New 2 Methods to Cut Video in VLC on Windows for 2024

New 2 Methods to Cut Video in VLC on Windows for 2024

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2 Methods to Cut Video in VLC on Windows

Other than playing videos and music, VLC Media Player can also be used as a video editing tool. While advanced video editing requires unconventional and powerful video editing software, VLC offers a simpler and easy-to-learn process of cutting and/or trimming videos.

You can cut a section of your video and make shorter video clips. This means that you can now get rid of parts of a video that you do not need and preserve those that you like. VLC automatically saves the video clips made, so you do not have to save them again.

In this article, we are going to learn the simplest procedure on how to cut and/or trim videos using VLC Media Player. Each step is carefully explained, with screenshots attached.

To Cut Video Using VLC Media Player

  1. Download VLC Media Player

You need to have the app before using it. To download it, visit Google Play Store or any other suitable app, search and download. There are a variety of versions that is, 32-bit, 64-bit and Windows ARM. You may as well narrow down your search to the version of your gadget, be it Android, iOS, Linux or Windows.

  1. Install and Open VLC Media Player

The installation process is simple. You click on the icon indicating ‘install’ then open. On opening, you will come across a page that looks like the one attached below.

cut-video-vlc

This is the dashboard of the VLC Media Player.

  1. Select the file you would like to cut

On the top of the screen is the menu with ‘Media’ being the first on the far left. On clicking the ‘Media’ button, a drop-down menu will appear. Select the first option, ‘Open File’ to access your files. From the dialogue box that appears, locate your video (the one you would like to cut), select it then click to open. The video will start playing.

cut-video-vlc

  1. Click on Advanced Controls (View > Advanced Controls)

Some videos will play automatically while others will wait for an action. In case your video plays automatically, it is advisable that you pause it.

On the menu is a tab labelled ‘View’. Choose the tab, click open it and on the drop-down menu, select ‘Advanced Options’.

cut-video-vlc

On selecting ‘Advanced Options’, a red button will appear at the bottom-left corner of the VLC. This is the record button.

cut-video-vlc

Its purpose is to indicate the recording of the section of the video that you would like to cut.

  1. Click to Cut or Trim

If you had paused your video, you can play it at this stage. If you do not want to cut/trim your video from the start, scroll to the point from which you would like to cut it. Click on the red button for the recording to start. If the video does not play automatically, click to play.

After the video has played till the point where you would like to end, click on the red button again to stop the recording. The cut section will be automatically saved on the videos’ folder on C:\Users\Username\Videos.

An easier way to cut videos with Wondershare Filmora

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is an alternative video editor. Unlike VLC Media Player, Filmora gives you more options. It allows you to split, trim, edit, combine, and crop a video, among others. It also gives you room to add footnotes, a variety of transitions, lower thirds, among other features. You can as well resize your video and enhance its quality.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

To Cut/Trim Videos with Wondershare Filmora:

  1. Drag and Drop the Video

Assuming that you have already downloaded and installed Wondershare Filmora app, click to open. There are two ways through which you can locate your video.

One, you can opt to drag and drop the video from its location to the app’s timeline. Secondly, you can right click on the space at the top left then select the video to be edited from the dialogue box that will appear.

cut-video-vlc

  1. Trimming the video

After dropping the video on the timeline, it is likely to take up a lot of space, especially if it is long.

To trim the video from the beginning, place your cursor at the starting point and wait for the pointer to appear. Then move the point forward. To trim from the end, place the cursor at that point, hold and move the pointer forward till the required point.

cut-video-vlc

cut-video-vlc

Trimming the video does not mean that you lose the parts. It is more like shortening it to fit in place.

  1. Cutting the video

Unlike trimming, cutting involves getting rid of a section of the video completely. To do so, you need to first of all isolate that section.

With the video on the timeline, move and point your cursor at the starting point of the video and click on the scissors icon at the top. Then move it to the end of the video section and click on the scissors icon again. By so doing, you will have selected that section.

Once the section has been selected, right click on the video, select and click to delete. You can then drag the remaining parts to make them one.

cut-video-vlc

After cutting or trimming, you can choose to add several effects to the video. Transitions, watermarks, cropping, resizing, ripple effects among others are some of the changes you could make. All these appear on the menu at the top.

  1. Save and/or Import your video

The final step is saving or importing your file to prevent its loss. By clicking on the ‘Import’ button, you save the file to the Media Library. By selecting ‘save as’, you select the location where you want to store your file.

cut-video-vlc

Conclusion

There are so many video editors, each with different features. Some are simple to use while others will require advanced software to operate. Whether you use VLC Media Player or Wondershare Filmora, the results will be the same. The difference comes in where you have the knowledge and skills to use one app better than the other one.

The above steps on how to use both VLC Media Player and Wondershare Filmora will guide you through the whole process. It is said that, ‘practice makes perfect’. So yes, keep practicing and putting these skills into use. Sooner or later you will be an expert!

This is the dashboard of the VLC Media Player.

  1. Select the file you would like to cut

On the top of the screen is the menu with ‘Media’ being the first on the far left. On clicking the ‘Media’ button, a drop-down menu will appear. Select the first option, ‘Open File’ to access your files. From the dialogue box that appears, locate your video (the one you would like to cut), select it then click to open. The video will start playing.

cut-video-vlc

  1. Click on Advanced Controls (View > Advanced Controls)

Some videos will play automatically while others will wait for an action. In case your video plays automatically, it is advisable that you pause it.

On the menu is a tab labelled ‘View’. Choose the tab, click open it and on the drop-down menu, select ‘Advanced Options’.

cut-video-vlc

On selecting ‘Advanced Options’, a red button will appear at the bottom-left corner of the VLC. This is the record button.

cut-video-vlc

Its purpose is to indicate the recording of the section of the video that you would like to cut.

  1. Click to Cut or Trim

If you had paused your video, you can play it at this stage. If you do not want to cut/trim your video from the start, scroll to the point from which you would like to cut it. Click on the red button for the recording to start. If the video does not play automatically, click to play.

After the video has played till the point where you would like to end, click on the red button again to stop the recording. The cut section will be automatically saved on the videos’ folder on C:\Users\Username\Videos.

An easier way to cut videos with Wondershare Filmora

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is an alternative video editor. Unlike VLC Media Player, Filmora gives you more options. It allows you to split, trim, edit, combine, and crop a video, among others. It also gives you room to add footnotes, a variety of transitions, lower thirds, among other features. You can as well resize your video and enhance its quality.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

To Cut/Trim Videos with Wondershare Filmora:

  1. Drag and Drop the Video

Assuming that you have already downloaded and installed Wondershare Filmora app, click to open. There are two ways through which you can locate your video.

One, you can opt to drag and drop the video from its location to the app’s timeline. Secondly, you can right click on the space at the top left then select the video to be edited from the dialogue box that will appear.

cut-video-vlc

  1. Trimming the video

After dropping the video on the timeline, it is likely to take up a lot of space, especially if it is long.

To trim the video from the beginning, place your cursor at the starting point and wait for the pointer to appear. Then move the point forward. To trim from the end, place the cursor at that point, hold and move the pointer forward till the required point.

cut-video-vlc

cut-video-vlc

Trimming the video does not mean that you lose the parts. It is more like shortening it to fit in place.

  1. Cutting the video

Unlike trimming, cutting involves getting rid of a section of the video completely. To do so, you need to first of all isolate that section.

With the video on the timeline, move and point your cursor at the starting point of the video and click on the scissors icon at the top. Then move it to the end of the video section and click on the scissors icon again. By so doing, you will have selected that section.

Once the section has been selected, right click on the video, select and click to delete. You can then drag the remaining parts to make them one.

cut-video-vlc

After cutting or trimming, you can choose to add several effects to the video. Transitions, watermarks, cropping, resizing, ripple effects among others are some of the changes you could make. All these appear on the menu at the top.

