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Looking to polish your videos and engage more viewers? Adding scene transitions and video effects can set your video's mood, pace, and style. Whether you’re creating slideshow videos and daily vlogs for YouTube or thought leadership videos to LinkedIn, take your video to the next level with video transitions.
Read on to explore the best cool video transitions and how to add transitions in Clipchamp.
What are video transitions?
Video transitions creatively connect two or more video clips. An essential in any video editor’s toolkit, scene transitions like fading to black, fade-out, pan, zoom, jump cuts, swipe, glitch, and cross-dissolve can transform videos. Video and film transitions can guide the pace or speed of the video and can even help engage viewers and increase your video watch time. Clipchamp includes a free and premium transitions library which can be found by clicking the transitions tab in the toolbar when you start editing a video.
20 video transitions and effects you need to try
1. Burn video transition
Light up your product demo video with a flare of sunshine using the burn video transition. Connect your clips with a fade that adds a glowing coat of warmth between shots. The burn transition fades your next clip in with a fiery orange and red hue as if both reels had been set alight.
To use the burn transition, search ‘burn’ in Clipchamp.
2. Horizontal banding video transition
Step in the digital realm and infuse your clips with the horizontal banding transition for a retro electronic aesthetic. A rapid blur of horizontal lines flickers down your screen like you’re peeking through a curtain or loading up a new level on a throwback arcade side-scroller. This flittering video effect evokes a dash of nostalgia and is a good thematic visual for gaming videos or technology presentations.
To use the horizontal banding transition, search ‘horizontal banding’ in Clipchamp.
3. Diagonal soft wipe video transition
This variation of the wipe effect is a smoother version of the page turning effect (more on that below). The diagonal soft wipe transition can add suspense or intrigue as it gives the impression of revealing the next frame from the corner down. This is a good subtle choice for controlling the pace in video slideshows.
To use the diagonal soft wipe transition, search ‘diagonal soft wipe’ in Clipchamp.
4. Blinds video transition
Peak through to the next frame like opening a window with the shuttering blinds video transition. This video effect makes you feel like you’re shuffling a card deck to paint the next scene. The old-school billboard feel makes it perfect for sales pitches when you want to conjure the idea of airport advertising.
To use the blinds video transition, search ‘blinds’ in Clipchamp.
5. Bloom video transition
Warp your clips together with a cinematic frame-filling lens-flare using the bloom video transition. This spin and zoom hybrid brings your next scene in like you’ve just been beamed up through a spaceship tractor beam. The dramatic intensity of this transition makes it a good match with sci-fi stock audio for intergalactic themed videos.
To use the bloom video transition, search ‘bloom’ in Clipchamp.
6. Collage video transition
Turn your transition into a virtual jumbo screen with the collage video transition. This trippy video effect multiplies your first clip into multiple squares and rapidly zooms then swipes across to reveal matching multiple squares of your next clip. This dynamic transition creates a sense of density and is a great way of blending shots for travel highlight videos or corporate videos.
To use the collage video transition, search ‘collage’ in Clipchamp.
7. Pixelate video transition
Crafting a cybertronic dreamscape and want your transition to invoke a neo-noir fever dream? Hack one clip into the other with the pixelate video transition. This chunks up your shot into electrified cubes that scramble across your screen to reveal your next shot like unscrambling poor television reception. This cyberpunk transition is well suited to 8-bit music for video gaming intros on YouTube.
To use the pixelate video transition, search ‘pixelate’ in Clipchamp.
8. Exchange video transition
Share important information but keep your content engaging by swapping one clip for another with the exchange video transition. Zoom out of one frame for the next one to slide in and expand to fill the frame. This effect is an effective way of portraying comparisons and contrasts in onboarding videos.
To use the exchange video transition, search ‘exchange’ in Clipchamp.
9. Page turn video transition
Pictures tell a thousand words and now your video can look like a flip of the chapter with the page turn transition. Your first clip curls backwards to reveal the second clip like a literal flip of the page. Blink and you’ll miss the reflective layer on the transitioning clip which helps bring your transition to life. This is perfect for sequential content creating like explainer videos where you want to give the feel of reading an instruction manual.
To use the page turn video transition, search ‘page turn’ in Clipchamp.
10. Reveal video transition
Split your frame in two then part each side to bring forth your next clip with the reveal video transition. This adds a dramatic pace and mood to your transitions, like you’re letting your audience in on a secret or unveiling the wow moment of a magic trick. Add suspense and anticipation to your ‘get ready with me’ videos and use this transition to add finesse to your final look.
To use the reveal video transition, search ‘reveal’ in Clipchamp.
11. Liquid streaks and liquid drops video transitions
Want to make social media videos like TikTok trends and Instagram Reels even more entertaining? Add the liquid streaks or liquid drops video transition between your clips. The unique special effect is ideal for fine-tuning videos of any genre and making them more professional in seconds.
