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How to edit a video with Claude: 9 effects

Last updated October 27, 2026

Short answer: upload a short clip to Claude and type “Edit this video. Caption every word, add effects.” Claude writes code for every frame and gives you the finished file. Then ask for one effect at a time.

What do you need?

  • A clip of 5 to 15 seconds, vertical 9:16 works best
  • A Claude account where you can upload a video

Which steps?

  1. Make or pick your clip
  2. Upload it to Claude
  3. Type the main prompt
  4. Download the result and add effects one by one

Which effects work?

Orbit, cutout, chat takeover, snap zoom, word behind, headline storm, code rain, phone mockup and magazine cover. The free guide has a copy and paste prompt for each.

Free guide with all 9 prompts: exhumia.gumroad.com/l/edit
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