  1. Save and/or Import your video

The final step is saving or importing your file to prevent its loss. By clicking on the ‘Import’ button, you save the file to the Media Library. By selecting ‘save as’, you select the location where you want to store your file.

cut-video-vlc

Conclusion

There are so many video editors, each with different features. Some are simple to use while others will require advanced software to operate. Whether you use VLC Media Player or Wondershare Filmora, the results will be the same. The difference comes in where you have the knowledge and skills to use one app better than the other one.

The above steps on how to use both VLC Media Player and Wondershare Filmora will guide you through the whole process. It is said that, ‘practice makes perfect’. So yes, keep practicing and putting these skills into use. Sooner or later you will be an expert!

This is the dashboard of the VLC Media Player.

  1. Select the file you would like to cut

On the top of the screen is the menu with ‘Media’ being the first on the far left. On clicking the ‘Media’ button, a drop-down menu will appear. Select the first option, ‘Open File’ to access your files. From the dialogue box that appears, locate your video (the one you would like to cut), select it then click to open. The video will start playing.

cut-video-vlc

  1. Click on Advanced Controls (View > Advanced Controls)

Some videos will play automatically while others will wait for an action. In case your video plays automatically, it is advisable that you pause it.

On the menu is a tab labelled ‘View’. Choose the tab, click open it and on the drop-down menu, select ‘Advanced Options’.

cut-video-vlc

On selecting ‘Advanced Options’, a red button will appear at the bottom-left corner of the VLC. This is the record button.

cut-video-vlc

Its purpose is to indicate the recording of the section of the video that you would like to cut.

  1. Click to Cut or Trim

If you had paused your video, you can play it at this stage. If you do not want to cut/trim your video from the start, scroll to the point from which you would like to cut it. Click on the red button for the recording to start. If the video does not play automatically, click to play.

After the video has played till the point where you would like to end, click on the red button again to stop the recording. The cut section will be automatically saved on the videos’ folder on C:\Users\Username\Videos.

An easier way to cut videos with Wondershare Filmora

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is an alternative video editor. Unlike VLC Media Player, Filmora gives you more options. It allows you to split, trim, edit, combine, and crop a video, among others. It also gives you room to add footnotes, a variety of transitions, lower thirds, among other features. You can as well resize your video and enhance its quality.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

To Cut/Trim Videos with Wondershare Filmora:

  1. Drag and Drop the Video

Assuming that you have already downloaded and installed Wondershare Filmora app, click to open. There are two ways through which you can locate your video.

One, you can opt to drag and drop the video from its location to the app’s timeline. Secondly, you can right click on the space at the top left then select the video to be edited from the dialogue box that will appear.

cut-video-vlc

  1. Trimming the video

After dropping the video on the timeline, it is likely to take up a lot of space, especially if it is long.

To trim the video from the beginning, place your cursor at the starting point and wait for the pointer to appear. Then move the point forward. To trim from the end, place the cursor at that point, hold and move the pointer forward till the required point.

cut-video-vlc

cut-video-vlc

Trimming the video does not mean that you lose the parts. It is more like shortening it to fit in place.

  1. Cutting the video

Unlike trimming, cutting involves getting rid of a section of the video completely. To do so, you need to first of all isolate that section.

With the video on the timeline, move and point your cursor at the starting point of the video and click on the scissors icon at the top. Then move it to the end of the video section and click on the scissors icon again. By so doing, you will have selected that section.

Once the section has been selected, right click on the video, select and click to delete. You can then drag the remaining parts to make them one.

cut-video-vlc

After cutting or trimming, you can choose to add several effects to the video. Transitions, watermarks, cropping, resizing, ripple effects among others are some of the changes you could make. All these appear on the menu at the top.

  1. Save and/or Import your video

The final step is saving or importing your file to prevent its loss. By clicking on the ‘Import’ button, you save the file to the Media Library. By selecting ‘save as’, you select the location where you want to store your file.

cut-video-vlc

Conclusion

There are so many video editors, each with different features. Some are simple to use while others will require advanced software to operate. Whether you use VLC Media Player or Wondershare Filmora, the results will be the same. The difference comes in where you have the knowledge and skills to use one app better than the other one.

The above steps on how to use both VLC Media Player and Wondershare Filmora will guide you through the whole process. It is said that, ‘practice makes perfect’. So yes, keep practicing and putting these skills into use. Sooner or later you will be an expert!

This is the dashboard of the VLC Media Player.

  1. Select the file you would like to cut

On the top of the screen is the menu with ‘Media’ being the first on the far left. On clicking the ‘Media’ button, a drop-down menu will appear. Select the first option, ‘Open File’ to access your files. From the dialogue box that appears, locate your video (the one you would like to cut), select it then click to open. The video will start playing.

cut-video-vlc

  1. Click on Advanced Controls (View > Advanced Controls)

Some videos will play automatically while others will wait for an action. In case your video plays automatically, it is advisable that you pause it.

On the menu is a tab labelled ‘View’. Choose the tab, click open it and on the drop-down menu, select ‘Advanced Options’.

cut-video-vlc

On selecting ‘Advanced Options’, a red button will appear at the bottom-left corner of the VLC. This is the record button.

cut-video-vlc

Its purpose is to indicate the recording of the section of the video that you would like to cut.

  1. Click to Cut or Trim

If you had paused your video, you can play it at this stage. If you do not want to cut/trim your video from the start, scroll to the point from which you would like to cut it. Click on the red button for the recording to start. If the video does not play automatically, click to play.

After the video has played till the point where you would like to end, click on the red button again to stop the recording. The cut section will be automatically saved on the videos’ folder on C:\Users\Username\Videos.

An easier way to cut videos with Wondershare Filmora

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is an alternative video editor. Unlike VLC Media Player, Filmora gives you more options. It allows you to split, trim, edit, combine, and crop a video, among others. It also gives you room to add footnotes, a variety of transitions, lower thirds, among other features. You can as well resize your video and enhance its quality.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

To Cut/Trim Videos with Wondershare Filmora:

  1. Drag and Drop the Video

Assuming that you have already downloaded and installed Wondershare Filmora app, click to open. There are two ways through which you can locate your video.

One, you can opt to drag and drop the video from its location to the app’s timeline. Secondly, you can right click on the space at the top left then select the video to be edited from the dialogue box that will appear.

cut-video-vlc

  1. Trimming the video

After dropping the video on the timeline, it is likely to take up a lot of space, especially if it is long.

To trim the video from the beginning, place your cursor at the starting point and wait for the pointer to appear. Then move the point forward. To trim from the end, place the cursor at that point, hold and move the pointer forward till the required point.

cut-video-vlc

cut-video-vlc

Trimming the video does not mean that you lose the parts. It is more like shortening it to fit in place.

  1. Cutting the video

Unlike trimming, cutting involves getting rid of a section of the video completely. To do so, you need to first of all isolate that section.

With the video on the timeline, move and point your cursor at the starting point of the video and click on the scissors icon at the top. Then move it to the end of the video section and click on the scissors icon again. By so doing, you will have selected that section.

Once the section has been selected, right click on the video, select and click to delete. You can then drag the remaining parts to make them one.

cut-video-vlc

After cutting or trimming, you can choose to add several effects to the video. Transitions, watermarks, cropping, resizing, ripple effects among others are some of the changes you could make. All these appear on the menu at the top.

  1. Save and/or Import your video

The final step is saving or importing your file to prevent its loss. By clicking on the ‘Import’ button, you save the file to the Media Library. By selecting ‘save as’, you select the location where you want to store your file.

cut-video-vlc

Conclusion

There are so many video editors, each with different features. Some are simple to use while others will require advanced software to operate. Whether you use VLC Media Player or Wondershare Filmora, the results will be the same. The difference comes in where you have the knowledge and skills to use one app better than the other one.

