone. Create social media videos, presentations with video, animated graphics, and simple montages — all with the same drag-and-drop simplicity that makes Canva's image editor so popular.
Benefits
Why use Canva for video editing?
Timeline-based video editor with drag-and-drop simplicity
Thousands of video templates for social media, ads, and presentations
Stock video library with millions of free and premium clips
Text animations, transitions, and royalty-free music included
How it works
Getting started
- 1
Choose a video template or start with a blank video canvas
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Add video clips from your uploads or Canva's stock library
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Trim, split, and arrange clips on the timeline
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Add text overlays, animations, transitions, and background music
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Export as MP4 in HD quality — optimized for social media platforms
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