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Video Fade
Add fade in and fade out to any video with a live preview. Smooth black transitions in half a second to two seconds.
Drop a video here
MP4, WebM, MOV, MKV — anything your browser can decode.
PRIVATE BY DESIGN — PRIVATE BY DESIGN — decoding, processing and encoding all run in your browser's engine. No server sees your file.
How to Add Fade In and Fade Out
Drop your video, pick a fade length, and preview the effect on the spot. Click fade and download, audio fades too. Fades are the cheapest polish in video editing: one transition tells the viewer the clip is a finished piece, not a raw cut. The tool applies a smooth black transition of your chosen length, and because the audio fades in sync, dialogue and music never start or stop with a click. Short social clips read best with quick fades, while longer videos and intro sequences can afford a slower, more dramatic two second fade.
- 1. Upload your videoDrop a video up to 300 MB. Any format the browser plays works here.
- 2. Pick your fade lengthChoose from half a second to two seconds, and pick which sides get the fade: in, out, or both.
- 3. Preview it liveThe preview plays the exact fade on the spot, before anything is processed.
- 4. Download the faded videoClick fade and download. Video and audio fade together, so there is no abrupt cut anywhere.
- Tip: for shorts and reels, a 0.5s fade feels snappy; 2s suits cinematic openings.
- For shorts and reels, a 0.5s fade feels snappy. Two seconds suits cinematic openings.
- Fade both ends when a clip loops: the seam disappears and the loop looks endless.
- A fade out at the very end makes any cut feel finished. Leave the last second alone and it reads as chopped.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Video Fade really free?
Yes — completely free, with no hidden fees, no premium tier and no signup required. The tool runs entirely in your browser.
Do I need to install anything to use Video Fade?
No. Video Fade works directly in your browser. There is no software to install, no app to download and no plugin required.
Is my video uploaded to a server when I use Video Fade?
Never. All processing happens locally on your device. Your file never leaves your computer, which is why there is no upload wait and no privacy risk.
Which video formats does Video Fade support?
It accepts MP4, WebM, MOV and MKV — anything your browser can decode. Output is MP4 by default, playable on any device.
What happens to my file after processing?
Nothing is stored anywhere. Once you close the tab, everything is gone. We have no server, no storage and no access to your files.
Will my video have a watermark?
No — every download is 100% watermark-free. EditVideo never adds logos, branding or watermarks to your files.
How do I fade in and fade out a video?
Choose the fade type and set the duration, 0.5-1 second is the sweet spot for most clips. Fade in from black at the start, fade out to black at the end, or both for a clean intro-outro. Everything renders locally.
What's the difference between fade in, fade out and fade to black?
Fade in = the picture gradually appears at the start (from black or from transparency). Fade out = it gradually disappears at the end. Fade to black = a special ending transition where the last moments dim fully to black, the classic movie-ending look. Use fade in/out for social clips, fade to black for anything cinematic.
What is the difference between fade in, fade out and fade to black?
Fade in brings the picture up from black at the start. Fade out takes it down to black at the end. Fade to black does both, making a clean transition between two scenes.
Does the audio fade too?
Yes. The audio track fades in sync with the video, so music and speech ease in and out instead of starting or stopping abruptly.
Which fade length works best for social clips?
Half a second reads as snappy and modern on TikTok, Reels and YouTube Shorts. Anything over one second can feel slow on a feed.
Will the fade change my video quality?
The video is re-encoded to apply the effect. Quality stays close to the original, with no visible loss on clips up to 300 MB.
Can I fade only the beginning or only the end?
Yes. Pick fade in, fade out, or both. Each side is independent, so you can leave the other end untouched.
Does the preview show the real effect?
Yes. The preview plays the fade exactly as it will render, so what you see is what downloads.
Which formats can I export?
The tool exports MP4, the format every platform accepts. Your input can be any video the browser plays.
Can I make a video loop seamlessly with fades?
Fading both ends hides the cut point, but a true seamless loop needs matching start and end frames. Pair fades with the Loop tool for the best result.
Is my original file changed?
No. The faded video downloads as a new file, and the original on your device stays exactly as it was.
Why use a fade instead of a hard cut?
A hard cut says raw footage. A fade tells the viewer where a clip begins and ends, which makes montages, reels and presentations feel composed.