Want to showcase different video clips, perspectives, or actions all at once? Play multiple video clips in the same frame with the split screen video editing technique.
Whether you’re creating YouTube reaction videos and tutorials with webcam recordings or sharing video podcasts and before and after video posts on social media, achieve a custom split screen layout in Clipchamp for free. Easily adjust your video clips position and size to fit within different aspect ratios like portrait and widescreen.
Explore how to put a video side by side and learn how to overlay video on video in Clipchamp.
How to put videos side by side in Clipchamp
Step 1. Import your own media or add stock videos
To combine videos side by side, you’ll need to import your own media or add stock videos using the video library. Click on the import media button in the your media tab on the toolbar to browse your computer files, import videos from your phone, or connect your OneDrive.
If you would like to create a video using stock footage, click on the video library tab on the toolbar. Browse the royalty-free video library to select the right stock for your video. Use the search bar to look for stock based on keywords or click on the see more button within a video category.
Step 2. Layer videos on the timeline
To create a split screen effect, drag and drop your videos onto the timeline above one another. Usually, you would place videos cohesively in a row, but the split screen video layout on the timeline is a little different. Place your videos vertically in a row on the timeline to ensure your video clips play at the same time.
Step 3. Edit the video layout and position
Click on the top layer video asset on the timeline so it’s highlighted green. Next, using the freehand resize tool, drag the corners in and out to edit the size of your overlayed video.
For further help with freehand crop, check out the help article.
Repeat this step for the bottom layer video clip.
Next, freehand move your video clips around the video preview to change their position.
Step 4. Add video backgrounds and video effects
Remove black borders with stock backgrounds
If your split screen positioning has a black border or background, just add a free stock background to your video. Click on the video library tab on the toolbar, then drag and drop a background video onto the timeline below your video clips.
You can also use still images, footage, gradient, graphic, Pride, and 3D backgrounds in the graphics tab on the toolbar. Click on the graphics tab, then select a background from the different categories. Drag and drop a background onto the timeline below your video clips.
Use filters to adjust your videos appearance
Change the appearance of your videos with filters. Click on your video on the timeline, then click on the filters tab on the property panel. You can preview filters by hovering your curser over a filter. Click on a filter to apply. To apply filters to multiple video clips, use the multi-item editing feature.
Add animated text and titles
To add text to video, click on the text tab on the toolbar, then drag and drop a motion title onto the timeline above your video clips. Edit the text using the text tab on the property panel.
Find stock music that suits your videos style
To add royalty-free music to your split screen video, click on the music & SFX tab on the toolbar. Drag and drop an audio file onto the timeline below your video background. If your video includes existing audio, don’t forget to lower the volume of your music using the audio tab on the property panel.
Step 5. Preview and save your video
Before saving your split screen video, make sure to preview by clicking on the play button. When you’re ready to save, click on the export button and select a video resolution. We recommend saving all videos in 1080p video resolution for the best quality. If your video has 4K video footage, paid subscribers can save in 4K video resolution.
How to overlay video on video in Clipchamp
If you want to overlay two videos or images, use the picture-in-picture video editing technique. This video editing effect is perfect for creators and brands wanting to make reaction videos, gameplays, show different perspectives, and podcasts.
Drag and drop your videos onto the timeline above one another, just like in split screen video tutorial. Make sure the video that you would like to overlay is on the top layer on the timeline. You can add as many videos as you would like. There are no limits on the number of videos you can overlay.
Next, click on the top video, then click on the picture-in-picture button on the floating toolbar.
Select top left, top right, bottom left, or bottom right picture-in-picture positions.
Your videos will now be overlayed on top of one another in the video preview. Using the video corners, resize your video and freehand move your video position around the preview window.
For more help, check out the picture-in-picture help article.
From gaming videos and reaction videos on YouTube to short-form social media posts, make endless videos for free. Get started with our spilt screen video editor.
If you want to learn more ways to edit your videos size, check out how to change the aspect ratio of a video. You can even add motion titles and frame overlays to level up your video in just a few clicks.
