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Adding Videos to Your Designs

Easily add, edit, and export videos in your designs. Use MP4 uploads or stock videos, apply edits, and export in HTML5, MP4, or GIF formats.

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Bring your advertising campaigns to life by adding real videos directly into your designs. Whether you’re creating banners, social media graphics, or digital prints, integrating video content can instantly boost engagement and make your visuals stand out.

Our design platform also offers professionally designed video templates in popular sizes, including:

  • Facebook video covers, posts, and ads

  • Instagram video posts and stories

  • Other standard digital ad formats

You can start from one of these templates or create your design from scratch.

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Uploading Your Video

You can upload your own MP4 file (up to 100MB or 5 minutes long) or choose from our Stock Videos Library to find high-quality footage for your project.

Steps to upload:

  1. Open the Templates tab or start a blank project.

  2. Select or upload your video file.

  3. Add it to your canvas and begin editing.

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Editing Video in the Design Editor

Available Video Editing Options

Our built-in editing tools give you flexibility to fit videos seamlessly into your design:

  • Filters – Apply effects to enhance the look of your video.

  • Scale – Resize your video proportionally to fit your layout.

  • Trim & Crop – Adjust playback length and frame focus.

  • Auto-Play – Set videos to play automatically on load.

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How to Trim a Video

  • Drag the start and end points in the video timeline bar.

  • Or use the Trim Settings from the toolbar.

  • Click Trim Video to apply changes.

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Autoplay and Sound Settings

Due to browser restrictions, autoplay with sound is blocked in most cases. To ensure smooth playback:

  • Set video volume to zero for autoplay.

  • Or enable Sound Only on RollOver for HTML exports.

Screenshot of the autoplay and sound settings for video layers.

Exporting Your Video Designs

You can export video designs in:

  • HTML5 – Ideal for interactive web ads.

  • MP4 – Perfect for social media and presentations.

  • GIF – Great for lightweight, looping visuals.

This ensures your work is compatible with all platforms.

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