Chromebook Linux Installation: A Simple, Step-by-Step Process (Updated )

How to Install Linux on Chromebook

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Chromebooks are an excellent choice for educational institutions or businesses that require their employees to have constant access to the Internet. Even though these devices are a perfect tool that can accompany you on business trips and enable you to answer important emails or have access to crucial information stored on the cloud, performing more demanding tasks, like video editing, is still a challenge. However, it is far from impossible, although you may have to take a few extra steps before running a video editing software on your Chromebook.

Chrome OS is a Linux based environment and for that reason, Chromebook owners who would like to use professional editing software on their Chromebooks can install a Linux OS that will enable them to use programs such as Lightworks that are perfectly suited for high-end video editing. There are two different ways to install Linux on a Chromebook, you can either do it using Gallium OS or ChrUbuntu or in a Chroot environment using Crouton. Each of these methods is relatively easy and we will take you through the process step by step. Here’s how you can install Linux on your Chromebook.

• Part 1: Preparing before installing Linux OS on Chromebook
• Part 2: How to Install Linux as a Chroot Using Crouton on Chromebook
• Part 3: How to Dual-Boot a Chromebook Using ChrUbuntu
• Part 4: How to Install Linux as a Chroot Using Crouton on Chromebook
• Part 5: Recommended Linux Video Editing Software

Part 1: Preparing before installing Linux OS on Chromebook

The first step of the process of installing the Linux OS is the decision itself, and you need to have all the necessary information before you decide to install a Linux OS on your Chromebook.

• Make sure that the version of Chromebook you have is capable of supporting a Linux OS. Your device must be equipped with an ARM or Intel chip in order to be able to run the version of Linux OS you want to install. Although both chips will allow you to go through the process, running closed source software such the Steam is only possible with Intel chips.
• Regardless of which method of installing Linux OS you choose, you will have to switch to the Developer Mode, a special built-in function that allows you to install the unapproved operating system, among other things.
• Now that you are aware of the requirements and risks, you will have to backup all the files you have on your Chromebook because once you switch to the Developer Mode all the information stored locally will be erased. You can save the files on another computer or on the cloud depending on how much data you need to move and which one is more convenient for you.

Part 2: How to Install Linux as a Chroot Using Crouton on Chromebook

After you have stored all your data safely, your Chromebook is ready for the beginning of the installation process of the secondary operating system. You will have to perform a series of actions that will allow you to start the installation, starting from accessing the Developer Mode.

1. Acessing the developer mode

The first step of the process is to reboot your system, while your Chromebook is on. In order to do so hold Escape and Refresh keys on your keyboard and then hit the power button. Once your device is back online you will find yourself in the recovery mode, and you will see a message telling you to insert a recovery disc. Instead of inserting the disc, hold Ctrl+D and wait for OS verification menu to appear on the screen. At this point, if you are still having second thoughts about this process, you can hit the spacebar to return to recovery mode, or press Enter to proceed. Hitting Enter will delete all the data stored on your device and take you into the Developer Mode. Once your Chromebook lets you know that you are now in the Developer Mode, reboot the system and install a fresh version of the Chrome OS. Insert your login information and follow the instructions until you are looking at the Chrome OS desktop.

2. Installing Chroot

At this stage of the process, your Chromebook is ready for the installation of the Crouton environment. Crouton is a series of scripts that makes running a Linux OS much easier, especially for inexperienced users. In order to download Crouton, go to GitHub and find the download link, detailed instructions or extensions that can add more functionality to your OS. Once the installation file or files are in the Download folder, your next step is to access the Chromebook’s terminal a feature called ‘Crosh’. The fastest way to do this is to hold CTRL + ALT keys and then hit the T key. This action will cause the Chrome window to appear on the screen, and you will need to type the ‘shell’ command without using quotation marks. Afterwards, enter the following command: ‘sudo sh ~/Downloads/crouton -t xfce’ and if you want to install extensions you will have to add ‘xfce,extension’ command at the end.

Press the Enter key and wait for the system to start setting up the Chroot. This process may take a while, so it is important to be patient, but more importantly, do not interfere with it in any way. Installation of your secondary OS is now on the way, and you may be asked to insert your login data, like your Gmail username and password. Wait patiently until the process is over and then return to shell and enter this command: ‘sudo enter-chroot startxfce4’. Your screen will go black for a while, but after the black screen is gone your Chromebook will be in the freshly installed Linux OS.

3. Optimizing your new OS

You may have to optimize your new OS in order to improve the experience of using it. Enabling your keyboard’s brightness and volume keys inside the new OS can be done easily by holding CTRL+ALT+T and then typing shell once you’ve accessed Chrome OS’s shell and hit Enter. Issue the following command: ‘sudo sh -e ~/Downloads/crouton-r precise-t keyboard–u’ and then press Enter again. Removing the screen saver or installing more extensions may also be a good way to enable more options in the new OS. Most importantly, you can now download and install the video editing software you want to use for editing your footage.

4. Remove Chroot from your Chromebook

If for some reason you want to uninstall Linux from your Chromebook, simply reboot the system and press the spacebar when the ‘OS verification is off’ message appears on the screen. In this manner, you will exit the Developer Mode and all locally stored data, including all installed environments, will be deleted.

Part 3: How to Dual-Boot a Chromebook Using ChrUbuntu

An alternative option is available for Chromebook users that have Intel based devices like recently released Haswell models. The ChrUbuntu can be installed on the USB stick or external hard-drive or directly to the local memory of your Chromebook. Even though ARM-based machines can also use ChrUbuntu it isn’t advisable because they may perform poorly due to slower processor speeds and less RAM power. Unlike Chroot, ChrUbuntu will not allow you to switch between operating systems without a reboot, and if the system is stored locally, you may need to go through the full system recovery.

1. Preparation for the installation

Like with the previous method you will have to go into the Developer Mode and make sure that you have access to a WiFi connection. When you are asked to provide your login details, instead of entering them press Ctrl+Alt+Forward and then type ‘chronos’ and press Enter. The next step will require you to issue the following command: ‘curl -L -O http://goo.gl/9sgchs ; sudo bash 9sgchs’ and then once more hit Enter. Again press Enter after the information about the installation is displayed on the screen and then you will be asked to decide how much space you want to allocate for Linux installation. Experts say that 9GB is the upper limit. After you’ve made your choice press Enter.

2. Installing ChrUbuntu

Once the partitioning of your hard-drive is completed, you will have to repeat the first several steps from typing ‘chronos’ to pressing enter when information about the installation is displayed on the screen. The installation process is now in progress and you will be occasionally asked to select a few settings, make sure you always click on default. At the end of the installation process, you will have to choose the location where GRUB should be installed, please select /dev/sda, because the failure to do so may interrupt the installation.

Once the installation is completed, restart your Chromebook to finalize the process, and when you see the ‘OS Verification is Off’ notification press Ctrl+L to access Linux or Ctrl+D boot into Chrome OS.

3. Uninstall ChrUbuntu

Removing ChrUbuntu is a relatively painless process that can be completed with just a few simple commands. If the OS is stored locally the only way to erase it is to perform a full system recovery. While all your data located on the cloud will re-sync with your Chromebook, the data stored locally will be deleted, which is why it is important to backup all the important files before starting a system recovery process. The fastest and easiest way to perform a system recovery is by creating a recovery disk from your device. Insert ‘chrome://imageburner’ in your browser’s address bar, and carefully read and follow the instructions.

This Linux removal method will also require you to have a USB stick with a minimum of 4GB of storage space. After you created the disk, you can go into the Recovery Mode, by holding Esc and Refresh buttons simultaneously and then pressing the Power button. In the Recovery Mode, you will be asked to insert the recovery disk and the process will be on the way.

Part 4: How to Dual-Boot a Chromebook Using Gallium OS

If neither Chroot nor ChrUbuntu work for you, using Gallium OS may be the right choice. The Gallium is Xbuntu-based OS that is equipped with touchpad mouse drivers among other advantages it offers over other operating systems. The installation process isn’t complicated, although it may require more effort than installing Crouton.

1. Preparation for the installation

In order to be aware of all the preparation steps, you need to take, you must first find out your device’s Hardware ID number and you can obtain this information by navigating to Chrome://System, Hardware Class within the Chrome OS. Hardware Compatibility page will provide the information regarding the CPU’s family, which can be crucial for the OS’ performance. You can run the installation either from an ISO image on an external USB drive or from the Chrome OS command line using Chrx. We will describe how to install Gallium OS from the Chrome OS command line because the other option doesn’t allow you to dual-boot your Chromebook.

2. Enabling the Legacy Mode

Like previously described, enter the Developer Mode and when the ‘ OS verification is OFF’ notification appears on the screen proceed to enable the Legacy Mode. You can do this by holding CTRL+D keys to enable the Chrome OS to boot in the Developer Mode. After you’ve successfully made this step, press CTRl+ALT+T to access the ‘Crosh’ terminal and then type ‘shell’. At the ‘chronos/localhost/$ issue the following command: ‘sudo crossystem dev_boot_legacy=1’. Update and install all the necessary firmware by running the Firmware Utility Script.

3. Installation process

If you choose to install Gallium OS through Chrome OS command line using Chrx that will enable you to dual-boot your Chromebook, you should start by booting the device into Chrome OS and configuring networking. The next step you’ll need to take is switching to a virtual terminal by holding Ctrl+Alt+F2, and then you should log in as user chronos without a password. Once you’ve completed this step issue the following command: ‘curl -O https://chrx.org/go && sh go’ and follow the on-screen instructions to repartition your hard-drive and install the Gallium OS. Once the installation is over reboot the device and press Ctrl+L when the ‘OS Verification is Off’ notification appears on the screen to boot Gallium OS or hold Ctrl+D to access Chrome OS. After the Gallium OS is successfully installed on your Chromebook you can start using programs such as Skype or Lightworks.

Which Method is the Best?

Each of the options to install a Linux OS on your Chromebook we described has its advantages and disadvantages. It is our opinion that the Crouton method is the easiest and the fastest. Furthermore, this method enables you to switch between your primary and secondary OS without the need to reboot the device and the Downloads folder makes working in both environments much easier.

On the other hand, other methods require more knowledge about the Linux OS installation process and switching between OS’ is not that simple. If you are looking for an easy way to dual-boot your Chromebook that best way to do it is to install Linux as a Chroot using Crouton.

Part 5: Recommended Linux Video Editing Software: Lightworks

Price: $24.99/month, although free versions of the software are also available.

What we like: A powerful video and audio editor perfectly suited for the production of professional video content.

What we don’t like: The software isn’t easy to use and inexperienced editors will find it difficult to use at first.

Lightworks Resolve may not be as popular as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro, but that doesn’t mean that this video editing software isn’t as capable as its more popular counterparts.

The software is compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux OS, which makes it a perfect choice for Chromebook users that have a Linux OS installed on their devices. Lightworks features literally every editing tool imaginable and for that reason, it is a perfect choice for editing videos you would like to upload to Vimeo or YouTube or high-end professional projects. This editing software offers plenty of transitions and visual effects that will help its users to create seamless jumps between shots and visually impressive videos.

Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Chromebooks are an excellent choice for educational institutions or businesses that require their employees to have constant access to the Internet. Even though these devices are a perfect tool that can accompany you on business trips and enable you to answer important emails or have access to crucial information stored on the cloud, performing more demanding tasks, like video editing, is still a challenge. However, it is far from impossible, although you may have to take a few extra steps before running a video editing software on your Chromebook.

Chrome OS is a Linux based environment and for that reason, Chromebook owners who would like to use professional editing software on their Chromebooks can install a Linux OS that will enable them to use programs such as Lightworks that are perfectly suited for high-end video editing. There are two different ways to install Linux on a Chromebook, you can either do it using Gallium OS or ChrUbuntu or in a Chroot environment using Crouton. Each of these methods is relatively easy and we will take you through the process step by step. Here’s how you can install Linux on your Chromebook.

• Part 1: Preparing before installing Linux OS on Chromebook
• Part 2: How to Install Linux as a Chroot Using Crouton on Chromebook
• Part 3: How to Dual-Boot a Chromebook Using ChrUbuntu
• Part 4: How to Install Linux as a Chroot Using Crouton on Chromebook
• Part 5: Recommended Linux Video Editing Software

Part 1: Preparing before installing Linux OS on Chromebook

The first step of the process of installing the Linux OS is the decision itself, and you need to have all the necessary information before you decide to install a Linux OS on your Chromebook.

• Make sure that the version of Chromebook you have is capable of supporting a Linux OS. Your device must be equipped with an ARM or Intel chip in order to be able to run the version of Linux OS you want to install. Although both chips will allow you to go through the process, running closed source software such the Steam is only possible with Intel chips.
• Regardless of which method of installing Linux OS you choose, you will have to switch to the Developer Mode, a special built-in function that allows you to install the unapproved operating system, among other things.
• Now that you are aware of the requirements and risks, you will have to backup all the files you have on your Chromebook because once you switch to the Developer Mode all the information stored locally will be erased. You can save the files on another computer or on the cloud depending on how much data you need to move and which one is more convenient for you.

Part 2: How to Install Linux as a Chroot Using Crouton on Chromebook

After you have stored all your data safely, your Chromebook is ready for the beginning of the installation process of the secondary operating system. You will have to perform a series of actions that will allow you to start the installation, starting from accessing the Developer Mode.

1. Acessing the developer mode

The first step of the process is to reboot your system, while your Chromebook is on. In order to do so hold Escape and Refresh keys on your keyboard and then hit the power button. Once your device is back online you will find yourself in the recovery mode, and you will see a message telling you to insert a recovery disc. Instead of inserting the disc, hold Ctrl+D and wait for OS verification menu to appear on the screen. At this point, if you are still having second thoughts about this process, you can hit the spacebar to return to recovery mode, or press Enter to proceed. Hitting Enter will delete all the data stored on your device and take you into the Developer Mode. Once your Chromebook lets you know that you are now in the Developer Mode, reboot the system and install a fresh version of the Chrome OS. Insert your login information and follow the instructions until you are looking at the Chrome OS desktop.

2. Installing Chroot

At this stage of the process, your Chromebook is ready for the installation of the Crouton environment. Crouton is a series of scripts that makes running a Linux OS much easier, especially for inexperienced users. In order to download Crouton, go to GitHub and find the download link, detailed instructions or extensions that can add more functionality to your OS. Once the installation file or files are in the Download folder, your next step is to access the Chromebook’s terminal a feature called ‘Crosh’. The fastest way to do this is to hold CTRL + ALT keys and then hit the T key. This action will cause the Chrome window to appear on the screen, and you will need to type the ‘shell’ command without using quotation marks. Afterwards, enter the following command: ‘sudo sh ~/Downloads/crouton -t xfce’ and if you want to install extensions you will have to add ‘xfce,extension’ command at the end.

Press the Enter key and wait for the system to start setting up the Chroot. This process may take a while, so it is important to be patient, but more importantly, do not interfere with it in any way. Installation of your secondary OS is now on the way, and you may be asked to insert your login data, like your Gmail username and password. Wait patiently until the process is over and then return to shell and enter this command: ‘sudo enter-chroot startxfce4’. Your screen will go black for a while, but after the black screen is gone your Chromebook will be in the freshly installed Linux OS.

3. Optimizing your new OS

You may have to optimize your new OS in order to improve the experience of using it. Enabling your keyboard’s brightness and volume keys inside the new OS can be done easily by holding CTRL+ALT+T and then typing shell once you’ve accessed Chrome OS’s shell and hit Enter. Issue the following command: ‘sudo sh -e ~/Downloads/crouton-r precise-t keyboard–u’ and then press Enter again. Removing the screen saver or installing more extensions may also be a good way to enable more options in the new OS. Most importantly, you can now download and install the video editing software you want to use for editing your footage.

4. Remove Chroot from your Chromebook

If for some reason you want to uninstall Linux from your Chromebook, simply reboot the system and press the spacebar when the ‘OS verification is off’ message appears on the screen. In this manner, you will exit the Developer Mode and all locally stored data, including all installed environments, will be deleted.

Part 3: How to Dual-Boot a Chromebook Using ChrUbuntu

An alternative option is available for Chromebook users that have Intel based devices like recently released Haswell models. The ChrUbuntu can be installed on the USB stick or external hard-drive or directly to the local memory of your Chromebook. Even though ARM-based machines can also use ChrUbuntu it isn’t advisable because they may perform poorly due to slower processor speeds and less RAM power. Unlike Chroot, ChrUbuntu will not allow you to switch between operating systems without a reboot, and if the system is stored locally, you may need to go through the full system recovery.

