Making a side-by side video can be tedious & time-consuming. Learn how to make an HD split-screen video in minutes using the Riverside Editor.
Stephen Robles Video & Podcast Creator Last Updated: December 26, 2023 Reviewed by . 10 min readFrom podcasters to TikTok personalities, every type of content creator has found ways to use side-by-side videos to make engaging content their followers love. A split-screen video presents eye-catching podcast interviews, live streams, and other forms of content, but creating one can take a lot of time and effort. Although, with the right tools, you can streamline the process and complete side-by-side video editing in only minutes. We’re here to show you how to make a split screen video the easy way. Read on to learn what a split screen is, and how you can record one in HD easily.
We'll explore how to put two videos side by side to make a split-screen video on a PC, Mac, or mobile device. Tools like the Riverside Editor let you do it in no time at all.
A split-screen HD video recording will make your content look polished, professional, and help you stand out from all of the other video content out there. But creating a quality HD split-screen video can take time, and not everyone chooses to spend the effort performing all of the editing necessary. The Riverside.fm Editor gives you an advantage because it simultaneously improves your video quality and reduces the amount of time you spend doing side-by-side video editing.
Every video editing program is going to be a little different, but, no matter the software, you can expect the following steps to put multiple videos side-by-side on one screen:
Step 3: Choose the type of content you’re creating, so you get the right video dimensions.
Step 4: In the editor, select the ‘Layout” icon to choose how you want your side-by-side video to look.
You can choose between:
Step 5: Once you’ve chosen your split screen video layout, you can customize your video as you desire.
Step 6: Finally, name your file and select the “Export” button on the top right of the editor. Here you can choose what exporting options are suitable for your video before finally exporting.
Just like that your video is ready to be exported and shared online!
With the Riverside.fm Editor, you can easily make an HD split video online with just a couple of clicks. Take a look at this YouTube tutorial to watch the Editor in action and see in real-time how fast you can edit your content and create an HD split screen video:
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Yes! As shown above there are various split-screen video apps. If you’re particularly looking for a split-screen app for your phone you can try:
If you’re using a good side-by-side video app the process shouldn’t be any different if you want to split a video screen into two or four. Although, be aware that not all editors are capable of this. With Riverside, you can record with up to 8 participants at a time and still split your screen in the Editor with all the tracks included.
Sure, you have plenty of options when trying to figure out how to make a split-screen video for your podcast. But most video editing software requires a lot of time adjusting your audio and video files to produce a video with decent quality. The Editor feature from Riverside.fm streamlines the process. You can make a split-screen recording that will make your content stand out with just a few clicks.