Editor Sidebar

Learn how to transform regular screen recordings into studio-grade video content by using CANVID Editor's sidebar tools.

The Editor Sidebar houses essential tools that transform your screen recordings into professional-grade, aesthetically pleasing videos.

Pick a topic below to learn more about each sidebar tool:

Background

Personalize your screen recording background with wallpapers, gradients, solid colors, and more.

Cursor

Customize your cursor to match your style and create more polished, professional recordings.

Camera

Control how your camera appears in your video by repositioning, styling, or mirroring it with just a few clicks.

Captions & Transcription

Generate transcripts, show captions, and work with transcript-based editing tools.

Microphone & Audio

Reduce noise and improve speech clarity for a cleaner, more professional sound.

Display Keyboard Shortcuts

Show your keyboard shortcuts presses on screen to help viewers follow your actions more easily.

Privacy Areas

Hide or blur sensitive parts of your screen to protect private or confidential information.

Animations

Add motion blur and customize how your video's zoom animations move.

Project Presets

Learn how to create, use, and manage presets in CANVID to streamline your screen recording editing workflow, apply consistent styles, and save time on every project.

Animations

Control motion blur and zoom animation behavior in CANVID. Learn how to make zooms feel smoother, snappier, or more subtle from the Animations tab.