How to Add a Countdown Timer to a Video

The countdown timer is widely used for videos, such as fitness videos, tutorial videos, e-commerce videos, etc. It can create a sense of urgency to remind people to finish a particular task or project. If you intend to add a timer to your video, but have no idea of how to do it. No worries! We provide you with two ways below, which enable you to create a video with a countdown timer in minutes.

Also Read:How to Make Your Own Countdown Timer Video

Countdown Video Intro Templates

Method 1: How to Add a Countdown Timer to a Video with FlexClip

As an all-in-one online video maker, FlexClip can assist you in inserting a countdown timer quickly, even if you are not adept at video making. There are additional features, including picture-in-picture, voice-over, etc. Additionally, it is very convenient that no installation is required. Click the Create a Video button and follow us to get started.

Create a Video View Templates

Step 1

Upload your local video clips and add them to the storyboard by simple drag and drop.

Add a Countdown Timer to Videos - Step 1

Step 2

Click the "Elements" button. Search for “countdown timer” to find out what you need instantly.

Add a Countdown Timer to Videos - Step 2

Step 3

Edit the countdown timer by altering the size, color, opacity, and duration.

Add a Countdown Timer to Videos - Step 3

Step 4

Level the video up with a tailored text, filter, sticker etc.

Step 5

Press the "Export" button to download your video or share it on your social media.

Method 2: How to add a countdown timer on a video in Premiere Pro

Premiere Pro, a timeline-based video editor, can help you add countdown to video as well, but it is more suitable for experts instead of beginners as pre-made countdown elements are not available here. That is to say, you need to create the countdown entirely on your own. The guidance is listed below:

Step 1

Create a transparent video and add it to the timeline.

Add a Countdown Timer to Videos - Step 1

Step 2

Go to the "Effects." Search for the "Time Code" effects and then drag it over the timeline.

Add a Countdown Timer to Videos - Step 2

Step 3

Crop the countdown timer. If you want to hide some parts of the countdown timer, search for the "Crop" effects to modify it as you wish.

Step 4

Reverse the clip to make the timer count down. Right click on the transparent video and choose the "nest." Then, right click again and go to the "Speed/Duration," select "Reverse Speed."

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