The above steps on how to use both VLC Media Player and Wondershare Filmora will guide you through the whole process. It is said that, ‘practice makes perfect’. So yes, keep practicing and putting these skills into use. Sooner or later you will be an expert!

Best 5 AI Music Video Examples and Makers to Make Them

Best 5 AI Music Video Examples and Makers to Make Them

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

Try It Free Try It Free

Music videos are an excellent combination of interesting videos and music files and with double entertainment, the efforts to make these videos are also double. Creating and editing these tools manually is not only a tedious but also time-consuming task and to help with this there are an array of music video maker tools and software available. With the advancement in technology these days, a lot of tools, companies, and setups are also creating versatile AI-generated videos which are a treat to eyes as well as ears. To learn more about these AI music video and creation tools, this article will be a great read.

AI Music Videos

In this article

01 [Some Interesting Examples Of AI Music Videos](#Part 1)

02 [Top 5 Music Video Makers](#Part 2)

Part 1 Some Interesting Examples Of AI Music Videos

The AI generated music video are getting the attention of a lot of users these days and if you too are keen to check out some of these files, check out the list below of YouTube music ai files.

Part 2 Top 5 Music Video Makers

To help you create music videos in a hassle-free manner and like a pro, several music video makers are available. We have shortlisted the list of popular 5 as below.

01**Wondershare Filmora Video Editor **

This is one of the best tools for creating a music video on your Windows and Mac systems. Quick to download, the program comes with several features that can be further customized for creating your desired footage. The drag and drop function further make the task quick and easy. To ensure that along with customized videos, the audio quality is also great, the software support functions like automatic audio sync, audio compression, audio equalizer, and more. For video editing, you can add transitions, filters, effects, and many other elements. By the way, now, you can generate music for commercial use and seamlessly select sound effects with Filmora’s filtering features. The interface is simple and user-friendly which makes the software apt for beginners as well as pros.

Wondershare Filmora

02Rotor Videos

This is an online music video-making service that can help you create your desired music videos within your budget. The process of creating the footage is simple where you just need to add and upload your music file, select the video clips that go with the theme of the audio, add the lyrics, and then finally process. The video will be ready and can be downloaded for further use. The tool is capable of analyzing the tempo, beat, and other elements of the music file and if needed you can also pay for accessing the video stock collection.

Rotor Videos

04VideoFX Music Video Maker

This is an Android-based app developed by FuzeBits Inc that allows the creation of interesting music videos. Using the app, you can also record the lip-sync music and then customize it using over 50 filters like neon, mirror, thermal, and more. Preset shooting modes – fast motion, auto-pause, and stop motion is also sorted. Other editing functions include stickers, text, filters, and more.

VideoFX Music Video Maker

05Mixxx

This is an interesting tool for creating professional-looking music videos using its advanced features. With the drag and drop function, using the tool becomes very easy and it supports the function where the places on the track can be marked using the Hot Keys. The tempo of the song can also be changed by controlling the pitch and its complete music mixer will let you create awesome DJ-type tracks.

Mixx

Ending Thoughts

Music videos are everywhere on digital media platforms and used for entertainment, promotion, and all other tasks.

The latest technology has taken these videos to another level by creating AI-generated music videos.

Several music video maker tools, apps, and software are available, and depending on what are your requirements, a selection can be done.

Try It Free Try It Free

Music videos are an excellent combination of interesting videos and music files and with double entertainment, the efforts to make these videos are also double. Creating and editing these tools manually is not only a tedious but also time-consuming task and to help with this there are an array of music video maker tools and software available. With the advancement in technology these days, a lot of tools, companies, and setups are also creating versatile AI-generated videos which are a treat to eyes as well as ears. To learn more about these AI music video and creation tools, this article will be a great read.

AI Music Videos

In this article

01 [Some Interesting Examples Of AI Music Videos](#Part 1)

02 [Top 5 Music Video Makers](#Part 2)

Part 1 Some Interesting Examples Of AI Music Videos

The AI generated music video are getting the attention of a lot of users these days and if you too are keen to check out some of these files, check out the list below of YouTube music ai files.

Part 2 Top 5 Music Video Makers

To help you create music videos in a hassle-free manner and like a pro, several music video makers are available. We have shortlisted the list of popular 5 as below.

01**Wondershare Filmora Video Editor **

This is one of the best tools for creating a music video on your Windows and Mac systems. Quick to download, the program comes with several features that can be further customized for creating your desired footage. The drag and drop function further make the task quick and easy. To ensure that along with customized videos, the audio quality is also great, the software support functions like automatic audio sync, audio compression, audio equalizer, and more. For video editing, you can add transitions, filters, effects, and many other elements. By the way, now, you can generate music for commercial use and seamlessly select sound effects with Filmora’s filtering features. The interface is simple and user-friendly which makes the software apt for beginners as well as pros.

Wondershare Filmora

02Rotor Videos

This is an online music video-making service that can help you create your desired music videos within your budget. The process of creating the footage is simple where you just need to add and upload your music file, select the video clips that go with the theme of the audio, add the lyrics, and then finally process. The video will be ready and can be downloaded for further use. The tool is capable of analyzing the tempo, beat, and other elements of the music file and if needed you can also pay for accessing the video stock collection.

Rotor Videos

04VideoFX Music Video Maker

This is an Android-based app developed by FuzeBits Inc that allows the creation of interesting music videos. Using the app, you can also record the lip-sync music and then customize it using over 50 filters like neon, mirror, thermal, and more. Preset shooting modes – fast motion, auto-pause, and stop motion is also sorted. Other editing functions include stickers, text, filters, and more.

VideoFX Music Video Maker

05Mixxx

This is an interesting tool for creating professional-looking music videos using its advanced features. With the drag and drop function, using the tool becomes very easy and it supports the function where the places on the track can be marked using the Hot Keys. The tempo of the song can also be changed by controlling the pitch and its complete music mixer will let you create awesome DJ-type tracks.

Mixx

Ending Thoughts

Music videos are everywhere on digital media platforms and used for entertainment, promotion, and all other tasks.

The latest technology has taken these videos to another level by creating AI-generated music videos.

Several music video maker tools, apps, and software are available, and depending on what are your requirements, a selection can be done.

Try It Free Try It Free

Music videos are an excellent combination of interesting videos and music files and with double entertainment, the efforts to make these videos are also double. Creating and editing these tools manually is not only a tedious but also time-consuming task and to help with this there are an array of music video maker tools and software available. With the advancement in technology these days, a lot of tools, companies, and setups are also creating versatile AI-generated videos which are a treat to eyes as well as ears. To learn more about these AI music video and creation tools, this article will be a great read.

AI Music Videos

In this article

01 [Some Interesting Examples Of AI Music Videos](#Part 1)

02 [Top 5 Music Video Makers](#Part 2)

Part 1 Some Interesting Examples Of AI Music Videos

The AI generated music video are getting the attention of a lot of users these days and if you too are keen to check out some of these files, check out the list below of YouTube music ai files.

Part 2 Top 5 Music Video Makers

To help you create music videos in a hassle-free manner and like a pro, several music video makers are available. We have shortlisted the list of popular 5 as below.

01**Wondershare Filmora Video Editor **

This is one of the best tools for creating a music video on your Windows and Mac systems. Quick to download, the program comes with several features that can be further customized for creating your desired footage. The drag and drop function further make the task quick and easy. To ensure that along with customized videos, the audio quality is also great, the software support functions like automatic audio sync, audio compression, audio equalizer, and more. For video editing, you can add transitions, filters, effects, and many other elements. By the way, now, you can generate music for commercial use and seamlessly select sound effects with Filmora’s filtering features. The interface is simple and user-friendly which makes the software apt for beginners as well as pros.

