> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.holoworld.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.holoworld.com/holoworld/ava-studio/product-tutorials/how-to-use-editor-mode.md). # How to Use Editor Mode ## How to Use Editor Mode in Ava Studio Editor Mode is where you put the finishing touches on your video — fine-tuning clips, adding captions, layering in audio, and exporting your final cut. By the time you're here, your scenes should already be on the timeline, either from generating via a template or building in Studio Mode.

💡 Not sure how you got here or how to start? \[[→ Learn how to use a template](https://docs.holoworld.com/~/revisions/jCqEOoVSbtNKRTcycVGt/holoworld/ava-studio/product-tutorials/using-templates)] Or \[[→ Learn how to use Studio Mode](https://docs.holoworld.com/~/revisions/7IRvzcLSnoUHW6iIPX7I/holoworld/ava-studio/product-tutorials/how-to-use-studio-mode)] *** ### Swapping Ingredients Without Going Back to Studio If you want to change an asset, eg. swap out your actor or replace a product image — you don't need to go back to Studio Mode. Instead do it directly from Editor Mode: 1. Click the Ingredients button on the top right to open the Ingredients panel 1\. ```

``` 2. Find the Ingredient you want to replace and click the \[Replace] Button 1\. ```

``` 2\. Each Ingredient also shows a tag indicating how many scenes it's used in 3. Once replaced, a Regenerate (X scenes) button will appear at the bottom — click it to automatically regenerate all scenes that include the replaced ingredients. The regenerated clips will automatically be swapped in on the timeline 1\. ```

``` 💡Tip: Even though you triggered the regeneration from Editor Mode, it still runs through Studio Mode — so your full generation history remains accessible there anytime. \[[→ Learn more about Studio Mode here](https://docs.holoworld.com/~/revisions/HiDKwTpryNGjSV3qIP8b/holoworld/ava-studio/product-tutorials/how-to-use-studio-mode)]
*** ### Trimming Your Clips Auto Trim * Click Auto Trim to automatically clean up a clip — it removes unwanted gaps, silences, and dead air, keeping only the important speech or action.

Manual Trim * Prefer more control? Drag the ends of any clip on the timeline to cut it to exactly the length you want.

*** ### Editor Tools Everything you need to layer content into your video lives in the left side panel. Here's what each tool does, in order: *** **Media** Upload your own files or pull from your Asset Library to manually add video or image clips to the timeline.

*** **Text** Add text overlays to your video. Click Text, and a Text element will be added to your timeline. * Type what you want in the text box, and position it on the canvas. * You can adjust font, size, colour, and animation style. * Should you want all text elements to follow the same style, simply click on apply to all.

*** **Speech** Convert text to speech directly in the editor. Type in what you want said, select a voice, and it'll be added to your timeline as an audio clip.

*** **Auto Captions** To generate captions, click on any audio clip on the timeline to open Audio Settings, then tick Captions.

\ This will generate captions for all audio clips automatically. From there you can: * Move and resize the caption box * Change font style and size * Apply animation styles * Adjust colour and formatting
*** **Sound** Add sound effects to your video. Just describe the kind of sound you're looking for and Ava Studio will generate it for you.

*** **Music** Add background music via three options:

* Upload your own audio * Choose from stock music * AI generate — write a prompt describing the vibe or mood and generate a custom track
*** ### Exporting Your Video When your edits are done, hit the Export button on the top right to download your finished video.

*** ### Quick Reference | **Tool** | **Where to find it** | **What it does** | | ---------------- | ------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------- | | Swap Ingredients | Top right — Ingredients button | Replace assets and regenerate affected scenes | | Auto Trim | Timeline clip options | Removes gaps and silences automatically | | Manual Trim | Drag clip ends on timeline | Cut clips to a custom length | | Media | Left panel | Upload or add clips from Asset Library | | Text | Left panel | Add text overlays | | Speech | Left panel | Text to speech audio generation | | Auto Captions | Click audio clip on timeline | Auto-generate captions for all audio clips | | Sound | Left panel | AI-generated sound effects | | Music | Left panel | Upload, stock, or AI-generated background music | | Export | Top right — Export button | Download your finished video |