Working with Scenes
Adding scene transitions
Add an extra somethin' to your project with any of Biteable's scene transitions. Scene transitions make for an extra engaging video.Some readersEditing scene duration
Learn how to control the duration of your Biteable video and scenes. Plus, the maximum length for every plan.Some readersHow to add and delete scenes
Common Questions: How do I add a scene? How do I add a slide? How do I delete a scene? How do I delete a slide? It's quick and easy to add and delete scenes within your Biteable project. Follow along to learn how. Adding scenes When creating a video from scratch, the first thing you'll be asked to do is choose scenes to add to your video. Simply select the scene you'd like to add,Some readersSave any scene to "Favorites"
Save time searching for your go-to scenes — you can now add your favorite scenes to your Favorites folder. Questions users ask How do I add a scene to favorites? How do I add a stock video to favorites? How do I add a stock photo to favorites? How do I add an animation to favorites? How do I remove something from my favorites? Favorite a pre-made Biteable scene from the Content Bar You can add any of Biteable’s pre-made scenes to your Favorites using the steps below. SeleFew readersLayering elements in a scene
You can now layer elements (images, video footage, and animations!) in a scene. You have control over how each element looks, and where it sits in your scene. How to layer elements in a scene Watch this quick video to see layers in action. In Design mode, select the scene you'd like to edit from the timeline On the canvas, click on the element you'd like to layer Use the "Forwards" and "Backwards" buttons to cFew readersAdding scenes to Team Favorites
How can you make scenes available to your team? Using Team Favorites allows you to make scenes available for anyone on your team to use. Common use cases include: Adding scenes that may be commonly used by various members of your team Allowing multiple users to create their own scenes and add them to a single video Adding scenes to Team Favorites To add a scene to Team Favorites, click Add to Favorites above the canvas, then click Save to Team Favorites. (https://storage.cFew readersAdjusting scene duration and order
Learn how to adjust scene duration and order in the Biteable video maker to customize the flow of your videos and enhance viewer engagementFew readersAccess Script Editor (fka Script Mode)
Common Questions: How do I access script mode? We combined our script mode editor into the design editor. To edit using the script editor, click the arrow next to the slide view of your video to expand the script editor. Introducing Script Editor If you’ve been using Script Mode and Design Mode in Biteable, you might have noticed a change we made recently. The Script Mode and DesFew readersUsing Biteable's Zoom tool in the timeline
Learn how to find and access the scene and transition menus in the timeline. Use the zoom tool to adjust and easily navigate scene options and transitions.Few readersDuplicate a scene
Learn how to easily duplicate scenes in your video. Use the scene options menu to quickly copy, delete, or modify scenes in just a few clicks.Few readersFitting videos to scene or block duration with fit to clip
Common Questions: How do I fit my video to the duration of a scene? How do I fit my video to the duration of an element block? This video shows how to use our fit to clip function to resize your scene or element block to the duration of your uploaded videos.Few readersFade out final scene (fade to black) approach
Common Questions: How do I create a fade to black effect at the end of my video? Can I add a scene transition to end my video? To create a fade out effect at the end of a video, you can add a short, solid color scene and Cross Fade into that scene. The video below shows and explains how you can do this.Few readersGrid Ratios and Pixels
Biteable provides a grid outline to help with alignment and safety margins. The grid can be turned on and off from the header above the canvas. For convenience, we have added a view of the grid that shows the number of gridlines and pixels on a 16:9 canvas and a 1:1 canvas. This can be used if you are creating a video that will need to be cropped to a custom size.Few readersAdd Stock / Footage as a background or new scene
Learn how to easily add stock clips, footage, and images to your project. This video tutorial explains how to incorporate stock media into new or existing scenes, replace content, or use stock as a background.Few readersChange the Background Color
Discover how to change scene background colors and delete voiceovers in your projects with our informative help guide.Few readers
Working with Text and Fonts
Adding, editing, formatting, and animating text
Questions: How do I add text? How do I edit text? How do I format text? How do I find text animations? Your message is the most important part of your Biteable project. Learn how to make your message shine with clear and concise text captions. Adding text boxes to your video If your scene has a text layer ready, simply click twice to select the layer and starPopularAligning your text vertically
Master your text's alignment with a single click. Vertical alignment buttons make sure your text is exactly where you want it to be.Few readersUsing language specific fonts
Common Questions: Can I use Chinese fonts or characters? Can I use Arabic fonts, text, or characters? How do I select a font? Biteable supports most character sets and languages. For some languages, you will need to select a font that works with your language. Biteable uses Google Fonts as our primary font library, so you can visit Google Fonts to search for fonts that work with your language. This video shows how to select fonts in Biteable and proviFew readersDoes Biteable support Arabic or Hebrew text?
