Multi-Layer Editing
KineMaster lets you add video clips, images, text, stickers, handwriting (drawing), captions, voice recordings, and effects as seperate layers on the Timeline. Position, resize, and animate each layer separately.
What it does
Each layer in KineMaster is independent — you can add video clips, images, text, handwriting, captions, voice recordings, stickers, and effects on top of your primary (background) footage. Drag to reposition, pinch to resize, and rotate with two fingers. Layers can be trimmed, animated, and blended independently.
How to use
Five steps from a new project to a fully layered timeline.
Create a brand new project by tapping the Create New button at the top of the Create screen.
The Media Browser will automatically open. You can add images or videos as your base (primary) layer. The primary layer is always shown at the top of the Timeline.
Tap the Layer button and then tap Media. Add a video or image. It will display as a PiP (picture-in-picture) on top of your primary media layer.
On the timeline, drag the layer's trim handles (the thick yellow bars on the left and right side of the layer) to set when it appears and disappears.
Use the Layer menu to add text, stickers, effects — stacking them on top of your primary media layer. Auto Captions will add caption layers and using the Voice recorder tool will add a voice recording layer.
Use cases
From reaction videos to brand overlays and composite scenes, layers open up editing possibilities that aren't possible in a single take.
Show your reaction or commentary alongside the main footage — add yourself as a layer in the corner for reaction videos, tutorials, or commentary content. Use a mask to change the shape of your layer to suit the content format.
Add your brand logo or watermark as an image layer that persists across your entire video.
Layer multiple video clips, cutouts, and graphic elements to build scenes that would be impossible to shoot in one take.
FAQ
Quick answers about layer limits, reordering, blending modes, and keyframe animation.
KineMaster supports multiple video and media layers. The practical limit depends on your device's processor capabilities.
Yes. Tap a layer on the timeline to select it, then tap the three-dots button in the top left corner of the horizontal Editing screen and choose one of the Ordering options. On the vertical Editing screen, scroll the toolbar to Order and adjust from there.
Yes. You can use Blending with most layer types.
Yes. Tap a layer and use the Keyframe tool to animate position, scale, rotation, or opacity over time.
Multi-layer editing is available on all devices running KineMaster. Layer capabilities (number of simultaneous layers) varies by device hardware.
Related features
Combine multi-layer editing with adjacent KineMaster tools to animate, blend, and composite with precision.
Animate individual layers with precise control over position, scale, rotation, and opacity.
Apply per-layer blend modes for compositing — 24 modes including Multiply, Screen, and Overlay.
Remove backgrounds before compositing a subject as a layer over any scene.
Download KineMaster free on iOS and Android.
