Import and edit an mp4 or other video

Import and edit an mp4 or other video

Can I import and edit an mp4 or other video?

Yes, with Deluxe, Premier, and Max Plans you can import a video file to use in the video editor.  The videos you import must be in one of the following formats:  .mp4, .mov, .webm, .screenpal, or .somrec.

To import a video, open the Project Manager and click the Import icon in the toolbar at the top left.



Next, select a video file in one of the approved formats and click Open.
The imported video is then displayed in the Video Projects area for you to edit.

For more details, see this tutorial.


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