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Mode 1. Action Mode

Action Mode in Filmora’s AI Mate lets you execute editing commands instantly while fine-tuning parameters with precision. It processes your instructions to toggle features, adjust values, or apply effects directly to clips or the full timeline. From temperature setting, noise reduction, video stabilization, and auto-framing to AI tools like Smart Script, it handles a variety of modification features. You can also refine audio, color, text, and timeline structure.

Steps to Use Action Mode on Mac

Step 1. Launch Filmora and Create a Project

Open Filmora on your Mac, start a New Project, and import the media you want to work on.

Create new filmora project mac

Step 2. Access the AI Mate Feature

In the main editing interface, locate the AI Mate icon above the timeline and click it.

Access ai mate button mac

Step 3. Select Action Mode

Inside the AI Mate window, open the dropdown menu in the lower-left corner and choose Action.

Select action mode from dropdown mac

Step 4. Enter Prompt and Execute

Type your instruction or choose a Quick Template, then press Send to apply the command.

Enter prompt and execute mac

Step 5. Observe the Results

AI Mate will either perform the action, like opening the desired tool panel instantly, or guide you through the steps. Press Start Guide to follow the on-screen instructions for your desired tasks.

View ai mate guide results mac

Mode 2. Guide Mode

Guide Mode in Filmora’s AI Mate acts as your built-in instructor, answering “How do I…” or “Where is…” questions with clear navigation support. It can display Guide Cards or move you directly to the correct feature, whether it’s text addition, background processing, screen recording, or AI tools like TTS, translation, and voice changer.

Steps to Use Guide Mode on Mac

Step 1. Access the Guide Mode

Open the AI Mate window and pick Guide Mode from the dropdown menu located on the bottom left. Choose a Quick Template or manually enter your question/command, then click Send.

Choose template or type command mac

Step 2. Copy the Generated Results

AI Mate will display a guide explaining the steps for your required task. You can copy the instructions or follow them directly.

Copy or follow generated guide mac

Mode 3. AIGC Mode

AIGC Mode in Filmora’s AI Mate specializes in Text-to-Video generation, allowing you to create videos directly from your prompts with customizable settings. Additionally, it provides quick access to other AI tools like AI Image and Text-to-Music to streamline your creative workflow. You can craft text-to-video outputs using 0–500 characters, choose creativity levels like Strict, Balanced, or Creative, and set aspect ratios such as 9:16, 1:1, or 16:9. By default, it generates 5-second standard-resolution clips. It can also directly activate tools like AI Copywriting, Script Master, Text-to-Music, and Image-to-Video for seamless content generation.

Steps to Use AIGC Mode on Mac

Step 1. Select AIGC and Input Command

Choose AIGC Mode from the dropdown menu located on the bottom left of the AI Mate interface. Enter your text prompt or pick a Quick Template, then hit Send.

Select aigc mode and enter prompt mac

Step 2. Follow the Instructions in the Results

Preview the AI-generated suggestions and click Generate to begin. You may also choose Start Guide for manual navigation to get the task done.

Preview results and start generation mac

Step 3. Review the Generated Results and Export

After creation, review the output in the preview window by pressing the + icon and press Export in the top-right corner to save the file.

Review generated output and export mac

Note: When in Auto Mode, the system detects the user’s language and automatically applies the most suitable mode to process and complete the task.

Auto mode in ai mate