> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.blotato.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.blotato.com/rest-api-reference/visuals/c306ae43-1dcc-4f45-ac2b-88e75430ffd8.md). # Combine Clips and Apply Basic Edits Stitch video clips together with titles, captions, background music, and transitions. ## When to Use This Template * You have your own video clips (recorded on your phone, from a camera, or downloaded) and want to stitch them together into one video * You want to add a title card, auto-generated captions, background music, or transitions to existing footage * You are a content creator, real estate agent, or business owner who films your own clips and needs light editing before posting to TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts * You do NOT need AI to generate any visuals -- you are bringing your own footage ## Using the Web App 1. Go to [Videos > Create New Video](https://my.blotato.com/videos/new) 2. Select **Combine Clips and Apply Basic Edits** from the template list 3. Click **Advanced Settings** under the Generate Video button 4. Add your video clips in the clip input fields 5. Configure titles, captions, music, and transitions 6. Click **Generate Video** ## Template Information | Property | Value | | ----------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | | Template ID | `/base/v2/combine-clips/c306ae43-1dcc-4f45-ac2b-88e75430ffd8/v1` | | Output Type | Video | | Category | Video Editor | ## Parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description | | ------------------------- | ------- | -------- | --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | | videoClips | array | Yes | - | Video clips to stitch. Min: 1, Max: 20 | | videoClips\[].url | video | Yes | - | URL of video clip | | trimSilence | boolean | No | false | Trim silence at start/end | | titleConfig | object | No | - | Title overlay configuration | | titleConfig.enabled | boolean | No | false | Enable title overlay | | titleConfig.text | string | No | Your Title Here | Title text | | titleConfig.position | enum | No | top | Values: top, center, bottom | | titleConfig.duration | number | No | 4 | Seconds to display. Range: 1-10 | | titleConfig.style | enum | No | minimal | Values: minimal, bold, elegant, modern | | captionsConfig | object | No | - | Captions configuration | | captionsConfig.enabled | boolean | No | false | Enable captions | | captionsConfig.style | enum | No | minimal | Values: minimal, bold, highlight, tiktok | | captionsConfig.position | enum | No | bottom | Values: top, center, bottom | | musicConfig | object | No | - | Background music configuration | | musicConfig.enabled | boolean | No | false | Enable background music | | musicConfig.url | string | No | - | Music file URL (MP3/WAV) | | musicConfig.volume | number | No | 30 | Volume level. Range: 0-100 | | transitionConfig | object | No | - | Transition configuration | | transitionConfig.type | enum | No | none | Values: none, fade, crossfade, slide, zoom | | transitionConfig.duration | number | No | 0.5 | Seconds. Range: 0-2 | | maxDuration | number | No | 0 | Max output duration in seconds. 0 = no limit. Max: 600 | | aspectRatio | enum | No | 9:16 | Values: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:5 | ## Example 1: Basic Clip Combination ```http POST https://backend.blotato.com/v2/videos/from-templates Content-Type: application/json blotato-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY { "templateId": "/base/v2/combine-clips/c306ae43-1dcc-4f45-ac2b-88e75430ffd8/v1", "inputs": { "videoClips": [ { "url": "https://example.com/clip1.mp4" }, { "url": "https://example.com/clip2.mp4" }, { "url": "https://example.com/clip3.mp4" } ], "aspectRatio": "9:16" }, "render": true } ``` ## Example 2: Full Featured Edit ```http POST https://backend.blotato.com/v2/videos/from-templates Content-Type: application/json blotato-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY { "templateId": "/base/v2/combine-clips/c306ae43-1dcc-4f45-ac2b-88e75430ffd8/v1", "inputs": { "videoClips": [ { "url": "https://example.com/intro.mp4" }, { "url": "https://example.com/main-content.mp4" }, { "url": "https://example.com/outro.mp4" } ], "trimSilence": true, "titleConfig": { "enabled": true, "text": "My Amazing Video", "position": "center", "duration": 3, "style": "bold" }, "captionsConfig": { "enabled": true, "style": "tiktok", "position": "bottom" }, "musicConfig": { "enabled": true, "url": "https://example.com/background-music.mp3", "volume": 25 }, "transitionConfig": { "type": "crossfade", "duration": 0.5 }, "maxDuration": 60, "aspectRatio": "9:16" }, "render": true } ``` ## Example 3: With Captions and Transitions ```http POST https://backend.blotato.com/v2/videos/from-templates Content-Type: application/json blotato-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY { "templateId": "/base/v2/combine-clips/c306ae43-1dcc-4f45-ac2b-88e75430ffd8/v1", "inputs": { "videoClips": [ { "url": "https://example.com/clip1.mp4" }, { "url": "https://example.com/clip2.mp4" } ], "captionsConfig": { "enabled": true, "style": "highlight", "position": "center" }, "transitionConfig": { "type": "fade", "duration": 0.8 }, "aspectRatio": "1:1" }, "render": true } ``` ## Related Templates * [AI Video with AI Voice](/rest-api-reference/visuals/5903fe43-514d-40ee-a060-0d6628c5f8fd.md) * [AI Avatar with AI Generated B-roll](/rest-api-reference/visuals/7c26a1cd-d5b3-42da-9c73-2413333873b3.md) ## See Also * [Create Visual API Reference](/rest-api-reference/create-video.md) * [All Visual Templates](/rest-api-reference/visuals.md) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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