Single takes are neat, but laborious (and unless you’re Ryan Coogler…often fabricated). Chances are your next great video project will start as a collection of video clips. This means you need to know how to combine videos online.
The good news? No complicated software needed. WeVideo’s online video merger gets the job done in seconds, so that you can focus your efforts on creating something that’s eye-catching and that resonates with your audience.
Here’s how to edit two videos together (or 10!) via our web-based video editor or mobile app.
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How to combine videos online together in 4 easy steps
Combine videos, merge, stitch — whatever your choice of language, creating cohesion amongst your video clips is as easy as 1-2-3-4.
- Start a new project in WeVideo and upload your video clips.
- Drag clips to your Timeline in the order you want them to appear.
- Boom! Combined. Now you can customize: Trim clips, Add text and music, transitions, and more.
- Once you’re all set, export and share your project.
Did you know? WeVideo Creator and Teams subscribers can share projects to a variety of social outlets, directly from the editor!
Now read on for the full tutorial on how to piece together video clips (plus a few tips along the way).
Step 1: Start a new project
Knowing how to merge videos online is crucial to creating great video content. In WeVideo, choose whether to use our full-featured editor or a simplified version (called Storyboard in the menu).
What should I use? Better question — what do you need to accomplish? WeVideo is loaded with robust video editing tools. The full-featured editor gives you all of ‘em; however, if you just need to do a few basic edits (i.e. merge videos together and call it a day), our simplified editor might be the way to go.
In respect to endless options, we’re using the full-featured video editor in our screenshots.
Pro tip: One of the benefits of storyboarding your video prior to shooting is that it’s easier to brainstorm and then combine videos in the order you want them. However, clips can always be moved around on your Timeline as needed.
Step 2: Drag video clips to your Timeline
Head to the Uploads tab to select your clips from My Media, or choose from our stock video library by searching key terms in the search bar inside the Videos tab. Click and drag onto your Timeline. To combine video clips, place them directly next to each other. The selected clip will turn green.
Step 3: Customize your video
When you initially merge video clips, they’ll appear one after the next without any sort of transition. Customize your content further with well-placed transition by clicking the + sign > Add a transition.
You’ll also probably need to trim or crop footage. Both of these edits can be made once your clips are uploaded and on your Timeline. Notice the customizations toolbar with options to split, adjust audio and opacity, overlay filters, and more. For more specific editing features and effects, select the Edit tab just below the preview clip to customize.
Toy with animation, speed, blur effects, or whatever else does the trick!
Step 4: Export and share
Once you’re done editing, click Done in the top right corner of the editor. Name your project (if you haven’t already), then select your file type, resolution, destination, and thumbnail. All set? Click the blue Export button.
What say we do the same thing on mobile?
How to combine videos on your phone
Merging videos in the WeVideo mobile app is just as easy as using the web editor.
- Open up the app and tap the blue icon to Create video.
- Select where your footage is coming from. In our example, we pulled some footage from the camera roll.
- Any uploaded clips will automatically merge in the order you choose to upload. How ‘bout that!?
- To change the order, tap and hold your desired clip, then move it on your Timeline.
How to combine multiple videos without losing quality
Think you can't merge videos online without losing quality? We're happy to say, think again! Sometimes, merging videos can result in syncing complications due to files compressing and recompressing (also called transcoding).
Instead of throwing in the towel altogether, know that our video merger helps you stitch, mix, or merge your creative ideas together without resolution or quality disruption.
For more help, WeVideo also has ready-made templates if you want to combine video clips into something polished and, well, pretty much perfect.
Tips for combining multiple videos seamlessly
Some things to consider as you combine multiple videos together:
- Arrange videos clips onto the same video layer until they snap together. Magic!
- Maximize multi-track editing to layer videos on top of one another, versus sequentially, if you prefer.
- Cross-post on any social media platform by adjusting the aspect ratio before you export. Choose between horizontal, vertical, or square to save yourself creation time and maximize those likes.
- Trim videos with our video trimmer to ensure each clip is exactly the length you need (we can cut video clips 1/100th of a second!).
- Know your content is safely stored in our cloud for you to revisit any time. Upload video clips for future projects to have all your assets at the ready.
Whether for Instagram engagement, slideshows with music, video clips for company meetings, or something else, consider your audience and objectives for a seamless creation process. Then, get creating!
Common mistakes when combining video clips
Let's say this: It's instantly recognizable when combining video clips isn't done correctly. Creators can't hide behind a poorly edited video, so let's take a look at a few common mistakes to avoid.
1. Mismatched coloring between clips
If one video clip is black and white, another is color, and another has a randomly-placed overlay, it takes viewers out of the experience entirely. With WeVideo, it's easy to create consistent video editing, just make sure you're applying the same effects everywhere.
2. Disjointed transitions
Remember, with every video you create, you're sharing a story. Content where you combine multiple videos can be quicker "giveaways" to audiences without the support of high-quality editing tools.
Erratic or jumpy transitions can take viewers out of the experience. Take advantage of our transition options and take your time cultivating your concept to see which ones make the most sense. Use the Preview mode to ensure your audience will see exactly what you want them to see.
3. Poor audio quality
Poor audio instantly negates the value of any video. Use WeVideo's audio enhancement tools to boost levels, create appropriate fade in/out, or layer music and voiceover exactly how you envision. Quality audio can capture attention as fast as poor audio can take it away.
4. Too many effects
Less really is more! If you find yourself getting carried away, go back to your storyboard to remember the original vision or objective. Remember, just because you can doesn't mean you should. Be discerning about how many effects you use. Only say yes if it amplifies your mission.
5. Poor resolution format
Ah, the ole poor resolution headache. Don't let your efforts be all for nought — because that's exactly what happens when the end result is low res. Check the resolution of each clip for consistency to ensure the same frame rate.
When you merge videos online, do so with the highest resolution possible. Then, when exporting with WeVideo, select 4K Ultra HD for a polished product. For lighter projects, we've also got 720p or 1080p at your service.
Why combining videos matters for content creation
While it's true you don't have to be a pro video creator to combine videos online, living in a world of constant social media engagement, AI-driven algorithms, and influencers has upped the video content creation game.
So, whether you're looking to mix two videos together for Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, or anything else — WeVideo has everything you need. Instead of creating through those direct platforms where your creative work will have to stay, WeVideo securely stores all of your projects for whatever use case to re-edit and reuse time and time again.
Beyond a one-off project or post, learning how to combine videos is advantageous as a creator to diversify your skills, up your engagement, and impress your audience. Time to give it a go!
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