Getting Started with Video Editing
Video content dominates social media and marketing. Whether you're creating content for TikTok, YouTube, or your business, knowing basic video editing is essential.
Essential Video Editing Tasks
1. Trimming and Cutting
Remove unwanted sections from the beginning, middle, or end of your video. Our Video Editor makes this simple:
- Set start and end points
- Preview before cutting
- Precise frame-by-frame control
2. Resizing for Social Media
Different platforms require different video dimensions:
| Platform | Aspect Ratio | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| TikTok/Reels | 9:16 (Vertical) | 1080x1920 |
| YouTube | 16:9 (Landscape) | 1920x1080 |
| Instagram Square | 1:1 | 1080x1080 |
| 16:9 | 1280x720 |
3. Adding Watermarks
Protect your content with text or image watermarks:
- Position anywhere on the video
- Adjust opacity for subtle branding
- Use your logo or text
4. Converting to GIF
Turn video clips into animated GIFs for:
- Social media reactions
- Tutorial demonstrations
- Email marketing
- Website animations
5. Extracting Frames
Pull still images from your video to use as:
- Thumbnails
- Social media images
- Print materials
6. Compressing Videos
Reduce file size for faster uploads while maintaining quality.
7. Removing Audio
Create silent videos for:
- Adding voiceovers later
- Background loops
- Social media posts with captions
Video Editing Best Practices
Keep It Short
Attention spans are shorter than ever:
- TikTok/Reels: 15-60 seconds ideal
- Instagram Stories: 15 seconds per slide
- YouTube Shorts: Under 60 seconds
Hook Viewers Fast
The first 3 seconds determine if someone keeps watching. Start strong!
Maintain Consistent Quality
Match resolution and frame rates across your video clips.
Add Captions
85% of social media videos are watched on mute. Captions increase engagement significantly.
Our Free Video Editor Features
- No software download required
- Works in your browser
- Support for MP4, AVI, MOV, WebM
- 10 social media resize presets
- Text and image watermarks
- GIF conversion
- Frame extraction
- Video compression
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