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Extend Beyond Imagination with Filmora AI Extend

Filmora’s AI Extend feature revolutionizes video editing by intelligently lengthening clips by 5 to 10 seconds while preserving smooth scene transitions. This one-click tool ensures enhanced continuity and stability, setting it apart from competing AI editors. Users can effortlessly incorporate new creative content into their original videos, minimizing disruptions and maintaining the storyline.

This incredible feature guarantees a professional-grade extension experience without jump cuts. Besides extending video clips, it also allows users to lengthen the audio portion using AI, significantly boosting editing efficiency and creative flexibility.

Entry Point 1: Access From Media Timeline

The feature can be accessed on Filmora on your Mac from different entry points. The primary way is to acquire it from the main timeline, which can be explored using the steps below:

Step 1. Acquire AI Extend from Timeline

Once you have launched Filmora on your Mac, create a new project and import your video to the tool’s interface. Now drag the cursor to the area on the timeline for which you want to extend after clicking on the AI Extend icon located on the timeline.

Select AI Extend from the timeline

Step 2. Generate Extended Clips with Text Prompt

Input your desired text prompt once you are redirected to the Video Extend section under Stock Media. Adjust parameters like video duration (5–10 seconds) and audio duration (10–30 seconds), then click Generate to complete the extension.

Generate clips with text prompts

Step 3. Review and Finalize Generated Clips

After extending the video, preview the results in the preview window. Apply any needed effects or filters, and once you are satisfied with the outcome, save the video by clicking the Export button.

Review and save the results

Entry Point 2: From Stock Media

You can access this feature from another entry point on your Filmora software. Read the steps next to learn how to utilize this feature:

Step 1. Launch a New Project

Open Filmora on your Mac and click on the New Project tab. Then, import the video you want to extend and drag it onto the editing timeline.

Create a new Filmora project

Step 2. Select the AI Extend Feature

Go to the Stock Media section from the menu bar. Find the Video Extend option on the left side and click it. Choose to either Extend Forward or Extend Backward by expanding the respective dropdown menu.

Select the AI Extend feature

Step 3. Configure Duration, Resolution, and Text Prompt

Choose the desired duration for the extended clip from the options available. Then, select the resolution quality, either 720p or 1080p. Enter your text prompt in the provided input field to guide the extension.

Input text prompt and configure settings

Step 4. Accept the AIGC Usage Terms

Toggle on the AI icon to agree to the legal terms for using AI-generated content. After that, press the Generate button to start the extension process.

Enable AIGC agreements

Step 5. Edit the Generated AI Clip

Once created, the AI clip appears as a rectangle clip on the timeline, which you can reposition by dragging and adjusting its alignment. Additionally, you may add keyframes and markers to enhance its dynamics.

Modify the generated video

Step 6. Apply Effects and Transitions

Use the Resource Panel to add transitions and effects to your AI-generated clip. Click the + icon to include your chosen assets.

Apply assets to the generated video

Step 7. Monitor AI Clip Generation and Identification

During generation, a progress indicator shows the AI content creation status. Once completed, the clip is added to the timeline with a clear AI-generated content label.

Monitor clip generation and identification

Replacing AI Clips in Filmora on Mac

The feature also lets you replace an existing clip with a new clip effortlessly using the Replace Clip feature located within the AI Media section. Follow the steps mentioned below to learn how to use this function:

Step 1. Replace an Existing Clip

In the left panel, activate the Text To Video option and select the Replace Clip option located within the interface.

Access Text to Video and Replace Clip

Step 2. Enter Prompt and Generate New Clip

The replacement clip is added to the folder automatically. Enter your text prompt and select output settings such as Resolution, Duration, and Aspect Ratio. Once all the settings are successfully configured, click Generate to create the new clip.

Input prompt and generate the new clip