> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.scriptkit.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Video Editor

> Create professional videos with the built-in editor

## Overview

ScriptKit includes a full-featured video editor that lets you arrange your generated assets on a timeline, add text overlays, transitions, and export professional videos.

<Warning>
  The Video Editor is available on **Professional** and **Studio** plans only.
</Warning>

## Accessing the Editor

### From Storyboard

1. Open your script in Storyboard Mode
2. Select the clips you want to include
3. Click **Create Video**
4. Name your project and choose settings
5. The editor opens with your assets pre-loaded

### From Dashboard

1. Go to **Projects** in the sidebar
2. Click **New Video Project**
3. Choose a script to pull assets from
4. Configure project settings

## The Editor Interface

### Timeline

The main workspace at the bottom:

* **Video Track**: Your images and video clips
* **Audio Track**: Background music and sound effects
* **Text Track**: Titles, captions, and overlays
* **Playhead**: Shows current position during preview

### Preview

Live preview of your video at the current playhead position. Use the play button to preview your entire video.

### Asset Library

Access your generated assets:

* **Project Assets**: Assets from this script
* **Vault**: Your saved assets from any project
* **Uploads**: Add external media

### Properties Panel

When you select an item on the timeline:

* **Position**: X, Y coordinates
* **Size**: Width, height
* **Timing**: Start time, duration
* **Effects**: Filters, opacity, animations

## Working with Clips

### Adding Clips

Drag assets from the library to the timeline:

* **Images**: Default to 3-second duration
* **Videos**: Use their natural duration
* **Audio**: Drag to the audio track

### Trimming

Adjust clip duration:

1. Select a clip on the timeline
2. Drag the edges to trim
3. Or use the Properties panel for precise timing

### Splitting

Divide a clip at the playhead:

1. Position the playhead where you want to split
2. Select the clip
3. Press **S** or click **Split** in the toolbar

### Reordering

Drag clips on the timeline to rearrange. Clips snap to each other for easy alignment.

## Text Overlays

### Adding Text

1. Click **Add Text** in the toolbar
2. Choose a text style (title, subtitle, caption)
3. Type your text
4. Position and time it on the timeline

### Text Styles

| Style           | Use Case                           |
| --------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| **Title**       | Large, bold text for introductions |
| **Subtitle**    | Smaller text for descriptions      |
| **Caption**     | Dialogue or narration text         |
| **Lower Third** | Name/title graphics                |

### Text Animation

Apply entrance and exit animations:

* Fade in/out
* Slide from direction
* Scale up/down
* Typewriter effect

## Transitions

Add transitions between clips:

1. Select two adjacent clips
2. Click **Add Transition**
3. Choose a transition type:
   * **Fade**: Smooth opacity transition
   * **Slide**: Push from direction
   * **Wipe**: Reveal effect
   * **Zoom**: Scale transition

Drag transition edges to adjust duration.

## Effects & Filters

Apply visual effects to clips:

| Effect            | Description                   |
| ----------------- | ----------------------------- |
| **Brightness**    | Adjust light levels           |
| **Contrast**      | Enhance dark/light difference |
| **Saturation**    | Color intensity               |
| **Blur**          | Soft focus effect             |
| **Vignette**      | Darkened edges                |
| **Color Grading** | Cinematic color presets       |

## Audio

### Background Music

1. Drag audio to the audio track
2. Trim to fit your video
3. Adjust volume in Properties

### Volume Control

* **Clip Volume**: Individual audio level
* **Fade In/Out**: Gradual volume changes
* **Ducking**: Auto-lower music when speech plays

<Tip>
  For best results, keep background music at 20-30% volume to not overpower narration.
</Tip>

## Captions

### Auto-Generated Captions

If your clips have text from the original script:

1. Click **Generate Captions**
2. Captions are created from clip text with timing
3. Review and edit as needed

### Manual Captions

Add captions manually:

1. Click **Add Caption**
2. Type the text
3. Adjust timing to match speech

### Caption Styling

Customize caption appearance:

* Font family and size
* Text color and background
* Position (bottom, center, top)
* Animation style

## Exporting

### Export Settings

| Setting        | Options                 |
| -------------- | ----------------------- |
| **Resolution** | 720p, 1080p, 4K         |
| **Frame Rate** | 24, 30, 60 fps          |
| **Quality**    | Standard, High, Maximum |
| **Format**     | MP4 (H.264)             |

### Export Credits

Export uses credits based on resolution:

| Resolution | Credits    |
| ---------- | ---------- |
| 720p       | 5 credits  |
| 1080p      | 10 credits |
| 4K         | 25 credits |

### Export Process

1. Click **Export** in the toolbar
2. Choose resolution and settings
3. Click **Start Export**
4. Wait for rendering (progress shown)
5. Download your video

<Info>
  Rendering happens in the cloud. You can close the browser and return later—your video will be ready.
</Info>

## Project Management

### Auto-Save

Your project saves automatically as you work. The save indicator shows sync status.

### Versions

Previous versions are preserved:

1. Click **History** in the menu
2. Browse previous saves
3. Restore any version

### Duplicate Project

Create a copy to try different edits:

1. Click **Project Settings**
2. Select **Duplicate**
3. Name the new version

## Storage

Video projects count toward your storage limit:

| Plan         | Storage Limit |
| ------------ | ------------- |
| Professional | 10 GB         |
| Studio       | 50 GB         |

Storage includes:

* Generated images
* Generated videos
* Exported video files

## Keyboard Shortcuts

| Shortcut         | Action                |
| ---------------- | --------------------- |
| **Space**        | Play/Pause            |
| **J/K/L**        | Reverse/Pause/Forward |
| **S**            | Split at playhead     |
| **Delete**       | Remove selected       |
| **Cmd/Ctrl + Z** | Undo                  |
| **Cmd/Ctrl + S** | Save                  |
| **Cmd/Ctrl + E** | Export                |