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# Add zoom

> Add zoom effects to your videos

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Zoom effects let you focus attention on specific parts of your video by magnifying areas of interest — perfect for highlighting a button, guiding users through a complex step, or making sure nothing important gets missed.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Position the playhead">
    Look at the timeline at the bottom of your screen. Place the playhead  to the exact moment where you want the zoom to appear.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/clueso/QjJZpYSzpj7tP2w1/images/1-3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QjJZpYSzpj7tP2w1&q=85&s=590910388597f71b51a9b43aa88d8da1" className="dark:hidden" width="3420" height="2214" data-path="images/1-3.png" />

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/clueso/DJ-H7VigHJ4pCUUJ/images/1-4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=DJ-H7VigHJ4pCUUJ&q=85&s=79c41f236ad46aab87a7e272e672e81f" className="hidden dark:block" width="3420" height="1958" data-path="images/1-4.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Effects">
    Click on **Effects** on the left panel

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/clueso/QjJZpYSzpj7tP2w1/images/2-4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QjJZpYSzpj7tP2w1&q=85&s=ae88be06754fee369198e73aa5a1f71e" alt="" width="3094" height="1658" data-path="images/2-4.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add the zoom">
    Select Zoom. The effect will appear on your timeline at the position of the playhead.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/clueso/DJ-H7VigHJ4pCUUJ/images/3-5.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=DJ-H7VigHJ4pCUUJ&q=85&s=c289407047c6d442ae2b9db7764d890a" alt="" width="3420" height="1956" data-path="images/3-5.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Adjust the duration">
    Drag the edges of the zoom effect on the timeline to control how long it stays on screen.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/clueso/QjJZpYSzpj7tP2w1/images/4.gif?s=a03e29128e4ab89fc3d32640725893f0" alt="4" width="1280" height="828" data-path="images/4.gif" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Adjust position and scale">
    Adjust the zoom center to set the focus and position of your zoom. Use the scale slider to control how strong the zoom feels.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/clueso/QjJZpYSzpj7tP2w1/images/5.gif?s=3022de62691a456edf246a4683de20a7" className="dark:hidden" width="1280" height="828" data-path="images/5.gif" />

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/clueso/DJ-H7VigHJ4pCUUJ/images/5-1.gif?s=63374d9578af06405e170711948894af" className="hidden dark:block" width="1280" height="828" data-path="images/5-1.gif" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Control the animation">
    Switch to the **Animation** tab to control how the zoom enters and exits. Click on the time field and use the up and down arrow keys on your keyboard, or type in the duration directly.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/clueso/QjJZpYSzpj7tP2w1/images/6-2.gif?s=cde8db72f7a51f6e98e3c37e41aa2336" alt="6" width="1280" height="828" data-path="images/6-2.gif" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Not happy with the placement? You can drag the zoom effect along the timeline to reposition it at any time.
</Tip>

## FAQs

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="When does Clueso automatically add zooms?">
    Clueso only adds zooms automatically when you record using the Chrome extension.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I add multiple zoom effects to the same video?">
    Yes — add as many zoom effects as you need. Each one can be independently repositioned and resized on the timeline.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I change the zoom after adding it?">
    Yes — click the effect on the timeline at any time to adjust the position, scale, and animation duration.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>