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PixLab Video Editor Tutorials & Workflows

This guide explains how to use PixLab Video Editor for everyday tasks like trimming a video, adding subtitles, creating text overlays, and exporting MP4 or WebM files. If you are looking for a practical online video editor tutorial, this document covers the core workflow.

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What Is PixLab Video Editor?

PixLab Video Editor ↗ is a browser-based video editor designed for fast editing, short-form content, captions, and text-heavy social videos. It is extremely useful for:

  • Instagram Reels
  • YouTube Shorts
  • Instagram Stories
  • Marketing clips
  • Product demos
  • Captioned videos
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Open the Editor and Start a New Project

Setting up your project correctly from the beginning ensures your video looks perfect for its intended platform.

  1. 1. Open video.pixlab.io ↗.
  2. 2. Set your project width, height, preset, and frame rate.
  3. 3. Create or rename your project if needed.

Recommended project sizes:

1080 x 1920
for vertical short-form video
1920 x 1080
for horizontal video
1080 x 1080
for square social posts
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2

Import Video, Audio, or Images

  1. 1. Open the media section.
  2. 2. Upload the files you want to use.
  3. 3. Add video, audio, or images to the timeline.

For most users, the starting workflow is simple: import a video, drop it on the timeline, then edit.

Supported Assets

  • Video Clips MP4, WebM
  • Audio Files MP3, WAV
  • Images JPG, PNG
  • Subtitles .SRT
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3

Trim and Split a Video

To make a fast edit in PixLab Video Editor ↗:

  1. 1. Click the clip on the timeline to select it.
  2. 2. Use the split action (scissor icon or keyboard shortcut) to divide the clip.
  3. 3. Delete unwanted sections or rearrange clips to build your story.

This is the standard workflow for:

Removing mistakes
Tightening intros
Cutting dead space
Building short-form versions
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4

Add Text Overlays

PixLab includes built-in text overlay tools designed specifically for short-form editing. You can create:

  • hook text
  • callouts
  • lower thirds
  • title cards
  • promo overlays

Adding Text

  1. 1. Open the text or captions area.
  2. 2. Type your text in the inspector.
  3. 3. Adjust font, size, color, shape, alignment, and animation.

Moving Text on Canvas

  1. 1. Select the text clip.
  2. 2. Click the text box visually on the canvas.
  3. 3. Drag it to a new position.
  4. 4. Use the handles to scale or rotate when needed.

This is useful for creators who want faster visual placement instead of manually entering coordinates.

Text Overlays
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5

Use Custom Fonts

  1. 1. Select a text clip.
  2. 2. Open the text properties.
  3. 3. Click Upload Font.
  4. 4. Choose your font file (.TTF, .OTF).
  5. 5. Apply it from the font dropdown list.

This helps you create branded videos directly in the browser without leaving PixLab Video Editor.

Custom Fonts
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6

Add Captions and Subtitles

Captions are one of the most important parts of social video performance. With PixLab, you can add caption clips, style subtitle text, import subtitle files, and export captions as .srt.

Basic subtitle workflow:

  1. 1. Open the captions panel.
  2. 2. Add or import captions.
  3. 3. Review timing on the timeline.
  4. 4. Adjust text style, font size, color, and placement.
  5. 5. Export the final video or export the .srt file separately.

If you are looking for an online subtitle editor or caption editor for social video, this is one of PixLab's strongest workflows.

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Use Text and Caption Animation Presets

PixLab includes animation presets for text and caption clips. This is useful for making short-form content more dynamic without needing complex motion graphics tools.

Available preset types:

  • Fade
  • Pop
  • Bounce
  • Slide up
  • Type on

To apply one:

  1. 1. Select a text or caption clip.
  2. 2. Open the animation controls.
  3. 3. Choose a preset.
  4. 4. Adjust the animation duration.

This is useful for making short-form content more dynamic without needing complex motion graphics tools.

Animation Presets
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Use Markers and In/Out Points

Markers and export ranges help speed up editing. They are especially helpful when you want to create multiple social cuts from one source video.

  1. 1. Place markers while previewing (mark important moments).
  2. 2. Set In and Out points around the section you want to export.
  3. 3. Export only that range.
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Export Your Video

PixLab currently supports MP4 and WebM export. Use MP4 for the broadest compatibility across social platforms and websites.

To export video:

  1. 1. Review your timeline.
  2. 2. Make sure your text, captions, and media are in place.
  3. 3. Set an export range if needed.
  4. 4. Choose Export as MP4 or Export as WebM.

Exporting Captions (SRT)

Useful for YouTube uploads, translations, and archives.

  1. 1. Go to the captions section.
  2. 2. Click Export Captions.
  3. 3. Save the generated .srt file.
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Best Practices for Short-Form Video

To get better results from your edits:

01.

Start with a strong first frame or first line of text to maximize viewer retention instantly.

02.

Keep your captions highly readable with contrasting colors and easy-to-read typography.

03.

Use short text overlays instead of long paragraphs to maintain visual focus.

04.

Trim aggressively. Dead silence ruins retention for short-form video.

05.

Export a vertical format (1080x1920) for natively playing on TikTok, Reels, Stories, and Shorts.

Common PixLab Use Cases

Creators use PixLab Video Editor ↗ for:

Short video editing online
Captioned explainer videos
Social media ad creatives
Text-heavy product clips
Subtitle-first talking head videos
Quick browser-based edits

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PixLab Video Editor an online video editor?

Yes. PixLab is an online video editor that runs completely in your standard desktop browser without software downloads. You can launch it at video.pixlab.io ↗.

Can I add subtitles in PixLab?

Yes. PixLab supports robust caption and subtitle workflows, including importing SRT paths, manually creating captions, and exporting SRT files.

Can I upload custom fonts?

Yes. Text overlays support direct custom font uploads (like TTF or OTF files) so you can match your strict corporate branding and styling online.

Can I export MP4 from PixLab?

Yes. The editor supports rendering to high quality MP4 and WebM. All exporting uses WebAssembly and operates securely in your local environment.

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