1. Preparation for the installation

Like with the previous method you will have to go into the Developer Mode and make sure that you have access to a WiFi connection. When you are asked to provide your login details, instead of entering them press Ctrl+Alt+Forward and then type ‘chronos’ and press Enter. The next step will require you to issue the following command: ‘curl -L -O http://goo.gl/9sgchs ; sudo bash 9sgchs’ and then once more hit Enter. Again press Enter after the information about the installation is displayed on the screen and then you will be asked to decide how much space you want to allocate for Linux installation. Experts say that 9GB is the upper limit. After you’ve made your choice press Enter.

2. Installing ChrUbuntu

Once the partitioning of your hard-drive is completed, you will have to repeat the first several steps from typing ‘chronos’ to pressing enter when information about the installation is displayed on the screen. The installation process is now in progress and you will be occasionally asked to select a few settings, make sure you always click on default. At the end of the installation process, you will have to choose the location where GRUB should be installed, please select /dev/sda, because the failure to do so may interrupt the installation.

Once the installation is completed, restart your Chromebook to finalize the process, and when you see the ‘OS Verification is Off’ notification press Ctrl+L to access Linux or Ctrl+D boot into Chrome OS.

3. Uninstall ChrUbuntu

Removing ChrUbuntu is a relatively painless process that can be completed with just a few simple commands. If the OS is stored locally the only way to erase it is to perform a full system recovery. While all your data located on the cloud will re-sync with your Chromebook, the data stored locally will be deleted, which is why it is important to backup all the important files before starting a system recovery process. The fastest and easiest way to perform a system recovery is by creating a recovery disk from your device. Insert ‘chrome://imageburner’ in your browser’s address bar, and carefully read and follow the instructions.

This Linux removal method will also require you to have a USB stick with a minimum of 4GB of storage space. After you created the disk, you can go into the Recovery Mode, by holding Esc and Refresh buttons simultaneously and then pressing the Power button. In the Recovery Mode, you will be asked to insert the recovery disk and the process will be on the way.

Part 4: How to Dual-Boot a Chromebook Using Gallium OS

If neither Chroot nor ChrUbuntu work for you, using Gallium OS may be the right choice. The Gallium is Xbuntu-based OS that is equipped with touchpad mouse drivers among other advantages it offers over other operating systems. The installation process isn’t complicated, although it may require more effort than installing Crouton.

1. Preparation for the installation

In order to be aware of all the preparation steps, you need to take, you must first find out your device’s Hardware ID number and you can obtain this information by navigating to Chrome://System, Hardware Class within the Chrome OS. Hardware Compatibility page will provide the information regarding the CPU’s family, which can be crucial for the OS’ performance. You can run the installation either from an ISO image on an external USB drive or from the Chrome OS command line using Chrx. We will describe how to install Gallium OS from the Chrome OS command line because the other option doesn’t allow you to dual-boot your Chromebook.

2. Enabling the Legacy Mode

Like previously described, enter the Developer Mode and when the ‘ OS verification is OFF’ notification appears on the screen proceed to enable the Legacy Mode. You can do this by holding CTRL+D keys to enable the Chrome OS to boot in the Developer Mode. After you’ve successfully made this step, press CTRl+ALT+T to access the ‘Crosh’ terminal and then type ‘shell’. At the ‘chronos/localhost/$ issue the following command: ‘sudo crossystem dev_boot_legacy=1’. Update and install all the necessary firmware by running the Firmware Utility Script.

3. Installation process

If you choose to install Gallium OS through Chrome OS command line using Chrx that will enable you to dual-boot your Chromebook, you should start by booting the device into Chrome OS and configuring networking. The next step you’ll need to take is switching to a virtual terminal by holding Ctrl+Alt+F2, and then you should log in as user chronos without a password. Once you’ve completed this step issue the following command: ‘curl -O https://chrx.org/go && sh go’ and follow the on-screen instructions to repartition your hard-drive and install the Gallium OS. Once the installation is over reboot the device and press Ctrl+L when the ‘OS Verification is Off’ notification appears on the screen to boot Gallium OS or hold Ctrl+D to access Chrome OS. After the Gallium OS is successfully installed on your Chromebook you can start using programs such as Skype or Lightworks.

Which Method is the Best?

Each of the options to install a Linux OS on your Chromebook we described has its advantages and disadvantages. It is our opinion that the Crouton method is the easiest and the fastest. Furthermore, this method enables you to switch between your primary and secondary OS without the need to reboot the device and the Downloads folder makes working in both environments much easier.

On the other hand, other methods require more knowledge about the Linux OS installation process and switching between OS’ is not that simple. If you are looking for an easy way to dual-boot your Chromebook that best way to do it is to install Linux as a Chroot using Crouton.

Part 5: Recommended Linux Video Editing Software: Lightworks

Price: $24.99/month, although free versions of the software are also available.

What we like: A powerful video and audio editor perfectly suited for the production of professional video content.

What we don’t like: The software isn’t easy to use and inexperienced editors will find it difficult to use at first.

Lightworks Resolve may not be as popular as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro, but that doesn’t mean that this video editing software isn’t as capable as its more popular counterparts.

The software is compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux OS, which makes it a perfect choice for Chromebook users that have a Linux OS installed on their devices. Lightworks features literally every editing tool imaginable and for that reason, it is a perfect choice for editing videos you would like to upload to Vimeo or YouTube or high-end professional projects. This editing software offers plenty of transitions and visual effects that will help its users to create seamless jumps between shots and visually impressive videos.

Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Chromebooks are an excellent choice for educational institutions or businesses that require their employees to have constant access to the Internet. Even though these devices are a perfect tool that can accompany you on business trips and enable you to answer important emails or have access to crucial information stored on the cloud, performing more demanding tasks, like video editing, is still a challenge. However, it is far from impossible, although you may have to take a few extra steps before running a video editing software on your Chromebook.

Chrome OS is a Linux based environment and for that reason, Chromebook owners who would like to use professional editing software on their Chromebooks can install a Linux OS that will enable them to use programs such as Lightworks that are perfectly suited for high-end video editing. There are two different ways to install Linux on a Chromebook, you can either do it using Gallium OS or ChrUbuntu or in a Chroot environment using Crouton. Each of these methods is relatively easy and we will take you through the process step by step. Here’s how you can install Linux on your Chromebook.

• Part 1: Preparing before installing Linux OS on Chromebook
• Part 2: How to Install Linux as a Chroot Using Crouton on Chromebook
• Part 3: How to Dual-Boot a Chromebook Using ChrUbuntu
• Part 4: How to Install Linux as a Chroot Using Crouton on Chromebook
• Part 5: Recommended Linux Video Editing Software

Part 1: Preparing before installing Linux OS on Chromebook

The first step of the process of installing the Linux OS is the decision itself, and you need to have all the necessary information before you decide to install a Linux OS on your Chromebook.

• Make sure that the version of Chromebook you have is capable of supporting a Linux OS. Your device must be equipped with an ARM or Intel chip in order to be able to run the version of Linux OS you want to install. Although both chips will allow you to go through the process, running closed source software such the Steam is only possible with Intel chips.
• Regardless of which method of installing Linux OS you choose, you will have to switch to the Developer Mode, a special built-in function that allows you to install the unapproved operating system, among other things.
• Now that you are aware of the requirements and risks, you will have to backup all the files you have on your Chromebook because once you switch to the Developer Mode all the information stored locally will be erased. You can save the files on another computer or on the cloud depending on how much data you need to move and which one is more convenient for you.

Part 2: How to Install Linux as a Chroot Using Crouton on Chromebook

After you have stored all your data safely, your Chromebook is ready for the beginning of the installation process of the secondary operating system. You will have to perform a series of actions that will allow you to start the installation, starting from accessing the Developer Mode.

1. Acessing the developer mode

The first step of the process is to reboot your system, while your Chromebook is on. In order to do so hold Escape and Refresh keys on your keyboard and then hit the power button. Once your device is back online you will find yourself in the recovery mode, and you will see a message telling you to insert a recovery disc. Instead of inserting the disc, hold Ctrl+D and wait for OS verification menu to appear on the screen. At this point, if you are still having second thoughts about this process, you can hit the spacebar to return to recovery mode, or press Enter to proceed. Hitting Enter will delete all the data stored on your device and take you into the Developer Mode. Once your Chromebook lets you know that you are now in the Developer Mode, reboot the system and install a fresh version of the Chrome OS. Insert your login information and follow the instructions until you are looking at the Chrome OS desktop.

2. Installing Chroot

At this stage of the process, your Chromebook is ready for the installation of the Crouton environment. Crouton is a series of scripts that makes running a Linux OS much easier, especially for inexperienced users. In order to download Crouton, go to GitHub and find the download link, detailed instructions or extensions that can add more functionality to your OS. Once the installation file or files are in the Download folder, your next step is to access the Chromebook’s terminal a feature called ‘Crosh’. The fastest way to do this is to hold CTRL + ALT keys and then hit the T key. This action will cause the Chrome window to appear on the screen, and you will need to type the ‘shell’ command without using quotation marks. Afterwards, enter the following command: ‘sudo sh ~/Downloads/crouton -t xfce’ and if you want to install extensions you will have to add ‘xfce,extension’ command at the end.

Press the Enter key and wait for the system to start setting up the Chroot. This process may take a while, so it is important to be patient, but more importantly, do not interfere with it in any way. Installation of your secondary OS is now on the way, and you may be asked to insert your login data, like your Gmail username and password. Wait patiently until the process is over and then return to shell and enter this command: ‘sudo enter-chroot startxfce4’. Your screen will go black for a while, but after the black screen is gone your Chromebook will be in the freshly installed Linux OS.

3. Optimizing your new OS

You may have to optimize your new OS in order to improve the experience of using it. Enabling your keyboard’s brightness and volume keys inside the new OS can be done easily by holding CTRL+ALT+T and then typing shell once you’ve accessed Chrome OS’s shell and hit Enter. Issue the following command: ‘sudo sh -e ~/Downloads/crouton-r precise-t keyboard–u’ and then press Enter again. Removing the screen saver or installing more extensions may also be a good way to enable more options in the new OS. Most importantly, you can now download and install the video editing software you want to use for editing your footage.

4. Remove Chroot from your Chromebook

If for some reason you want to uninstall Linux from your Chromebook, simply reboot the system and press the spacebar when the ‘OS verification is off’ message appears on the screen. In this manner, you will exit the Developer Mode and all locally stored data, including all installed environments, will be deleted.

Part 3: How to Dual-Boot a Chromebook Using ChrUbuntu

An alternative option is available for Chromebook users that have Intel based devices like recently released Haswell models. The ChrUbuntu can be installed on the USB stick or external hard-drive or directly to the local memory of your Chromebook. Even though ARM-based machines can also use ChrUbuntu it isn’t advisable because they may perform poorly due to slower processor speeds and less RAM power. Unlike Chroot, ChrUbuntu will not allow you to switch between operating systems without a reboot, and if the system is stored locally, you may need to go through the full system recovery.

1. Preparation for the installation

Like with the previous method you will have to go into the Developer Mode and make sure that you have access to a WiFi connection. When you are asked to provide your login details, instead of entering them press Ctrl+Alt+Forward and then type ‘chronos’ and press Enter. The next step will require you to issue the following command: ‘curl -L -O http://goo.gl/9sgchs ; sudo bash 9sgchs’ and then once more hit Enter. Again press Enter after the information about the installation is displayed on the screen and then you will be asked to decide how much space you want to allocate for Linux installation. Experts say that 9GB is the upper limit. After you’ve made your choice press Enter.

2. Installing ChrUbuntu

Once the partitioning of your hard-drive is completed, you will have to repeat the first several steps from typing ‘chronos’ to pressing enter when information about the installation is displayed on the screen. The installation process is now in progress and you will be occasionally asked to select a few settings, make sure you always click on default. At the end of the installation process, you will have to choose the location where GRUB should be installed, please select /dev/sda, because the failure to do so may interrupt the installation.

Once the installation is completed, restart your Chromebook to finalize the process, and when you see the ‘OS Verification is Off’ notification press Ctrl+L to access Linux or Ctrl+D boot into Chrome OS.

3. Uninstall ChrUbuntu

Removing ChrUbuntu is a relatively painless process that can be completed with just a few simple commands. If the OS is stored locally the only way to erase it is to perform a full system recovery. While all your data located on the cloud will re-sync with your Chromebook, the data stored locally will be deleted, which is why it is important to backup all the important files before starting a system recovery process. The fastest and easiest way to perform a system recovery is by creating a recovery disk from your device. Insert ‘chrome://imageburner’ in your browser’s address bar, and carefully read and follow the instructions.

This Linux removal method will also require you to have a USB stick with a minimum of 4GB of storage space. After you created the disk, you can go into the Recovery Mode, by holding Esc and Refresh buttons simultaneously and then pressing the Power button. In the Recovery Mode, you will be asked to insert the recovery disk and the process will be on the way.

Part 4: How to Dual-Boot a Chromebook Using Gallium OS

If neither Chroot nor ChrUbuntu work for you, using Gallium OS may be the right choice. The Gallium is Xbuntu-based OS that is equipped with touchpad mouse drivers among other advantages it offers over other operating systems. The installation process isn’t complicated, although it may require more effort than installing Crouton.

1. Preparation for the installation

In order to be aware of all the preparation steps, you need to take, you must first find out your device’s Hardware ID number and you can obtain this information by navigating to Chrome://System, Hardware Class within the Chrome OS. Hardware Compatibility page will provide the information regarding the CPU’s family, which can be crucial for the OS’ performance. You can run the installation either from an ISO image on an external USB drive or from the Chrome OS command line using Chrx. We will describe how to install Gallium OS from the Chrome OS command line because the other option doesn’t allow you to dual-boot your Chromebook.

2. Enabling the Legacy Mode

Like previously described, enter the Developer Mode and when the ‘ OS verification is OFF’ notification appears on the screen proceed to enable the Legacy Mode. You can do this by holding CTRL+D keys to enable the Chrome OS to boot in the Developer Mode. After you’ve successfully made this step, press CTRl+ALT+T to access the ‘Crosh’ terminal and then type ‘shell’. At the ‘chronos/localhost/$ issue the following command: ‘sudo crossystem dev_boot_legacy=1’. Update and install all the necessary firmware by running the Firmware Utility Script.

3. Installation process

If you choose to install Gallium OS through Chrome OS command line using Chrx that will enable you to dual-boot your Chromebook, you should start by booting the device into Chrome OS and configuring networking. The next step you’ll need to take is switching to a virtual terminal by holding Ctrl+Alt+F2, and then you should log in as user chronos without a password. Once you’ve completed this step issue the following command: ‘curl -O https://chrx.org/go && sh go’ and follow the on-screen instructions to repartition your hard-drive and install the Gallium OS. Once the installation is over reboot the device and press Ctrl+L when the ‘OS Verification is Off’ notification appears on the screen to boot Gallium OS or hold Ctrl+D to access Chrome OS. After the Gallium OS is successfully installed on your Chromebook you can start using programs such as Skype or Lightworks.

Which Method is the Best?

Each of the options to install a Linux OS on your Chromebook we described has its advantages and disadvantages. It is our opinion that the Crouton method is the easiest and the fastest. Furthermore, this method enables you to switch between your primary and secondary OS without the need to reboot the device and the Downloads folder makes working in both environments much easier.

On the other hand, other methods require more knowledge about the Linux OS installation process and switching between OS’ is not that simple. If you are looking for an easy way to dual-boot your Chromebook that best way to do it is to install Linux as a Chroot using Crouton.

Part 5: Recommended Linux Video Editing Software: Lightworks

Price: $24.99/month, although free versions of the software are also available.

What we like: A powerful video and audio editor perfectly suited for the production of professional video content.

What we don’t like: The software isn’t easy to use and inexperienced editors will find it difficult to use at first.

Lightworks Resolve may not be as popular as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro, but that doesn’t mean that this video editing software isn’t as capable as its more popular counterparts.