Does Biteable support Arabic or Hebrew text? Yes! Our font system supports Arabic and Hebrew text and fonts. We recommend using fonts designed to work with right to left languages. We offer Google Fonts in Biteable. You can search available fonts by language on the Google Fonts Website. To learn more about how to select fonts in Biteable, visit this article on Using language specific fonts (https://help.biteable.com/en/artiFew readersHow to adjust the color and opacity of a text ribbon
In a Biteable project, you can highlight text with a background color to help it stand out in your scene. We call this a background color a text ribbon. Here's how you can add a colored ribbon to your text and how to adjust the color and opacity. Adjusting the color and opacity of the text background color (aka the text ribbon) Step 1: Select the tFew readersPopular fonts by language
Common Questions: How do I pick a font that supports my language? My font looks pixelated or odd in my language. How do I pick a more suitable font? If your video includes text in a character set or language that appears distorted or pixelated, consider using a font specifically designed for optimal display in that language. Below, you’ll find a list of recommended fonts categorized by language to help enhance the clarity and visual quality of your text. Please reach out to our sFew readersAdd Custom Fonts
Add your brand's custom fonts to your Biteable account to keep your comms on-brand. Use this form to submit a custom font request.Popular
Editing Elements and Media
Trim or clip an uploaded video
Discover how to trim or clip an uploaded video with Biteable video maker to create perfectly edited content for your projects in just a few steps.FeaturedUsing color filters
Control the mood of your video with one of our favorite editing tricks — color filters. Learn how to apply color filters to take your videos to the next level. How to apply color filters Color filters can be applied to the background asset of any scene — such as video footage, an animation, or an image. Click on the scene you'd like to add a color filter to Click on the background of the scene Select the "Color filter" color picker, to the right of the editing canvas ChooseFew readersUsing Frames with Uploaded Video
Learn how to add frames to your images and videos in Biteable. Easy step-by-step instructions.Few readersSkin & Hair Color Guide
Learn how to customize skin and hair colors in the Biteable video maker to create characters that represent your brand and audience.Few readersHow to edit element timing
Learn to adjust timing in your video scenes. Control when elements appear and disappear using the timeline.Few readersHow to flip an image in Biteable
Learn how to flip images, videos, or other elements in your video scenes. Follow simple steps to adjust orientation using the flip button in the options panel.Few readersView element properties and options
Learn how to access the customization and properties menu for editing media and graphics in your videos.Few readersWhy is the animation background a slightly different color?
