FVideo editing software ranges widely in terms of cost and capabilities. For basic video editing functions on a Microsoft Windows system, we recommend using the built in video editor, part of the "Photos" application.
Editing a single video in Photos
Combining and editing multiple videos into a single file
Editing a single video in "Photos"
- Navigate to the folder with the video file and right-click on the name of the file. Click "Open with," and then "Photos.” Alternatively, open the file through the "Photos" application from "Windows" button/menu
- Click "Edit & Create" (near the top right of the window). From the dropdown, you have several editing options, including "Trim," "Add 3D effects,” and "Add animated text."
Combining and editing multiple videos into a single file
- Open the Photos app and select the “Video Editor.”
- Select “New video project” and then name the video project.
- Click “add” to upload individual video files from one of the following repositories:
- Uploaded video files will appear under the “Project library”. To combine, drag and drop them into the “Storyboard” in the order in which they should appear once combined.
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- Edit individual video clips in the Storyboard as needed. The blue indicator bar under the preview of the video clip identifies which video is selected for editing.
- The video on the top right provides a preview of the combined clips.
Editing Options
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Title Card
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Trim
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Split
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Text
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Motion
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3D Effects
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Filters
- Select “Finish Video” on top right once editing is completed to combine all clips into a single video file.