Think Bigger From Filmora User Guide

Collect your footage and other media files. Save your files on your computer. Filmora supports various file formats. Check our list of supported file formats to understand if your files can be imported into Filmora.

Check the system requirements: Check out the system requirements of Filmora and ensure your Win meets these requirements for the best user experience.

Before you begin, watch this short video!

Download the latest version of Filmora to explore the latest features:

❶ Create a New Project or Open an Existing Project

• Open Filmora after your footage is ready on your PC.
• To create a new project, click New Project in the main window or File > New Project in the menu bar.

• To open an existing project, click Open Project in the main window or File > Open Project and File > Open Recent in the menu bar.

Create a New Project or Open an Existing Project

❷ Import Video, Audio, and Images

To import media files, you can

• Click on the “+" icon to browse the local file on your Win and add files.

• Drag and drop the media file to the Media Library area.

• Import media files from an external device.

• Import with Instant Cutter tool.

Import Video, Audio, and Images

❸ Edit and Arrange Elements in the Timeline

Here are two ways to add media to the timeline:

• Find the video clip you want in the Media Library. Then, drag and drop it into your timeline.
• Right-click the video clip in the Media Library, and you will get Insert, Overwrite, Append, Add to New Track, and other more specific editing options.

Edit and Arrange Elements in the Timeline

❹ Add Effects, Filters, Titles, Masks and Music

To get started with titles, you can select an existing title template from Filmora. Type in a title, and then adjust its appearance.

For more information on titles, see below:

• Types of Titles
• Add Titles
• Edit and Customize Text
• Text Animation
• Text Presets

Add Effects, Filters, Titles, and Music

❺ Export Video and Share

• You can choose to export your video to a file and save it on a PC or export it to the device you want to play your video on.

• You can upload your video to YouTube directly in Export settings.

• You can burn your video from a DVD. Choose the DVD tab and enter the required settings, such as the aspect ratio and disc type.

• For more information, see Workflow and Overview for Exporting.

Export Video and Share

❻ Remove Video Watermark

One of the differences between the free trial of Filmora and the paid version is that videos exported from the free version will have a Filmora watermark.

There are three individual paid plans to choose from: a perpetual plan, a cross-platform plan and an annual subscription. Visit this page to purchase Filmora.

Remove Video Watermark

In addition to desktop software, we also provide Wondershare Filmora for different devices. You can try Filmora for smartphone and pad.

Try Filmora for Smartphone

Try Filmora for Tablet

Get creative with Filmora's free trial right now!