Movavi Video Editor

Change your video background in a few clicks on Windows and Mac with Movavi Video Editor

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Meet the Video Background Changer – How to Change a Background of a Video

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Simple editing tools

Easy-to-use features let you change video backgrounds quickly without needing advanced skills or complicated configuration.

Green screen and AI-based background change

You can replace backgrounds using traditional Chroma Key techniques or automatically with AI-powered detection.

Multiple background options

Software allows you to use the templates of all kinds or your own designed scenes as replacement backgrounds.

Change background of a video

Movavi Video Editor gives you an easy way to change or replace video backgrounds on Windows and Mac computers. From a simple background elimination to excluding a green screen or isolating a subject – this handy editor is fit for purpose.

Beginner-friendly, it is the solution to how to change a background of a video without special editing skills. The program also supports replacing the background with an image or another video. It works as a flexible video background editor for both simple and creative projects. You can adjust the final look using built-in editing tools. It fits users who want clean results without technical steps.

How to change video background

Step 1. Get the software ready

Download the Movavi video background change editor for your Windows or Mac. Start the install file and follow the steps on your screen. Open the program and click Add Files. Import your green screen footage and the new image or clip you want as the background. Place both of these files onto the main Video track on the Timeline.

Step 2. Change the video background

Pick the green screen clip and move it up to a new Extra video track. Keep the new background file on the main track below it. Open the Tools tab and select Chroma key.

Click on the green color in your preview screen. The old background will vanish and the new one will appear. Use the sliders for Tolerance, Noise, Edges, and Opacity to clean up the look.

Step 3. Save your work

Click Export, pick your format, and hit Start. This four-step workflow is perfect for everyone who needs to edit video background, even if you are a total beginner who has never edited green screen videos before. You see, it’s very simple to know how to change a background of a video.

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*The free version of Movavi Video Editor may have the following restrictions depending on the build: watermark on exported clips, 60-second video or 1/2 audio length limit, and/or some advanced features unavailable when exporting videos.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I change the background of a video without a green screen?

Movavi Video Editor is a top-quality video background changer that employs smart sensors to isolate subjects. You simply upload your footage and let the software's internal tools handle the extraction automatically. It is the most efficient way to learn how to edit a background in a video on a standard home computer.

Can I replace a video background with an image or another video?

Yes, the Movavi video-to-green screen converter lets you swap any scenery for a fresh image or a dynamic clip. You place your replacement media on the main track and your subject on the overlay track. This allows you to add a background to a video project to create entirely new environments. It works perfectly for both creative storytelling and professional business presentations.

Is it possible to make the background of a video transparent?

You can use Movavi Video Editor to make video background transparent by using the automated removal tool. Once the software deletes the original scenery, you can export the subject as a standalone element. This is ideal if you need to place yourself over different presentations or website layouts. It simplifies video background editing for users who want clean, professional results without manual masking. Another option is to use an online video background changer for simple and quick edits.

Movavi Video Editor
Create awesome videos easily

*The free version of Movavi Video Editor may have the following restrictions depending on the build: watermark on exported clips, 60-second video or 1/2 audio length limit, and/or some advanced features unavailable when exporting videos.

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