Can I make a before and after with just two photos?
Yes. Add two photos and export as Image for a JPG or PNG, or as video to get a short clip with a slow zoom on each photo that you can post as a reel.
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Before and after video maker
Two cells, two labels, one clear story. Drop in your before and after, photos or clips, and export a video or image that shows the change.
A before and after video shows the same thing twice: once as it was, once as it is now. Pick the Before and after template in the Layout tab (or add two items on this page), and the Before and After labels are already in place. Tap a label in the Text tab to rename it, for example "Day 1" and "Day 90".
Stacked suits Stories, Reels and TikTok; Before and after, side by side suits landscape and square posts. Either half can be a photo or a video, so a still "before" photo next to an "after" walk-round clip works well.
How to make a before and after video
Add the before, then the after
Select Add photos and videos and pick the before first. They fill the cells in that order; drag to swap if needed.
Match the framing
Tap each cell and drag or zoom so the subject is the same size and position in both. This is what sells the change.
Rename the labels
In the Text tab, select a label and change its words. Label style keeps them readable on any background.
Reveal it (optional)
In Timing, turn on Show one by one so the after appears a beat later, with Pop, Fade or Slide up.
Export
Select Export: Export video for an MP4, or choose Image for a JPG when both halves are photos.
Making the comparison honest and clear
- Same angle, same distance. Reframe until a fixed feature, such as a doorway or a jawline, lines up across the two cells.
- Same light where you can. If one shot is darker, say so in the caption rather than hiding it.
- Short labels. Two or three words on each half; the picture does the talking.
Ideas that work as before and after
Room makeovers, garden seasons, haircuts and make-up, fitness progress, car detailing, restored furniture, a puppy then and now, photo edits, and app redesigns. For a then-and-now with more than two moments, a three-cell split or a video grid shows the whole journey.
Before and after FAQ
How do I change the Before and After labels?
Open the Text tab and tap a label, then edit Words. You can also change its font, colour and style, or delete it.
Can the after appear after a delay?
Yes. Turn on Show one by one in the Timing tab and set Time between cells. The after cell then pops, fades or slides in on cue.
Is there a wipe or slider transition?
Not yet. The comparison shows both halves at once, or reveals the second with Show one by one.
What size is a before and after video for Instagram?
Use Story 9:16 (1080×1920) for Reels and Stories, or Post 4:5 or Tall post 3:4 for the feed. The stacked layout suits all three.