Quick summary
This step-by-step walkthrough shows you how to make a video in Canva by selecting a template, customising text, backgrounds, and effects, managing the timeline, adding audio and transitions, and sharing your finished video. Canva's browser-based video editor lets anyone produce professional-quality content without prior design experience.
Steps
- On the Canva homepage under the search bar, click 'Videos' to browse video options.
- Click 'Customise this template' and proceed to open it in the editor.
- Add titles, captions, or other text overlays to your video.
- Customise the background colour or apply filters and effects to give your video a unique look and feel.
- Use the timeline at the bottom of the editor to manage the timing and sequence of your video elements.
- Add another scene by clicking the 'Add' icon in the timeline.
- Click the video clip so the floating bar appears, then select 'Add transition'.
- Choose the transition style that best fits your video.
- Trim video clips and adjust the duration of each scene as needed.
- After adding an animation, go to the edit toolbar and click 'Apps'.
- Choose 'Audio' to add a soundtrack to your video.
- Click the audio track you prefer for your scene.
- Click your audio, open the floating bar, and choose the 'Volume' option.
- Adjust the volume levels and timing of the audio to complement your video content.
- Click 'Share' once you are satisfied with your finished video.
