How to Add B-Roll in Canva
In this Canva tutorial, you’ll learn how to add and adjust B-roll clips to enhance your video storytelling. B-roll is a powerful editing technique that helps support your main footage and make your videos more engaging and dynamic.
👉 Here’s what you’ll learn step by step:
➡️ How to select your B-roll clips in Canva.
➡️ How to drag B-roll clips to the top layer of your timeline.
➡️ How B-roll overlays your main footage for better storytelling.
➡️ How to shorten or extend B-roll clips to match your narration.
➡️ How to repeat the process for multiple B-roll clips.
➡️ How to arrange clips to match the flow of your video.
➡️ How to preview your video from the beginning.
Using B-roll helps illustrate your message and keeps viewers engaged. For example, while your narration talks about travel and experiencing new cultures, your B-roll can visually show destinations, people, and moments that bring your story to life.
Instead of relying only on talking footage, B-roll adds depth and context, making your video feel more professional and cinematic.
This technique is especially useful for travel videos, storytelling content, tutorials, and social media videos where visuals play a key role in keeping attention.
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By the end of this tutorial, you’ll know how to add B-roll in Canva — helping you create more engaging and visually compelling videos.