Animations
Use animations to add focus and flow, bringing motion to elements, arrows, images, text and logos to draw attention and add an extra spark.
Available on: All Plans
Note: Animations are currently not supported on steps with Pan & Zoom.
1. Open Guidde's Editor from the View Page by clicking Edit on the guides view page.
2. Or open Guidde's Editor from the Homepage via the three-dot menu on any video.
3. Add elements from the Elements section in the video editor, or add images and logos from the Media tab, where you can add or upload an image.
4. Click Motion on the left panel to access motion and animation options.
5. Under the Animations tab, find all elements on your step that can be animated. Click the arrow on the right of an element to open its animation menu and select more options.
6. In the animations menu, click the dropdown arrow to view animation types and settings. The default is None.
7. Or click any element directly on the step, then select the Animate icon (three circles) from the floating menu above to access its animation settings.
8. In the Animation menu, choose your preferred animation type: Fade slide Rise Spin or zoom.
9. Decide if the animation should play on entry (Enter), on exit (Exit) or Enter & Exit (Both) to animate on entry and exit.
10. Use the timing bar to set exactly when the motion starts.
11. Click the arrows to select the animation’s movement direction (Right, Left, Up, Down).
12. A live preview update as you make selections, and you can click Preview to see the final animation.
13. Click Done to save your guidde and finalize your changes, or keep editing to make further adjustments.
Pan & Zoom
Pan and Zoom allows you to zoom into key areas on your video steps. Perfect for highlighting important details, boosting clarity, and guiding viewer focus exactly where it matters.
Available on: All Plans.
Auto Pan & Zoom, Enhanced feature available on: Pro, Business and Enterprise plans via the Brand Kit.
Note: Pan and Zoom is currently not supported on steps with Animations.
Access the Video Editor
1. Open the video editor by clicking "Edit" on your guidde.
You can do this from the top right of the view page, or from the homepage via the three-dot menu on on the top right of each video you have access to edit.
2. In the video editor, on the left, click the Motion section.
Apply Pan & Zoom on a Step
Pan & Zoom is available on step-by-step captured guiddes, It’s currently not applied to video steps or steps with an AI Avatar add-on.
3. Pan and Zoom is the first option listed on the left
4. Toggle Pan and Zoom on to activate it for the current step.
A zoom frame will appear on your step, with the area outside it slightly dimmed.
Everything inside the frame will be zoomed into when playing the video.
Adjust Size and Position
5. Resize:
The zoom level bar on the left allows you to adjust the Pan & Zoom frame to your preferred size.
Click and drag the corner markers of the Pan & Zoom frame to resize it manually.
Note: The Pan & Zoom frame has a default minimum size to ensure clear focus and optimal visual quality. The frame can be made larger, however the minimum zoom size helps prevent distortion and keeps key areas sharp.
6. Reposition: Click anywhere on the Pan & Zoom frame and Drag to reposition it within your step.
7. Maintain Consistent Settings: Click the copy icon, then go to the target step, and paste with Ctrl + V (Windows) or Command + V (Mac). The same Pan and Zoom size and position will be added instantly, saving time and keeping your guidde looking polished.
8. You can click Preview on the left side panel to watch your step motion in action and adjust it as needed.
9. Click "Done" on the upper right corner of your guidde video to save your changes.
Pro Tips for Using Pan & Zoom
Tip 1: Create a longer zoom motion
1. Start with a step that shows the full screen view (no zoom).
2. Add another identical step and apply Pan and Zoom to focus on a specific area.
Play both steps in sequence to create a smooth zoom-in effect.
To create a zoom-out motion, simply reverse the order.
While you can’t control the exact timing of Pan & Zoom, its placement across steps allows you to match it with the speaker's narration and highlighted content.
Tip 2: Move across multiple areas in the same step
1. Duplicate the step you wish to work with.
2. Place the Pan & Zoom frame on different areas on each identical step.
When played, the guidde will pan smoothly between your two focus points, like a camera movement, ending with a zoomed-out step view.
Tip 3: Create a zoom-in and out motion
Duplicate your step so you have 3 identical steps.
On the first step, apply Pan & Zoom to focus on a specific area.
Add a middle step without Pan & Zoom to return to a full-step view.
On the third step, apply Pan and Zoom again, anywhere you wish to focus.
When playing the video, you'll get a vibrant zoom-in-and-out motion effect.
Auto Pan & Zoom via the Brand Kit
Available on: Pro, Business and Enterprise Plans .
When using the step-by-step capture tool, Pan & Zoom is automatically applied to a step where it can help emphasize your message.
If you have access to the Brand Kit, you can control this setting, turn it on or off by default directly from the Brand Kit.
Transitions Between Steps
1. Open the video editor by clicking "Edit Video".
You can do this right after capture, or later from the guide homepage via the three-dot menu.
2. In the video editor panel, on the left, open the Motion section.
3. Under the Transitions tab, select one of 13 available transition options.
4. Once selected, a preview of the transition will be shown.
5. You can control the transition speed by moving the slider. Click on the transition again to preview the new speed.
6. If you want to Apply the transition to all steps, make sure to click this option. Now let's see some examples.
That's it! Bring your guiddes to life with smooth animations and motion. Add movement to elements, add focus and highlights, and guide attention where it matters most!