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If you are involved in video editing in any way, you know how important transition effects are. They are so important and used so often that it is impossible to avoid them when making videos. We will dive deep into video transition effects today, and we’ll talk about ten options that you can consider in your video editing process.
Filmora, developed by Wondershare, is a great tool for applying these effects. Stay until the end of the article to learn how to apply transitions in Filmora.
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What are the Top Transition Effects Used in 2025 and Beyond?
These are our picks for the top 10 transition effects that you will find in videos released in 2025 and beyond. We hope that some of them might spark your interest. Perhaps you were looking for just this type of effect, and you were unable to find it.
Let’s get into it.
Warp Zoom
This effect is very effective and can enhance the transition between two action scenes. The Warp Zone effect is synonymous with speed, so it can also convey that something happened very fast between two scenes. Also, it can be used between two scenes in space.
Wormhole
Here is another space-inspired transition effect. It is very similar to the previous one, but Warp Zoom zooms out at one point, while this one offers a continuous zoom-in effect. The uses are similar to Warp Zoom, and you can use the Wormhole effect in combination with it.
Glitch Blocks
Here we have something different. The Glitch Blocks effect is mostly used in tech-fantasy-related videos. If you are making a video set in a dystopian future or if you are simply discussing impressive tech in your video, this glitch will work very well in that setting.
Flash
Flash is a common transition effect. Instead of fading to black, the screen fades to white and slowly transitions to the other scene. This effect is very versatile and can be used in a variety of scenarios. Your only limit is how far you let your creativity wander.
Dissolve
The Dissolve transition is a bit on the calmer side. It eases the viewer into the other scene by gradually shifting from one image to the other. Just like the Flash transition, this one is also very versatile. You can use it in all sorts of videos, and it will work flawlessly.
Fast Wipe
The Fast Wipe transition effect is a bit on the funny side. It is reminiscent of Wes Anderson movies, especially if you look at the GIF animation above. If you want to create a cool punchline or shift to another scene abruptly to make a point, this is an excellent effect for you.
Street Sign
Imagine you are working on a video or a scene that is specifically related to traffic. For instance, let’s say that the character in your video is traveling from one place to another. Instead of showing them traveling, you can simply show the starting location, then use the Street Sign effect, and show the end location.
Fade
The Fade effect will always be used and it might just be the GOAT of all effects. Fade-ins and fade-outs are used in video production all the time, and this might just be the most versatile effect out there because you can always rely on it. If other effects are not doing the job, go with Fade.
Cinematic Transitions
Sometimes, you need an effect that is a combination of several effects. You want something that will be a combination of an animation and a transition effect, and that’s what this cinematic transition represents. Give your video an instant quality enhancement with this one.
Box Turn
The box turn transition can achieve a different effect depending on the theme of the video. It is certainly not on the more serious side, and you should avoid it if you are making very serious videos, but it can be neutral, and it can also be a lot of fun. You can really be creative with this one.
How to Apply a Transition Effect in Filmora
All the effects you have seen above are taken from Filmora, and all of them are available when you first launch the program. It is only logical that we explain how to apply these transitions in your video editing journey.
Download Filmora from Wondershare’s official download page, install it on your device, launch the program, and open a new project. Then, proceed to upload two or more media files to the timeline.
Step 1: To add the transition effect, find the Transitions tab on the upper side of the screen, find the transition effect that you like, and drag it to the timeline between two media files. You can immediately preview the transition.
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Step 2: On the right, you can adjust the parameters of the transition effect.
If you start using Filmora, you will see that everything you do there is either a two-step or a three-step journey. That’s why we decided to share a few more features, but these ones have powerful AI algorithms built into them.
Except for Transitions, What Else Can Help Improve Your Video?
You can use Filmora’s powerful AI features to enhance your video and make it unique. Wondershare developers added many AI features to the mix, and they are constantly adding new ones, so be on the lookout for those.
We will present three AI features below. Check them out.
Enhance your video instantly with the AI Video Enhancer
secure download A certain video file in the timeline might be recorded using a sub-par camera. No worries, you can enhance it in seconds with Filmora. Just click on the video in the timeline and look to the right of the screen. Click on AI tools, and find the AI Video Enhancer. Then, simply click on Generate.
Filmora will analyze your video and enhance it in mere minutes.
Change the Entire Color Palette with AI
If you are not satisfied with the color scheme of your video, you can change it instantly with the AI Color Palette feature. Simply click on the video in the timeline, and then go to Color. Under Basic, you will find the AI Color Palette. Activate it, pick a preset, and play with the sliders.
Create new music with AI
You can use Filmora to create music from texts. It’s a simple three-step process, and we’ll show you how to do it below.
Step 1: In the Toolbox section, you will find the AI Music feature. Click here.
Step 2: Pick a mood, theme, and genre for the music you want to create.
Step 3: Click on Settings to give the AI further pointers, and then click on Generate.
Then, you need to wait and listen to the music created by Filmora’s AI. You can then use that music in your video freely. Isn’t that awesome?
Conclusion
If you want to master the transition effect and achieve a whole lot more as a video editor, you should certainly give Filmora a try. As we have shown in this text, this tool is very versatile, it is packed with features, and you can learn how to navigate through its features very fast, even if you are new to the game. Use Filmora to make the best transitions between scenes and make the video look like you envisioned it in your mind.
