Get Started with Filmora
Learn how to get started using Filmora, an easy-to-use and trendy video editing software that lets you empower your story and be amazed at results, regardless of your skill level.
Filmora gives you a helping hand to get started with any new movie project by importing and editing your video, adding special effects and transitions, and sharing your final production on social media, mobile devices, or DVDs.
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This is the latest user guide for Filmora (for Win).Before You Begin
Collect your footage and other media files. Save your files on your computer. Filmora supports various file formats. Check our list of supported file formats to understand if your files can be imported into Filmora.
Check the system requirements: Check out the system requirements of Filmora and ensure your Win meets these requirements for the best user experience.
Before you begin, watch this short video!
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Get Started Editing
Open Filmora after your footage is ready on your PC.
Create a New Project or Open an Existing Project
- To create a new project, click New Project in the main window or File > New Project in the menu bar.
- To open an existing project, click Open Project in the main window or File > Open Project and File > Open Recent in the menu bar.
- For more information, see Create New Project.
Import Video, Audio, and Images
To import media files, you can
- Click on the “+" icon to browse the local file on your Win and add files.
- Drag and drop the media file to the Media Library area.
- Import media files from an external device.
- Import with Instant Cutter tool.
Edit and Arrange Elements in the Timeline
Here are two ways to add media to the timeline:
- Find the video clip you want in the Media Library. Then, drag and drop it into your timeline.
- Right-click the video clip in the Media Library, and you will get Insert, Overwrite, Append, Add to New Track, and other more specific editing options.
Add Effects, Filters, Titles, Masks and Music
To get started with titles, you can select an existing title template from Filmora. Type in a title, and then adjust its appearance.
For more information on titles, see below:
Export Video and Share
- You can choose to export your video to a file and save it on a PC or export it to the device you want to play your video on.
- You can upload your video to YouTube directly in Export settings.
- You can burn your video from a DVD. Choose the DVD tab and enter the required settings, such as the aspect ratio and disc type.
- For more information, see Workflow and Overview for Exporting.
Remove Video Watermark
One of the differences between the free trial of Filmora and the paid version is that videos exported from the free version will have a Filmora watermark.
There are three individual paid plans to choose from: a perpetual plan, a cross-platform plan and an annual subscription. Visit this page to purchase Filmora.
App for Mobile Users
In addition to desktop software, we also provide Wondershare Filmora for different devices. You can try Filmora for smartphone and pad.
Try Filmora for Smartphone
Try Filmora for Tablet
Filmora is now compatible with both Android and iOS systems. The cross-platform plan allows you to use Filmora on multiple devices with the same account by one individual. From video recording to editing and sharing, Filmora is with you all the way, improving every step of your creative journey.
Get creative with Filmora’s free trial right now!