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Blank Video

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Blank Video

Generate a blank video file for testing or subtitle preview purposes.

  • Menu: Video → Generate blank video...
  • Shortcut: Configurable
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How to Use

  1. Open Video → Generate blank video...
  2. Set the video resolution (width × height)
  3. Select a frame rate
  4. Set the duration in minutes
  5. Choose a background type
  6. Click Generate

Background Options

  • Checkered image — Classic checkered pattern (useful for transparency testing)
  • Solid color — A single flat color background
  • Image — Use a custom image file as the background

Additional Options

  • Generate time codes — Burn time code display into the video
  • Use source resolution — Match resolution from an existing video (picked via the resolution browse button)

Keyboard Shortcuts

KeyAction
EscapeClose / Cancel
F1Open help