Looking to give your videos a creative edge or professional touch with shapes? Whether it’s to create dynamic designs, highlight key text, or craft eye-catching lower thirds, adding shapes can take your videos to the next level. With elevate.io, you can do it all online for free - no need to install clunky software.

How to add shapes to a video in seconds

1. Open elevate.io in your browser

elevate.io is the online video editor that works directly in your browser. Forget lengthy downloads or complex setups - simply sign up here and dive straight into editing.

2. Start a new project

Once logged in, get started by hitting the “Create Project” button in the top-right corner of the screen.

3. Upload your media

Simply upload your files by dragging them into the media panel.

4. Drag your clips onto the timeline

The timeline is where the video editing magic happens! 

5. Add shapes to your video

In the top-left corner of the editor, click the “Effects” tab, and head to “Generators”. Then, select the “Shapes” block and drag it onto the timeline.

6. Make it your own

Customize your shape in the top-right panel by choosing either a square, circle, or triangle. Adjust the shape’s size, position, rotation, color, and so much more to get the exact look you want! 

Get started

Ready to make your videos stand out? Sign up to elevate.io and start adding shapes for free.