Using Element Timing in Canva Videos

When to Use This Guide: If you’re looking to enhance your Canva videos by controlling when elements appear, this guide is for you. It’s especially useful for those new to video editing.

What is Element Timing?
Element Timing is an exciting feature that allows you to decide when elements, such as videos and graphics, play during your video. This improves the video’s professionalism and helps create more engaging content.

How to Use Element Timing
Available for All Users: Whether you’re using Canva on Desktop Web, Desktop App, Mobile Web, or Mobile App, the Element Timing feature is available for you. Here's how to make the most of it:

For Desktop Users:

1. Open or create your video design.
2. Select the element you wish to adjust.
3. Hold the Shift key to select multiple elements.
4. Right-click on the element and select Show timing. You will see the element’s timeline below the editor.
5. Move your cursor over the timeline’s edge, where trim handles will appear.
6. Drag these handles to adjust the element’s start and end times.
7. Position the element in the video as you desire by dragging the timeline.

For Mobile Users:

1. Create or access your video design on your device.
2. Tap on the element you want to modify.
3. Tap and hold the element and select "Select Multiple" to choose more elements.
4. Use the Ellipsis icon (… ) on the toolbar to find Show timing.
5. Adjust the timeline by dragging the trim handles as needed.

Troubleshooting Common Issues
If you cannot find the Show Timing feature:

• Ensure your design is set as a video type, as this feature is exclusive to video designs.
• If you initially set up the design as a non-video type, convert your progress to a video design.

Moving Your Progress to a Video Design:
Desktop Users:

• Simply copy all pages (Ctrl+C for Windows, Command+C for Mac) and paste them (Ctrl+V for Windows, Command+V for Mac) into a new video design.

Mobile Users:

• Copy your page under More options and paste it into a new video design.

Need More Help?
We want to ensure you have everything you need to create amazing videos. If you have any questions or run into difficulties, let us know, and we’ll be happy to help!