The software is compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux OS, which makes it a perfect choice for Chromebook users that have a Linux OS installed on their devices. Lightworks features literally every editing tool imaginable and for that reason, it is a perfect choice for editing videos you would like to upload to Vimeo or YouTube or high-end professional projects. This editing software offers plenty of transitions and visual effects that will help its users to create seamless jumps between shots and visually impressive videos.

Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

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Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Chromebooks are an excellent choice for educational institutions or businesses that require their employees to have constant access to the Internet. Even though these devices are a perfect tool that can accompany you on business trips and enable you to answer important emails or have access to crucial information stored on the cloud, performing more demanding tasks, like video editing, is still a challenge. However, it is far from impossible, although you may have to take a few extra steps before running a video editing software on your Chromebook.

Chrome OS is a Linux based environment and for that reason, Chromebook owners who would like to use professional editing software on their Chromebooks can install a Linux OS that will enable them to use programs such as Lightworks that are perfectly suited for high-end video editing. There are two different ways to install Linux on a Chromebook, you can either do it using Gallium OS or ChrUbuntu or in a Chroot environment using Crouton. Each of these methods is relatively easy and we will take you through the process step by step. Here’s how you can install Linux on your Chromebook.

• Part 1: Preparing before installing Linux OS on Chromebook
• Part 2: How to Install Linux as a Chroot Using Crouton on Chromebook
• Part 3: How to Dual-Boot a Chromebook Using ChrUbuntu
• Part 4: How to Install Linux as a Chroot Using Crouton on Chromebook
• Part 5: Recommended Linux Video Editing Software

Part 1: Preparing before installing Linux OS on Chromebook

The first step of the process of installing the Linux OS is the decision itself, and you need to have all the necessary information before you decide to install a Linux OS on your Chromebook.

• Make sure that the version of Chromebook you have is capable of supporting a Linux OS. Your device must be equipped with an ARM or Intel chip in order to be able to run the version of Linux OS you want to install. Although both chips will allow you to go through the process, running closed source software such the Steam is only possible with Intel chips.
• Regardless of which method of installing Linux OS you choose, you will have to switch to the Developer Mode, a special built-in function that allows you to install the unapproved operating system, among other things.
• Now that you are aware of the requirements and risks, you will have to backup all the files you have on your Chromebook because once you switch to the Developer Mode all the information stored locally will be erased. You can save the files on another computer or on the cloud depending on how much data you need to move and which one is more convenient for you.

Part 2: How to Install Linux as a Chroot Using Crouton on Chromebook

After you have stored all your data safely, your Chromebook is ready for the beginning of the installation process of the secondary operating system. You will have to perform a series of actions that will allow you to start the installation, starting from accessing the Developer Mode.

1. Acessing the developer mode

The first step of the process is to reboot your system, while your Chromebook is on. In order to do so hold Escape and Refresh keys on your keyboard and then hit the power button. Once your device is back online you will find yourself in the recovery mode, and you will see a message telling you to insert a recovery disc. Instead of inserting the disc, hold Ctrl+D and wait for OS verification menu to appear on the screen. At this point, if you are still having second thoughts about this process, you can hit the spacebar to return to recovery mode, or press Enter to proceed. Hitting Enter will delete all the data stored on your device and take you into the Developer Mode. Once your Chromebook lets you know that you are now in the Developer Mode, reboot the system and install a fresh version of the Chrome OS. Insert your login information and follow the instructions until you are looking at the Chrome OS desktop.

2. Installing Chroot

At this stage of the process, your Chromebook is ready for the installation of the Crouton environment. Crouton is a series of scripts that makes running a Linux OS much easier, especially for inexperienced users. In order to download Crouton, go to GitHub and find the download link, detailed instructions or extensions that can add more functionality to your OS. Once the installation file or files are in the Download folder, your next step is to access the Chromebook’s terminal a feature called ‘Crosh’. The fastest way to do this is to hold CTRL + ALT keys and then hit the T key. This action will cause the Chrome window to appear on the screen, and you will need to type the ‘shell’ command without using quotation marks. Afterwards, enter the following command: ‘sudo sh ~/Downloads/crouton -t xfce’ and if you want to install extensions you will have to add ‘xfce,extension’ command at the end.

Press the Enter key and wait for the system to start setting up the Chroot. This process may take a while, so it is important to be patient, but more importantly, do not interfere with it in any way. Installation of your secondary OS is now on the way, and you may be asked to insert your login data, like your Gmail username and password. Wait patiently until the process is over and then return to shell and enter this command: ‘sudo enter-chroot startxfce4’. Your screen will go black for a while, but after the black screen is gone your Chromebook will be in the freshly installed Linux OS.

3. Optimizing your new OS

You may have to optimize your new OS in order to improve the experience of using it. Enabling your keyboard’s brightness and volume keys inside the new OS can be done easily by holding CTRL+ALT+T and then typing shell once you’ve accessed Chrome OS’s shell and hit Enter. Issue the following command: ‘sudo sh -e ~/Downloads/crouton-r precise-t keyboard–u’ and then press Enter again. Removing the screen saver or installing more extensions may also be a good way to enable more options in the new OS. Most importantly, you can now download and install the video editing software you want to use for editing your footage.

4. Remove Chroot from your Chromebook

If for some reason you want to uninstall Linux from your Chromebook, simply reboot the system and press the spacebar when the ‘OS verification is off’ message appears on the screen. In this manner, you will exit the Developer Mode and all locally stored data, including all installed environments, will be deleted.

Part 3: How to Dual-Boot a Chromebook Using ChrUbuntu

An alternative option is available for Chromebook users that have Intel based devices like recently released Haswell models. The ChrUbuntu can be installed on the USB stick or external hard-drive or directly to the local memory of your Chromebook. Even though ARM-based machines can also use ChrUbuntu it isn’t advisable because they may perform poorly due to slower processor speeds and less RAM power. Unlike Chroot, ChrUbuntu will not allow you to switch between operating systems without a reboot, and if the system is stored locally, you may need to go through the full system recovery.

1. Preparation for the installation

Like with the previous method you will have to go into the Developer Mode and make sure that you have access to a WiFi connection. When you are asked to provide your login details, instead of entering them press Ctrl+Alt+Forward and then type ‘chronos’ and press Enter. The next step will require you to issue the following command: ‘curl -L -O http://goo.gl/9sgchs ; sudo bash 9sgchs’ and then once more hit Enter. Again press Enter after the information about the installation is displayed on the screen and then you will be asked to decide how much space you want to allocate for Linux installation. Experts say that 9GB is the upper limit. After you’ve made your choice press Enter.

2. Installing ChrUbuntu

Once the partitioning of your hard-drive is completed, you will have to repeat the first several steps from typing ‘chronos’ to pressing enter when information about the installation is displayed on the screen. The installation process is now in progress and you will be occasionally asked to select a few settings, make sure you always click on default. At the end of the installation process, you will have to choose the location where GRUB should be installed, please select /dev/sda, because the failure to do so may interrupt the installation.

Once the installation is completed, restart your Chromebook to finalize the process, and when you see the ‘OS Verification is Off’ notification press Ctrl+L to access Linux or Ctrl+D boot into Chrome OS.

3. Uninstall ChrUbuntu

Removing ChrUbuntu is a relatively painless process that can be completed with just a few simple commands. If the OS is stored locally the only way to erase it is to perform a full system recovery. While all your data located on the cloud will re-sync with your Chromebook, the data stored locally will be deleted, which is why it is important to backup all the important files before starting a system recovery process. The fastest and easiest way to perform a system recovery is by creating a recovery disk from your device. Insert ‘chrome://imageburner’ in your browser’s address bar, and carefully read and follow the instructions.

This Linux removal method will also require you to have a USB stick with a minimum of 4GB of storage space. After you created the disk, you can go into the Recovery Mode, by holding Esc and Refresh buttons simultaneously and then pressing the Power button. In the Recovery Mode, you will be asked to insert the recovery disk and the process will be on the way.

Part 4: How to Dual-Boot a Chromebook Using Gallium OS

If neither Chroot nor ChrUbuntu work for you, using Gallium OS may be the right choice. The Gallium is Xbuntu-based OS that is equipped with touchpad mouse drivers among other advantages it offers over other operating systems. The installation process isn’t complicated, although it may require more effort than installing Crouton.

1. Preparation for the installation

In order to be aware of all the preparation steps, you need to take, you must first find out your device’s Hardware ID number and you can obtain this information by navigating to Chrome://System, Hardware Class within the Chrome OS. Hardware Compatibility page will provide the information regarding the CPU’s family, which can be crucial for the OS’ performance. You can run the installation either from an ISO image on an external USB drive or from the Chrome OS command line using Chrx. We will describe how to install Gallium OS from the Chrome OS command line because the other option doesn’t allow you to dual-boot your Chromebook.

2. Enabling the Legacy Mode

Like previously described, enter the Developer Mode and when the ‘ OS verification is OFF’ notification appears on the screen proceed to enable the Legacy Mode. You can do this by holding CTRL+D keys to enable the Chrome OS to boot in the Developer Mode. After you’ve successfully made this step, press CTRl+ALT+T to access the ‘Crosh’ terminal and then type ‘shell’. At the ‘chronos/localhost/$ issue the following command: ‘sudo crossystem dev_boot_legacy=1’. Update and install all the necessary firmware by running the Firmware Utility Script.

3. Installation process

If you choose to install Gallium OS through Chrome OS command line using Chrx that will enable you to dual-boot your Chromebook, you should start by booting the device into Chrome OS and configuring networking. The next step you’ll need to take is switching to a virtual terminal by holding Ctrl+Alt+F2, and then you should log in as user chronos without a password. Once you’ve completed this step issue the following command: ‘curl -O https://chrx.org/go && sh go’ and follow the on-screen instructions to repartition your hard-drive and install the Gallium OS. Once the installation is over reboot the device and press Ctrl+L when the ‘OS Verification is Off’ notification appears on the screen to boot Gallium OS or hold Ctrl+D to access Chrome OS. After the Gallium OS is successfully installed on your Chromebook you can start using programs such as Skype or Lightworks.

Which Method is the Best?

Each of the options to install a Linux OS on your Chromebook we described has its advantages and disadvantages. It is our opinion that the Crouton method is the easiest and the fastest. Furthermore, this method enables you to switch between your primary and secondary OS without the need to reboot the device and the Downloads folder makes working in both environments much easier.

On the other hand, other methods require more knowledge about the Linux OS installation process and switching between OS’ is not that simple. If you are looking for an easy way to dual-boot your Chromebook that best way to do it is to install Linux as a Chroot using Crouton.

Part 5: Recommended Linux Video Editing Software: Lightworks

Price: $24.99/month, although free versions of the software are also available.

What we like: A powerful video and audio editor perfectly suited for the production of professional video content.

What we don’t like: The software isn’t easy to use and inexperienced editors will find it difficult to use at first.

Lightworks Resolve may not be as popular as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro, but that doesn’t mean that this video editing software isn’t as capable as its more popular counterparts.

The software is compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux OS, which makes it a perfect choice for Chromebook users that have a Linux OS installed on their devices. Lightworks features literally every editing tool imaginable and for that reason, it is a perfect choice for editing videos you would like to upload to Vimeo or YouTube or high-end professional projects. This editing software offers plenty of transitions and visual effects that will help its users to create seamless jumps between shots and visually impressive videos.

Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

10 Best Intro Video Makers for PC: A Comprehensive Review

Top 10 Intro Makers for PC in 2024 [Online and Offline]

Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Whenever you create a video to convey a story, or for business, retirement, movie, and more, the first thing you concentrate on would be the intro. Here we provide you with the ten best intro maker app for PC, and in addition, we have given you few tips to create an eye-catching intro.

• Part 1: 4 Best Intro Makers for PC [Offline]
• Part 2: Top 6 Online Intro Makers
• Part 3: How Can I Make an Intro on My Computer?
• Part 4: Tips for Making an Eye-Catching Intro

Part 1: 4 Best Intro Makers for PC [Offline]

1. Filmora and its Template Mode

Filmora is one of the best intro makers download for PC as it simplifies the advanced features to save your time and effort. It offers a template mode from where you could select the perfect template outline and edit a video using options like change background, split-screen the video, and add- transitions, filters, motion elements, and titles found exclusively in Filmora Template Mode.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Secure Download

Free Download

For macOS 10.12 or later

Secure Download

Features:

1. It supports custom animation, motion tracking, and audio ducking.
2. This tool allows faster editing of the video using hotkey commands.
3. It has a speed control option along with a color grading feature.

Pros:

1. Add effects and filters to the video at ease with Filmora.
2. Plenty of presets and add-on filters are available.

Cons:

The free trial version keeps watermarks on the created video.

2. Movavi

Movavi is an intro maker free download for PC, a perfect tool to create an intro video using your creative ideas. It has a simple interface with intuitive control to make fun, professional videos. You could get titles, transitions, stickers, and more created by professional designers in the effects store. The footage thus produced will be processed and rendered at high speed.

Features:

1. It offers special effects, animations, and ready-made intros.
2. It supports chroma key, stabilize, and stylize options.
3. It allows inserting a picture in a picture and voiceover.

Pros:

1. It takes only 20 minutes to create a video.
2. The refined user interface is easy to use.

Cons:

Bit slow when working on heavy files.

3. Light works

This intro maker download for PC comes with a powerful timeline wherein you could drag and drop the images or videos needed to support all files no matter what format it is in. It also allows you to share your work with your partner with selective access. You could find more options under editing, effects, color, and audio.

Features:

1. It supports texts, transitions, titles, and preset effects.
2. It allows adjusting color, balance, brightness, and tones.
3. It permits browsing, play, edit, and mix audio.

Pros:

1. Flexible editor with customization options.
2. Free access to royalty-free video and audio.

Cons:

The free version has few defects when using.

4. Blender

This software is a perfect choice for professionals as it has different inbuilt features which support modeling, VFX, animation, 2D, and 3D. Thus, this intro maker free download for PC will help you to create a perfect intro video. With this tool, you could adjust layouts, colors, texts, and fonts used in the video and adjust the size of the video.

Features:

1. It supports sound synchronization during animation.
2. It allows combining 2D with 3D in the viewport.
3. It permits audio mixing, scrubbing, and syncing.

Pros:

1. Video editing and composition are smooth.
2. Film animation is possible using Blender.

Cons:

It is not easy to use.

Part 2: Top 6 Online Intro Makers

1. Panzoid

Panzoid is an online intro maker for PC.So you don’t require space for installing the application but need only the space for downloading the created video using the available options. It offers three tools, namely, clip maker, backgrounder, and video editor.

Features:

1. It offers 3D video editing and audio tools.
2. It has its own media library with text overlay.
3. It permits to perform split and merge video.

Pros:

1. Panzoid helps you to create a 3D intro video.
2. Free unique templates are available for digital arts.

Cons:

It isn’t easy to operate and use the software.

2. IntroCave

This best intro maker app for PC is an online application to create an intro video for your YouTube channel. It offers multiple templates to choose from, which forms the base for creating video. Create HD quality video using customizing options like logo, background image, title, subtitle, and color.

Features:

1. It allows creating intro videos, outros, and logos.
2. It supports animations like simple fade effects.
3. It combines text and logos in the templates chosen.

Pros:

1. Introcave is easy to use with good templates.
2. Add external audio files in the intro.

Cons:

It needs paid version for high-quality video.

3. Offeo

This intro maker for PC online has unlimited assets of templates to create a video. Offeo platform is useful to create stunning and professional videos for all occasions by animating the text inserted and adding transitions to the images and video clips chosen.

Features:

1. It allows you to animate the contents with one click.
2. It supports removing the image background.
3. It has more than 3000 customized templates.

Pros:

1. Time-saving and simple to use.
2. This online platform is cloud-based.

Cons:

The maximum time limit for the video created is 3 minutes.

4. MotionDen

MotionDen has a collection of studio-quality designed intro templates to choose from in the library. Once the template is selected, you could preview the template, displaying the number of images and texts needed to use the template. This best intro maker app for PC can also be excellent to create the best outros.

Features:

1. It offers high-quality animation and the best effects for video.
2. You could create customized and animated video content.
3. It permits you to add texts, colors, and music to your intro.

Pros:

1. Videos can be created and downloaded for free.
2. It has 27 different categories of templates.

Cons:

You cannot start to create videos from scratch.

5. Tube Arsenal

This online tool provides customizable templates for YouTubers, filmmakers, video editors, and gamers. The templates displayed are of top quality. You could also use it to create a custom intro, logo animation, lower thirds, and outro. When choosing the templates, you could filter to find the perfect one.

