How to Apply Special Effects – Fast

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How to apply special effects faster with Movavi Video Editor

Edited by

Ben Jacklin

October 13, 2025

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Choosing titles, transitions, or filters? Just hover your mouse over any effect to preview it instantly. You can do the same with your project files – it’s quick, simple, and fun.

Make your editing even faster – copy effects, color tweaks, and audio settings from one clip to another in no time.

Step 1. Download and install Movavi Video Editor

Download Movavi Video Editor and launch the installation file. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the app.

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Step 2. Import your video

Click Add Files and select your videos. Then move the imported videos onto the timeline.

Step 3. Choose effects

Click Effects. Browse the categories or use the Search bar to find what you need. Hover over any effect to see it in action. If the effect doesn’t appear, it might not be installed yet. Just click on it, and the preview will be ready right away.

Choose the effect you want to use, then drag it onto your video on the Timeline.

Step 4. Modify effects

To modify the effects, click Clip settings and choose Applied effects. Here, you’ll see a panel with all the applied effects – you can edit each one separately. Use sliders and scroll through the drop-down menus to adjust Intensity, Sharpness, Opacity, Tint, Blending mode, Grain, and other options, depending on the selected effect.

Step 5. Copy and paste effects

Select the clip that includes an effect you want to apply to another video. Right-click it on the timeline, go to Clip effects, and choose Copy effects.