About Canva Video Editor
Overview
Canva's Video Editor is a free, browser-based tool for creating and editing professional videos. Creators drag and drop clips onto a multi-layered timeline to trim, split, splice, and layer footage without installing complex software. Launched in 2013, Canva is an online design and publishing platform used by over 220 million people monthly.
The editor pairs manual controls with AI assistance. Highlights surfaces the best moments in footage, Magic Video turns clips into social-ready content from a short prompt, and background removal works without a green screen. Creators can resize videos for different feeds, add animations, and generate captions in one click.
Key Benefits
- Drag-and-drop multi-layered timeline for precise trimming, splitting, and splicing
- AI Highlights that surface the best moments of footage in seconds
- Magic Video that styles, cuts, and sequences clips from a simple prompt
- One-click video background removal without a green screen
- Auto-generated captions with colors, styles, and animations
- Magic Resize to adapt a single video for every social feed
How It Works
Start a project by uploading clips from a device and dragging them onto the timeline. Trim, split, and layer footage, then add animations, captions, and music. Use Magic Resize to match each platform, then export as MP4 or GIF or publish directly to social networks.
Use Cases
- Social media managers resize and publish videos to TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
- Marketers build promo videos and product videos for multi-channel campaigns
- Content creators generate captions and remove backgrounds to speed up editing
- Small businesses create branded intros, slideshows, and marketing videos
- Video editors use Highlights and Auto-trim to surface key footage quickly
Why Choose This Product
Canva's video editor keeps editing simple while adding AI tools that handle repetitive work. Free users can export watermark-free videos when they stick to free elements, and the editor connects to cloud storage and publishes directly to social platforms. Pro adds premium stock footage, Magic Resize, and larger AI allowances.
Canva Video Editor Pros & Cons
- Free drag-and-drop video editor in the browser
- AI tools like Highlights, Magic Video, and background removal
- Export watermark-free on free accounts when using free elements
- Direct publishing to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and more
- Free mobile app for editing videos on iOS and Android
- Watermark appears on free accounts when using Pro or paid elements
- Magic Resize, premium stock footage, and Image to Video require Pro
- AI tool usage limited by shared monthly allowance
Key Features
Multi-layer timeline
Drag and drop clips onto a multi-layered timeline to trim, split, splice, and layer videos with precision.
AI Highlights
Instantly surfaces the best moments of your footage to skip endless scrubbing.
Magic Video
Creates social-ready clips by styling, cutting, and sequencing your footage from a quick prompt.
Background removal
Removes the video background instantly without needing a green screen.
Auto captions
Generates and styles captions with colors, animations, and brand fonts in one click.
Magic Resize
Resizes a video to share everywhere and create multi-channel campaigns.
Animation effects
Adds one-click animation or custom animations for graphics and text.
Image to Video
Turns static images into five-second cinematic videos with no motion skills needed.
AI video generator
Generates video clips from a text prompt to fill footage gaps or create fantastical scenes.
Stock footage
Accesses free high-quality stock footage from collections like Artlist Video.
Canva Video Editor Pricing
View full pricing →- Easy drag-and-drop editor with 1,000+ design types
- 1.6M+ templates to start fast
- 4.7M+ photos, videos, graphics, and audio
- 1 Brand Kit (3 colors only)
- 5GB of cloud storage
- Up to 20 Standard or Premium AI uses
- AI tools: resize, translate, remove background, and more
- 3.6M+ templates including premium
- 141M+ premium photos, videos, graphics, and audio
- 5 Brand Kits
- Social content scheduling
- 100GB of cloud storage
- Collaboration and team admin tools
- 3.6M+ templates including premium
- 141M+ premium photos, videos, graphics, and audio
- 100 Brand Kits and approvals
- 500GB of cloud storage
- 10% discount on print orders
- Enterprise-level security and controls
- SSO and SCIM provisioning
- Custom apps
- 1000 Brand Kits with tiered approvals
- 1TB of cloud storage
- Priority support and dedicated success manager
| Feature | Free Free/yr | Pro $144/yr | Business $250/yr | Enterprise Custom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy drag-and-drop editor with 1,000+ design types | ||||
| 1.6M+ templates to start fast | ||||
| 4.7M+ photos, videos, graphics, and audio | ||||
| 1 Brand Kit (3 colors only) | ||||
| 5GB of cloud storage | ||||
| Up to 20 Standard or Premium AI uses | ||||
| AI tools: resize, translate, remove background, and more | ||||
| 3.6M+ templates including premium | ||||
| 141M+ premium photos, videos, graphics, and audio | ||||
| 5 Brand Kits | ||||
| Social content scheduling | ||||
| 100GB of cloud storage | ||||
| Collaboration and team admin tools | ||||
| 100 Brand Kits and approvals | ||||
| 500GB of cloud storage | ||||
| 10% discount on print orders | ||||
| Enterprise-level security and controls | ||||
| SSO and SCIM provisioning | ||||
| Custom apps | ||||
| 1000 Brand Kits with tiered approvals | ||||
| 1TB of cloud storage | ||||
| Priority support and dedicated success manager |
Pricing extracted from the product website and may change. Check the source for current details.
Frequently asked questions about Canva Video Editor
Can I export videos without a watermark?
Yes. With a free Canva account you can export videos without a watermark as long as you use free elements, images, footage, and music. Canva Pro videos have no watermarks whether you use free or paid elements. Watermarks only appear on free accounts when you add Pro or paid elements.
Are captions supported?
Yes. Upload a video clip, select Text on the editor side panel, then Dynamic text > Captions > Generate captions to auto-generate subtitles. You can choose from a range of caption styles and edit them directly within the video timeline.
Can I export my video in various formats and aspect ratios?
Yes, you can export your video as an MP4 or GIF. Use Magic Resize (Pro) while editing to change the aspect ratio and resize your video for different platforms.
How easy is it to publish directly from Canva to social platforms?
You can publish directly to Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Tumblr. Click Share above the editor, select See all, scroll to Social, and choose the app. Connect your account the first time you use it.
Does Canva's video editor integrate with cloud storage?
Yes. Choose an upload option from Uploads on the editor side panel and select the three dots beside Upload files, or search Canva's Apps to connect your preferred cloud storage account.
Does Canva's video editor offer AI-powered editing?
Yes. AI tools include Highlights, which finds your videos' best moments in seconds, Enhance Voice, which removes background noise, and Magic Video, which creates social-ready clips. Image to Video turns static images into five-second videos, and AI Video Effects place images into pre-designed scenes.