Features:

1. It offers an unlimited download of templates.
2. It doesn’t require any plugins to create a video.
3. To use this platform, you needn’t require After Effects.

Pros:

1. You don’t want an account to get started.
2. Both 2D and 3D effects are supported.

Cons:

You need to pay to download the video created.

6. Placeit

Placeit has thousands of ready-to-use templates to create an intro maker for PC. Also, other than intros, it has premade templates made for mockups, designs, logos, videos, and gaming. It comes with tools like image cropper, video cropper, and video to GIF converter.

Features:

1. Placeit has more than 51100 templates.
2. This platform has a drag and drop interface.
3. You could subscribe for unlimited downloads.

Pros:

1. You can find high-resolution templates.
2. The search option is made convenient.

Cons:

You cannot upload custom fonts.

Part 3: How Can I Make an Intro on My Computer?

Here we will give you the guide to creating an intro using Filmora intro maker for PC.

Step 1: Select template

Open the application, and from the various templates available, choose the template you need and click on it to watch the preview.

Step 2: Import video clips

Now, import the media files like images or videos by clicking on the Import file option.

Step 3: Export

Once the images and videos are chosen, click on the Auto-create option to create the video. Preview the video and click on Export to download.

Part 4: Tips for Making an Eye-Catching Intro

In addition, here we give you tips to produce an eye-catching intro.

Tip 1: Try to keep the opening short. Let it not exceed more than 15 seconds.

Tip 2: Don’t forget to introduce the logo of your company or channel.

Tip 3: Give a presentable title so that the viewers will know the video.

Tip 4: Choose the best opener template from the intro maker chosen.

Tip 5: Animate the text used in the intro to make it more attractive.

Conclusion

Thus, the above article explained in detail intro maker free downloads for PC and the online tools to create an intro video. Now, try and make the best intro for videos using the tips and the software discussed.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Secure Download

Free Download

For macOS 10.12 or later

Secure Download

Liza Brown

Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Liza Brown

Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Whenever you create a video to convey a story, or for business, retirement, movie, and more, the first thing you concentrate on would be the intro. Here we provide you with the ten best intro maker app for PC, and in addition, we have given you few tips to create an eye-catching intro.

• Part 1: 4 Best Intro Makers for PC [Offline]
• Part 2: Top 6 Online Intro Makers
• Part 3: How Can I Make an Intro on My Computer?
• Part 4: Tips for Making an Eye-Catching Intro

Part 1: 4 Best Intro Makers for PC [Offline]

1. Filmora and its Template Mode

Filmora is one of the best intro makers download for PC as it simplifies the advanced features to save your time and effort. It offers a template mode from where you could select the perfect template outline and edit a video using options like change background, split-screen the video, and add- transitions, filters, motion elements, and titles found exclusively in Filmora Template Mode.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Secure Download

Free Download

For macOS 10.12 or later

Secure Download

Features:

1. It supports custom animation, motion tracking, and audio ducking.
2. This tool allows faster editing of the video using hotkey commands.
3. It has a speed control option along with a color grading feature.

Pros:

1. Add effects and filters to the video at ease with Filmora.
2. Plenty of presets and add-on filters are available.

Cons:

The free trial version keeps watermarks on the created video.

2. Movavi

Movavi is an intro maker free download for PC, a perfect tool to create an intro video using your creative ideas. It has a simple interface with intuitive control to make fun, professional videos. You could get titles, transitions, stickers, and more created by professional designers in the effects store. The footage thus produced will be processed and rendered at high speed.

Features:

1. It offers special effects, animations, and ready-made intros.
2. It supports chroma key, stabilize, and stylize options.
3. It allows inserting a picture in a picture and voiceover.

Pros:

1. It takes only 20 minutes to create a video.
2. The refined user interface is easy to use.

Cons:

Bit slow when working on heavy files.

3. Light works

This intro maker download for PC comes with a powerful timeline wherein you could drag and drop the images or videos needed to support all files no matter what format it is in. It also allows you to share your work with your partner with selective access. You could find more options under editing, effects, color, and audio.

Features:

1. It supports texts, transitions, titles, and preset effects.
2. It allows adjusting color, balance, brightness, and tones.
3. It permits browsing, play, edit, and mix audio.

Pros:

1. Flexible editor with customization options.
2. Free access to royalty-free video and audio.

Cons:

The free version has few defects when using.

4. Blender

This software is a perfect choice for professionals as it has different inbuilt features which support modeling, VFX, animation, 2D, and 3D. Thus, this intro maker free download for PC will help you to create a perfect intro video. With this tool, you could adjust layouts, colors, texts, and fonts used in the video and adjust the size of the video.

Features:

1. It supports sound synchronization during animation.
2. It allows combining 2D with 3D in the viewport.
3. It permits audio mixing, scrubbing, and syncing.

Pros:

1. Video editing and composition are smooth.
2. Film animation is possible using Blender.

Cons:

It is not easy to use.

Part 2: Top 6 Online Intro Makers

1. Panzoid

Panzoid is an online intro maker for PC.So you don’t require space for installing the application but need only the space for downloading the created video using the available options. It offers three tools, namely, clip maker, backgrounder, and video editor.

Features:

1. It offers 3D video editing and audio tools.
2. It has its own media library with text overlay.
3. It permits to perform split and merge video.

Pros:

1. Panzoid helps you to create a 3D intro video.
2. Free unique templates are available for digital arts.

Cons:

It isn’t easy to operate and use the software.

2. IntroCave

This best intro maker app for PC is an online application to create an intro video for your YouTube channel. It offers multiple templates to choose from, which forms the base for creating video. Create HD quality video using customizing options like logo, background image, title, subtitle, and color.

Features:

1. It allows creating intro videos, outros, and logos.
2. It supports animations like simple fade effects.
3. It combines text and logos in the templates chosen.

Pros:

1. Introcave is easy to use with good templates.
2. Add external audio files in the intro.

Cons:

It needs paid version for high-quality video.

3. Offeo

This intro maker for PC online has unlimited assets of templates to create a video. Offeo platform is useful to create stunning and professional videos for all occasions by animating the text inserted and adding transitions to the images and video clips chosen.

Features:

1. It allows you to animate the contents with one click.
2. It supports removing the image background.
3. It has more than 3000 customized templates.

Pros:

1. Time-saving and simple to use.
2. This online platform is cloud-based.

Cons:

The maximum time limit for the video created is 3 minutes.

4. MotionDen

MotionDen has a collection of studio-quality designed intro templates to choose from in the library. Once the template is selected, you could preview the template, displaying the number of images and texts needed to use the template. This best intro maker app for PC can also be excellent to create the best outros.

Features:

1. It offers high-quality animation and the best effects for video.
2. You could create customized and animated video content.
3. It permits you to add texts, colors, and music to your intro.

Pros:

1. Videos can be created and downloaded for free.
2. It has 27 different categories of templates.

Cons:

You cannot start to create videos from scratch.

5. Tube Arsenal

This online tool provides customizable templates for YouTubers, filmmakers, video editors, and gamers. The templates displayed are of top quality. You could also use it to create a custom intro, logo animation, lower thirds, and outro. When choosing the templates, you could filter to find the perfect one.

Features:

1. It offers an unlimited download of templates.
2. It doesn’t require any plugins to create a video.
3. To use this platform, you needn’t require After Effects.

Pros:

1. You don’t want an account to get started.
2. Both 2D and 3D effects are supported.

Cons:

You need to pay to download the video created.

6. Placeit

Placeit has thousands of ready-to-use templates to create an intro maker for PC. Also, other than intros, it has premade templates made for mockups, designs, logos, videos, and gaming. It comes with tools like image cropper, video cropper, and video to GIF converter.

Features:

1. Placeit has more than 51100 templates.
2. This platform has a drag and drop interface.
3. You could subscribe for unlimited downloads.

Pros:

1. You can find high-resolution templates.
2. The search option is made convenient.

Cons:

You cannot upload custom fonts.

Part 3: How Can I Make an Intro on My Computer?

Here we will give you the guide to creating an intro using Filmora intro maker for PC.

Step 1: Select template

Open the application, and from the various templates available, choose the template you need and click on it to watch the preview.

Step 2: Import video clips

Now, import the media files like images or videos by clicking on the Import file option.

Step 3: Export

Once the images and videos are chosen, click on the Auto-create option to create the video. Preview the video and click on Export to download.

Part 4: Tips for Making an Eye-Catching Intro

In addition, here we give you tips to produce an eye-catching intro.

Tip 1: Try to keep the opening short. Let it not exceed more than 15 seconds.

Tip 2: Don’t forget to introduce the logo of your company or channel.

Tip 3: Give a presentable title so that the viewers will know the video.

Tip 4: Choose the best opener template from the intro maker chosen.

Tip 5: Animate the text used in the intro to make it more attractive.

Conclusion

Thus, the above article explained in detail intro maker free downloads for PC and the online tools to create an intro video. Now, try and make the best intro for videos using the tips and the software discussed.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Secure Download

Free Download

For macOS 10.12 or later

Secure Download

Liza Brown

Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Liza Brown

Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Whenever you create a video to convey a story, or for business, retirement, movie, and more, the first thing you concentrate on would be the intro. Here we provide you with the ten best intro maker app for PC, and in addition, we have given you few tips to create an eye-catching intro.

• Part 1: 4 Best Intro Makers for PC [Offline]
• Part 2: Top 6 Online Intro Makers
• Part 3: How Can I Make an Intro on My Computer?
• Part 4: Tips for Making an Eye-Catching Intro

Part 1: 4 Best Intro Makers for PC [Offline]

1. Filmora and its Template Mode

Filmora is one of the best intro makers download for PC as it simplifies the advanced features to save your time and effort. It offers a template mode from where you could select the perfect template outline and edit a video using options like change background, split-screen the video, and add- transitions, filters, motion elements, and titles found exclusively in Filmora Template Mode.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Secure Download

Free Download

For macOS 10.12 or later

Secure Download

Features:

1. It supports custom animation, motion tracking, and audio ducking.
2. This tool allows faster editing of the video using hotkey commands.
3. It has a speed control option along with a color grading feature.

Pros:

1. Add effects and filters to the video at ease with Filmora.
2. Plenty of presets and add-on filters are available.

Cons:

The free trial version keeps watermarks on the created video.

2. Movavi

Movavi is an intro maker free download for PC, a perfect tool to create an intro video using your creative ideas. It has a simple interface with intuitive control to make fun, professional videos. You could get titles, transitions, stickers, and more created by professional designers in the effects store. The footage thus produced will be processed and rendered at high speed.

Features:

1. It offers special effects, animations, and ready-made intros.
2. It supports chroma key, stabilize, and stylize options.
3. It allows inserting a picture in a picture and voiceover.

Pros:

1. It takes only 20 minutes to create a video.
2. The refined user interface is easy to use.

Cons:

Bit slow when working on heavy files.

3. Light works

This intro maker download for PC comes with a powerful timeline wherein you could drag and drop the images or videos needed to support all files no matter what format it is in. It also allows you to share your work with your partner with selective access. You could find more options under editing, effects, color, and audio.

Features:

1. It supports texts, transitions, titles, and preset effects.
2. It allows adjusting color, balance, brightness, and tones.
3. It permits browsing, play, edit, and mix audio.

Pros:

1. Flexible editor with customization options.
2. Free access to royalty-free video and audio.

Cons:

The free version has few defects when using.

4. Blender

This software is a perfect choice for professionals as it has different inbuilt features which support modeling, VFX, animation, 2D, and 3D. Thus, this intro maker free download for PC will help you to create a perfect intro video. With this tool, you could adjust layouts, colors, texts, and fonts used in the video and adjust the size of the video.

Features:

1. It supports sound synchronization during animation.
2. It allows combining 2D with 3D in the viewport.
3. It permits audio mixing, scrubbing, and syncing.

Pros:

1. Video editing and composition are smooth.
2. Film animation is possible using Blender.

Cons:

It is not easy to use.

Part 2: Top 6 Online Intro Makers

1. Panzoid

Panzoid is an online intro maker for PC.So you don’t require space for installing the application but need only the space for downloading the created video using the available options. It offers three tools, namely, clip maker, backgrounder, and video editor.

Features:

1. It offers 3D video editing and audio tools.
2. It has its own media library with text overlay.
3. It permits to perform split and merge video.

Pros:

1. Panzoid helps you to create a 3D intro video.
2. Free unique templates are available for digital arts.

Cons:

It isn’t easy to operate and use the software.

2. IntroCave

This best intro maker app for PC is an online application to create an intro video for your YouTube channel. It offers multiple templates to choose from, which forms the base for creating video. Create HD quality video using customizing options like logo, background image, title, subtitle, and color.

Features:

1. It allows creating intro videos, outros, and logos.
2. It supports animations like simple fade effects.
3. It combines text and logos in the templates chosen.

Pros:

1. Introcave is easy to use with good templates.
2. Add external audio files in the intro.

Cons:

It needs paid version for high-quality video.

3. Offeo

This intro maker for PC online has unlimited assets of templates to create a video. Offeo platform is useful to create stunning and professional videos for all occasions by animating the text inserted and adding transitions to the images and video clips chosen.

Features:

1. It allows you to animate the contents with one click.
2. It supports removing the image background.
3. It has more than 3000 customized templates.

Pros:

1. Time-saving and simple to use.
2. This online platform is cloud-based.

Cons:

The maximum time limit for the video created is 3 minutes.

4. MotionDen

MotionDen has a collection of studio-quality designed intro templates to choose from in the library. Once the template is selected, you could preview the template, displaying the number of images and texts needed to use the template. This best intro maker app for PC can also be excellent to create the best outros.

Features:

1. It offers high-quality animation and the best effects for video.
2. You could create customized and animated video content.
3. It permits you to add texts, colors, and music to your intro.

Pros:

1. Videos can be created and downloaded for free.
2. It has 27 different categories of templates.

Cons:

You cannot start to create videos from scratch.

5. Tube Arsenal

This online tool provides customizable templates for YouTubers, filmmakers, video editors, and gamers. The templates displayed are of top quality. You could also use it to create a custom intro, logo animation, lower thirds, and outro. When choosing the templates, you could filter to find the perfect one.

Features:

1. It offers an unlimited download of templates.
2. It doesn’t require any plugins to create a video.
3. To use this platform, you needn’t require After Effects.

Pros:

1. You don’t want an account to get started.
2. Both 2D and 3D effects are supported.

Cons:

You need to pay to download the video created.

6. Placeit

Placeit has thousands of ready-to-use templates to create an intro maker for PC. Also, other than intros, it has premade templates made for mockups, designs, logos, videos, and gaming. It comes with tools like image cropper, video cropper, and video to GIF converter.

Features:

1. Placeit has more than 51100 templates.
2. This platform has a drag and drop interface.
3. You could subscribe for unlimited downloads.

Pros:

1. You can find high-resolution templates.
2. The search option is made convenient.

Cons:

You cannot upload custom fonts.

Part 3: How Can I Make an Intro on My Computer?

Here we will give you the guide to creating an intro using Filmora intro maker for PC.

Step 1: Select template

Open the application, and from the various templates available, choose the template you need and click on it to watch the preview.

Step 2: Import video clips

Now, import the media files like images or videos by clicking on the Import file option.

Step 3: Export

Once the images and videos are chosen, click on the Auto-create option to create the video. Preview the video and click on Export to download.

Part 4: Tips for Making an Eye-Catching Intro

In addition, here we give you tips to produce an eye-catching intro.

Tip 1: Try to keep the opening short. Let it not exceed more than 15 seconds.

Tip 2: Don’t forget to introduce the logo of your company or channel.

Tip 3: Give a presentable title so that the viewers will know the video.

Tip 4: Choose the best opener template from the intro maker chosen.

Tip 5: Animate the text used in the intro to make it more attractive.

Conclusion

Thus, the above article explained in detail intro maker free downloads for PC and the online tools to create an intro video. Now, try and make the best intro for videos using the tips and the software discussed.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Secure Download

Free Download

For macOS 10.12 or later

Secure Download

Liza Brown

Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Liza Brown

Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Whenever you create a video to convey a story, or for business, retirement, movie, and more, the first thing you concentrate on would be the intro. Here we provide you with the ten best intro maker app for PC, and in addition, we have given you few tips to create an eye-catching intro.

