Use the Ken Burns Effect in your videos
Add a Ken Burns Effect to your videos online, in seconds
Apply the Ken Burns effect to still images and GIFs with our online editor
Use Flixier to apply a Ken Burns-style pan and zoom effect to any still images or GIFs you use in your video. Our tool runs in your web browser, allowing you to access it instantly and edit your videos anywhere. The simplified yet powerful keyframe system gives you full control over the panning and zooming of your video. All you have to do is click on Get Started, upload your media, and start editing! Flixier’s stock media libraries and AI text-to-speech generator are here to help you speed past the finish line.
Make Ken Burns effect videos in seconds, online
Creating Ken Burns effect videos with Flixier is a breeze. Our online video editor, accessible from any computer via your web browser, eliminates the need for downloads or installations. Plus, our powerful cloud servers ensure your videos are rendered in minutes, not hours, even on older, entry-level devices.
Create professional-looking videos easily
Flixier’s intuitive interface lets you jump straight into editing without watching dozens of hours of tutorials first. If you do get stuck, our YouTube channel and help page are filled with short, bite-sized tutorials about pretty much every aspect of our video editor, so what are you waiting for? Go ahead and start putting together your video right now!
Use the built-in stock media libraries
Getting enough original footage for a documentary or video essay isn’t always easy. Take advantage of Fflixier’s built-in stock media libraries to find the right videos and images, then drag them to the timeline to add them to your video. You can even apply the Ken Burns effect to them for a little added dynamism!
Use a human-like text-to-speech narrator
Recording your own narration for documentaries of video essays can be intimidating, especially if you don’t have a home-recording setup. With Flixier, you can use the most advanced AI voices available right now to generate full narrations for your videos in seconds. All you need to do is type in your script, choose one of the hundreds of voices, and hit generate!
How to apply a Ken Burns effect online:
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Upload
Click on Get Started to open Flixier in your web browser. Drag your media over from your computer, or use any of the available import options to import it from cloud storage or other online sources.
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Apply the Ken Burns effect
Drag your image down to the timeline. Press the Fill Canvas button on the right side of the screen to ensure it takes up the entire screen. Now, right-click on your image on the timeline and select Add Keyframes to Video. Then, with the second keyframe selected, increase the Scale of your video on the right and move the video around on the canvas. You’ll notice the Keyframe Updated message appears on the lower left. Now, if you play your video back, you’ll see the Ken Burns effect in action.
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Save
You can continue editing your video in Flixier, adding more media and applying more effects and transitions. When you’re done, click the Export button in the top right. Choose Video as the format and click Export and Download to process the video and save it to your computer.
Why use Flixier to apply a Ken Burns Effect to videos?
Copyright-free music and sound effects library
Just like the Ken Burns effect makes still images more dynamic, the right sound effects and background music can immerse your viewers into the story. Our built-in stock music and sound effects library lets you search for the right audio assets without leaving the editor. Just drag them to the timeline to experiment with different sounds and see what works best!
Publish your Ken Burns effect videos online
When you’re done creating a video with Flixier, you can give it a title and a description and publish it straight to YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Our tool can upload and publish the video to multiple platforms simultaneously (if you link your accounts), so you can sit back and enjoy a coffee or move on to your next project.
Use motion titles and animated graphics
While Flixier does feature a powerful keyframe system that allows you to create Ken Burns effect videos, that doesn’t mean you have to do everything by hand! Our library features plenty of ready-made, professionally animated motion titles and graphical elements that you can add to your video with one click and then customize however you see fit.
Try out our video creator for free
Experiment with the Ken Burns effect without spending anything! Flixier’s free version gives you access to all the core editing features required to put together videos and create pan and zoom effects using keyframes, so you can try it out for yourself and see if it’s right for you before deciding to upgrade to a paid plan.
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What is the Ken Burns effect?
The Ken Burns effect refers to panning and zooming on a still image to give it dynamism and create the illusion of motion.
When should I use the Ken Burns effect?
You should use the Ken Burns effect whenever you’re displaying a still image for an extended period of time in your video. The added movement is a great way to keep the viewers’ attention focused on the narration happening in the background.
What is the purpose of the Ken Burns effect?
The purpose of the Ken Burns effect is to make still images more dynamic and engaging. This is especially useful for documentaries, where you might have to rely on photos due to a lack of original footage, especially when talking about historical events.
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