Which transition to use
| Transition | Feels like | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Fade | A soft blend | Most cuts, especially talking clips |
| Dissolve | A grainy blend | A change of time or place |
| Through black | A pause | The end of a section |
| Wipe or slide | A deliberate move | Lists, steps and before and after |
| Circle | A reveal | A playful change of scene |
How long the result is
The transition overlaps the clips, so the joined video is the two lengths added together minus the transition. Two 10 second clips with a 1 second fade make 19 seconds.
Platform facts checked on 17 September 2026 against each platform's own help pages.