• Part 1: 4 Best Intro Makers for PC [Offline]
• Part 2: Top 6 Online Intro Makers
• Part 3: How Can I Make an Intro on My Computer?
• Part 4: Tips for Making an Eye-Catching Intro

Part 1: 4 Best Intro Makers for PC [Offline]

1. Filmora and its Template Mode

Filmora is one of the best intro makers download for PC as it simplifies the advanced features to save your time and effort. It offers a template mode from where you could select the perfect template outline and edit a video using options like change background, split-screen the video, and add- transitions, filters, motion elements, and titles found exclusively in Filmora Template Mode.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Secure Download

Free Download

For macOS 10.12 or later

Secure Download

Features:

1. It supports custom animation, motion tracking, and audio ducking.
2. This tool allows faster editing of the video using hotkey commands.
3. It has a speed control option along with a color grading feature.

Pros:

1. Add effects and filters to the video at ease with Filmora.
2. Plenty of presets and add-on filters are available.

Cons:

The free trial version keeps watermarks on the created video.

2. Movavi

Movavi is an intro maker free download for PC, a perfect tool to create an intro video using your creative ideas. It has a simple interface with intuitive control to make fun, professional videos. You could get titles, transitions, stickers, and more created by professional designers in the effects store. The footage thus produced will be processed and rendered at high speed.

Features:

1. It offers special effects, animations, and ready-made intros.
2. It supports chroma key, stabilize, and stylize options.
3. It allows inserting a picture in a picture and voiceover.

Pros:

1. It takes only 20 minutes to create a video.
2. The refined user interface is easy to use.

Cons:

Bit slow when working on heavy files.

3. Light works

This intro maker download for PC comes with a powerful timeline wherein you could drag and drop the images or videos needed to support all files no matter what format it is in. It also allows you to share your work with your partner with selective access. You could find more options under editing, effects, color, and audio.

Features:

1. It supports texts, transitions, titles, and preset effects.
2. It allows adjusting color, balance, brightness, and tones.
3. It permits browsing, play, edit, and mix audio.

Pros:

1. Flexible editor with customization options.
2. Free access to royalty-free video and audio.

Cons:

The free version has few defects when using.

4. Blender

This software is a perfect choice for professionals as it has different inbuilt features which support modeling, VFX, animation, 2D, and 3D. Thus, this intro maker free download for PC will help you to create a perfect intro video. With this tool, you could adjust layouts, colors, texts, and fonts used in the video and adjust the size of the video.

Features:

1. It supports sound synchronization during animation.
2. It allows combining 2D with 3D in the viewport.
3. It permits audio mixing, scrubbing, and syncing.

Pros:

1. Video editing and composition are smooth.
2. Film animation is possible using Blender.

Cons:

It is not easy to use.

Part 2: Top 6 Online Intro Makers

1. Panzoid

Panzoid is an online intro maker for PC.So you don’t require space for installing the application but need only the space for downloading the created video using the available options. It offers three tools, namely, clip maker, backgrounder, and video editor.

Features:

1. It offers 3D video editing and audio tools.
2. It has its own media library with text overlay.
3. It permits to perform split and merge video.

Pros:

1. Panzoid helps you to create a 3D intro video.
2. Free unique templates are available for digital arts.

Cons:

It isn’t easy to operate and use the software.

2. IntroCave

This best intro maker app for PC is an online application to create an intro video for your YouTube channel. It offers multiple templates to choose from, which forms the base for creating video. Create HD quality video using customizing options like logo, background image, title, subtitle, and color.

Features:

1. It allows creating intro videos, outros, and logos.
2. It supports animations like simple fade effects.
3. It combines text and logos in the templates chosen.

Pros:

1. Introcave is easy to use with good templates.
2. Add external audio files in the intro.

Cons:

It needs paid version for high-quality video.

3. Offeo

This intro maker for PC online has unlimited assets of templates to create a video. Offeo platform is useful to create stunning and professional videos for all occasions by animating the text inserted and adding transitions to the images and video clips chosen.

Features:

1. It allows you to animate the contents with one click.
2. It supports removing the image background.
3. It has more than 3000 customized templates.

Pros:

1. Time-saving and simple to use.
2. This online platform is cloud-based.

Cons:

The maximum time limit for the video created is 3 minutes.

4. MotionDen

MotionDen has a collection of studio-quality designed intro templates to choose from in the library. Once the template is selected, you could preview the template, displaying the number of images and texts needed to use the template. This best intro maker app for PC can also be excellent to create the best outros.

Features:

1. It offers high-quality animation and the best effects for video.
2. You could create customized and animated video content.
3. It permits you to add texts, colors, and music to your intro.

Pros:

1. Videos can be created and downloaded for free.
2. It has 27 different categories of templates.

Cons:

You cannot start to create videos from scratch.

5. Tube Arsenal

This online tool provides customizable templates for YouTubers, filmmakers, video editors, and gamers. The templates displayed are of top quality. You could also use it to create a custom intro, logo animation, lower thirds, and outro. When choosing the templates, you could filter to find the perfect one.

Features:

1. It offers an unlimited download of templates.
2. It doesn’t require any plugins to create a video.
3. To use this platform, you needn’t require After Effects.

Pros:

1. You don’t want an account to get started.
2. Both 2D and 3D effects are supported.

Cons:

You need to pay to download the video created.

6. Placeit

Placeit has thousands of ready-to-use templates to create an intro maker for PC. Also, other than intros, it has premade templates made for mockups, designs, logos, videos, and gaming. It comes with tools like image cropper, video cropper, and video to GIF converter.

Features:

1. Placeit has more than 51100 templates.
2. This platform has a drag and drop interface.
3. You could subscribe for unlimited downloads.

Pros:

1. You can find high-resolution templates.
2. The search option is made convenient.

Cons:

You cannot upload custom fonts.

Part 3: How Can I Make an Intro on My Computer?

Here we will give you the guide to creating an intro using Filmora intro maker for PC.

Step 1: Select template

Open the application, and from the various templates available, choose the template you need and click on it to watch the preview.

Step 2: Import video clips

Now, import the media files like images or videos by clicking on the Import file option.

Step 3: Export

Once the images and videos are chosen, click on the Auto-create option to create the video. Preview the video and click on Export to download.

Part 4: Tips for Making an Eye-Catching Intro

In addition, here we give you tips to produce an eye-catching intro.

Tip 1: Try to keep the opening short. Let it not exceed more than 15 seconds.

Tip 2: Don’t forget to introduce the logo of your company or channel.

Tip 3: Give a presentable title so that the viewers will know the video.

Tip 4: Choose the best opener template from the intro maker chosen.

Tip 5: Animate the text used in the intro to make it more attractive.

Conclusion

Thus, the above article explained in detail intro maker free downloads for PC and the online tools to create an intro video. Now, try and make the best intro for videos using the tips and the software discussed.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Secure Download

Free Download

For macOS 10.12 or later

Secure Download

Liza Brown

Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Liza Brown

Mastering the Ken Burns Technique: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Make Ken Burns Effect in Final Cut Pro?

Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Ken Burns Effect is an advanced feature of Final Cut Pro that allows users to add creative animations to their videos and images within minutes. You just need to select your picture, add movements to the clip, and choose the start and the end position to produce high-resolution stills. Besides, you can do a tilt, zoom in, a pan, or a combination of these three moves on a single image. This way, you can use the Ken Burns Effect to highlight the stimulating features in your photograph and save your memories in the form of innovative and high-definition animated clips.

This article introduces the readers to Final Cut Pro and explains how to add the Ken Burns Effect in 8 simple steps.

• Part 1: How to Make a Ken Burns Effect in Final Cut Pro?[detaied steps]
• Part 2: How to add the Ken Burns Effect to Multiple Camera Movements?
• Extensive Reading: Why Ken Burns Effect is Named after Ken Burns?

Part 1: How to Make a Ken Burns Effect in Final Cut Pro?

Final Cut Pro is user-friendly software and makes it easy for you to create a Ken Burns Effect without having advanced skills and expertise. So, are you interested in knowing the best part? Given below are a few simple steps to create Ken Burns Effect and make your pictures and videos look adorable.

Step 1: Add Images to the Timeline

First of all, you should specify a name for your project and add photos to the timeline in Final Cut Pro. For this purpose, select multiple photos and press E. A clip will be added to the timeline as shown in figure 1.

Step 2: Check Your Settings

As you can see, our timeline has no other video clip. Hence, Final Cut Pro will not recognize the clip until you adjust the video properties such as format, resolution, and rate, etc. For this purpose, click OK to use your preferred settings and press Shift + Z to fit the picture to your timeline window. Once you’re done it’s time to apply the Ken Burns Effect.

Step 3: Add the Ken Burns Effect

The Ken Burns Effect is used to focus on specific parts of an image and bring motionless content in to provoke emotional reactions. Follow these steps to add the Ken Burns Effect:

1. Select the clip or picture;
2. See the lower left of the viewer;
3. Go to the Viewer window using the drop-down menu;
4. Tap on the pop-up menu located in the bottom left-hand corner;
5. Choose the Crop option from the menu or press Shift + C;
6. Press the Ken Burns button in the Crop onscreen controls to add the effect; and
7. Finally, notice the start frame and the end frame controls.

Step 4: Customize Your Effect

In the Ken Burns display, you can see the controls for adjusting the panning and zooms effects by changing the size and position of two-colored rectangles overlaying on the clip. To customize the Ken Burns effect:

1. Adjust the green rectangle’s size and position to set the start position;
2. Adjust the red rectangle’s size and position to set the end position;
3. The arrow depicts the direction of camera position between start and end position;
4. In the top left-hand corner, click on the Swap button to exchange the two positions as per your requirements;
5. You can see the preview of the animation on the screen.

Step 5: Add a Freeze Frame

You’re not done yet because you need to hold your picture at the end of the animation. For this purpose, you should create a freezing frame at the end of the clip to make Ken Burns do this. Here’s the deal:

1. Press the Down arrow followed by the Left arrow to go to the last frame;
2. Press Option-F to add a freeze-frame;
3. Make sure that your added frame matches the ending frame of the Ken Burns Effect.

Step 6: Adjust the Duration of the Freeze Frame

The users can also adjust the speed of the animation and the duration of the freeze-frame by trimming your clip. For this purpose, trim the length as per your requirement and it will optimize the speed as shown in figure 6.

Step 7: Swap the Start and End Frame

Now, swap the start and ending frame as per your preference for the Ken Burns animation. Here’s how you can do this:

1. Click on the Swap button;
2. The start frame will match the still frame (previous one);
3. Grab the end frame and move it to your desired position;
4. Apply enough zoom in to make the black areas disappear;
5. Preview to see how your animation looks.

Step 8: Play/Preview Looping

After you have optimized the speed of the Ken Burns Effect by trimming the clip’s length and have widened the shot to include everyone, it’s time to preview the changes you have made. Given below are simple steps:

• Press the Play Loop button;
• Tap on the Pause icon and return to editing;
• Click Done and enjoy your animation.

Seems a little complicated? Filmora allows users to do Ken Burns effect, or pan and zoom effect, in much easier steps, click to download and have a try!

Part 2: How to add the Ken Burns Effect to Multiple Camera Movements?

Although you can apply a single Ken Burns movement to your image, you can still give the impression of multiple movements being used. This means the Ken Burns Effect can be added to multiple camera movements by duplicating the photo and building numerous movements in sequence.

1. Add the first camera movement to your image;
2. Duplicate the clip by click and drag option or copy and paste option;
3. Press the Swap button in the Ken Burns settings to reverse the start and end positions;
4. Verify if multiple camera movements have been added.

Extensive Reading: Why Ken Burns Effect is Named after Ken Burns?

What is the Ken Burns Effect?

The Ken Burns Effect is a feature in Final Cut Pro to create a pan and zoom effect by using your predefined start and end positions. Basically, it is a crop effect with one crop at the start of the clip while the other at the end. Ken Burns Effect can be further customized by adjusting the smoothness of the animation. While creating a Ken Burns Effect, the motion applied to the video clips gets automatically smoothed to accelerate and decelerate the movement slowly at the start and the end of the animation.

Why the Effect is named after Ken Burns?

Now, as you have learned the purpose of the Ken Burns Effect, you must be curious about its name. It is named after American documentarian Ken Burns, who is known for his instantly recognizable and highly influential visual aesthetic. Surprisingly, Ken Burns did not invent this Ken Burns Effect; rather, it has existed for decades. You might be wondering why the technique was then named after Ken Burns. This was due to the persistent and adroit use of this technique that it is now known as the Ken Burns Effect.

What are the Applications of Ken Burns Effect?

Primarily, the Ken Burns Effect is used due to the unavailability of a film or video. The technique gives action to still photographs to glorify the subjects of interest like couples in wedding photography. It gets better and better as you apply simulated parallax with Ken Burns Effect to make your 2D images appear as 3D plus advanced zooming visuals. You can also use the Ken Burns effect to make a video of your graduation ceremony pictures or memorable moments of reunion. Ken Burns Effect is also used in documentaries by professional filmmakers and editors.

Conclusion

Adding animated effects to your pictures and videos makes them look gorgeous. This is crazy, isn’t it, when you impress your peers with your editing skills. So, what’s the bottom line of this whole discussion? Try adding the Ken Burns Effect with Final Cut Pro to create a pan and zoom effect on your pictures and clips get the output in your desired format.

Liza Brown

Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Liza Brown

Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Ken Burns Effect is an advanced feature of Final Cut Pro that allows users to add creative animations to their videos and images within minutes. You just need to select your picture, add movements to the clip, and choose the start and the end position to produce high-resolution stills. Besides, you can do a tilt, zoom in, a pan, or a combination of these three moves on a single image. This way, you can use the Ken Burns Effect to highlight the stimulating features in your photograph and save your memories in the form of innovative and high-definition animated clips.

This article introduces the readers to Final Cut Pro and explains how to add the Ken Burns Effect in 8 simple steps.

• Part 1: How to Make a Ken Burns Effect in Final Cut Pro?[detaied steps]
• Part 2: How to add the Ken Burns Effect to Multiple Camera Movements?
• Extensive Reading: Why Ken Burns Effect is Named after Ken Burns?

Part 1: How to Make a Ken Burns Effect in Final Cut Pro?

Final Cut Pro is user-friendly software and makes it easy for you to create a Ken Burns Effect without having advanced skills and expertise. So, are you interested in knowing the best part? Given below are a few simple steps to create Ken Burns Effect and make your pictures and videos look adorable.

Step 1: Add Images to the Timeline

First of all, you should specify a name for your project and add photos to the timeline in Final Cut Pro. For this purpose, select multiple photos and press E. A clip will be added to the timeline as shown in figure 1.

Step 2: Check Your Settings

As you can see, our timeline has no other video clip. Hence, Final Cut Pro will not recognize the clip until you adjust the video properties such as format, resolution, and rate, etc. For this purpose, click OK to use your preferred settings and press Shift + Z to fit the picture to your timeline window. Once you’re done it’s time to apply the Ken Burns Effect.

Step 3: Add the Ken Burns Effect

The Ken Burns Effect is used to focus on specific parts of an image and bring motionless content in to provoke emotional reactions. Follow these steps to add the Ken Burns Effect:

1. Select the clip or picture;
2. See the lower left of the viewer;
3. Go to the Viewer window using the drop-down menu;
4. Tap on the pop-up menu located in the bottom left-hand corner;
5. Choose the Crop option from the menu or press Shift + C;
6. Press the Ken Burns button in the Crop onscreen controls to add the effect; and
7. Finally, notice the start frame and the end frame controls.

Step 4: Customize Your Effect

In the Ken Burns display, you can see the controls for adjusting the panning and zooms effects by changing the size and position of two-colored rectangles overlaying on the clip. To customize the Ken Burns effect:

1. Adjust the green rectangle’s size and position to set the start position;
2. Adjust the red rectangle’s size and position to set the end position;
3. The arrow depicts the direction of camera position between start and end position;
4. In the top left-hand corner, click on the Swap button to exchange the two positions as per your requirements;
5. You can see the preview of the animation on the screen.

Step 5: Add a Freeze Frame

You’re not done yet because you need to hold your picture at the end of the animation. For this purpose, you should create a freezing frame at the end of the clip to make Ken Burns do this. Here’s the deal:

1. Press the Down arrow followed by the Left arrow to go to the last frame;
2. Press Option-F to add a freeze-frame;
3. Make sure that your added frame matches the ending frame of the Ken Burns Effect.