To use the liquid drop or liquid streaks transition, search ‘liquid drop’ or ‘liquid streaks’ in Clipchamp.
12. Fade through black and fade through white video transitions
There are two fade through transitions to choose from inside the transitions tab. The fade through black transition makes a clip gradually dissolve into a black background, while the fade-through white transition gradually dissolves into a white background. These simple video scene transitions suit any video like YouTube tutorials, music videos, and performance videos as they’re used to create suspense between scenes. You can even fade in and out audio to match your fade through video transition.
To use the fade transitions, search “Fade through white” and “Fade through black” in Clipchamp.
13. Fire video transition
Showcase your action sport, new TikTok dance, or mystery reveal video with the fire video transition. Create short, sharp, and cool videos that your viewers will love, while adding special effects to help grow your channel. The fire video transition moves between clips in a ‘fire’ motion graphic, resembling a burning flame.
To use the fire transition, search ‘fire’ in Clipchamp.
14. Glitch and glitch reveal video transition
Want to replicate a camera or video encoding distortion when moving between clips? Try the glitch and glitch reveal video transition. Also known as Chromatic Aberration, the transition adds a dramatic flair to your videos by creating intensity and building suspense between two clips by imitating a problem with the video signal. Glitches are trending in spooky Halloween videos, and perfect for creating hype around product launches and social media content.
To use the glitch and glitch reveal transitions, search “Glitch” and “Glitch reveal” in Clipchamp.
15. Zoom in and zoom out video transitions
The zoom in and zoom out transitions are essential in every video editor's toolkit. The zoom in transition moves closer to the main subject, and the zoom out transition moves further away from the subject or focal point in the video. This easy effect instantly grabs the attention of your viewers and is ideal for gaming videos, YouTube reaction videos, social media sale ads, and slideshow videos.
To use the zoom in and zoom out transitions, search “Cross fade” in Clipchamp.
16. Spin video transition
The spin transition is a popular video effect that rotates a video into the following clip with a fast 180-degree spin. The scene transition creates a fun, artistic effect suitable for travel vlogs, action and sport videos, fashion and lifestyle, event promos and music videos. The spin transition also pairs perfectly with sound effects like swoosh, or clicks, and to the beat of royalty-free music.
To use the spin transition, search “Spin” in Clipchamp.
17. Heart video transition
Add a romantic touch to promotional content like Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, or make your video cards, wedding slideshows, or proposal videos more sentimental with the heart video transition. Smoothly move between clips in a heart shape motion that symbolizes love and enhances personal touch.
To use the heart transition, search ‘heart’ in Clipchamp.
18. Wipe right and wipe left video transition
If you want to swipe left from a bad scene or swipe right on the scene of your dreams, try out the wipe right and wipe left video transition. These wipe transitions can add additional effects and a personal touch to your storytelling videos, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Stories, and any slideshow video with motion titles.
To use the wipe right and wipe left transitions, search “Wipe right” and “Wipe left” in Clipchamp.
19. Cross blur and cross fade video transitions
Blur the end of your clip while seamlessly moving into the next clip with the cross blur and cross fade scene transitions. Edit your videos like a pro, whether you’re creating underwater slideshows, social media sale ads, or corporate presentations. You can even fade in and out audio to match your blur endings.
To use the cross blur and cross fade transitions, search “Cross blur” and ‘Cross fade” in Clipchamp.
20. Push left, right, up, down video transitions
Quickly slide through video clips either from the left or from the right motion with the push video transition. Like wipe left and right, the scene transition moves through clips faster and more eye-catching. Add a push left and push right transition to holiday recap videos, to YouTube vlogs when changing locations, on different topic changes. This pairs well with sound effects and audio.
To use the push left and push right transitions, search “Push left” and “Push right” in Clipchamp.
Video transitions tips and tutorial
Choosing the right transition effect for your video depends on the style, mood, and tone you’re creating for your viewers to enjoy. Try to edit your videos with various transitions and see what style best suits your aesthetic. You don’t have to make the right decision first go—explore different transitions to find the one you love. Customize your videos with our range of transitions found in the transition library.
For more help how to add video transitions between clips, check out or YouTube tutorial.
Frequently asked questions
Are video transitions free in Clipchamp?
Yes, Clipchamp comes preloaded with free video transitions. Same as our other editing video effects and tools that are included with the free version of Clipchamp.
How many video transitions should I add to my video?
There is no limit to how many film transitions you can add to your video. It depends on how many clips you have and how you want to convey the information of your video. However many you choose, make sure there is enough time and space between transitions so that your audience can appreciate all of your video content without being distracted by the editing.
Can I add a sound effect to my video transition?
Yes, you can! You can enhance your video with matching transition and sound effects like ‘glitch’ and ‘rewind’.
Seamlessly move through video clips with a wide variety of transitions and special effects. Step up your transition game with our guide on how to add transitions to slideshows or become a scene changing expert by fading audio and video for a true cinematic experience.
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