How to Add Special Effects to Your Video

Create awesome videos easily with Movavi Video Editor:

  • Intuitive tools for quick and easy video editing
  • AI: background removal, motion tracking, noise removal
  • Drag-and-drop filters, titles, transitions, overlays
4.421,066 reviews
Download for Free
Download for Free
Download for Free
Download for Free

By clicking the download button, you're downloading a trial version of the program.*

How to apply special effects to a video with Movavi Video Editor

Edited by Sam P Dunn
14,378

Want to spice up your footage with stunning special effects? With Movavi Video Editor, it’s easier than ever! Give your edits a new feeling of reality with fire, lightning, and other visual effects. No need for professional video-editing skills, anyone can create killer videos in a snap! Check out our simple step-by-step guide to help you get started.

Step 1. Install Movavi’s video editor

Hit the button below to download the installation file. Launch the file and follow the on-screen instructions. Run the app once the installation is over. 

Download for Free
Download for Free
Download for Free
Download for Free

Step 2. Import your videos

Click Add Files and choose the videos you want to edit, or simply drag and drop your files into the program window. Then place your video on the timeline.

Step 3. Apply visual effects

To check out a VFX collection, open the Elements tab and click Special effects.

Choose the effect you like, then drag and drop it on the timeline above the main video track. In the preview window, adjust the size and position of the element. 

Go to Clip properties. Here, you can experiment with blending modes to find the one that is perfect for your video. If you want the overlay effect to move with an object in your video, use the Motion tracking feature. 

Step 4. Export your video

Awesome! Now, it’s time to export your cool video with stunning effects. Hit Export, set the desired output parameters, and click Start. 

Get infinite video-editing opportunities

Drag-and-drop filters, titles, overlays, and more – Movavi Video Editor has all you need to make striking content right away.

Blade toolBlade tool
Filters and LUTsFilters and LUTs
Color correctionColor correction
TransitionsTransitions
OverlaysOverlays
StickersStickers
IntrosIntros
Automatic subtitles Automatic subtitles
Blade toolBlade tool
Filters and LUTsFilters and LUTs
Color correctionColor correction
TransitionsTransitions
OverlaysOverlays
StickersStickers
IntrosIntros
Automatic subtitles Automatic subtitles
StabilizationStabilization
Free music and soundsFree music and sounds
Audio editingAudio editing
Motion trackingMotion tracking
Slow motionSlow motion
Chroma keyChroma key
Picture in picturePicture in picture
StabilizationStabilization
Free music and soundsFree music and sounds
Audio editingAudio editing
Motion trackingMotion tracking
Slow motionSlow motion
Chroma keyChroma key
Picture in picturePicture in picture

Movavi Video Editor

Create awesome videos easily
Download for FreeAbout the Windows version
Download for FreeAbout the Windows version
Download for FreeAbout the Mac version
Download for FreeAbout the Mac version

*The free version of Movavi Video Editor may have the following restrictions depending on the build: watermark on exported clips, 60-second video or 1/2 audio length limit, and/or some advanced features unavailable when exporting videos.

Movavi Video Editor

Explore the abyss of creative content

  • Overlays
  • Titles
  • LUTs
  • Music
  • Transitions
  • Stickers
  • Intros and outros
  • Backgrounds
  • Frames

Movavi Effects Store

A huge library of creative effects and background music to lift your videos from wow to wowzers

Buy Now
Buy Now

<p>Movavi Effects Store </p>

Join for how-to guides, special offers, and app tips!