Video transition effects

Cuts

Straight, no-effect joins — the default of fast edits.

• Hard cut

  Hard cut

  An instant change with no blend. The default of fast, modern editing — keeps energy up and never draws attention to itself.

  Available in Dynamic and above

• Match cut

  Match cut

  An instant change where the two shots share a shape, movement or subject, so the cut feels intentional and invisible. Cinematic and deliberate.

  Available in Dynamic and above

Fades & dissolves

Soft blends that carry a mood across the join.

• Soft fade

  Soft fade

  One scene gently fades into the next. Calm and unhurried — suits reflective, documentary and slow-paced storytelling.

  Available in Dynamic and above

• Cross dissolve

  Cross dissolve

  The outgoing and incoming scenes overlap and blend. The classic cinematic transition; signals a passage of time or a shift in mood.

  Available in Dynamic and above

• Dip to black

  Dip to black

  Fades out to black, then up into the next scene. Acts as a chapter break — gives a beat of weight before something new.

  Available in Dynamic and above

• White flash

  White flash

  A quick flash to white between scenes. Bright, punchy and attention-grabbing; a staple of viral and comedy edits.

  Available in Dynamic and above

• Blur dissolve

  Blur dissolve

  One scene softens out of focus as the next sharpens into view. Dreamy and gentle — good for memories, reflection, or easing between two calm moments.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Fade grayscale

  Fade grayscale

  Colour drains away as one scene leaves, then floods back as the next arrives. Adds a beat of stillness — good for a shift in time or mood.

  Available in Cinematic and above

Wipes

A shape or edge travels across frame to reveal the next scene.

• Wipe left

  Wipe left

  The new scene sweeps across from the right, pushing the old one off to the left. Clean and easy to follow — good for steps and explainers.

  Available in Dynamic and above

• Wipe right

  Wipe right

  The new scene sweeps across from the left, pushing the old one off to the right. Clean and easy to follow — good for steps and explainers.

  Available in Dynamic and above

• Radial reveal

  Radial reveal

  The new scene sweeps in around a centre point like a clock hand. Playful, and naturally suited to reveals.

  Available in Dynamic and above

• Wipe up

  Wipe up

  The new scene wipes upward over the old one in a straight edge. Crisp and deliberate — good for clean chapter changes.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Wipe down

  Wipe down

  The new scene wipes downward over the old one. Simple and orderly — good for working through a sequence of points.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Circle open

  Circle open

  A circle opens from the centre to reveal the next scene. Playful and focused — good for spotlighting a subject or landing a punchline.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Circle close

  Circle close

  A circle closes inward on the current scene until the next takes over. A classic closing beat — good for endings and sign-offs.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Diagonal wipe top-left

  Diagonal wipe top-left

  The next scene sweeps in diagonally from the top-left corner. Dynamic without being loud — good for varying the pace of a longer video.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Diagonal wipe top-right

  Diagonal wipe top-right

  The next scene sweeps in diagonally from the top-right corner. Adds movement to a straight cut — good for keeping energy up between points.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Diagonal wipe bottom-left

  Diagonal wipe bottom-left

  The next scene sweeps in diagonally from the bottom-left corner. Slightly unexpected — good for a change of direction in the story.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Diagonal wipe bottom-right

  Diagonal wipe bottom-right

  The next scene sweeps in diagonally from the bottom-right corner. Smooth and angled — good for a modern, designed feel.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Iris crop

  Iris crop

  The frame irises down to a circle and opens again on the next scene. A vintage, cinematic touch — good for storytelling and nostalgic pieces.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Corner wipe top-left

  Corner wipe top-left

  The next scene unfolds from the top-left corner across the frame. Neat and geometric — good for structured, informative videos.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Corner wipe top-right

  Corner wipe top-right

  The next scene unfolds from the top-right corner across the frame. Clean and graphic — good for product and explainer content.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Corner wipe bottom-left

  Corner wipe bottom-left

  The next scene unfolds from the bottom-left corner across the frame. Understated movement — good when you want variety without distraction.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Corner wipe bottom-right

  Corner wipe bottom-right

  The next scene unfolds from the bottom-right corner across the frame. Tidy and modern — good for a polished, considered edit.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Blinds left

