Editing your videos in Videolink is simple, intuitive, and powerful. Whether you're trimming footage, hiding sensitive content, or enhancing your message with text or visuals – Videolink has everything you need. Here’s how to get started and make your edits count.
Getting Started
To begin editing:
- Open your video from the dashboard.
- Click the "Edit video" button.
This opens the editor, where you’ll find tools for:
- Trimming
- Blurring
- Text Annotations
- Adding Images
- Inserting Shapes (Square, Line, Arrow, Circle)
Let's walk through each feature.
Trimming (or splitting & deleting)
Use it to: Cut off any unnecessary parts of your recording
How:
- Select, then drag the start or the end of your video clip, then click Trim selection. The unnecessary bits will instantly be gone.
- To remove an unnecessary part that is in the middle of the video, place the red cursor exactly where you want to remove the portion, then click Split at xx:xx. Do the same thing at the end of that unecessary portion, then click Delete selection.
Blurring
Use it to: Hide private or sensitive information.
How:
- Select the Blur tool and draw a box over the content.
- Move and resize the box as needed.
- Adjust the transparency to suit your preference.
- Set when the blur starts and ends using the timeline.
Perfect for passwords, emails, or internal tools shown on screen.
Text Annotations
Use it to: Explain, guide, or emphasize key points.
How:
- Click the Text tool and type your message.
- Customize the font, size, and color.
- Use the timeline to define when the text appears and disappears.
Text annotations help keep your viewers engaged and informed.
Adding Images and Shapes
Use it to: Make your video visually engaging.
You can add:
- Images (like screenshots, logos)
- Shapes such as squares, lines, arrows, or circles
How:
- Choose the image or shape tool from the editor.
- Place the element on your video.
- In the timeline, control its appearance duration.
Use arrows to highlight areas, circles to focus attention, or images to add context.
Saving Your Edits
Once you’re happy with your changes:
- Click the “Apply changes” button in the top right corner.
- Wait until the progress bar reaches 100% – this means your video is fully processed.
- And that’s it! Your updated video is ready to go.
Feel free to share it with your team, clients, or audience directly from Videolink.
Final Thoughts
Videolink’s built-in video editor lets you create clear, polished, and purposeful content in just minutes – without needing extra tools. Whether it's for onboarding, support, feedback, or updates, editing your video helps make your message land better.
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