Some animations appear to have a slightly different color than your scene background. This will go away when your video is published. Common Questions: Why isn't the animation transparent? I see a box around an icon or character animation. How do I remove it? The background of my graphic does not change to match the background of the scene. Is there a way to change the background of graphics to match the background of the scene? Hi why are the animations not changing colour toFew readersHow to use the Trim tool in Biteable
Common Questions: How do I trim my video? How can I shorten an uploaded video? If you need to adjust the length of a video clip on a scene in your Biteable project, use the Trim feature. The Trim feature is available when in Design Mode and is located with the other Timing tools. Trimming a video clip To trim a video clip, select the scene that contains the video you wish to trim. If you have more than one video in that scene, click on the video clip in the main canvas by clickiFew readersHow to replace images and videos
Common Questions: How do I replace one video with another? How do I replace one image with another? How do I replace videos? How do I replace images? How to replace an image in a Biteable scene If the image is in the foreground and there are no other elements layered above it, you can simply click on the image to select it. Then click the More buFew readersComparing animations and animating an item
Common Questions: How do I animate my logo? How do I animate a graphic? What’s the difference between animating a logo and an animation? How do I animated a background item Differences between animating an item and the pre-existing aniFew readersHow to adjust the transparency of an element
Can I make an image or a video transparent? In Biteable, you can adjust the transparency or opacity of an image element. You cannot change the transparency or opacity of a video element or of a graphic element such as an animation. How do I change the transparency of an image in Biteable? Select the image you want to adjust. Once the image is selected, a new menu item will appear in the toolbar that says "Opacity" Click "Opacity" and a slider will appear that allows you to adjuFew readersMoving between foreground & background + zoom & pan graphic effects
Common Questions: How do I move an image or video to the background of a scene? How do I find pan and zoom graphic effects? Moving an element from the foreground to the background If an image, video, or animation is in the foreground of a scene, you can select it and in the options or right-click menu you can move it to the background of the scene. Only one element (image, video, or animation) can be set as the background for a scene. frame Move elements between the foregroFew readersHow to delete an element or add/duplicate/delete an element block
Common Questions: How do I delete an element? How do I delete an element block? How do I duplicate an element block? How do I add an element block? Delete an element Click on the element and use any of the trash icons or click delete on your keyboard. You can also access the element option menu items by right clicking on an element. Delete an element AccesFew readersRotating elements in Biteable
Learn how to rotate images in Biteable. This guide covers supported elements, rotation tips, and upcoming features to help you enhance your visuals.Few readersCopy + Paste with Elements & Text
Learn how to copy and paste text and elements in Biteable. Use native controls for text and Biteable tools for duplicating assets in your video projects.Few readersHow to adjust the animation speed of a graphic element
Questions people ask How do I change the animation speed of a graphic element? How do I slow down the animation speed? How do I speed up the animation speed? How do I make a graphic element slow down or speed up? Adjust the animation speed from the Properties panel To adjust the animation speed of a graphic element follow these steps: Select the graphic element that you want to adjust In the Properties panel, click one of the speed options Preview the scene to see thFew readersAdding text and elements and adjusting timing
Common Questions: How do I add text? How do I add element groups or blocks? How do I adjust timing? There are different ways to set up a scene in Biteable. This video shows three different ways to add multiple elements (text, graphics, videos, animations) and how to adjust their timing.Few readers
Team Collaboration
Sharing videos with a team member in your Biteable account
Learn how to easily share video projects with your team. Enable or disable shared editing and collaborate seamlessly on your video projects.Few readersHow to edit collaboratively with your team
It has never been easier to create and collaborate with your team. Shared editing allows you and your team to access and edit all your shared videos.Few readers
Previewing and Undoing Changes
Undo or redo changes while editing
Oh no! You accidentally deleted a scene/text and you need to go back to the previous version? No problems — hit the undo button. How to undo or redo changes in the editor Undo or redo a change made to your project by clicking the arrows at the top of the editor, or by using your device's undo/redo shortcut. Windows: Ctrl+Z (undo) / Ctrl+Y (redo) Mac: CoFew readersPreviewing your video
With Biteable, it's easy to preview your video as you go. Find out how to do it.Few readers
Additional Video Editing Tools
Useful tools for optimizing your video
Biteable offers almost everything you need to make an amazing, powerful video with. However, there are other tools that offer features you may need.Few readersConvert GIFs to videos | GIF tools
Want to add a GIF to your Biteable video? You've come to the right place. Use Biteable's easy GIF tools to convert between GIFs and and videos — or to create a GIF from your Biteable video. Convert GIFs into MP4 videos Use our easy GIFs to MP4 converter to transform GIFs into MP4 videos. Upload your GIF, then download it as an MP4. GIF to MP4 tool CoFew readersAccess Bulk Edit
Common Questions: Where is bulk edit? I'm trying to use the style tab to bulk edit slides Where is the style tab? We recently made some updates to our design editor experience to incorporate script mode directly into the design editor. In the process of merging our two editing modes, we have not yet moved over the bulk editing feature set. However, you can still access the old bulk editing feature while we work on moving the essential functionality over to our combined editor.Few readers