Add Anchor Points in Filmora:
Transform Your Video Editing With Precision Control
Unlock professional-grade animation control with custom transformation centers. Rotate, scale, and animate your media elements with unprecedented precision.
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Unlock professional-grade animation control with custom transformation centers. Rotate, scale, and animate your media elements with unprecedented precision.
Why Anchor Point Filmora Changes Everything
Discover how Anchor Point in Filmora gives you complete control over motion, rotation, and scaling. By customizing the exact pivot of your video elements, you can create smoother animations, precise transitions, and dynamic effects that were once difficult to achieve. No more limitations on center-point animations.
Before vs. After
Limited Center-Point Rotation
Elements could only rotate around their geometric center, restricting creative possibilities.
Custom Anchor Points
Now rotate, scale, and transform from any point - corners, edges, or anywhere you choose.
Professional Animation Control
Achieve effects previously only possible in professional software like After Effects.
Precision Control
Set exact anchor positions with numerical input or intuitive drag-and-drop interface.
Creative Freedom
Create complex animations like corner rotations, edge scaling, and orbital movements.
Multi-Media Support
Works seamlessly with videos, GIFs, static images, and all transformation properties.
Professional Control Over Motion,
Rotation, and Scaling Made Simple
Instead of being locked to the default center pivot, you can freely move the anchor point to any position you want.
Rotation
Spin around custom points
Scaling
Resize from edges or corners
Position
Move with anchor awareness
Path Curves
Complex motion paths
Universal Media Support:
Apply Anchor Point Editing to Any Project
Apply custom anchor point transformations to any visual element in your timeline, whether it's text, images, stickers, or video clips.
Video Files
MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV
GIF Images
Animated & Static GIF
Static Images
PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP
How to Change and Customize
Anchor Points in Filmora
You can easily create professional-looking videos using Filmora's drag-and-drop anchor points on desktop with two methods.
Step 1: Select Your Media
Choose the video, GIF, or image element you want to transform on your timeline.
Step 2: Access Properties Panel
Drag and drop your own images, videos, and text into the template’s placeholders. Filmora will automatically apply the effects, transitions, and structure of the template.
Step 3: Adjust Anchor Point
Find the "Anchor Point" property and input precise X,Y coordinates for your desired pivot point.
Pro Tip: Use numerical input for pixel-perfect precision when creating professional animations.
Pro Tip: Use numerical input for pixel-perfect precision when creating professional animations.
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Step 1: Select Your Media
Choose the video, GIF, or image element you want to transform on your timeline. -
Step 2: Access Properties Panel
Drag and drop your own images, videos, and text into the template’s placeholders. Filmora will automatically apply the effects, transitions, and structure of the template. -
Step 3: Adjust Anchor Point
Adjust text, transitions, colors, and other elements if needed. You can also add or remove clips based on your needs. Play the video in the preview window to check how the template works with your media. Once satisfied, click "Export," choose your desired settings (format, quality, etc.), and save the video to your computer.
Step 1: Select Element
Click on your media element in the timeline to select it for editing.
Step 2: View Preview
Look at the preview window where you'll see the anchor point icon (crosshair surrounded by a circle).
Step 3: Drag to Position
Simply drag the anchor point icon to your desired location for real-time, intuitive positioning.
Quick Tip: This method is perfect for rapid experimentation and creative exploration of different anchor positions.
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Step 1: Select Element
Click on your media element in the timeline to select it for editing. -
Step 2: View Preview
Look at the preview window where you'll see the anchor point icon (crosshair surrounded by a circle). -
Step 3: Drag to Position
Simply drag the anchor point icon to your desired location for real-time, intuitive positioning.Quick Tip: This method is perfect for rapid experimentation and creative exploration of different anchor positions.
Creative Use Cases of Adding Anchor Point
Educational Videos
Create engaging educational content with diagrams and illustrations that rotate around specific points of interest.
Corporate Videos
Add professional polish to corporate presentations with sophisticated animation techniques and precise control.
Gaming Content
Enhance gaming videos with dynamic camera movements and UI element animations using edge-based transformations.
Social Media
Create viral-worthy social media content with unique transformation effects and eye-catching animations.
Logo Animations
Create professional logo reveals by rotating or scaling from specific brand elements or corners.
Product Showcases
Highlight product features with precise scaling and rotation effects that draw attention to key details.
FAQs on Filmora Anchor Points
What file formats support anchor point functionality?
The anchor point filmora feature supports all major video formats (MP4, AVI, MOV, etc.), image formats (JPG, PNG, BMP), and animated GIFs.
Why am I having trouble with filmora not showing anchor points?
This usually occurs when: 1) You haven't selected a media element in the timeline, 2) You're using an older version of Filmora, or 3) The element type doesn't support anchor points. Make sure you've updated to the latest version and selected a video, image, or GIF element.
Can I animate anchor point positions over time?
Yes! When filmora moving anchor points through keyframe animation, you can create dynamic effects where the transformation center itself moves, enabling complex motion graphics similar to professional editing software.
How precise can I be when adding anchor points in filmora?
You can achieve pixel-perfect precision by either dragging the anchor point visually or entering exact X,Y coordinates in the properties panel. The system supports decimal values for sub-pixel accuracy.
Does the anchor point affect all transformation types?
Yes, the custom anchor point affects rotation, scaling, position animations, and path curve movements. All transformations will use your custom anchor point as the reference center.
Can I reset the anchor point to the default center?
Absolutely! There's a "Reset to Center" button in the Properties panel, or you can manually set the coordinates to 50%, 50% to return to the default center position.
Why is Filmora not showing anchor points on my elements?
Anchor points appear when you select a supported media element (video, GIF, or image) in your timeline. Make sure you've updated to the latest version of Filmora and that you have an element selected. The anchor point tool is located in the transform controls panel.
How do I start adding anchor points in Filmora?
Simply select any video, GIF, or image in your timeline, then look for the anchor point control in the properties panel. You can either drag the anchor point visually or input exact coordinates. Once positioned, all rotations, scaling, and animations will use this new center point.
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What Our Customers Say About Us
Emily Carter
Graphic Designer
The custom anchor point feature in Filmora saves me so much time when animating logos. I can rotate them exactly the way I want without switching to complex software.
David Nguyen
Filmmaker
Customizing anchor points has completely changed the way I animate my scenes. It feels like having motion graphics control without the learning curve.
Karen Thompson
Media Instructor
I teach video editing, and Filmora’s anchor point feature makes it easier for students to understand animation basics while still creating pro-looking projects.
Sophia Martinez
Digital Marketer
I use Filmora for marketing videos, and the anchor point tool helps me highlight products with smooth motion effects that look professional.
