Rendering and Exporting
Once you've reviewed your script, generated voiceovers, and made any final edits in the editor, you're ready to create your final video file. Exporting combines the video, audio, captions, and other elements in your timeline into a file you can download.
Rendering your final video
Before exporting, check the editor's save status. If Autosave is enabled, wait until the editor reports that your changes are saved. If Autosave is off, click Save and confirm that saving has completed. Resolve any save error before continuing.
Open Export video in the editor and review Export options. Choose where to render and the file format offered for your project:
- MP4 (H.264)
- WebM (VP8)
Choose the format required by the service or player where you will use the video. Check the canvas dimensions and framing in the editor, then review any output-size setting shown in Export options. Confirm that captions and other elements fit within the canvas before starting the export.
Follow the progress and status shown by VideoMule. Rendering time varies with the project and render method. When the export is complete and the download control is available, save the file to your device.
Local vs. cloud rendering
On this device renders the video locally in your browser. Keep the rendering tab open and the device awake until VideoMule confirms that the export is complete.
In the cloud sends rendering work to VideoMule's servers. Cloud rendering can continue independently of the editor after the job has been handed off successfully. Check the export status to confirm submission before leaving the page. If you cannot confirm that the job was submitted, keep the page open until submission is confirmed or the export completes.
The export menu distinguishes rendering on your device from rendering in the cloud.
Local rendering does not consume the cloud-render allowance. Cloud rendering is subject to your account's available allowance, and stored export files use storage. See Plans and Usage Limits and Capabilities and Limits for current availability and limits.
Downloading your video
When an export finishes, use its download control to save the file to your device. You can also find earlier outputs in Exports without reopening the original project.
Check the language and version information before downloading. To produce a video with later project edits, save those changes and export again.
Exports tab
Open Exports in the workspace sidebar to find exported videos across your projects. Use search and the available filters to narrow the list. Check an item's status before treating it as ready to download.
Preview a finished video to check its content. Use its language and version information to distinguish it from other outputs of the same project, then download the one you need. A Local badge identifies an export labeled as local rendering; the stored file still uses storage.
Use the selected export's available management actions to organize your outputs. Before deleting an export, check that you have selected the right item and read any confirmation. Download a copy first if you need to keep it.
Finding the state associated with an export
In the editor, open History to inspect the Edits and Exports views. Use the version and export details to identify the state associated with an earlier output before deciding which project version to edit next. The AI Video Editor guide covers working in the editor.
Frequently asked questions
How long does rendering take?
Rendering time varies with the project and render method. Follow the export's progress and status in VideoMule.
Can I make changes after rendering?
Yes. Edit the project, confirm that your changes have saved, and export again to create an updated video. Check the language and version details in Exports to identify the output you need.
What happens if I leave the page during rendering?
Local rendering runs in your browser, so keep the tab open and the device awake until it finishes. Cloud rendering can continue on VideoMule's servers after a successful handoff. Confirm submission before leaving; if you cannot confirm it, keep the page open.
Where do I find videos I rendered before?
Open Exports in the workspace sidebar, then search or filter for the video. Check its status, language, and version before previewing or downloading.
Can I delete old exports?
Use the selected export's available management actions and review any confirmation carefully. Download a copy first if you need to keep it.
Do local renders count toward my plan's limits?
Local rendering does not use the cloud-render allowance, but stored export files use storage. A job that runs in the cloud is subject to cloud-render limits. See Plans and Usage Limits for current availability.
