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Step-by-step guides you can follow even if video editing is new to you. They cover how to use QuickMovie as well as things that apply anywhere: video specs, subtitles and copyright.
How to Turn a Blog Post into a Video in 5 Steps
How to turn a blog post of photos and text into a vertical short video, and how to build scenes that look good.
2026-10-10Vertical Video Size and Aspect Ratio for Shorts, Reels and TikTok
Vertical video dimensions: 9:16 ratio, 1080×1920 resolution, safe zones and file format for Shorts, Reels and TikTok.
2026-10-107 Rules for Readable Video Subtitles
Text size, line length, position, color contrast and timing: the standards that make video subtitles easy to read.
2026-10-10Video Cut Editing Basics: Trim and Join
How to cut a video: trim the start and end, remove a middle section, split clips and join them smoothly in your browser.
2026-10-10Using Video Speed: 1.5×, 2× and 3×
How to speed up or slow down a video, how much time 1.5× or 2× saves, and which kinds of video suit each playback speed.
2026-10-10MP4 vs WebM: Which Should You Save As?
The difference between MP4 and WebM, codecs and compatibility, and which format to pick for which purpose.
2026-10-10How Video Editing Works in a Browser, No Install
The technology behind editing and exporting video in a web browser, and why your files are not uploaded.
2026-10-10Tips for Making Tutorial Videos by Screen Recording
How to record only part of the screen, tidy it up, and make explainer or lecture videos without common slips.
2026-10-10How to Reduce Video File Size and Keep Quality
Which of resolution, length, frame rate and bitrate to reduce for a smaller file, with tips to keep quality.
2026-10-10Adding Narration and Background Music: What to Watch
Volume balance, copyright and voice quality tips when you use narration and music together.
2026-10-10Copyright Checklist for Turning Your Blog into Video
A checklist of copyright items to check before posting a video made from your own blog text and photos.
2026-10-10Make Video Smoother with Automatic Silence Removal
How to find and shorten the quiet gaps between words for a tighter video, and how not to cut too much.
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