TUTORIAL ARTICLE

Beginner

2 min

How to start a video from a template

Get a head-start with an Adobe Express template that fits your favorite social media channel and your unique style.

What you’ll need
Practice in the app

Want to create a video but don’t have any content to start? Do you need inspiration for your next social video? Adobe Express has tons of video templates to help you get started.

You’ll find video templates designed especially for:

  • Instagram square post

  • Instagram story

  • Instagram reel

  • TikTok video

  • Facebook post

  • YouTube videos

  • YouTube Shorts

Step 1: Choose a video format

On the Home screen, click the Video tab. Scroll horizontally to see the types of video formats that you can make in Adobe Express.

Step 2: Browse templates

Click Browse templates on your desired video format. This will bring you to the Editor where you can see a complete list of templates in your chosen format.

Step 3: Search templates

Use the template search bar to find a theme, mood, or aesthetic for your video template.

Step 4: Add a template to the Canvas

Click on the template you’d like to use for your video. This adds the template to your Canvas. Now you can edit this video template or add additional scenes. You can also use the Replace icon to swap out template videos for your own, and have the same effects apply instantly.


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Adobe Express

February 12, 2024

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