How to Import Existing Video into Screen Studio

If you have an existing video that you’d like to edit in Screen Studio, you can import it directly into the application. This is useful when you need to enhance previous recordings, or refine content you’ve already created.

Creating a Screen Studio Project from a video

Creating a project from an existing video in Screen Studio is straightforward. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Open Screen Studio and click on the File menu
  2. Look for and select the ‘Create project from video…’ option
  3. Choose the MP4 file you want to import
  4. Wait for Screen Studio to process your video

Create Project from Video

Once imported, you can use Screen Studio’s editing tools to enhance your video, or make other adjustments.

Unfortunately, this approach has some important limitations. For example, you cannot:

Looking for a better alternative?

If you need to work with multiple video clips, Borumi offers a great alternative. This tool provides:

Borumi Import

Borumi works particularly well for creating educational content, such as:

Borumi’s built-in support for multiple clips makes it a breeze when creating long-form content like tutorials, courses and educational videos.

Borumi Editor

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I create a Screen Studio project using an existing video?
Click on the file menu and choose 'Create project from video' to import an MP4 file for editing in Screen Studio.
Can Screen Studio merge multiple videos into one project?
No, Screen Studio currently does not support merging multiple videos, but this feature is in future development plans.
What is a good alternative for combining multiple video clips?
Borumi is a great option as it allows you to record and combine multiple scenes into a single video, ideal for long-form content like tutorials.
Can I edit an imported video in Screen Studio?
Yes, once you import an MP4 file into Screen Studio, you can edit it within the editor.
What file format do I need to create a project in Screen Studio?
An MP4 file is required to create a project from an existing video in Screen Studio.

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