  Blinds left

  The next scene arrives in slatted bands sweeping left, like blinds turning. Graphic and rhythmic — good for product and tech content.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Blinds right

  Blinds right

  The next scene arrives in slatted bands sweeping right. Stylised and eye-catching — good for upbeat, design-led videos.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Blinds up

  Blinds up

  The next scene arrives in horizontal bands rising up the frame. Rhythmic and a little retro — good for music-led edits.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Blinds down

  Blinds down

  The next scene arrives in horizontal bands dropping down the frame. Structured and punchy — good for listicles and countdowns.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Split open horizontal

  Split open horizontal

  The current scene splits apart horizontally to reveal the next behind it. Theatrical — good for a reveal or a big statement.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Split close horizontal

  Split close horizontal

  Two halves close horizontally over the current scene. Decisive — good for wrapping up a section before moving on.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Split open vertical

  Split open vertical

  The current scene parts vertically to reveal the next behind it. Dramatic and open — good for reveals and before-and-after moments.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Split close vertical

  Split close vertical

  Two halves close vertically over the current scene. Firm and final — good for ending a chapter.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Rectangle crop

  Rectangle crop

  A rectangle opens out from the centre to bring in the next scene. Neat and modern — good for clean, designed-looking edits.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Shape / mask wipe

  Shape / mask wipe

  The next scene arrives through a shaped mask rather than a straight edge. Stylised and distinctive — good for branded or graphic-led videos.

  Available in Cinematic and above

Slides & pushes

One scene displaces the next with directional motion.

• Slide left

  Slide left

  The next scene slides in from the right as the current one moves out. A modern, app-like feel familiar from social feeds.

  Available in Dynamic and above

• Slide right

  Slide right

  The next scene slides in from the left as the current one moves out. A modern, app-like feel familiar from social feeds.

  Available in Dynamic and above

• Slide up

  Slide up

  The next scene slides up from below and pushes the current one out of frame. Clean forward motion — good for step-by-step and list-style videos.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Slide down

  Slide down

  The next scene slides down from above. Feels like going back or dropping in — good for reveals and returning to an earlier idea.

  Available in Cinematic and above

Zooms & punches

Scale-driven joins that add energy on the beat.

• Zoom pulse

  Zoom pulse

  A sharp push in and out through the cut. Adds impact and lands a reveal or a punchline.

  Available in Dynamic and above

• Zoom-in punch

  Zoom-in punch

  The current scene punches in fast and lands on the next. High impact — good for emphasis, reveals and viral-style pacing.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Horizontal squeeze

  Horizontal squeeze

  The current scene squeezes horizontally as the next expands into place. Snappy and a little playful — good for light, upbeat content.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Vertical squeeze

  Vertical squeeze

  The current scene squeezes vertically as the next opens out. Bouncy and informal — good for casual, fun edits.

  Available in Cinematic and above

Whips & spins

Fast camera-style motion blur between scenes.

• Smooth whip left

  Smooth whip left

  A fast blurred whip-pan to the left into the next scene. High energy — the signature move of action and comedy edits.

  Available in Dynamic and above

• Smooth whip right

  Smooth whip right

  A fast blurred whip-pan to the right into the next scene. High energy — the signature move of action and comedy edits.

  Available in Dynamic and above

• Smooth whip up

  Smooth whip up

  A fast upward sweep that blurs straight into the next scene. Energetic and modern — a staple of quick-cut social edits.

  Available in Cinematic and above

• Smooth whip down

  Smooth whip down

  A fast downward sweep into the next scene. Punchy and kinetic — good for beat-matched cuts and high-energy openings.

  Available in Cinematic and above

Digital & glitch

Flashes, glitches and light leaks for a modern edit.

• Pixel glitch

  Pixel glitch

  The image breaks into blocks and reassembles as the new scene. Digital, glitchy energy suited to tech and gaming.

  Available in Cinematic and above

Morphs & warps

Shapes bend from one scene into the next.

• Morph / warp transition

  Morph / warp transition

  One scene bends and stretches into the next instead of cutting. Fluid and slightly surreal — good for dream sequences and transformations.

  Available in Cinematic and above

More styles

Everything else the transition library currently offers.