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Add Filters

Step 1. Browse and Download Filters

Launch Filmora on your Mac, create a new project, and import your video. Drag the clip onto the timeline, then select the Filters tab from the top toolbar. Explore categories such as Cinematic, Mono, or Vintage to find your preferred style. If the filter has not been downloaded, click the Download icon first.

Step 2. Apply Filters Using 2 Methods

After choosing a filter, you can add it to your project using either of these methods:

• Method 1: Hover over the filter thumbnail and click the + icon to add it to the timeline.
• Method 2: Drag the filter directly onto your video clip or place it on a separate track above your footage.

Customize Filters

Filmora for Mac allows you to modify filter duration and transparency to control how the selected effect appears throughout your video.

- To Change the Duration

Filters placed separately on the timeline have a default duration of 5 seconds. To extend or shorten this duration, select the filter and drag either edge of its clip along the timeline.

- To Change the Opacity and Other Settings

Double-click the filter on the timeline to open its settings panel. Adjust the Opacity control to change the filter's transparency. A lower value makes the effect less visible, while a higher value increases its visibility. Preview the video to check the changes.

Favorite Filters

Step 1. Add a Filter to Favorites

Open the Filters tab and locate the filter you want to save. Right-click its thumbnail and select Add to Favorite. You can also use the Star icon on supported filter thumbnails to mark them as favorites.

Step 2. Access Your Favorite Filters

Navigate to Mine > Favorites in the Filters library to view your saved filters. Select any favorite filter to apply it to another project without searching through the complete filter collection.

Remove Filters

You can remove an applied filter from your project using any of the following methods:

Method 1. Use the Timeline Delete Button

Click the filter clip on the timeline to select it. Then, choose the Delete icon from the timeline toolbar to remove the selected filter.

Method 2. Use the Right-Click Menu

Right-click the applied filter on the timeline and choose Delete from the context menu. Filmora will remove the selected filter without deleting the original video.

Method 3. Use the Keyboard Shortcut

Select the filter clip and press the Delete key on your Mac keyboard to remove it directly from the timeline.