How to fade a video in and out
- 1
Drop your video
Any clip or merged sequence.
- 2
Set the fade-in
From black at the start, 0 to 5 seconds.
- 3
Set the fade-out
To black at the end, 0 to 5 seconds.
- 4
Export
Pair with "Audio fade" for sound that fades too.
Popular ways to use it
Cinematic intros
Fade in from black for a film-like opening.
Wedding and memorial videos
Gentle fades feel calm and respectful.
Clean endings
Avoid a hard cut at the last frame of a phone video.
Presentations
Fade clips in and out when they play inside slides.
Tips for the best result
- 1 second is subtle; 2–3 seconds feels cinematic.
- Add "Audio fade" with the same lengths so picture and sound end together.
- Short social clips usually work best with a fade-out only.
Fade in / out — FAQ
Does the sound fade too?
Add "Audio fade" for the sound — it is a separate edit so you can control both.
Can I fade to white instead of black?
Fades go to black, which is what almost every player and platform expects.
Does the fade affect the sound?
No — use "Audio fade" to fade the sound as well.
Can I fade between merged clips?
The fade applies to the start and end of the whole video.