How to Make Video Collage Online

Creating a video collage online allows you to combine multiple clips and images into one beautiful video that tells your story in a more engaging way. Whether you want to showcase your favorite memories, promote your brand, or simply have fun with your content, a video collage is a perfect solution. This article will provide practical tips and step-by-step instructions to make a custom video collage that you can share with friends, family, or more customers on social media platforms like YouTube and Instagram.

What is a video collage and why use it

A video collage is a creative way to display multiple videos and photos within a single frame or timeline, allowing you to tell a story or share a collection of moments all at once. For casual users and content creators, video collages offer an easy way to combine favorite moments, add background music, and create stunning videos without needing advanced video editing skills.

Video collages are popular for social media posts, birthday or holiday greetings, travel diaries, and even marketing campaigns.

How to create a video collage

Want to show a story of your latest trip or love story? If you find yourself in a similar situation, creating your own video collage of pictures and clips is a great way to tell your story properly.

It won't be difficult! Today, many video collage makers help with this task, including mobile apps. Our collage maker works online, so you don't need to download any apps (but if you prefer creating videos on your phone, there's an iOS video editing app as well). You can use it on any device, whether it's Windows, Mac, Android, or iPhone, and no video editing experience is needed as the interface is pretty simple.

Follow these simple steps to create your video collage with Clideo's Online Video Editor:

1. Add files

   Open Clideo's Online Video Editor and click "Get started".
   Click "+" to add all the media files you want to the video collage maker. You can upload images, videos, audio files, and GIFs. You can import them from your device or select files from Google Drive or Dropbox. You can also use built-in stock libraries for images, videos, and music to make your story even more beautiful.

2. Create a photo or video collage

   All files will be added to the timeline, and you can arrange them as needed. If you need all of them displayed at the same time, ensure they are not on the same line in the timeline; instead, place them one above the other.
   Resize each image or video to a smaller size — select it in the timeline or preview, then manually adjust its size, rotation, or flip if needed. Drag files onto the timeline to set their playback start times, and adjust their duration by dragging the yellow handles. If your collage video clips are too short, copy them to match the duration of other elements.

3. Change the background color

   By default, the background will be black. To change it, click the "Canvas" tab and pick a different color.

Add captions using the "Text" tab, select lovely animated stickers in "Elements" to create the right atmosphere.

4. Export your video collage

   When you finish editing, click "Export" in the top-right corner and select your preferred export option.

5. Save the collage

   Preview your video to check if it looks good. To make changes, click "Edit." If you're happy with the result, click "Download" to save the video.
   If you want to explore more features, check the Video Editor Help Center.

Alternative ways to create a video collage

Besides Clideo, you can create video collages using other tools that may already be on your device or available for free:

• VLC Media Player
  Pros: Free, widely used, supports basic video editing like cutting and merging clips.
  Cons: Limited collage features; more technical to use for video montages.
• iMovie (Mac and iOS)
  Pros: User-friendly, great for beginners, supports video trimming, adding music, and simple effects.
  Cons: Only available on Apple devices; fewer collage templates.
• Windows Photos app (Windows 10 and later)
  Pros: Built-in on Windows, easy to create video projects with photos and videos, includes music and effects.
  Cons: Basic editing features; less control over layout.

Each option has its strengths, but for an online video collage maker that works across devices and offers easy drag-and-drop editing, Clideo remains a strong choice.

Tips for making a great video collage

Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind when making your video collage to ensure it looks polished and engaging:

• Choose clips and photos that tell a clear story or share a common theme.
• Use free templates or collage templates to save time and get a professional look.
• Add background music or sound effects to enhance the mood — Clideo allows you to upload audio files easily, or you can find the track in the "Audio" tab.
• Trim videos to keep the collage engaging and avoid long pauses.
• Be careful not to overcrowd the collage; multiple elements are great, but too many can distract viewers.
• Preview your collage before exporting to ensure perfect timing and smooth transitions.

Following these tips will help you craft a video collage that feels genuine and emotionally touching.