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Editing a video has never been easier
Create stunning videos that will captivate your audience with Animoto's online video editor. Make any type of video, from family video slideshows to professional videos to promote your business. Animoto's drag-and-drop video editor will have you editing your very own video in minutes.
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Get started with online video creation
Ready to dive in and make a video online? With Animoto's online video editor, there are a couple ways to start. If you're looking for inspiration, start with a video template. Animoto offers a variety of video templates, designed to make it easy to make a video even if you've had no experience. Templates are customizable, and you can easily add your own photos, video clips, and text. Or, if you already have an idea in mind for your video, feel free to start from scratch.
Customize to match your brand or personality
One of the best ways to make your video feel like your own is to customize the way it looks. With Animoto, it's easy to update the colors and font for your videos to match your personality or brand. Editing videos for your business? Go with a consistent color palette so viewers associate your videos with your brand. But you can always mix it up for special occasions or holidays. You can also customize music. Animoto's online video editor offers an extensive library of licensed music tracks for any occasion.
Optimize for where you're sharing
Animoto makes it simple to share your videos to Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and more. You can also share links to your videos with friends and family. Animoto stores your videos in the cloud, so you can stream them on any device with an internet connection. When editing videos to share, keep the platform in mind to optimize your videos. Square videos perform best in Facebook and Instagram feeds. Longer, landscape videos perform better on YouTube.
How to boost your business with online videos
Promote products and services
Make a video to promote your products and services online. Our online video maker offers a variety of video templates that make it easy. Choose a video ad template, drag and drop to add your own product photos or video clips and text, and you're good to go. Find out more about how to use video for your business.
Share your expertise
Video offers a unique opportunity to share your expertise. Create a how-to video, a tutorial, list, or instructional video and share it online. When your potential customers search for answers to their questions, they'll find you. Videos online showcasing your expertise are a great tool for spreading brand awareness. What questions do customers ask the most? Those are great topics to start with.
Engage with your audience on social media
Editing videos to share on social media is an effective way to engage with your online audience. For social media, create videos that entertain, inspire, or educate viewers. These types of videos get shared more than videos promoting products. Try sharing an inspirational quote, a list, a heartwarming story, or interesting product.
The benefits of using a cloud-based online video maker
Edit videos from anywhere on any computer
Animoto's online video editor is cloud-based. That means you can make a video from any computer with an internet connection. Log in to access your account from any computer and start a new video project. Start a video project on one computer and finish it up on another, whenever and wherever it's convenient.
Never lose your videos
When you create a video with Animoto's video editor online, we store it in the cloud. We'll keep your videos for you forever, and you'll never lose access. Even if your subscription lapses, your videos will be there when you come back, unless you choose to delete them.
Watch your videos anywhere
Because your Animoto videos live in the cloud, they're online and available to watch from any device, in your account, or with a video link. Log in to your Animoto account to access and edit all your videos. Share your videos for friends, family, and clients to watch from anywhere.
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How to make a video online with Animoto
Choose a video template
Start creating with ease using a professional video template! Explore our extensive library filled with hundreds of eye-catching templates, featuring photos, text, music, animations, and more. Simply choose your favorite to kick off your unique video with a polished, expertly-designed foundation.
Upload your photos and videos
Share your story by uploading your photos and video clips. Simply drag and drop them into your video to bring your vision to life. Use our built-in screen and webcam recorder to fill in any gaps, or enhance your project with media from our Getty Images Stock Library.
Change the colors, text, and music
Make your video truly yours! Customize every detail to match your vision and bring everything together seamlessly. Choose from our pre-designed themes or create your own style by selecting custom colors, fonts, animations, and music.
Export and share
When your video is ready, download it in stunning 1080p HD, embed it in an email, share a watch link, or post directly to social media—all through Animoto. With just a click, you can share your creation with the world.
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