Step 6: Adjust the Duration of the Freeze Frame

The users can also adjust the speed of the animation and the duration of the freeze-frame by trimming your clip. For this purpose, trim the length as per your requirement and it will optimize the speed as shown in figure 6.

Step 7: Swap the Start and End Frame

Now, swap the start and ending frame as per your preference for the Ken Burns animation. Here’s how you can do this:

1. Click on the Swap button;
2. The start frame will match the still frame (previous one);
3. Grab the end frame and move it to your desired position;
4. Apply enough zoom in to make the black areas disappear;
5. Preview to see how your animation looks.

Step 8: Play/Preview Looping

After you have optimized the speed of the Ken Burns Effect by trimming the clip’s length and have widened the shot to include everyone, it’s time to preview the changes you have made. Given below are simple steps:

• Press the Play Loop button;
• Tap on the Pause icon and return to editing;
• Click Done and enjoy your animation.

Seems a little complicated? Filmora allows users to do Ken Burns effect, or pan and zoom effect, in much easier steps, click to download and have a try!

Part 2: How to add the Ken Burns Effect to Multiple Camera Movements?

Although you can apply a single Ken Burns movement to your image, you can still give the impression of multiple movements being used. This means the Ken Burns Effect can be added to multiple camera movements by duplicating the photo and building numerous movements in sequence.

1. Add the first camera movement to your image;
2. Duplicate the clip by click and drag option or copy and paste option;
3. Press the Swap button in the Ken Burns settings to reverse the start and end positions;
4. Verify if multiple camera movements have been added.

Extensive Reading: Why Ken Burns Effect is Named after Ken Burns?

What is the Ken Burns Effect?

The Ken Burns Effect is a feature in Final Cut Pro to create a pan and zoom effect by using your predefined start and end positions. Basically, it is a crop effect with one crop at the start of the clip while the other at the end. Ken Burns Effect can be further customized by adjusting the smoothness of the animation. While creating a Ken Burns Effect, the motion applied to the video clips gets automatically smoothed to accelerate and decelerate the movement slowly at the start and the end of the animation.

Why the Effect is named after Ken Burns?

Now, as you have learned the purpose of the Ken Burns Effect, you must be curious about its name. It is named after American documentarian Ken Burns, who is known for his instantly recognizable and highly influential visual aesthetic. Surprisingly, Ken Burns did not invent this Ken Burns Effect; rather, it has existed for decades. You might be wondering why the technique was then named after Ken Burns. This was due to the persistent and adroit use of this technique that it is now known as the Ken Burns Effect.

What are the Applications of Ken Burns Effect?

Primarily, the Ken Burns Effect is used due to the unavailability of a film or video. The technique gives action to still photographs to glorify the subjects of interest like couples in wedding photography. It gets better and better as you apply simulated parallax with Ken Burns Effect to make your 2D images appear as 3D plus advanced zooming visuals. You can also use the Ken Burns effect to make a video of your graduation ceremony pictures or memorable moments of reunion. Ken Burns Effect is also used in documentaries by professional filmmakers and editors.

Conclusion

Adding animated effects to your pictures and videos makes them look gorgeous. This is crazy, isn’t it, when you impress your peers with your editing skills. So, what’s the bottom line of this whole discussion? Try adding the Ken Burns Effect with Final Cut Pro to create a pan and zoom effect on your pictures and clips get the output in your desired format.

Liza Brown

Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Liza Brown

Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Ken Burns Effect is an advanced feature of Final Cut Pro that allows users to add creative animations to their videos and images within minutes. You just need to select your picture, add movements to the clip, and choose the start and the end position to produce high-resolution stills. Besides, you can do a tilt, zoom in, a pan, or a combination of these three moves on a single image. This way, you can use the Ken Burns Effect to highlight the stimulating features in your photograph and save your memories in the form of innovative and high-definition animated clips.

This article introduces the readers to Final Cut Pro and explains how to add the Ken Burns Effect in 8 simple steps.

• Part 1: How to Make a Ken Burns Effect in Final Cut Pro?[detaied steps]
• Part 2: How to add the Ken Burns Effect to Multiple Camera Movements?
• Extensive Reading: Why Ken Burns Effect is Named after Ken Burns?

Part 1: How to Make a Ken Burns Effect in Final Cut Pro?

Final Cut Pro is user-friendly software and makes it easy for you to create a Ken Burns Effect without having advanced skills and expertise. So, are you interested in knowing the best part? Given below are a few simple steps to create Ken Burns Effect and make your pictures and videos look adorable.

Step 1: Add Images to the Timeline

First of all, you should specify a name for your project and add photos to the timeline in Final Cut Pro. For this purpose, select multiple photos and press E. A clip will be added to the timeline as shown in figure 1.

Step 2: Check Your Settings

As you can see, our timeline has no other video clip. Hence, Final Cut Pro will not recognize the clip until you adjust the video properties such as format, resolution, and rate, etc. For this purpose, click OK to use your preferred settings and press Shift + Z to fit the picture to your timeline window. Once you’re done it’s time to apply the Ken Burns Effect.

Step 3: Add the Ken Burns Effect

The Ken Burns Effect is used to focus on specific parts of an image and bring motionless content in to provoke emotional reactions. Follow these steps to add the Ken Burns Effect:

1. Select the clip or picture;
2. See the lower left of the viewer;
3. Go to the Viewer window using the drop-down menu;
4. Tap on the pop-up menu located in the bottom left-hand corner;
5. Choose the Crop option from the menu or press Shift + C;
6. Press the Ken Burns button in the Crop onscreen controls to add the effect; and
7. Finally, notice the start frame and the end frame controls.

Step 4: Customize Your Effect

In the Ken Burns display, you can see the controls for adjusting the panning and zooms effects by changing the size and position of two-colored rectangles overlaying on the clip. To customize the Ken Burns effect:

1. Adjust the green rectangle’s size and position to set the start position;
2. Adjust the red rectangle’s size and position to set the end position;
3. The arrow depicts the direction of camera position between start and end position;
4. In the top left-hand corner, click on the Swap button to exchange the two positions as per your requirements;
5. You can see the preview of the animation on the screen.

Step 5: Add a Freeze Frame

You’re not done yet because you need to hold your picture at the end of the animation. For this purpose, you should create a freezing frame at the end of the clip to make Ken Burns do this. Here’s the deal:

1. Press the Down arrow followed by the Left arrow to go to the last frame;
2. Press Option-F to add a freeze-frame;
3. Make sure that your added frame matches the ending frame of the Ken Burns Effect.

Step 6: Adjust the Duration of the Freeze Frame

The users can also adjust the speed of the animation and the duration of the freeze-frame by trimming your clip. For this purpose, trim the length as per your requirement and it will optimize the speed as shown in figure 6.

Step 7: Swap the Start and End Frame

Now, swap the start and ending frame as per your preference for the Ken Burns animation. Here’s how you can do this:

1. Click on the Swap button;
2. The start frame will match the still frame (previous one);
3. Grab the end frame and move it to your desired position;
4. Apply enough zoom in to make the black areas disappear;
5. Preview to see how your animation looks.

Step 8: Play/Preview Looping

After you have optimized the speed of the Ken Burns Effect by trimming the clip’s length and have widened the shot to include everyone, it’s time to preview the changes you have made. Given below are simple steps:

• Press the Play Loop button;
• Tap on the Pause icon and return to editing;
• Click Done and enjoy your animation.

Seems a little complicated? Filmora allows users to do Ken Burns effect, or pan and zoom effect, in much easier steps, click to download and have a try!

Part 2: How to add the Ken Burns Effect to Multiple Camera Movements?

Although you can apply a single Ken Burns movement to your image, you can still give the impression of multiple movements being used. This means the Ken Burns Effect can be added to multiple camera movements by duplicating the photo and building numerous movements in sequence.

1. Add the first camera movement to your image;
2. Duplicate the clip by click and drag option or copy and paste option;
3. Press the Swap button in the Ken Burns settings to reverse the start and end positions;
4. Verify if multiple camera movements have been added.

Extensive Reading: Why Ken Burns Effect is Named after Ken Burns?

What is the Ken Burns Effect?

The Ken Burns Effect is a feature in Final Cut Pro to create a pan and zoom effect by using your predefined start and end positions. Basically, it is a crop effect with one crop at the start of the clip while the other at the end. Ken Burns Effect can be further customized by adjusting the smoothness of the animation. While creating a Ken Burns Effect, the motion applied to the video clips gets automatically smoothed to accelerate and decelerate the movement slowly at the start and the end of the animation.

Why the Effect is named after Ken Burns?

Now, as you have learned the purpose of the Ken Burns Effect, you must be curious about its name. It is named after American documentarian Ken Burns, who is known for his instantly recognizable and highly influential visual aesthetic. Surprisingly, Ken Burns did not invent this Ken Burns Effect; rather, it has existed for decades. You might be wondering why the technique was then named after Ken Burns. This was due to the persistent and adroit use of this technique that it is now known as the Ken Burns Effect.

What are the Applications of Ken Burns Effect?

Primarily, the Ken Burns Effect is used due to the unavailability of a film or video. The technique gives action to still photographs to glorify the subjects of interest like couples in wedding photography. It gets better and better as you apply simulated parallax with Ken Burns Effect to make your 2D images appear as 3D plus advanced zooming visuals. You can also use the Ken Burns effect to make a video of your graduation ceremony pictures or memorable moments of reunion. Ken Burns Effect is also used in documentaries by professional filmmakers and editors.

Conclusion

Adding animated effects to your pictures and videos makes them look gorgeous. This is crazy, isn’t it, when you impress your peers with your editing skills. So, what’s the bottom line of this whole discussion? Try adding the Ken Burns Effect with Final Cut Pro to create a pan and zoom effect on your pictures and clips get the output in your desired format.

Liza Brown

Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Liza Brown

Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Ken Burns Effect is an advanced feature of Final Cut Pro that allows users to add creative animations to their videos and images within minutes. You just need to select your picture, add movements to the clip, and choose the start and the end position to produce high-resolution stills. Besides, you can do a tilt, zoom in, a pan, or a combination of these three moves on a single image. This way, you can use the Ken Burns Effect to highlight the stimulating features in your photograph and save your memories in the form of innovative and high-definition animated clips.

This article introduces the readers to Final Cut Pro and explains how to add the Ken Burns Effect in 8 simple steps.

• Part 1: How to Make a Ken Burns Effect in Final Cut Pro?[detaied steps]
• Part 2: How to add the Ken Burns Effect to Multiple Camera Movements?
• Extensive Reading: Why Ken Burns Effect is Named after Ken Burns?

Part 1: How to Make a Ken Burns Effect in Final Cut Pro?

Final Cut Pro is user-friendly software and makes it easy for you to create a Ken Burns Effect without having advanced skills and expertise. So, are you interested in knowing the best part? Given below are a few simple steps to create Ken Burns Effect and make your pictures and videos look adorable.

Step 1: Add Images to the Timeline

First of all, you should specify a name for your project and add photos to the timeline in Final Cut Pro. For this purpose, select multiple photos and press E. A clip will be added to the timeline as shown in figure 1.

Step 2: Check Your Settings

As you can see, our timeline has no other video clip. Hence, Final Cut Pro will not recognize the clip until you adjust the video properties such as format, resolution, and rate, etc. For this purpose, click OK to use your preferred settings and press Shift + Z to fit the picture to your timeline window. Once you’re done it’s time to apply the Ken Burns Effect.

Step 3: Add the Ken Burns Effect

The Ken Burns Effect is used to focus on specific parts of an image and bring motionless content in to provoke emotional reactions. Follow these steps to add the Ken Burns Effect:

1. Select the clip or picture;
2. See the lower left of the viewer;
3. Go to the Viewer window using the drop-down menu;
4. Tap on the pop-up menu located in the bottom left-hand corner;
5. Choose the Crop option from the menu or press Shift + C;
6. Press the Ken Burns button in the Crop onscreen controls to add the effect; and
7. Finally, notice the start frame and the end frame controls.

Step 4: Customize Your Effect

In the Ken Burns display, you can see the controls for adjusting the panning and zooms effects by changing the size and position of two-colored rectangles overlaying on the clip. To customize the Ken Burns effect:

1. Adjust the green rectangle’s size and position to set the start position;
2. Adjust the red rectangle’s size and position to set the end position;
3. The arrow depicts the direction of camera position between start and end position;
4. In the top left-hand corner, click on the Swap button to exchange the two positions as per your requirements;
5. You can see the preview of the animation on the screen.

Step 5: Add a Freeze Frame

You’re not done yet because you need to hold your picture at the end of the animation. For this purpose, you should create a freezing frame at the end of the clip to make Ken Burns do this. Here’s the deal:

1. Press the Down arrow followed by the Left arrow to go to the last frame;
2. Press Option-F to add a freeze-frame;
3. Make sure that your added frame matches the ending frame of the Ken Burns Effect.

Step 6: Adjust the Duration of the Freeze Frame

The users can also adjust the speed of the animation and the duration of the freeze-frame by trimming your clip. For this purpose, trim the length as per your requirement and it will optimize the speed as shown in figure 6.

Step 7: Swap the Start and End Frame

Now, swap the start and ending frame as per your preference for the Ken Burns animation. Here’s how you can do this:

1. Click on the Swap button;
2. The start frame will match the still frame (previous one);
3. Grab the end frame and move it to your desired position;
4. Apply enough zoom in to make the black areas disappear;
5. Preview to see how your animation looks.

Step 8: Play/Preview Looping

After you have optimized the speed of the Ken Burns Effect by trimming the clip’s length and have widened the shot to include everyone, it’s time to preview the changes you have made. Given below are simple steps:

• Press the Play Loop button;
• Tap on the Pause icon and return to editing;
• Click Done and enjoy your animation.

Seems a little complicated? Filmora allows users to do Ken Burns effect, or pan and zoom effect, in much easier steps, click to download and have a try!

Part 2: How to add the Ken Burns Effect to Multiple Camera Movements?

Although you can apply a single Ken Burns movement to your image, you can still give the impression of multiple movements being used. This means the Ken Burns Effect can be added to multiple camera movements by duplicating the photo and building numerous movements in sequence.

1. Add the first camera movement to your image;
2. Duplicate the clip by click and drag option or copy and paste option;
3. Press the Swap button in the Ken Burns settings to reverse the start and end positions;
4. Verify if multiple camera movements have been added.

Extensive Reading: Why Ken Burns Effect is Named after Ken Burns?

What is the Ken Burns Effect?

The Ken Burns Effect is a feature in Final Cut Pro to create a pan and zoom effect by using your predefined start and end positions. Basically, it is a crop effect with one crop at the start of the clip while the other at the end. Ken Burns Effect can be further customized by adjusting the smoothness of the animation. While creating a Ken Burns Effect, the motion applied to the video clips gets automatically smoothed to accelerate and decelerate the movement slowly at the start and the end of the animation.

Why the Effect is named after Ken Burns?

Now, as you have learned the purpose of the Ken Burns Effect, you must be curious about its name. It is named after American documentarian Ken Burns, who is known for his instantly recognizable and highly influential visual aesthetic. Surprisingly, Ken Burns did not invent this Ken Burns Effect; rather, it has existed for decades. You might be wondering why the technique was then named after Ken Burns. This was due to the persistent and adroit use of this technique that it is now known as the Ken Burns Effect.

What are the Applications of Ken Burns Effect?

Primarily, the Ken Burns Effect is used due to the unavailability of a film or video. The technique gives action to still photographs to glorify the subjects of interest like couples in wedding photography. It gets better and better as you apply simulated parallax with Ken Burns Effect to make your 2D images appear as 3D plus advanced zooming visuals. You can also use the Ken Burns effect to make a video of your graduation ceremony pictures or memorable moments of reunion. Ken Burns Effect is also used in documentaries by professional filmmakers and editors.

Conclusion

Adding animated effects to your pictures and videos makes them look gorgeous. This is crazy, isn’t it, when you impress your peers with your editing skills. So, what’s the bottom line of this whole discussion? Try adding the Ken Burns Effect with Final Cut Pro to create a pan and zoom effect on your pictures and clips get the output in your desired format.

Liza Brown

Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Liza Brown

Unlock Perfect Lighting: Best Video Brightening Apps for Mobile

Adjust Video Color and Brightness Easily

Wondershare Filmora is one of the most popular video editing software for YouTubers , which allows video creators to adjust video color in an easier way with its auto-enhance, color match and LUTs.

