Shader animations for videos
Shader animations bring video elements to life with glowing, moving, or textured effects. Use them to add dynamic movement and boost storytelling in your Canva videos or reels.
Available to Canva Pro, Canva Teams, Canva Enterprise, Canva Education, and Canva for Nonprofits subscribers.
We're gradually rolling out this feature. If you don't have access yet, keep your app updated and stay tuned for updates.
Apply shader animation to a video
- Add or select a video on your design.
- On the toolbar, select Animate. Animation options will show on the side panel.
- From the Featured section, select your preferred shader animation:
- Shake Zoom - adjust the intensity using the slider.
- Whip Slide - adjust the speed using the slider.
- Old TV
- Chroma Wave
- Select where you want to apply the animation:
- On enter
- On exit
- Both
- To remove the animation, select Remove animation.
What can I use shader animations on
If you don’t see shader animations as an animation option, here are a few things you can check:
- Ensure you're using a supported file format (MP4).
- Make sure you're using the latest version of Canva.
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