Wondershare Filmora

02Rotor Videos

This is an online music video-making service that can help you create your desired music videos within your budget. The process of creating the footage is simple where you just need to add and upload your music file, select the video clips that go with the theme of the audio, add the lyrics, and then finally process. The video will be ready and can be downloaded for further use. The tool is capable of analyzing the tempo, beat, and other elements of the music file and if needed you can also pay for accessing the video stock collection.

Rotor Videos

04VideoFX Music Video Maker

This is an Android-based app developed by FuzeBits Inc that allows the creation of interesting music videos. Using the app, you can also record the lip-sync music and then customize it using over 50 filters like neon, mirror, thermal, and more. Preset shooting modes – fast motion, auto-pause, and stop motion is also sorted. Other editing functions include stickers, text, filters, and more.

VideoFX Music Video Maker

05Mixxx

This is an interesting tool for creating professional-looking music videos using its advanced features. With the drag and drop function, using the tool becomes very easy and it supports the function where the places on the track can be marked using the Hot Keys. The tempo of the song can also be changed by controlling the pitch and its complete music mixer will let you create awesome DJ-type tracks.

Mixx

Ending Thoughts

Music videos are everywhere on digital media platforms and used for entertainment, promotion, and all other tasks.

The latest technology has taken these videos to another level by creating AI-generated music videos.

Several music video maker tools, apps, and software are available, and depending on what are your requirements, a selection can be done.

Try It Free Try It Free

Music videos are an excellent combination of interesting videos and music files and with double entertainment, the efforts to make these videos are also double. Creating and editing these tools manually is not only a tedious but also time-consuming task and to help with this there are an array of music video maker tools and software available. With the advancement in technology these days, a lot of tools, companies, and setups are also creating versatile AI-generated videos which are a treat to eyes as well as ears. To learn more about these AI music video and creation tools, this article will be a great read.

AI Music Videos

In this article

01 [Some Interesting Examples Of AI Music Videos](#Part 1)

02 [Top 5 Music Video Makers](#Part 2)

Part 1 Some Interesting Examples Of AI Music Videos

The AI generated music video are getting the attention of a lot of users these days and if you too are keen to check out some of these files, check out the list below of YouTube music ai files.

Part 2 Top 5 Music Video Makers

To help you create music videos in a hassle-free manner and like a pro, several music video makers are available. We have shortlisted the list of popular 5 as below.

01**Wondershare Filmora Video Editor **

This is one of the best tools for creating a music video on your Windows and Mac systems. Quick to download, the program comes with several features that can be further customized for creating your desired footage. The drag and drop function further make the task quick and easy. To ensure that along with customized videos, the audio quality is also great, the software support functions like automatic audio sync, audio compression, audio equalizer, and more. For video editing, you can add transitions, filters, effects, and many other elements. By the way, now, you can generate music for commercial use and seamlessly select sound effects with Filmora’s filtering features. The interface is simple and user-friendly which makes the software apt for beginners as well as pros.

Wondershare Filmora

02Rotor Videos

This is an online music video-making service that can help you create your desired music videos within your budget. The process of creating the footage is simple where you just need to add and upload your music file, select the video clips that go with the theme of the audio, add the lyrics, and then finally process. The video will be ready and can be downloaded for further use. The tool is capable of analyzing the tempo, beat, and other elements of the music file and if needed you can also pay for accessing the video stock collection.

Rotor Videos

04VideoFX Music Video Maker

This is an Android-based app developed by FuzeBits Inc that allows the creation of interesting music videos. Using the app, you can also record the lip-sync music and then customize it using over 50 filters like neon, mirror, thermal, and more. Preset shooting modes – fast motion, auto-pause, and stop motion is also sorted. Other editing functions include stickers, text, filters, and more.

VideoFX Music Video Maker

05Mixxx

This is an interesting tool for creating professional-looking music videos using its advanced features. With the drag and drop function, using the tool becomes very easy and it supports the function where the places on the track can be marked using the Hot Keys. The tempo of the song can also be changed by controlling the pitch and its complete music mixer will let you create awesome DJ-type tracks.

Mixx

Ending Thoughts

Music videos are everywhere on digital media platforms and used for entertainment, promotion, and all other tasks.

The latest technology has taken these videos to another level by creating AI-generated music videos.

Several music video maker tools, apps, and software are available, and depending on what are your requirements, a selection can be done.

How to Create Motion Text Effects for Your Video?

When you think about text effects, you generally refer to the amazing static text styles that will make any text look stunning. But when you talk about any text or title in a video, static text effects do not draw a scratch in the minds of the beholders. You have to get your text in motion and that is where text animations come into the scene.

Motion text effects refer to the text being in motion so that it can go well with any video in the background as well as look visually appealing. Creating text motion graphics is easy these days if you have the right video editor. There are amazing motion text animation templates available that you can apply to the texts and titles in your video and amaze your viewers. We will illustrate the simple steps to create motion text graphics in popular video editors.

Part 1. Create Motion Text Effect with Filmora

Wondershare Filmora is undoubtedly the easiest video editor to create amazing motion text effects thanks to its intuitive user interface. There are different categories of motion text effects available to suit your requirements perfectly as per your video projects. Filmora has the latest collection of text effects that you can use in your video and outshine your competitors.

Apart from text animations, you get different elements to enhance your text effects. You can have animated backgrounds and you can customize the animation in your text minutely to get the desired result. Filmora is available for both Windows and Mac users and you can try out its free trial before purchasing the license. Here are the steps to create Alight Motion text effect using Filmora.

Free Download For Win 7 or later(64-bit)

Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later

Step1 Download and install Wondershare Filmora on your computer. Click on New Project on the welcome screen. You can drag and drop your video clip for the background on Project Media folder.

download wondershare filmora

Step2 Drop the video clip onto timeline. If you do not have any background video, you can select background from Stock Media> pexels/Pixabay> Video and drop animated background onto the timeline.

drag motion background timeline filmora

Step3 Go to Titles and search for “animation” and you will get all the motion text effect and animation templates. Select any one of them and drop onto the timeline above the background layer.

select animation title text filmora

Step4 Double-click on the text layer to type in your desired text. Reposition the text layer on the timeline and on the video from Viewer.

customize animation type text filmora

Part 2. Use Premiere Pro to Make Motion Text

Adobe Premiere Pro is one of the most preferred video editors among professionals. Even though Premiere Pro does not come with a vast set of motion text effects, you can download them online and import them to use for the texts in your video. Here are the steps to create text motion graphics on Premiere Pro.

Step1 Go to Graphics> Essential Graphics and select a motion text effect template as per your preference. Drag and drop it into your timeline above your video or background clip.

select motion text template premiere

Step2 Double-click on the text to edit the words and type in your text. Go to Essential Graphics panel to customize the text effect parameters as per your requirements.

customize text premiere pro

Step3 If you want to edit the animation, select the text layer and go to Effects Control panel. Open up Keyframe box by dragging it to the right. Adjust the keyframe as per your animation requirements.

adjust key frame premiere pro

Bring the keyframes closer or spread them apart to speed up or slow down. Tweak parameters like? Velocity Controls under different text properties to edit the animation effectively.

Part 3. How to Make Motion Text in After Effects

After Effects is the most popular video editor when it comes to motion text effects. This is because there are different categories of motion text animation templates and presets available like Filmora. Even though the user interface is slightly complicated like Premiere Pro, most professionals use the tool for video editing and adding text effects. Here are the steps to add motion text effect Alight Motion like using After Effects.