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When photographing with an iPhone or Android device, you may encounter a variety of lighting issues. If you record them in a dim setting, you may find that your movies are excessively dark or of low quality. Recording in low-light conditions may result in a too gloomy video to see clearly and may potentially degrade video quality.

In such cases, utilizing video brightening software on an iPhone or Android might be one of the greatest ways to brighten a video. In addition, we’ve compiled a list of Video Brightening Editor App programs for you on this page. Carefully read the information below to learn more about their characteristics, supported operating systems, and more!

In this article

01 Best Video Editing Apps to Edit Brightness on iPhone and Android

02 How to Brighten a Video on Your iPhone Before or While Recording

Part 1: Best Video Editing Apps to Edit Brightness on iPhone and Android

Brightness is important in a clip, whether you realize it or not. Viewers would not sit through a dark video in which they can’t see anything. You need the right amount of brightness in your film to make it more engaging and eye-catching. And the apps we’ve looked at below can help you do just that.

1. Filmora

Filmora is a video brightening editing tool made specifically for cellphones. It’s simple to use, and even beginners can use it to edit films. Filmora enhances the video’s brightness, making it crisper and more vivid.

This application’s features include capturing clips, cutting them, adding background music, applying overlays and effects, and more. This popular program also supports Ultra HD resolution. Filmora includes several powerful tools that enable you to put even the most unique and creative ideas into action.

You may make movies, work on music videos, and share the finished products with your pals. This software saves you time while still providing entertainment!

To brighten a video, simply get the app on your phone and install it. Launch the app and select the “+” button to add the video you wish to modify. By clicking on the 5-second mark in the menu settings, you may alter the video’s brightness. Click on the “Export” button to save the altered video for later use.

2. Capcut

Number second on our list is the Capcut video editor that users have grown absolutely fond of. After testing both the Android and iOS versions of CapCut, we discovered that the software is extremely user-friendly and provides many useful features tailored to TikTok users.

Split-screen, vintage, humorous, dreamy, party, and so on are just a few of the various effects available. Those effects add new components to your video, giving it the appearance of being professionally edited. You’ll discover sub-categories of effects inside each of these categories, allowing you to fine-tune your changes to obtain the precise one that’s suitable for that clip.

To brighten a video, simply tap on the “+” feature in the new Project tab. Import your video. Head over to the Edit section and apply Brightness from the Adjustment section.

3. iMovie

For iPhone and iPad owners, iMovie is the app of choice. YouTubers who wish to edit videos on their phones often use the iOS video editing software. It combines a user-friendly interface with fast performance, ensuring that visual content is never compromised while using a free video editor.

It offers 4K and multi-track editing, a variety of filters, and the ability to incorporate free music that adapts to the duration of a film. To master the iMovie learning curve, you don’t need to be an expert in video processing. iMovie’s theme library is one of the most prominent features. Each choice includes music, transitions, and text overlays, allowing you to save time and effort when editing.

4. InShot

InShot provides all of the options you’ll need to improve the quality of your recordings with the brighten video software. Because this is an all-encompassing software, it gives a lot of flexibility and features. InShot will assist you with creating movies, flipping and rotating film, adjusting music playback speed, and applying filters.

Thanks to many handy features, this video brightness editor tool will make your video editing experience pleasurable and productive. Select the New option from the video menu to alter the brightness.

Next, from your Android phone’s gallery, choose the video you would like to brighten up. Now click on the green circle with the checkmark and then on the Filter choice whenever a new screen appears. Change the brightness of the clip using the Brightness function from the filter by moving the sliders.

5. Videoleap

Videoleap is a fantastic Android and iPhone brightening app. You can improve the brightness of a video captured in low-light circumstances with the aid of its filter pack. You may also utilize a wide range of premium and free services to edit your film further.

For expert video editors, Videoleap has several useful features. Keyframe animations, layered editing, chromakey combinations, and other capabilities are among them. Standard operations, such as editing films and generating clips, are simple enough for beginners to utilize. When you click on the menu option, simply adjust the Brightness and another criterion.

With this tool, Instagram users can simply create high-quality stories and other streaming videos. The Videoleap brightness video program adds amazing video and audio effects, filters film emulators, and creates stunning videos, among other things.

6. BeeCut

BeeCut is another brightening video editing program with several unique features. It allows you to add filters, messages, and music to films and modify volume, trim, and rotate clips. You may also use this program to brighten and improve the color palette of movies. It features a user-friendly design and is quite simple to operate. The absence of sophisticated settings will appeal to beginners, who will be pleased to edit or make short video clips with just a few clicks.

BeeCut can generate movies in a variety of resolutions, however high-quality films take longer to load. Simply launch BeeCut after installing it on your phone. To upload a video, launch the app and click the “+” symbol. Now choose whatever aspect ratio you like and wait a few seconds for your file to upload. To brighten the video, go to Filters and pick the “Brightness” option.

7. Filmmaker Pro

Filmmaker Pro is among the best video brightening program for both skilled and new users. With a wide range of helpful features and a large number of tools, this program can rival even costly video editing applications.

The extensive capability enables you to generate high-quality content that will attract a lot of attention. Filmmaker Pro allows you to create Hollywood-style films and share photos through social networking sites. To brighten a video, go to the ‘Add Project’ tab and select a video to modify. The video will show in a timeline, where you may alter it by pressing it. For android video brightness, choose ‘Adjust.’ Brighten a dark video in Android by moving on a slider from the left side to ride by clicking on ‘Brightness.’ And that’s all there is to it.

8. Magisto

The Magisto brighten video software uses Artificial Intelligence to identify the greatest sections of your video. Object stabilization, fantastic filters, and dazzling effects are among the ways used to improve the footage. Consequently, you’ll be able to create visually appealing videos that draw in a large number of visitors.

Owing to artificial intelligence, the Magisto video brightness editing software lets you make professional-quality films fast and effortlessly. It can edit your video files accurately and add fantastic graphics, effects, filters, and music to create a captivating tale.

To lighten a video, open the application and choose one. Next should be tapped. Adjust the parameters for Brightness until the video is optimal. Save the video and exit the program.

9. VivaVideo

VivaVideo is a free video editing software for Android and iOS devices that allows you to edit or develop new videos. It uses a special video editing tool to make a fresh and unique video for free on your smartphone.

This application is a professional-level video lighting editor that can enhance any movie by adding effects, trimming, splitting, transitions, and more. It has a filter option that allows you to modify the video’s brightness, contrast saturation, and warmth. You may combine numerous photographs and videos to create a mix that appears better in the final video, in addition to brightness adjustment.

Once you’ve got the video, go to Filters, Adjust, and choose the clip you wish to alter. You may adjust the video’s visual characteristics here, such as brightness and contrast. You can even crop a video to make it seem better.

10. Chromic

Chromic is a video brightening program that provides customers with a wide range of professional filters to enhance their movies substantially. The program comes with a strong image processing engine that allows it to create vivid, unique videos.

Chromic will elevate your video editing skills to new heights. Use this useful tool to give all of your video recordings a unique flair. Even the darkest film may be brightened with Chromic.

To brighten the video, on your smartphone, open the Chromic Video Editor. To add a video to the display, choose it. Adjust the brightness of the video by tapping on the Sun symbol. While you’re at it, you may also change the colors and other settings.

Part 2: How to Brighten a Video on Your iPhone Before or While Recording

A gloomy video isn’t fun to watch, but it’s frequently difficult to know in the present if the video you’re capturing is too dull to see clearly.

Brightening an iPhone video can help you see the activity on-screen and make it more appealing if you share it on social media or post it to a website.

Because the iPhone’s built-in camera app does not enable you to brighten films after they have been recorded, you should always try to light a video before you begin recording.

Step 1: Switch to video mode by opening the camera app and swiping left. Touch the screen to bring up a box with a sun-shaped symbol.

Step 2: Move your fingers upward on the iPhone screen to brighten the scene when you begin filming. This may be done at any moment while the video is being recorded.

Conclusion

There are a ton of Video Brightening Editor Apps that will make brightening the videos after filming quite easy for you. Long gone are the days when you had to re-film now and again until you would get that one final shot that has every color adjustment aspect fit to perfection. With the advent of amazing software such as those covered in this article, brightening a dark video has never been easier!

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When photographing with an iPhone or Android device, you may encounter a variety of lighting issues. If you record them in a dim setting, you may find that your movies are excessively dark or of low quality. Recording in low-light conditions may result in a too gloomy video to see clearly and may potentially degrade video quality.

In such cases, utilizing video brightening software on an iPhone or Android might be one of the greatest ways to brighten a video. In addition, we’ve compiled a list of Video Brightening Editor App programs for you on this page. Carefully read the information below to learn more about their characteristics, supported operating systems, and more!

In this article

01 Best Video Editing Apps to Edit Brightness on iPhone and Android

02 How to Brighten a Video on Your iPhone Before or While Recording

Part 1: Best Video Editing Apps to Edit Brightness on iPhone and Android

Brightness is important in a clip, whether you realize it or not. Viewers would not sit through a dark video in which they can’t see anything. You need the right amount of brightness in your film to make it more engaging and eye-catching. And the apps we’ve looked at below can help you do just that.

1. Filmora

Filmora is a video brightening editing tool made specifically for cellphones. It’s simple to use, and even beginners can use it to edit films. Filmora enhances the video’s brightness, making it crisper and more vivid.

This application’s features include capturing clips, cutting them, adding background music, applying overlays and effects, and more. This popular program also supports Ultra HD resolution. Filmora includes several powerful tools that enable you to put even the most unique and creative ideas into action.

You may make movies, work on music videos, and share the finished products with your pals. This software saves you time while still providing entertainment!

To brighten a video, simply get the app on your phone and install it. Launch the app and select the “+” button to add the video you wish to modify. By clicking on the 5-second mark in the menu settings, you may alter the video’s brightness. Click on the “Export” button to save the altered video for later use.

2. Capcut

Number second on our list is the Capcut video editor that users have grown absolutely fond of. After testing both the Android and iOS versions of CapCut, we discovered that the software is extremely user-friendly and provides many useful features tailored to TikTok users.

Split-screen, vintage, humorous, dreamy, party, and so on are just a few of the various effects available. Those effects add new components to your video, giving it the appearance of being professionally edited. You’ll discover sub-categories of effects inside each of these categories, allowing you to fine-tune your changes to obtain the precise one that’s suitable for that clip.

To brighten a video, simply tap on the “+” feature in the new Project tab. Import your video. Head over to the Edit section and apply Brightness from the Adjustment section.

3. iMovie

For iPhone and iPad owners, iMovie is the app of choice. YouTubers who wish to edit videos on their phones often use the iOS video editing software. It combines a user-friendly interface with fast performance, ensuring that visual content is never compromised while using a free video editor.

It offers 4K and multi-track editing, a variety of filters, and the ability to incorporate free music that adapts to the duration of a film. To master the iMovie learning curve, you don’t need to be an expert in video processing. iMovie’s theme library is one of the most prominent features. Each choice includes music, transitions, and text overlays, allowing you to save time and effort when editing.

4. InShot

InShot provides all of the options you’ll need to improve the quality of your recordings with the brighten video software. Because this is an all-encompassing software, it gives a lot of flexibility and features. InShot will assist you with creating movies, flipping and rotating film, adjusting music playback speed, and applying filters.

Thanks to many handy features, this video brightness editor tool will make your video editing experience pleasurable and productive. Select the New option from the video menu to alter the brightness.

Next, from your Android phone’s gallery, choose the video you would like to brighten up. Now click on the green circle with the checkmark and then on the Filter choice whenever a new screen appears. Change the brightness of the clip using the Brightness function from the filter by moving the sliders.

5. Videoleap

Videoleap is a fantastic Android and iPhone brightening app. You can improve the brightness of a video captured in low-light circumstances with the aid of its filter pack. You may also utilize a wide range of premium and free services to edit your film further.

For expert video editors, Videoleap has several useful features. Keyframe animations, layered editing, chromakey combinations, and other capabilities are among them. Standard operations, such as editing films and generating clips, are simple enough for beginners to utilize. When you click on the menu option, simply adjust the Brightness and another criterion.

With this tool, Instagram users can simply create high-quality stories and other streaming videos. The Videoleap brightness video program adds amazing video and audio effects, filters film emulators, and creates stunning videos, among other things.

6. BeeCut

BeeCut is another brightening video editing program with several unique features. It allows you to add filters, messages, and music to films and modify volume, trim, and rotate clips. You may also use this program to brighten and improve the color palette of movies. It features a user-friendly design and is quite simple to operate. The absence of sophisticated settings will appeal to beginners, who will be pleased to edit or make short video clips with just a few clicks.

BeeCut can generate movies in a variety of resolutions, however high-quality films take longer to load. Simply launch BeeCut after installing it on your phone. To upload a video, launch the app and click the “+” symbol. Now choose whatever aspect ratio you like and wait a few seconds for your file to upload. To brighten the video, go to Filters and pick the “Brightness” option.

7. Filmmaker Pro

Filmmaker Pro is among the best video brightening program for both skilled and new users. With a wide range of helpful features and a large number of tools, this program can rival even costly video editing applications.

The extensive capability enables you to generate high-quality content that will attract a lot of attention. Filmmaker Pro allows you to create Hollywood-style films and share photos through social networking sites. To brighten a video, go to the ‘Add Project’ tab and select a video to modify. The video will show in a timeline, where you may alter it by pressing it. For android video brightness, choose ‘Adjust.’ Brighten a dark video in Android by moving on a slider from the left side to ride by clicking on ‘Brightness.’ And that’s all there is to it.

8. Magisto

The Magisto brighten video software uses Artificial Intelligence to identify the greatest sections of your video. Object stabilization, fantastic filters, and dazzling effects are among the ways used to improve the footage. Consequently, you’ll be able to create visually appealing videos that draw in a large number of visitors.

Owing to artificial intelligence, the Magisto video brightness editing software lets you make professional-quality films fast and effortlessly. It can edit your video files accurately and add fantastic graphics, effects, filters, and music to create a captivating tale.

To lighten a video, open the application and choose one. Next should be tapped. Adjust the parameters for Brightness until the video is optimal. Save the video and exit the program.

9. VivaVideo

VivaVideo is a free video editing software for Android and iOS devices that allows you to edit or develop new videos. It uses a special video editing tool to make a fresh and unique video for free on your smartphone.

This application is a professional-level video lighting editor that can enhance any movie by adding effects, trimming, splitting, transitions, and more. It has a filter option that allows you to modify the video’s brightness, contrast saturation, and warmth. You may combine numerous photographs and videos to create a mix that appears better in the final video, in addition to brightness adjustment.

Once you’ve got the video, go to Filters, Adjust, and choose the clip you wish to alter. You may adjust the video’s visual characteristics here, such as brightness and contrast. You can even crop a video to make it seem better.

10. Chromic

Chromic is a video brightening program that provides customers with a wide range of professional filters to enhance their movies substantially. The program comes with a strong image processing engine that allows it to create vivid, unique videos.

Chromic will elevate your video editing skills to new heights. Use this useful tool to give all of your video recordings a unique flair. Even the darkest film may be brightened with Chromic.

To brighten the video, on your smartphone, open the Chromic Video Editor. To add a video to the display, choose it. Adjust the brightness of the video by tapping on the Sun symbol. While you’re at it, you may also change the colors and other settings.

Part 2: How to Brighten a Video on Your iPhone Before or While Recording

A gloomy video isn’t fun to watch, but it’s frequently difficult to know in the present if the video you’re capturing is too dull to see clearly.

Brightening an iPhone video can help you see the activity on-screen and make it more appealing if you share it on social media or post it to a website.

Because the iPhone’s built-in camera app does not enable you to brighten films after they have been recorded, you should always try to light a video before you begin recording.

Step 1: Switch to video mode by opening the camera app and swiping left. Touch the screen to bring up a box with a sun-shaped symbol.

Step 2: Move your fingers upward on the iPhone screen to brighten the scene when you begin filming. This may be done at any moment while the video is being recorded.

Conclusion

There are a ton of Video Brightening Editor Apps that will make brightening the videos after filming quite easy for you. Long gone are the days when you had to re-film now and again until you would get that one final shot that has every color adjustment aspect fit to perfection. With the advent of amazing software such as those covered in this article, brightening a dark video has never been easier!

