When to Use Flow
Use Flow when the main structure of a VN template is based on photos, videos, frames, collages, or page layouts. It works well for photo dumps, scrapbooks, mood boards, comparison videos, split-screen edits, and templates with repeated media slots.
Flow is used to prepare the visual composition and replaceable media areas. The project is then exported to VN, where you control the final timing, transitions, audio, motion, and template publishing.
Create a Flow Project
1. Open Flow and tap the [+] button to create a project.
2. Select an aspect ratio that matches the final video. For vertical short-form videos, select 9:16 or Instagram Story.
Add Replaceable Photo or Video Areas
Choose the tool that matches the structure needed on the current page:
| Tool | Best for |
|---|---|
| Frame | One independently positioned media placeholder with a specific shape |
| Layout | A ready-made page composition with one or more media placeholders |
| Grid | Multiple media placeholders arranged in evenly divided cells |
Use a Frame
Use a Frame when you need a single photo or video placeholder that can be resized and positioned independently.
1. Tap [Elements], then select the [Frames] tab.
2. Choose a frame shape and add it to the page.
3. Insert a sample photo or video, then resize and position the frame as needed.
4. Duplicate the frame when the page needs several placeholders with the same shape or size.
Use a Layout
Use a Layout when you want a ready-made composition that combines media placeholders with an arranged page design.
1. Tap [Elements], then select the [Layouts] tab.
2. Choose a layout that matches the number and arrangement of media areas needed on the page.
3. Replace the sample media, then adjust the size and position of the complete layout.
4. Edit the included text or other design elements when needed.
Use a Grid
Use a Grid when you need several photo or video placeholders arranged in rows, columns, or evenly divided sections.
1. Tap [Elements], then select the [Grids] tab.
2. Choose a grid arrangement that matches the number and direction of the media areas.
3. Add a sample photo or video to each cell and check the crop.
4. Resize and position the grid to fit the page design.
Create Multiple Pages
Create one Flow page for each section or scene that should appear in the final video.
1. Tap the [+] page tile to add another page.
2. Duplicate an existing page when you want to keep the same structure and change only its media, text, or decoration.
3. Swipe from right to left on the canvas to move through the pages.
4. Arrange the pages in the same order that they should play in the finished video.
Note
After exporting to VN, each Flow page becomes a separate timed section of the video.
Export and Edit in VN
After the pages and replaceable media areas are ready, send the project to VN to build the final video template.
1. Tap the [Export] button in Flow.
2. Select [Export], then choose [Make a video with VN].
3. In [Video Duration Setting], choose how many seconds each Flow page should remain on screen.
4. Tap [Save] to open the project in VN. Each Flow page appears as a separate section in the video timeline.
5. Complete the video edit and create the template. See How to Create and Share VN Template? for the publishing steps.