Step1 From Tool panel, click on Type tool and click on Composition panel to type in your text. From Characters and Paragraph section, adjust the text styles and textures.

adjust text style after effects

Step2 Go to Effects and Presets panel, go through and search for the desired motion text effect preset. Drag and drop the selected preset on the text layer directly.

drag preset text layer after effects

Step3 From Current Time Indicator, slide the keyframes to adjust the animation. Click on the text layer to expand it and adjust different parameters to get the desired text animation.

adjust desired text animation after effects

Part 4. Best Motion Effects Ideas to Try

There are several text motions effects available that make your text look stunning and grab the attention of the viewers instantly. If you are confused which text motion effects you should try out, there are some of the best text motion effects you can try out on After Effects and Filmora.

Data Stream – You get the motion effect on After Effects where the characters come on the screen in a scrambled fashion. Thereafter, the characters organize them to form meaning words and sentences. Then the words disperse in a scrambled fashion before the next words and sentences follow the same pattern.

Abstract Motion Intro – You can get the motion effect on Filmora where there are multiple animations are put together in one effect. There are 3d effect, slide in motion as well as zoom in effect to display the desired texts and titles colourfully.

Random Spike Tumble – This is another motion effect on After Effects where the characters appear on the screen with spike in size along with blur effect and flipping animation. Finally, they settle on the screen and the meaning word or sentence appears perfectly. The effect helps to hold the attention of the viewers throughout.

Comic and Life Effect – You get this motion effect on Filmora where the large texts are shown and they have a comical typography. The words keep on zooming in and out to add to the comical factor.

Corporate Title Effect – This comes as a pack on After Effects whereby you get amazing text motion effects that you mostly see in professional videos. Starting from oblique stripe and emerge effect to slide in and out with modern touches and objects, you get stunning text motion to enhance your video content.?

The Bottom Line

If there are texts and titles in your video, you have to use motion text effect to make your video content interesting. We have illustrated the simple steps to create and edit motion text effects. We recommend Wondershare Filmora as the best video editor for creating motion text effects as the user interface is intuitive and there are unlimited motion text effects to choose from.

Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later

Step1 Download and install Wondershare Filmora on your computer. Click on New Project on the welcome screen. You can drag and drop your video clip for the background on Project Media folder.

download wondershare filmora

Step2 Drop the video clip onto timeline. If you do not have any background video, you can select background from Stock Media> pexels/Pixabay> Video and drop animated background onto the timeline.

drag motion background timeline filmora

Step3 Go to Titles and search for “animation” and you will get all the motion text effect and animation templates. Select any one of them and drop onto the timeline above the background layer.

select animation title text filmora

Step4 Double-click on the text layer to type in your desired text. Reposition the text layer on the timeline and on the video from Viewer.

customize animation type text filmora

Part 2. Use Premiere Pro to Make Motion Text

Adobe Premiere Pro is one of the most preferred video editors among professionals. Even though Premiere Pro does not come with a vast set of motion text effects, you can download them online and import them to use for the texts in your video. Here are the steps to create text motion graphics on Premiere Pro.

Step1 Go to Graphics> Essential Graphics and select a motion text effect template as per your preference. Drag and drop it into your timeline above your video or background clip.

select motion text template premiere

Step2 Double-click on the text to edit the words and type in your text. Go to Essential Graphics panel to customize the text effect parameters as per your requirements.

customize text premiere pro

Step3 If you want to edit the animation, select the text layer and go to Effects Control panel. Open up Keyframe box by dragging it to the right. Adjust the keyframe as per your animation requirements.

adjust key frame premiere pro

Bring the keyframes closer or spread them apart to speed up or slow down. Tweak parameters like? Velocity Controls under different text properties to edit the animation effectively.

Part 3. How to Make Motion Text in After Effects

After Effects is the most popular video editor when it comes to motion text effects. This is because there are different categories of motion text animation templates and presets available like Filmora. Even though the user interface is slightly complicated like Premiere Pro, most professionals use the tool for video editing and adding text effects. Here are the steps to add motion text effect Alight Motion like using After Effects.

Step1 From Tool panel, click on Type tool and click on Composition panel to type in your text. From Characters and Paragraph section, adjust the text styles and textures.

adjust text style after effects

Step2 Go to Effects and Presets panel, go through and search for the desired motion text effect preset. Drag and drop the selected preset on the text layer directly.

drag preset text layer after effects

Step3 From Current Time Indicator, slide the keyframes to adjust the animation. Click on the text layer to expand it and adjust different parameters to get the desired text animation.

adjust desired text animation after effects

Part 4. Best Motion Effects Ideas to Try

There are several text motions effects available that make your text look stunning and grab the attention of the viewers instantly. If you are confused which text motion effects you should try out, there are some of the best text motion effects you can try out on After Effects and Filmora.

Data Stream – You get the motion effect on After Effects where the characters come on the screen in a scrambled fashion. Thereafter, the characters organize them to form meaning words and sentences. Then the words disperse in a scrambled fashion before the next words and sentences follow the same pattern.

Abstract Motion Intro – You can get the motion effect on Filmora where there are multiple animations are put together in one effect. There are 3d effect, slide in motion as well as zoom in effect to display the desired texts and titles colourfully.

Random Spike Tumble – This is another motion effect on After Effects where the characters appear on the screen with spike in size along with blur effect and flipping animation. Finally, they settle on the screen and the meaning word or sentence appears perfectly. The effect helps to hold the attention of the viewers throughout.

Comic and Life Effect – You get this motion effect on Filmora where the large texts are shown and they have a comical typography. The words keep on zooming in and out to add to the comical factor.

Corporate Title Effect – This comes as a pack on After Effects whereby you get amazing text motion effects that you mostly see in professional videos. Starting from oblique stripe and emerge effect to slide in and out with modern touches and objects, you get stunning text motion to enhance your video content.?

The Bottom Line

If there are texts and titles in your video, you have to use motion text effect to make your video content interesting. We have illustrated the simple steps to create and edit motion text effects. We recommend Wondershare Filmora as the best video editor for creating motion text effects as the user interface is intuitive and there are unlimited motion text effects to choose from.

Step by Step Guide on Make Gimp Transparent Background PNG

Step by Step Guide on Make Gimp Transparent Background PNG

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

Try It Free Try It Free

Removing background of images and making them transparent is a really very tough task for the newbies. Sometimes you may need to learn lots of software to get the work done and most of the programs are paid over the internet. There are many reasons why you need to remove the background of images such as you don’t like the background and replace with the new one. Here, in this article we will share the information about the GIMP which is a free and open source programs and can help you to remove background from the images and make the transparent.

In this article

01 [What’s Gimp?](#Part 1)

02 [How to Create a Transparent Background in GIMP](#Part 2)

03 [How to Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent](#Part 3)

04 [How to Turn a One-Color Background Transparent](#Part 4)

Part 1 What’s Gimp?

GIMP is open source software which allows you to do image manipulations. The program is distributed over the internet for free of cost the beginners to learn the photography skills. GIMP software can be used for photo retouching, image authoring and image compositions. GIMP supports all features of photo editing even it can be used for GIMP remove background to transparent. You can also use it as a paint program, online batch processing system, image format converter and as an image renderer.

Part 2 How to Create a Transparent Background in GIMP

With the help of GIMP software you can easily remove background from image and make it transparent. Here, we are going to tell you that how you can remove background with the help of GIMP. Let’s learn it step by step.

Step 1:

Install and launch GIMP program on your system. Now click the “File > Open” or you can also use “File > Open as Layers” option.

Create a Transparent Background in GIMP

Step 2:

Now, you have to use the Fuzzy tool. The Fuzzy tool is mainly designed to select the current layer area and the image on the basis of color. Using this tool you can easily select the background which you want to remove with just one click.

Create a Transparent Background in GIMP

Step 3:

On your image, now you will see a channel dialog when you add a second layer on it. This layer will tell the transparency of the image you have added to remove background. So, click the “Layer > Transparency > Add Alpha Channel option.

