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How do I edit templates?

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Written by Austin
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Opening templates

Templates can only be opened in their corresponding editing program:

  • After Effects templates → Adobe After Effects

  • Premiere Pro templates → Adobe Premiere Pro

  • DaVinci Resolve templates → DaVinci Resolve

  • Apple Motion templates → Apple Motion (some may also open in Final Cut Pro X)

Not sure which template goes with which program? See: What are the different types of Templates?

Checking version compatibility

Always check the template description for which software version it was created in. Templates made in newer versions may not open in older installs, so we recommend keeping your editing programs up to date.

Editing the template

Templates are designed to be customized — swap in your own text, images, or video clips without building the animations from scratch.

  • Many downloads include a ReadMe file from the contributor with instructions for getting started.

  • Start with small edits (text, colors, logos) to build familiarity before moving on to advanced adjustments like timing or keyframes.

Building your skills

Template editing is a more advanced skill than standard video editing. To get the most out of templates, we recommend working through official training resources for your editor:

Why learn templates?

Learning how to edit templates takes time and patience, but the payoff is worth it. Templates give you access to professional-quality motion graphics — titles, transitions, animations — without needing to design them from scratch. Once you build confidence, you’ll be able to adapt templates to your own style, speed up your workflow, and create polished videos that stand out.

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