Try It Free Try It Free

When photographing with an iPhone or Android device, you may encounter a variety of lighting issues. If you record them in a dim setting, you may find that your movies are excessively dark or of low quality. Recording in low-light conditions may result in a too gloomy video to see clearly and may potentially degrade video quality.

In such cases, utilizing video brightening software on an iPhone or Android might be one of the greatest ways to brighten a video. In addition, we’ve compiled a list of Video Brightening Editor App programs for you on this page. Carefully read the information below to learn more about their characteristics, supported operating systems, and more!

In this article

01 Best Video Editing Apps to Edit Brightness on iPhone and Android

02 How to Brighten a Video on Your iPhone Before or While Recording

Part 1: Best Video Editing Apps to Edit Brightness on iPhone and Android

Brightness is important in a clip, whether you realize it or not. Viewers would not sit through a dark video in which they can’t see anything. You need the right amount of brightness in your film to make it more engaging and eye-catching. And the apps we’ve looked at below can help you do just that.

1. Filmora

Filmora is a video brightening editing tool made specifically for cellphones. It’s simple to use, and even beginners can use it to edit films. Filmora enhances the video’s brightness, making it crisper and more vivid.

This application’s features include capturing clips, cutting them, adding background music, applying overlays and effects, and more. This popular program also supports Ultra HD resolution. Filmora includes several powerful tools that enable you to put even the most unique and creative ideas into action.

You may make movies, work on music videos, and share the finished products with your pals. This software saves you time while still providing entertainment!

To brighten a video, simply get the app on your phone and install it. Launch the app and select the “+” button to add the video you wish to modify. By clicking on the 5-second mark in the menu settings, you may alter the video’s brightness. Click on the “Export” button to save the altered video for later use.

2. Capcut

Number second on our list is the Capcut video editor that users have grown absolutely fond of. After testing both the Android and iOS versions of CapCut, we discovered that the software is extremely user-friendly and provides many useful features tailored to TikTok users.

Split-screen, vintage, humorous, dreamy, party, and so on are just a few of the various effects available. Those effects add new components to your video, giving it the appearance of being professionally edited. You’ll discover sub-categories of effects inside each of these categories, allowing you to fine-tune your changes to obtain the precise one that’s suitable for that clip.

To brighten a video, simply tap on the “+” feature in the new Project tab. Import your video. Head over to the Edit section and apply Brightness from the Adjustment section.

3. iMovie

For iPhone and iPad owners, iMovie is the app of choice. YouTubers who wish to edit videos on their phones often use the iOS video editing software. It combines a user-friendly interface with fast performance, ensuring that visual content is never compromised while using a free video editor.

It offers 4K and multi-track editing, a variety of filters, and the ability to incorporate free music that adapts to the duration of a film. To master the iMovie learning curve, you don’t need to be an expert in video processing. iMovie’s theme library is one of the most prominent features. Each choice includes music, transitions, and text overlays, allowing you to save time and effort when editing.

4. InShot

InShot provides all of the options you’ll need to improve the quality of your recordings with the brighten video software. Because this is an all-encompassing software, it gives a lot of flexibility and features. InShot will assist you with creating movies, flipping and rotating film, adjusting music playback speed, and applying filters.

Thanks to many handy features, this video brightness editor tool will make your video editing experience pleasurable and productive. Select the New option from the video menu to alter the brightness.

Next, from your Android phone’s gallery, choose the video you would like to brighten up. Now click on the green circle with the checkmark and then on the Filter choice whenever a new screen appears. Change the brightness of the clip using the Brightness function from the filter by moving the sliders.

5. Videoleap

Videoleap is a fantastic Android and iPhone brightening app. You can improve the brightness of a video captured in low-light circumstances with the aid of its filter pack. You may also utilize a wide range of premium and free services to edit your film further.

For expert video editors, Videoleap has several useful features. Keyframe animations, layered editing, chromakey combinations, and other capabilities are among them. Standard operations, such as editing films and generating clips, are simple enough for beginners to utilize. When you click on the menu option, simply adjust the Brightness and another criterion.

With this tool, Instagram users can simply create high-quality stories and other streaming videos. The Videoleap brightness video program adds amazing video and audio effects, filters film emulators, and creates stunning videos, among other things.

6. BeeCut

BeeCut is another brightening video editing program with several unique features. It allows you to add filters, messages, and music to films and modify volume, trim, and rotate clips. You may also use this program to brighten and improve the color palette of movies. It features a user-friendly design and is quite simple to operate. The absence of sophisticated settings will appeal to beginners, who will be pleased to edit or make short video clips with just a few clicks.

BeeCut can generate movies in a variety of resolutions, however high-quality films take longer to load. Simply launch BeeCut after installing it on your phone. To upload a video, launch the app and click the “+” symbol. Now choose whatever aspect ratio you like and wait a few seconds for your file to upload. To brighten the video, go to Filters and pick the “Brightness” option.

7. Filmmaker Pro

Filmmaker Pro is among the best video brightening program for both skilled and new users. With a wide range of helpful features and a large number of tools, this program can rival even costly video editing applications.

The extensive capability enables you to generate high-quality content that will attract a lot of attention. Filmmaker Pro allows you to create Hollywood-style films and share photos through social networking sites. To brighten a video, go to the ‘Add Project’ tab and select a video to modify. The video will show in a timeline, where you may alter it by pressing it. For android video brightness, choose ‘Adjust.’ Brighten a dark video in Android by moving on a slider from the left side to ride by clicking on ‘Brightness.’ And that’s all there is to it.

8. Magisto

The Magisto brighten video software uses Artificial Intelligence to identify the greatest sections of your video. Object stabilization, fantastic filters, and dazzling effects are among the ways used to improve the footage. Consequently, you’ll be able to create visually appealing videos that draw in a large number of visitors.

Owing to artificial intelligence, the Magisto video brightness editing software lets you make professional-quality films fast and effortlessly. It can edit your video files accurately and add fantastic graphics, effects, filters, and music to create a captivating tale.

To lighten a video, open the application and choose one. Next should be tapped. Adjust the parameters for Brightness until the video is optimal. Save the video and exit the program.

9. VivaVideo

VivaVideo is a free video editing software for Android and iOS devices that allows you to edit or develop new videos. It uses a special video editing tool to make a fresh and unique video for free on your smartphone.

This application is a professional-level video lighting editor that can enhance any movie by adding effects, trimming, splitting, transitions, and more. It has a filter option that allows you to modify the video’s brightness, contrast saturation, and warmth. You may combine numerous photographs and videos to create a mix that appears better in the final video, in addition to brightness adjustment.

Once you’ve got the video, go to Filters, Adjust, and choose the clip you wish to alter. You may adjust the video’s visual characteristics here, such as brightness and contrast. You can even crop a video to make it seem better.

10. Chromic

Chromic is a video brightening program that provides customers with a wide range of professional filters to enhance their movies substantially. The program comes with a strong image processing engine that allows it to create vivid, unique videos.

Chromic will elevate your video editing skills to new heights. Use this useful tool to give all of your video recordings a unique flair. Even the darkest film may be brightened with Chromic.

To brighten the video, on your smartphone, open the Chromic Video Editor. To add a video to the display, choose it. Adjust the brightness of the video by tapping on the Sun symbol. While you’re at it, you may also change the colors and other settings.

Part 2: How to Brighten a Video on Your iPhone Before or While Recording

A gloomy video isn’t fun to watch, but it’s frequently difficult to know in the present if the video you’re capturing is too dull to see clearly.

Brightening an iPhone video can help you see the activity on-screen and make it more appealing if you share it on social media or post it to a website.

Because the iPhone’s built-in camera app does not enable you to brighten films after they have been recorded, you should always try to light a video before you begin recording.

Step 1: Switch to video mode by opening the camera app and swiping left. Touch the screen to bring up a box with a sun-shaped symbol.

Step 2: Move your fingers upward on the iPhone screen to brighten the scene when you begin filming. This may be done at any moment while the video is being recorded.

Conclusion

There are a ton of Video Brightening Editor Apps that will make brightening the videos after filming quite easy for you. Long gone are the days when you had to re-film now and again until you would get that one final shot that has every color adjustment aspect fit to perfection. With the advent of amazing software such as those covered in this article, brightening a dark video has never been easier!

Try It Free Try It Free

When photographing with an iPhone or Android device, you may encounter a variety of lighting issues. If you record them in a dim setting, you may find that your movies are excessively dark or of low quality. Recording in low-light conditions may result in a too gloomy video to see clearly and may potentially degrade video quality.

In such cases, utilizing video brightening software on an iPhone or Android might be one of the greatest ways to brighten a video. In addition, we’ve compiled a list of Video Brightening Editor App programs for you on this page. Carefully read the information below to learn more about their characteristics, supported operating systems, and more!

In this article

01 Best Video Editing Apps to Edit Brightness on iPhone and Android

02 How to Brighten a Video on Your iPhone Before or While Recording

Part 1: Best Video Editing Apps to Edit Brightness on iPhone and Android

Brightness is important in a clip, whether you realize it or not. Viewers would not sit through a dark video in which they can’t see anything. You need the right amount of brightness in your film to make it more engaging and eye-catching. And the apps we’ve looked at below can help you do just that.

1. Filmora

Filmora is a video brightening editing tool made specifically for cellphones. It’s simple to use, and even beginners can use it to edit films. Filmora enhances the video’s brightness, making it crisper and more vivid.

This application’s features include capturing clips, cutting them, adding background music, applying overlays and effects, and more. This popular program also supports Ultra HD resolution. Filmora includes several powerful tools that enable you to put even the most unique and creative ideas into action.

You may make movies, work on music videos, and share the finished products with your pals. This software saves you time while still providing entertainment!

To brighten a video, simply get the app on your phone and install it. Launch the app and select the “+” button to add the video you wish to modify. By clicking on the 5-second mark in the menu settings, you may alter the video’s brightness. Click on the “Export” button to save the altered video for later use.

2. Capcut

Number second on our list is the Capcut video editor that users have grown absolutely fond of. After testing both the Android and iOS versions of CapCut, we discovered that the software is extremely user-friendly and provides many useful features tailored to TikTok users.

Split-screen, vintage, humorous, dreamy, party, and so on are just a few of the various effects available. Those effects add new components to your video, giving it the appearance of being professionally edited. You’ll discover sub-categories of effects inside each of these categories, allowing you to fine-tune your changes to obtain the precise one that’s suitable for that clip.

To brighten a video, simply tap on the “+” feature in the new Project tab. Import your video. Head over to the Edit section and apply Brightness from the Adjustment section.

3. iMovie

For iPhone and iPad owners, iMovie is the app of choice. YouTubers who wish to edit videos on their phones often use the iOS video editing software. It combines a user-friendly interface with fast performance, ensuring that visual content is never compromised while using a free video editor.

It offers 4K and multi-track editing, a variety of filters, and the ability to incorporate free music that adapts to the duration of a film. To master the iMovie learning curve, you don’t need to be an expert in video processing. iMovie’s theme library is one of the most prominent features. Each choice includes music, transitions, and text overlays, allowing you to save time and effort when editing.

4. InShot

InShot provides all of the options you’ll need to improve the quality of your recordings with the brighten video software. Because this is an all-encompassing software, it gives a lot of flexibility and features. InShot will assist you with creating movies, flipping and rotating film, adjusting music playback speed, and applying filters.

Thanks to many handy features, this video brightness editor tool will make your video editing experience pleasurable and productive. Select the New option from the video menu to alter the brightness.

Next, from your Android phone’s gallery, choose the video you would like to brighten up. Now click on the green circle with the checkmark and then on the Filter choice whenever a new screen appears. Change the brightness of the clip using the Brightness function from the filter by moving the sliders.

5. Videoleap

Videoleap is a fantastic Android and iPhone brightening app. You can improve the brightness of a video captured in low-light circumstances with the aid of its filter pack. You may also utilize a wide range of premium and free services to edit your film further.

For expert video editors, Videoleap has several useful features. Keyframe animations, layered editing, chromakey combinations, and other capabilities are among them. Standard operations, such as editing films and generating clips, are simple enough for beginners to utilize. When you click on the menu option, simply adjust the Brightness and another criterion.

With this tool, Instagram users can simply create high-quality stories and other streaming videos. The Videoleap brightness video program adds amazing video and audio effects, filters film emulators, and creates stunning videos, among other things.

6. BeeCut

BeeCut is another brightening video editing program with several unique features. It allows you to add filters, messages, and music to films and modify volume, trim, and rotate clips. You may also use this program to brighten and improve the color palette of movies. It features a user-friendly design and is quite simple to operate. The absence of sophisticated settings will appeal to beginners, who will be pleased to edit or make short video clips with just a few clicks.

BeeCut can generate movies in a variety of resolutions, however high-quality films take longer to load. Simply launch BeeCut after installing it on your phone. To upload a video, launch the app and click the “+” symbol. Now choose whatever aspect ratio you like and wait a few seconds for your file to upload. To brighten the video, go to Filters and pick the “Brightness” option.

7. Filmmaker Pro

Filmmaker Pro is among the best video brightening program for both skilled and new users. With a wide range of helpful features and a large number of tools, this program can rival even costly video editing applications.

The extensive capability enables you to generate high-quality content that will attract a lot of attention. Filmmaker Pro allows you to create Hollywood-style films and share photos through social networking sites. To brighten a video, go to the ‘Add Project’ tab and select a video to modify. The video will show in a timeline, where you may alter it by pressing it. For android video brightness, choose ‘Adjust.’ Brighten a dark video in Android by moving on a slider from the left side to ride by clicking on ‘Brightness.’ And that’s all there is to it.

8. Magisto

The Magisto brighten video software uses Artificial Intelligence to identify the greatest sections of your video. Object stabilization, fantastic filters, and dazzling effects are among the ways used to improve the footage. Consequently, you’ll be able to create visually appealing videos that draw in a large number of visitors.

Owing to artificial intelligence, the Magisto video brightness editing software lets you make professional-quality films fast and effortlessly. It can edit your video files accurately and add fantastic graphics, effects, filters, and music to create a captivating tale.

To lighten a video, open the application and choose one. Next should be tapped. Adjust the parameters for Brightness until the video is optimal. Save the video and exit the program.

9. VivaVideo

VivaVideo is a free video editing software for Android and iOS devices that allows you to edit or develop new videos. It uses a special video editing tool to make a fresh and unique video for free on your smartphone.

This application is a professional-level video lighting editor that can enhance any movie by adding effects, trimming, splitting, transitions, and more. It has a filter option that allows you to modify the video’s brightness, contrast saturation, and warmth. You may combine numerous photographs and videos to create a mix that appears better in the final video, in addition to brightness adjustment.

Once you’ve got the video, go to Filters, Adjust, and choose the clip you wish to alter. You may adjust the video’s visual characteristics here, such as brightness and contrast. You can even crop a video to make it seem better.

10. Chromic

Chromic is a video brightening program that provides customers with a wide range of professional filters to enhance their movies substantially. The program comes with a strong image processing engine that allows it to create vivid, unique videos.

Chromic will elevate your video editing skills to new heights. Use this useful tool to give all of your video recordings a unique flair. Even the darkest film may be brightened with Chromic.

To brighten the video, on your smartphone, open the Chromic Video Editor. To add a video to the display, choose it. Adjust the brightness of the video by tapping on the Sun symbol. While you’re at it, you may also change the colors and other settings.

Part 2: How to Brighten a Video on Your iPhone Before or While Recording

A gloomy video isn’t fun to watch, but it’s frequently difficult to know in the present if the video you’re capturing is too dull to see clearly.

Brightening an iPhone video can help you see the activity on-screen and make it more appealing if you share it on social media or post it to a website.

Because the iPhone’s built-in camera app does not enable you to brighten films after they have been recorded, you should always try to light a video before you begin recording.

Step 1: Switch to video mode by opening the camera app and swiping left. Touch the screen to bring up a box with a sun-shaped symbol.

Step 2: Move your fingers upward on the iPhone screen to brighten the scene when you begin filming. This may be done at any moment while the video is being recorded.

Conclusion

There are a ton of Video Brightening Editor Apps that will make brightening the videos after filming quite easy for you. Long gone are the days when you had to re-film now and again until you would get that one final shot that has every color adjustment aspect fit to perfection. With the advent of amazing software such as those covered in this article, brightening a dark video has never been easier!

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