To trim, click the video and use the handles in the Timeline to change the start and end time. To resize, click away from the video, choose an output size and lock the ratio of the video. For this tutorial, I turned the video into a shareable social media post using these tools: In addition to supporting MP4 video uploads, Kapwing allows creators to import other people's videos and soundtracks directly from YouTube for free. This tutorial takes advantage of Kapwing’s video editor to make a new video. Once I paste the YouTube link in Kapwing, the video is imported directly.
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I'm using the video titled, ' How To Make a ZOOM Virtual Background', found on Kapwing's YouTube channel. Next, paste the link into the designated box.
Paste the video URLįirst, open the Kapwing Studio and copy the URL of the video you want to edit. Note: Kapwing's free plan allows you to publish videos up to 7 minutes long. But, what if you’re trying to edit someone else’s YouTube video? Now, YouTube allows you to edit videos without leaving the platform. Start editing without transferring files by following these steps: Whatever the case may be, Kapwing's free tools make editing anyone’s YouTube videos easy… and fun.
Maybe you want to create an edit for someone or improve an existing video for your own happiness.