Improvement

Edit faster with GIFs, Direct Cut, and Shortcuts

Add Giphy GIFs, speed up scene transitions with Direct Cut, and use keyboard shortcuts to make common edits faster—so you can polish videos in less time.

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Today, we're introducing a set of editor updates — new ways to add GIFs, move faster between scenes, and edit with less clicking. Available across Synthesia plans.

Watch the video created in Synthesia, and use it as a template. Duplicate it, then make it your own.

How it works and why it matters

Add GIFs from Giphy

Search for GIFs directly in the editor, then drop them into a scene
Use GIFs to add personality, illustrate a point quickly, or make training content more engaging

Create faster pacing with direct cut

Use the Direct Cut transition to remove the pause between scenes
Great for fast-paced explainers, product updates, and any video where momentum matters

Edit quicker with keyboard shortcuts

Use shortcuts to speed up common edits like arranging layers and formatting text
Ideal when you're iterating on scripts, adjusting visuals, or making last-minute tweaks

For more on how it works, check out our documentation.