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

# Go from Raw Footage to Finished Video

> Use AI Edit to turn a raw clip into a fully edited video with captions, B-roll, music, and motion graphics, in minutes.

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.

## The workflow

<Steps>
  <Step title="Record or import your footage">
    For best results, record directly in Captions using the [Camera & Teleprompter](/help/docs/project/camera). 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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select AI Edit">
    After importing, tap **AI Edit** from the editor toolbar. You'll be prompted to choose a style and confirm the language.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.

    <Tip>
      Not sure which style to pick? See the [Choosing the Right AI Edit Style](/help/guides/advanced/ai-edit-styles) guide for a breakdown by content type.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set your language">
    Select the language spoken in your video. This determines caption accuracy. AI Edit supports all major languages.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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

    <Note>
      Enable **Keep existing images** when re-running AI Edit on a shot to preserve B-roll you've already placed.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Export">
    Tap **Export**, choose your resolution (1080p for most platforms), and save. Your finished video is ready to post.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## 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.

## What's next?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Choosing the Right AI Edit Style" icon="palette" href="/help/guides/advanced/ai-edit-styles">
    Match the style to your content type.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Add B-Roll Like a Pro" icon="film" href="/help/guides/advanced/broll-media">
    Replace or add media overlays manually.
  </Card>

  <Card title="AI Edit reference" icon="sparkles" href="/help/docs/project/ai-edit">
    Full feature documentation.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Chat to Edit" icon="message" href="/help/docs/timeline/co-editor">
    Make targeted changes to your AI Edit using natural language.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>