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Backgrounds: colours, gradients and macOS-style wallpapers

Design · 3 min read · Updated 2026-11-08

A nice background makes screen recordings and product shots look designed. The background sits behind every layer.

In this guide

  1. Open Background
  2. Pick a type
  3. Make the video float
  4. Transparent canvas

1Open Background

Click Background in the left toolbar. A dot shows when a background is set.

The Background panel with colour, gradient, wallpaper and image tabs
The Background panel with colour, gradient, wallpaper and image tabs

2Pick a type

Choose Colour for a flat colour, Gradient for a two-colour blend, Wallpaper for one of 20 soft mesh backgrounds in the style of modern Mac and screen-recording apps, or Image for your own picture.

Wallpaper thumbnails in the Background panel
Wallpaper thumbnails in the Background panel

3Make the video float

Shrink your video layer a little, add rounded corners and a shadow-friendly margin, and it looks like a window floating on the wallpaper.

4Transparent canvas

Choose transparent to export PNGs with no background. In MP4, transparent areas become black.

Tips

Frequently asked questions

Can I use my own image?

Yes, use the Image tab and upload a picture or choose one from your media.

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