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Recap Video
Make amazing recap videos in minutes. Create event highlights, year recap videos, and more
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2,100+ reviews
Professional-quality recap videos in just a few clicks
VEED's recap video maker lets you create stunning event highlights, montages, and year-in-review videos – no need for complicated editing! Upload your footage, trim and rearrange clips, and enhance your video. From text overlays to fast-paced transitions, VEED has you covered. You can also auto-cut the awkward pauses and filler words with Magic Cut.
Need help starting a video? Select one of our recap video templates, as well as add text and music to your video. And with our stock library, it’s easy to add animations and motion graphics. Take your video to the next level in just a few clicks. Create a video now to share memorable moments and showcase your event highlights.
How to make a recap video:
Step 01
Upload videos
Upload your best event videos and photos. You can start with a blank canvas or select a recap video template from our library.
Step 02
Create your recap video
Bring your video to life with text, transitions, and graphics. We also have a stock music library, so you can easily find the perfect track to capture the mood of your video.
Step 03
Export and share
Export your video and share it with your friends, colleagues, or followers.
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Watch this recap video maker tutorial:
Customizable recap video templates
Create event recaps, travel montages, or New Year’s Day videos effortlessly. Just select one of our professionally designed templates, then upload your footage into the video editor. For added flair, explore our filters, text effects, transitions, and much more. Or auto-generate eye-catching captions and use Magic Cut to edit recordings down to your best takes.
Built-in stock music library
Music is crucial to capturing the right vibe in your highlight video. Enhance the emotional impact of your event recap or montage by adding the perfect soundtrack. You won't need to search elsewhere for royalty-free music. Browse our music library and easily find the right track to match the tone and style of your video.
Intuitive motion graphics maker
Elevate your recap video with moving text, graphics, and animated stickers. It doesn’t have to take advanced design skills or endless hours of editing. Achieve professional-quality results with our user-friendly tools. Share your most memorable moments or highlight meeting takeaways with a beautiful, polished recap video.
FAQ
A recap video is a short, engaging summary of key moments from an event or a specific time period. Corporate event recaps inform non-attendees and help attendees relive the experience, while personal recap videos, like daily vlogs or year-in-review montages, allow content creators to document experiences, celebrate achievements, and share memories with their audience on social media.
To create a recap video with VEED, upload your event footage, use the Magic Cut tool to trim and select the best moments, add subtitles, and enhance it with text overlays, stickers, music, and motion graphics. VEED's user-friendly interface and AI-powered tools make the process quick and easy, even for those with limited video editing experience.
The ideal length of a recap video depends on the event type and sharing platform. Generally, they should be concise and engaging, ranging from 1 to 5 minutes. Shorter videos (1-2 minutes) are perfect for social media and email campaigns, while slightly longer videos (3-5 minutes) provide more detail for event websites or internal corporate communications.
Yes, VEED offers a built-in translation feature that allows you to easily translate your recap video into multiple languages. After adding subtitles, click "Translate" and select the target language. VEED will automatically translate your subtitles, making your recap video accessible to a wider audience. Auto-translation can be particularly useful for international events and global campaigns.
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With VEED I didn't need 15 tutorials - I jumped straight in and started editing.
Gwenne Wilcox
Founder,
Brand Brainery
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You can go beyond choppping things. VEED actually makes my videos look great.
Michael Glover
Demand Gen Manager,
ConvertFlow
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The first four videos i created with VEED got over 40,000 impressions on LinkedIn.
Travis Tyler
Senior Content Producer,
PandaDoc
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I found VEED at the right time: if you're making UGC ads and not using Eye Contact Correction and Noise Reduction on VEED you're missing out on ROI.
Sebastian Schurgers
Head of Growth Marketing,
Gronda
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With VEED I didn't need 15 tutorials - I jumped straight in and started editing.
Gwenne Wilcox
Founder,
Brand Brainery
“
You can go beyond choppping things. VEED actually makes my videos look great.
Michael Glover
Demand Gen Manager,
ConvertFlow
“
The first four videos i created with VEED got over 40,000 impressions on LinkedIn.
Travis Tyler
Senior Content Producer,
PandaDoc
“
I found VEED at the right time: if you're making UGC ads and not using Eye Contact Correction and Noise Reduction on VEED you're missing out on ROI.
Sebastian Schurgers
Head of Growth Marketing,
Gronda
“
The first four videos i created with VEED got over 40,000 impressions on LinkedIn.
Travis Tyler
Senior Content Producer,
PandaDoc
“
I found VEED at the right time: if you're making UGC ads and not using Eye Contact Correction and Noise Reduction on VEED you're missing out on ROI.
Sebastian Schurgers
Head of Growth Marketing,
Gronda
“
With VEED I didn't need 15 tutorials - I jumped straight in and started editing.
Gwenne Wilcox
Founder,
Brand Brainery
“
You can go beyond choppping things. VEED actually makes my videos look great.
Michael Glover
Demand Gen Manager,
ConvertFlow
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VEED is your all-in-one video editor for creating event highlights, year recap videos, and more. Streamline your content creation process and make all kinds of videos. Whether you need explainer videos, product demos, or social media clips, VEED has got you covered. Explore our many other tools like text-to-speech, text-to-video, and Magic Cut. With VEED, anyone can make professional-quality videos in just a few clicks.