Create a Transparent Background in GIMP

Step 4:

On your keyboard now you need to hit the “Delete” button to remove background. You may need to repeat the steps 2 to 4 if the background is not completely removed else there is no problem. We have removed blue background here for example.

Create a Transparent Background in GIMP

Step 5:

Finally, you can click the “File > Export As” and then select the PNG format and save it on your computer in the PNG format. This is the way about GIMP remove background to transparent.

Create a Transparent Background in GIMP

Part 3 How to Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

The above part was about removing the simple and easy background from the image. Here we will share about GIMP transparent background PNG when you have the complex background. For, GIMP create transparent background in the complex images you need to add a transparent layer on the image.

Step 1:

Open the image in GIMP and then right click on the layer of image. Now, click the “Add Alpha Chanel” option.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 2:

After making a layer for background now you have to select the foreground of the image which you want to keep using the select tool of GIMP. To start, first you need to make sure the in the settings you have selected “Draw foreground option” is selected.

After doing all adjustments of the settings you need to draw outline of the object and finally press the enter button on keyboard.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 3:

After doing all the settings you have to adjust the stroke width from settings panel of GIMP. Use your mouse now and start dragging and drawing the image just like you are painting with a brush. Once your drawing is finished and you leave your mouse the image will look like the below screenshot.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 4:

You can also fine tune your selection now with the help of draw background option in the GIMP. This will help you to adjust the rough outline you created previously. Once you are happy then simply press the enter button.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 5:

Still, if you want to refine your results more than you can refine your outlines by using the path nodes option. You can view the path nodes by following the below steps.

Keep your mouse cursor at paths dialog.

Now, hit selection.

To view the path you can click the CTRL+Shift+A button.

Now, select the paths tool.

Finally click the “Path”.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 6:

Now, it’s a time to adjust the outlines according to the output of your foreground image. You can zoom the image and add or adjust the previous nodes. To adjust node you can click the CTRL button on keyboard and drag the node using your mouse. If you need to remove a node then you can use CTRL+Shift button and then click on the node.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 7:

Once the path is refined according to your need hit the “Selection from Path” option at the left side.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 8:

You will have to add the layer mask on the image now to which will reveal the transparency. Right click the Current layer > Add Layer Mask > Selection and finally click “Add” button.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 9:

Now, if you have followed all the previous steps perfectly then your background will be removed now and you can also add a new background to the image. This is way about GIMP delete background to transparent for the complex images.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Part 4 How to Turn a One-Color Background Transparent

While using the GIMP you can also run the one color images background in the transparent. This method helps you to make the transparent background in case if you have the single color in the background of your image. In this method you just need to select the background by the color and it will be removed in the seconds. For GIMP create transparent background image in the single color background image you can follow the below steps.

Steps to Follow:

Open the image using “File > Open” in the GIMP program.

Once image is opened you have to select the image layer at the right side corner of the screen. Now right click and select the Add Alpha Channel option.

Now, you have to choose the select by color tool.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 2:

After selecting the color tool you can select the area of the background image which you need to make transparent by clicking on the image. You can also select it manually by clicking and dragging using your mouse pointer. To increase the selection press Shift button on keyboard and then select the different area which you want to select.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 3:

Finally, when you have selected the complete area which you want to make transparent then simply select the delete button. This is the way about GIMP set transparent background for one color background images.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Learn New Ways to Make Transparent Background

GIMP software is a free program for newbie users to expand their skills. With the help of GIMP software you can easily remove background from mostly any kind of images. If you like to go for pro software to make the video from the images you have created then you can try the Wondershare Filmora Video Editor which allows you to make the beautiful videos and edit them quickly.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Wondershare Filmora program is video editor software which also offers you some of the photo editing options as well. It is compatible with the windows as well as the Mac operating system devices. The program comes with a very easy to use interface and allows you to edit the videos and design them from scratch. It comes with the premade templates in it so you can directly use them for your videos to make the process faster. You can do keyframing, speed ramping, splitting screen, motion tracking etc for editing your videos.

Filmora offers you an inbuilt screen recorder which is the best for recording the gaming videos. it also offers you the effects to apply on the videos, color correction, color matching and many more others features which can be used for making the best quality videos.

New Ways to Make Transparent Background

Ending Thoughts

Well, this is all about making transparent background in the GIMP. GIMP is really a very helpful program that comes with most all features what you need to edit the images and change the background of your images.

If you need to edit the videos as well or you want to make videos with the images edited using GIMP then you can simply use Wondershare Filmora which the best in the video editing Era.

Try It Free Try It Free

Removing background of images and making them transparent is a really very tough task for the newbies. Sometimes you may need to learn lots of software to get the work done and most of the programs are paid over the internet. There are many reasons why you need to remove the background of images such as you don’t like the background and replace with the new one. Here, in this article we will share the information about the GIMP which is a free and open source programs and can help you to remove background from the images and make the transparent.

In this article

01 [What’s Gimp?](#Part 1)

02 [How to Create a Transparent Background in GIMP](#Part 2)

03 [How to Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent](#Part 3)

04 [How to Turn a One-Color Background Transparent](#Part 4)

Part 1 What’s Gimp?

GIMP is open source software which allows you to do image manipulations. The program is distributed over the internet for free of cost the beginners to learn the photography skills. GIMP software can be used for photo retouching, image authoring and image compositions. GIMP supports all features of photo editing even it can be used for GIMP remove background to transparent. You can also use it as a paint program, online batch processing system, image format converter and as an image renderer.

Part 2 How to Create a Transparent Background in GIMP

With the help of GIMP software you can easily remove background from image and make it transparent. Here, we are going to tell you that how you can remove background with the help of GIMP. Let’s learn it step by step.

Step 1:

Install and launch GIMP program on your system. Now click the “File > Open” or you can also use “File > Open as Layers” option.

Create a Transparent Background in GIMP

Step 2:

Now, you have to use the Fuzzy tool. The Fuzzy tool is mainly designed to select the current layer area and the image on the basis of color. Using this tool you can easily select the background which you want to remove with just one click.

Create a Transparent Background in GIMP

Step 3:

On your image, now you will see a channel dialog when you add a second layer on it. This layer will tell the transparency of the image you have added to remove background. So, click the “Layer > Transparency > Add Alpha Channel option.

Create a Transparent Background in GIMP

Step 4:

On your keyboard now you need to hit the “Delete” button to remove background. You may need to repeat the steps 2 to 4 if the background is not completely removed else there is no problem. We have removed blue background here for example.

Create a Transparent Background in GIMP

Step 5:

Finally, you can click the “File > Export As” and then select the PNG format and save it on your computer in the PNG format. This is the way about GIMP remove background to transparent.

Create a Transparent Background in GIMP

Part 3 How to Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

The above part was about removing the simple and easy background from the image. Here we will share about GIMP transparent background PNG when you have the complex background. For, GIMP create transparent background in the complex images you need to add a transparent layer on the image.

Step 1:

Open the image in GIMP and then right click on the layer of image. Now, click the “Add Alpha Chanel” option.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 2:

After making a layer for background now you have to select the foreground of the image which you want to keep using the select tool of GIMP. To start, first you need to make sure the in the settings you have selected “Draw foreground option” is selected.

After doing all adjustments of the settings you need to draw outline of the object and finally press the enter button on keyboard.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 3:

After doing all the settings you have to adjust the stroke width from settings panel of GIMP. Use your mouse now and start dragging and drawing the image just like you are painting with a brush. Once your drawing is finished and you leave your mouse the image will look like the below screenshot.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 4:

You can also fine tune your selection now with the help of draw background option in the GIMP. This will help you to adjust the rough outline you created previously. Once you are happy then simply press the enter button.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 5:

Still, if you want to refine your results more than you can refine your outlines by using the path nodes option. You can view the path nodes by following the below steps.

