How to Create a VN Template

Learn how to turn a VN project into a reusable template.

Updated August 4, 2026 · 4 min read

A VN template keeps the structure, timing, effects, text styles, and other design choices from an existing project while allowing other users to replace selected media and edit selected text.

Before creating the template, finish the project and decide which clips and text layers should remain editable. For recommendations on preparing replaceable content, see Tips for Creating Better VN Templates.

Create a VN Template

1. On the [Home] screen, locate the project you want to turn into a template and tap [...] beside it.

2. Tap [Create Template].

Open the project menu and select Create Template

3. On the [Create Template] screen, choose the content that users can change:

Under [Clips], select each photo, video, or element that users should replace with their own choice.
Under [Texts], select each text layer that users should be able to edit.

Review the selections, then tap [Next].

4. Wait for the Export to finish. Keep the VN app open and in the foreground.

Select replaceable content and configure the publishing settings

5. On the [Publish Template] screen, enter a title and optional description, then configure the cover, tags, and usage settings.

Setting	What it controls
[User Footage Size]	How replacement photos or videos fit the template's media area.
[Keep Audio from User Videos]	Whether the original audio from replacement video clips is retained.
[Allow Editing]	Whether users can enter the full editor and change the template structure after filling it.
[Allow to Change Frame]	Whether users can change the template's aspect ratio when editing.

Tap [Save] to save the template.

Note
If you choose to [Publish] the template, you will need to tap the button in [Save the file], and upload the saved VN template file to a supported cloud service.

Make sure the file is set to Allow anyone with the link to access. Paste the file link into the [Download link] field before publishing.

6. You can find the saved template on [Home] screen's [Templates] tab.

Find the saved template

For sharing the VN Template as VN Code or VN Template file, visit How to Share a VN Template.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about replaceable content, template settings, editing permissions, and sharing options.

What should I select on the Create Template screen?

Under [Clips], select every photo or video that users should replace with their own media. Under [Texts], select the text layers that users should be able to edit. Leave fixed design elements unselected.

Do I need to select every clip and text layer?

No. Select only the clips that users should replace and the text layers they should edit. Any unselected content remains part of the fixed template design.

Can users change the full template project?

Only when [Allow Editing] is enabled. Without it, users can fill the selected media and edit the selected text but cannot freely change the complete timeline structure.

Which settings affect replacement photos and videos?

[User Footage Size] controls how replacement media fits the template, while [Keep Audio from User Videos] determines whether audio from replacement video clips is retained.

How can I let users change the timeline or aspect ratio?

Enable [Allow Editing] to let users enter the full editor and change the timeline. Enable [Allow to Change Frame] if they should also be able to change the template's aspect ratio.

Where can I find and share the saved VN template?

Open the [Templates] tab on the [Home] screen. To share the template with others, use a VN Code or VN Template File by following How to Share a VN Template.