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AI Edit is the fastest way to turn raw footage into a polished video. You import a clip, pick a style, and Captions handles the rest: transcription, captions, B-roll, music, sound effects, and motion graphics all done automatically. This guide walks you through the full workflow from import to export.

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The workflow

1

Record or import your footage

For best results, record directly in Captions using the Camera & Teleprompter. The footage will be clean, vertical, and ready to edit immediately.If you’re importing existing footage: keep it under 3 minutes, make sure it’s a single speaker, and don’t import a clip you’ve already partially edited elsewhere.
2

Select AI Edit

After importing, tap AI Edit from the editor toolbar. You’ll be prompted to choose a style and confirm the language.
3

Choose a style

Browse the style library. Styles control the look of captions, B-roll, motion graphics, and music.
  • Premium styles (Analog, Blueprint, Clarity, Core, Film, etc.): polished, opinionated looks good for brand content
  • Basic styles: 95+ options ranging from minimal to expressive
Tap any style to preview it before committing.
Not sure which style to pick? See the Choosing the Right AI Edit Style guide for a breakdown by content type.
4

Set your language

Select the language spoken in your video. This determines caption accuracy. AI Edit supports all major languages.
5

Let AI Edit run

Tap Generate. The AI will edit your video, usually in under a minute. You’ll see the finished result in the timeline with captions, B-roll overlays, music, and effects applied.
6

Review and customize

Go through the edit and adjust anything that doesn’t look right:
  • To change a caption: Tap any word and edit it directly
  • To swap B-roll: Tap a media overlay in the timeline, then tap Replace
  • To change a shot’s style: Tap the shot → tap AI Edit → choose a new style
  • To add custom branding: Tap Custom color to apply your brand color throughout
Enable Keep existing images when re-running AI Edit on a shot to preserve B-roll you’ve already placed.
7

Export

Tap Export, choose your resolution (1080p for most platforms), and save. Your finished video is ready to post.

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Tips for better results

  • One speaker, clean audio: AI Edit works best with a single person talking. Background music, multiple speakers, or lots of ambient noise can affect the output.
  • Vertical is best: AI Edit is optimized for 9:16. You can use other ratios, but motion graphics and B-roll placement are designed for vertical.
  • Short clips perform better: 60–90 second clips tend to produce tighter edits than longer clips.
  • Re-run on individual shots: If one shot didn’t come out how you wanted, tap it in the timeline and re-run AI Edit on just that segment instead of regenerating the whole video.

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What’s next?

Choosing the Right AI Edit Style

Match the style to your content type.

Add B-Roll Like a Pro

Replace or add media overlays manually.

AI Edit reference

Full feature documentation.

Chat to Edit

Make targeted changes to your AI Edit using natural language.
Last modified on April 27, 2026