Video Editing in Slate

Creating social media content just got easier with new video editing features in Slate.

You now have the ability to stitch together clips into a timeline, trim, crop, resize, toggle audio on/off, add your custom brand elements and then post to any social platform… all from your Slate app!

Adding clips in the video editor

1. Select the “Media” button after opening the Slate app
2. Select the Video icon in the bottom right corner
3. Add in as many clips as you would like
4. Tap and hold to reorder your clips before pressing “Next” to start editing

Selecting Video Export Dimensions

1. Pull your desired clips into the video editor
2. Toggle between the four rectangle and square icons underneath your displayed content to select your export dimensions

Note: This will not change you canvas size. You can, for example, create a 1:1 video then drop it into a 9:16 canvas in Slate.

Resizing clips

1. Pull your desired clips into the video editor
2. Select the video export dimensions
3. Tap the clip you want to resize
4. Use two fingers to zoom your clip in or out within the frame
5. Select “Apply” to save your changes

Repositioning clips

1. Pull your desired clips into the video editor
2. Select the video export dimensions
3. Tap the clip you want to reposition
4. Drag the clip around within the frame to reposition
5. Select “Apply” to save your changes

Trimming clips

1. Pull your desired clips into the video editor
2. Select the video export dimensions
3. Tap the clip you want to trim
4. Use the slider bars at the beginning and end of the clip to trim
5. Select “Apply” to save your changes