How do I edit a video on an iPhone?

Use this step-by-step guide to learn how to edit a video on your iPhone using the WeVideo iOS app, including tips and best practices.

Before you start

• If you do not have the WeVideo app, download it from the iOS App Store and sign in with your WeVideo username and password.
• If this is your first time using the app, you’ll have to grant access to your iPhone’s media library.
• To run the WeVideo app, your iPhone must be running iOS 15.0 or later.
• If you need help getting started, read this article to learn how to create a video on your iPhone.

Add text

Tap any video to open the editor and then add text:

1. Tap Text in the menu and then +A to add new text.
2. Tap any text style (static or dynamic) to add it to your video.
3. Tap the newly added text to further customize its design.

For static text, the following elements can be customized:

• Font
• Color
• Stroke
• Shadow
• Alignment

You can also use pinch and zoom or rotation gestures to adjust your text’s size or position.

Dynamic text allows less design customization than static text; tap on the text to view the available options. Pinch and zoom to resize.

Add effects

From the video editor:

1. Tap Effect in the menu.
2. Tap any effect (such as bokeh lighting or decorative framing) to add it to your video.

Add audio

Tap Music to insert audio from WeVideo’s stock library or your device. Select an audio file, then tap Add to add it to the timeline as background music.

To modify the volume, split or delete the clip, or adjust the fade, tap the audio clip in the timeline to make adjustments. 

To record a voiceover, tap Voiceover and then tap the red circle to record. Tap the Pause icon if you need a break while recording or tap Stop when you’re finished. After you finish, tap the checkmark to add your recording to the timeline.

Adjust your edits and finish

You can further adjust video, audio, or text by tapping the relevant clip on the timeline. Then:

• Hold and drag the clip to reposition it along the timeline.
• Hold and drag the playhead at either end of the clip to trim it.
• Use the menu above the timeline to view all available customization options. (Options vary based on type of clip; for example, video clips offer advanced edits like green screen, transitions, and more.) 

To finish editing your video, tap the share icon in the upper-right corner. Choose your preferred resolution and tap Export. Once the video is done exporting, you can share it, save it to your device, upload it to WeVideo, or share it on Instagram/Instagram Reels.

For more support and troubleshooting, visit our Help Center. New to WeVideo? Try for free or contact our team to learn more.