Keep your mouse cursor at paths dialog.

Now, hit selection.

To view the path you can click the CTRL+Shift+A button.

Now, select the paths tool.

Finally click the “Path”.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 6:

Now, it’s a time to adjust the outlines according to the output of your foreground image. You can zoom the image and add or adjust the previous nodes. To adjust node you can click the CTRL button on keyboard and drag the node using your mouse. If you need to remove a node then you can use CTRL+Shift button and then click on the node.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 7:

Once the path is refined according to your need hit the “Selection from Path” option at the left side.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 8:

You will have to add the layer mask on the image now to which will reveal the transparency. Right click the Current layer > Add Layer Mask > Selection and finally click “Add” button.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 9:

Now, if you have followed all the previous steps perfectly then your background will be removed now and you can also add a new background to the image. This is way about GIMP delete background to transparent for the complex images.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Part 4 How to Turn a One-Color Background Transparent

While using the GIMP you can also run the one color images background in the transparent. This method helps you to make the transparent background in case if you have the single color in the background of your image. In this method you just need to select the background by the color and it will be removed in the seconds. For GIMP create transparent background image in the single color background image you can follow the below steps.

Steps to Follow:

Open the image using “File > Open” in the GIMP program.

Once image is opened you have to select the image layer at the right side corner of the screen. Now right click and select the Add Alpha Channel option.

Now, you have to choose the select by color tool.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 2:

After selecting the color tool you can select the area of the background image which you need to make transparent by clicking on the image. You can also select it manually by clicking and dragging using your mouse pointer. To increase the selection press Shift button on keyboard and then select the different area which you want to select.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 3:

Finally, when you have selected the complete area which you want to make transparent then simply select the delete button. This is the way about GIMP set transparent background for one color background images.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Learn New Ways to Make Transparent Background

GIMP software is a free program for newbie users to expand their skills. With the help of GIMP software you can easily remove background from mostly any kind of images. If you like to go for pro software to make the video from the images you have created then you can try the Wondershare Filmora Video Editor which allows you to make the beautiful videos and edit them quickly.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Wondershare Filmora program is video editor software which also offers you some of the photo editing options as well. It is compatible with the windows as well as the Mac operating system devices. The program comes with a very easy to use interface and allows you to edit the videos and design them from scratch. It comes with the premade templates in it so you can directly use them for your videos to make the process faster. You can do keyframing, speed ramping, splitting screen, motion tracking etc for editing your videos.

Filmora offers you an inbuilt screen recorder which is the best for recording the gaming videos. it also offers you the effects to apply on the videos, color correction, color matching and many more others features which can be used for making the best quality videos.

New Ways to Make Transparent Background

Ending Thoughts

Well, this is all about making transparent background in the GIMP. GIMP is really a very helpful program that comes with most all features what you need to edit the images and change the background of your images.

If you need to edit the videos as well or you want to make videos with the images edited using GIMP then you can simply use Wondershare Filmora which the best in the video editing Era.

Try It Free Try It Free

Removing background of images and making them transparent is a really very tough task for the newbies. Sometimes you may need to learn lots of software to get the work done and most of the programs are paid over the internet. There are many reasons why you need to remove the background of images such as you don’t like the background and replace with the new one. Here, in this article we will share the information about the GIMP which is a free and open source programs and can help you to remove background from the images and make the transparent.

In this article

01 [What’s Gimp?](#Part 1)

02 [How to Create a Transparent Background in GIMP](#Part 2)

03 [How to Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent](#Part 3)

04 [How to Turn a One-Color Background Transparent](#Part 4)

Part 1 What’s Gimp?

GIMP is open source software which allows you to do image manipulations. The program is distributed over the internet for free of cost the beginners to learn the photography skills. GIMP software can be used for photo retouching, image authoring and image compositions. GIMP supports all features of photo editing even it can be used for GIMP remove background to transparent. You can also use it as a paint program, online batch processing system, image format converter and as an image renderer.

Part 2 How to Create a Transparent Background in GIMP

With the help of GIMP software you can easily remove background from image and make it transparent. Here, we are going to tell you that how you can remove background with the help of GIMP. Let’s learn it step by step.

Step 1:

Install and launch GIMP program on your system. Now click the “File > Open” or you can also use “File > Open as Layers” option.

Create a Transparent Background in GIMP

Step 2:

Now, you have to use the Fuzzy tool. The Fuzzy tool is mainly designed to select the current layer area and the image on the basis of color. Using this tool you can easily select the background which you want to remove with just one click.

Create a Transparent Background in GIMP

Step 3:

On your image, now you will see a channel dialog when you add a second layer on it. This layer will tell the transparency of the image you have added to remove background. So, click the “Layer > Transparency > Add Alpha Channel option.

Create a Transparent Background in GIMP

Step 4:

On your keyboard now you need to hit the “Delete” button to remove background. You may need to repeat the steps 2 to 4 if the background is not completely removed else there is no problem. We have removed blue background here for example.

Create a Transparent Background in GIMP

Step 5:

Finally, you can click the “File > Export As” and then select the PNG format and save it on your computer in the PNG format. This is the way about GIMP remove background to transparent.

Create a Transparent Background in GIMP

Part 3 How to Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

The above part was about removing the simple and easy background from the image. Here we will share about GIMP transparent background PNG when you have the complex background. For, GIMP create transparent background in the complex images you need to add a transparent layer on the image.

Step 1:

Open the image in GIMP and then right click on the layer of image. Now, click the “Add Alpha Chanel” option.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 2:

After making a layer for background now you have to select the foreground of the image which you want to keep using the select tool of GIMP. To start, first you need to make sure the in the settings you have selected “Draw foreground option” is selected.

After doing all adjustments of the settings you need to draw outline of the object and finally press the enter button on keyboard.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 3:

After doing all the settings you have to adjust the stroke width from settings panel of GIMP. Use your mouse now and start dragging and drawing the image just like you are painting with a brush. Once your drawing is finished and you leave your mouse the image will look like the below screenshot.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 4:

You can also fine tune your selection now with the help of draw background option in the GIMP. This will help you to adjust the rough outline you created previously. Once you are happy then simply press the enter button.

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Step 5:

Still, if you want to refine your results more than you can refine your outlines by using the path nodes option. You can view the path nodes by following the below steps.

Keep your mouse cursor at paths dialog.

Now, hit selection.

To view the path you can click the CTRL+Shift+A button.

Now, select the paths tool.

Finally click the “Path”.

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Step 6:

Now, it’s a time to adjust the outlines according to the output of your foreground image. You can zoom the image and add or adjust the previous nodes. To adjust node you can click the CTRL button on keyboard and drag the node using your mouse. If you need to remove a node then you can use CTRL+Shift button and then click on the node.

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Step 7:

Once the path is refined according to your need hit the “Selection from Path” option at the left side.

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Step 8:

You will have to add the layer mask on the image now to which will reveal the transparency. Right click the Current layer > Add Layer Mask > Selection and finally click “Add” button.

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Step 9:

Now, if you have followed all the previous steps perfectly then your background will be removed now and you can also add a new background to the image. This is way about GIMP delete background to transparent for the complex images.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Part 4 How to Turn a One-Color Background Transparent

While using the GIMP you can also run the one color images background in the transparent. This method helps you to make the transparent background in case if you have the single color in the background of your image. In this method you just need to select the background by the color and it will be removed in the seconds. For GIMP create transparent background image in the single color background image you can follow the below steps.

Steps to Follow:

Open the image using “File > Open” in the GIMP program.

Once image is opened you have to select the image layer at the right side corner of the screen. Now right click and select the Add Alpha Channel option.

Now, you have to choose the select by color tool.

