Save Time -- 10 HIDDEN Features and Hacks for Kapwing Creators in 2021

Introduction

If you're a frequent user of Kapwing, then you're in for a treat! This article will reveal 10 hidden features and underutilized hacks that can dramatically improve your content creation experience while saving you time. Let’s dive in!

1. Import Videos and Music Directly from YouTube

One of the best time-saving features is the ability to import videos and music assets directly from YouTube. No more downloading and re-uploading! Just copy the URL, paste it into Kapwing, and import the asset directly into your project. This feature also works with TikTok, Instagram, Google Drive links, and other URLs.

2. Utilize Hidden Placeholders

Placeholders allow you to create a consistent design template for various media formats. Whether you're making IGTV pieces or podcast visuals, this feature ensures that you can drop the actual video or media asset later without having to adjust each time. Create your design, make it a placeholder, and reuse it effortlessly!

3. Project Search for Easy Asset Importing

Kapwing now has a project search feature that allows you to import previously used assets into new projects. No need to dig through your computer files repeatedly! Simply go to the upload tab, select the projects folder, and search for the asset you wish to import.

4. Multi-Audio Support

Surprisingly, Kapwing supports multiple audio tracks. You can upload these directly by dragging audio files onto the canvas. This flexibility allows you to mix background music and sound effects seamlessly.

5. Add Progress Bars

You can now add dynamic progress bars to your videos, which can be customized in style, color, and animation. Simply add it through the elements menu and watch your progress bar fill over the video duration.

6. Lock Layers

To prevent accidental selections while editing, use the lock feature to keep certain layers in place. This is especially helpful when you’re layering multiple designs and don’t want to disrupt your background elements.

7. Hue Rotate for Fun Animations

Huе Rotate is a magical animation effect that alters the color of your image or video layer, adding an eye-catching quality to your projects. Select the layer, enable the effect, and adjust the speed to create unique visuals.

8. Remove Backgrounds and Download Transparent PNGs

Kapwing allows users to remove backgrounds from images or videos easily. Once removed, you can download your image as a transparent PNG, which is perfect for overlays and branding.

9. Upload Custom Fonts

If you want to tailor your content to your brand or capture a specific vibe, you can upload custom fonts. Keep in mind that this feature requires a Pro subscription but can dramatically enhance your creations.

10. How to Remove the Kapwing Watermark

To ensure your projects are watermark-free, all you need to do is sign in with a Google or Facebook account. Once signed in, your video will be processed without a watermark, making it much more professional!

Thanks for reading! We hope these tips help streamline your content creation process on Kapwing and empower your creativity.

Keywords

• Kapwing
• Hidden features
• Content creation
• Import from YouTube
• Placeholders
• Asset importing
• Multi-Audio
• Progress bars
• Lock layers
• Hue rotate
• Transparent PNG
• Custom fonts
• Remove watermark

FAQ

Q1: How can I import videos from YouTube into Kapwing?
A1: You can simply copy the YouTube video URL, paste it into Kapwing, and the asset will be imported directly into your project without needing to download it first.

Q2: What are placeholders, and how can I use them?
A2: Placeholders allow you to create templates for your projects so you can maintain visual consistency. You create a design, make it a placeholder, and then replace it with actual media later.

Q3: Can I add multiple audio tracks in Kapwing?
A3: Yes! You just drag your audio files onto the canvas to use them as background music or sound effects in your project.

Q4: How do I remove a background from an image in Kapwing?
A4: Upload the image to Kapwing, select the erase tool, and use the magic wand feature to remove the background. Then, you can download it as a transparent PNG.

Q5: Do I need to pay to remove the Kapwing watermark?
A5: No, simply sign in with a Google or Facebook account to export your video without the watermark for free.