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Step 2:

After selecting the color tool you can select the area of the background image which you need to make transparent by clicking on the image. You can also select it manually by clicking and dragging using your mouse pointer. To increase the selection press Shift button on keyboard and then select the different area which you want to select.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 3:

Finally, when you have selected the complete area which you want to make transparent then simply select the delete button. This is the way about GIMP set transparent background for one color background images.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Learn New Ways to Make Transparent Background

GIMP software is a free program for newbie users to expand their skills. With the help of GIMP software you can easily remove background from mostly any kind of images. If you like to go for pro software to make the video from the images you have created then you can try the Wondershare Filmora Video Editor which allows you to make the beautiful videos and edit them quickly.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Wondershare Filmora program is video editor software which also offers you some of the photo editing options as well. It is compatible with the windows as well as the Mac operating system devices. The program comes with a very easy to use interface and allows you to edit the videos and design them from scratch. It comes with the premade templates in it so you can directly use them for your videos to make the process faster. You can do keyframing, speed ramping, splitting screen, motion tracking etc for editing your videos.

Filmora offers you an inbuilt screen recorder which is the best for recording the gaming videos. it also offers you the effects to apply on the videos, color correction, color matching and many more others features which can be used for making the best quality videos.

New Ways to Make Transparent Background

Ending Thoughts

Well, this is all about making transparent background in the GIMP. GIMP is really a very helpful program that comes with most all features what you need to edit the images and change the background of your images.

If you need to edit the videos as well or you want to make videos with the images edited using GIMP then you can simply use Wondershare Filmora which the best in the video editing Era.

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Removing background of images and making them transparent is a really very tough task for the newbies. Sometimes you may need to learn lots of software to get the work done and most of the programs are paid over the internet. There are many reasons why you need to remove the background of images such as you don’t like the background and replace with the new one. Here, in this article we will share the information about the GIMP which is a free and open source programs and can help you to remove background from the images and make the transparent.

In this article

01 [What’s Gimp?](#Part 1)

02 [How to Create a Transparent Background in GIMP](#Part 2)

03 [How to Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent](#Part 3)

04 [How to Turn a One-Color Background Transparent](#Part 4)

Part 1 What’s Gimp?

GIMP is open source software which allows you to do image manipulations. The program is distributed over the internet for free of cost the beginners to learn the photography skills. GIMP software can be used for photo retouching, image authoring and image compositions. GIMP supports all features of photo editing even it can be used for GIMP remove background to transparent. You can also use it as a paint program, online batch processing system, image format converter and as an image renderer.

Part 2 How to Create a Transparent Background in GIMP

With the help of GIMP software you can easily remove background from image and make it transparent. Here, we are going to tell you that how you can remove background with the help of GIMP. Let’s learn it step by step.

Step 1:

Install and launch GIMP program on your system. Now click the “File > Open” or you can also use “File > Open as Layers” option.

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Step 2:

Now, you have to use the Fuzzy tool. The Fuzzy tool is mainly designed to select the current layer area and the image on the basis of color. Using this tool you can easily select the background which you want to remove with just one click.

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Step 3:

On your image, now you will see a channel dialog when you add a second layer on it. This layer will tell the transparency of the image you have added to remove background. So, click the “Layer > Transparency > Add Alpha Channel option.

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Step 4:

On your keyboard now you need to hit the “Delete” button to remove background. You may need to repeat the steps 2 to 4 if the background is not completely removed else there is no problem. We have removed blue background here for example.

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Step 5:

Finally, you can click the “File > Export As” and then select the PNG format and save it on your computer in the PNG format. This is the way about GIMP remove background to transparent.

Create a Transparent Background in GIMP

Part 3 How to Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

The above part was about removing the simple and easy background from the image. Here we will share about GIMP transparent background PNG when you have the complex background. For, GIMP create transparent background in the complex images you need to add a transparent layer on the image.

Step 1:

Open the image in GIMP and then right click on the layer of image. Now, click the “Add Alpha Chanel” option.

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Step 2:

After making a layer for background now you have to select the foreground of the image which you want to keep using the select tool of GIMP. To start, first you need to make sure the in the settings you have selected “Draw foreground option” is selected.

After doing all adjustments of the settings you need to draw outline of the object and finally press the enter button on keyboard.

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Step 3:

After doing all the settings you have to adjust the stroke width from settings panel of GIMP. Use your mouse now and start dragging and drawing the image just like you are painting with a brush. Once your drawing is finished and you leave your mouse the image will look like the below screenshot.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 4:

You can also fine tune your selection now with the help of draw background option in the GIMP. This will help you to adjust the rough outline you created previously. Once you are happy then simply press the enter button.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 5:

Still, if you want to refine your results more than you can refine your outlines by using the path nodes option. You can view the path nodes by following the below steps.

Keep your mouse cursor at paths dialog.

Now, hit selection.

To view the path you can click the CTRL+Shift+A button.

Now, select the paths tool.

Finally click the “Path”.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 6:

Now, it’s a time to adjust the outlines according to the output of your foreground image. You can zoom the image and add or adjust the previous nodes. To adjust node you can click the CTRL button on keyboard and drag the node using your mouse. If you need to remove a node then you can use CTRL+Shift button and then click on the node.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 7:

Once the path is refined according to your need hit the “Selection from Path” option at the left side.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 8:

You will have to add the layer mask on the image now to which will reveal the transparency. Right click the Current layer > Add Layer Mask > Selection and finally click “Add” button.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 9:

Now, if you have followed all the previous steps perfectly then your background will be removed now and you can also add a new background to the image. This is way about GIMP delete background to transparent for the complex images.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Part 4 How to Turn a One-Color Background Transparent

While using the GIMP you can also run the one color images background in the transparent. This method helps you to make the transparent background in case if you have the single color in the background of your image. In this method you just need to select the background by the color and it will be removed in the seconds. For GIMP create transparent background image in the single color background image you can follow the below steps.

Steps to Follow:

Open the image using “File > Open” in the GIMP program.

Once image is opened you have to select the image layer at the right side corner of the screen. Now right click and select the Add Alpha Channel option.

Now, you have to choose the select by color tool.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 2:

After selecting the color tool you can select the area of the background image which you need to make transparent by clicking on the image. You can also select it manually by clicking and dragging using your mouse pointer. To increase the selection press Shift button on keyboard and then select the different area which you want to select.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Step 3:

Finally, when you have selected the complete area which you want to make transparent then simply select the delete button. This is the way about GIMP set transparent background for one color background images.

Turn the Complex Image Background Transparent

Learn New Ways to Make Transparent Background

GIMP software is a free program for newbie users to expand their skills. With the help of GIMP software you can easily remove background from mostly any kind of images. If you like to go for pro software to make the video from the images you have created then you can try the Wondershare Filmora Video Editor which allows you to make the beautiful videos and edit them quickly.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Wondershare Filmora program is video editor software which also offers you some of the photo editing options as well. It is compatible with the windows as well as the Mac operating system devices. The program comes with a very easy to use interface and allows you to edit the videos and design them from scratch. It comes with the premade templates in it so you can directly use them for your videos to make the process faster. You can do keyframing, speed ramping, splitting screen, motion tracking etc for editing your videos.

Filmora offers you an inbuilt screen recorder which is the best for recording the gaming videos. it also offers you the effects to apply on the videos, color correction, color matching and many more others features which can be used for making the best quality videos.

New Ways to Make Transparent Background

Ending Thoughts

Well, this is all about making transparent background in the GIMP. GIMP is really a very helpful program that comes with most all features what you need to edit the images and change the background of your images.

If you need to edit the videos as well or you want to make videos with the images edited using GIMP then you can simply use Wondershare Filmora which the best in the video editing Era.

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  • Author: Chloe
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  • Updated at : 2024-04-25 07:08:26
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