How to Change Video Background Color

PiktoAI Video Editor lets you customize your video's background color — as a solid color, a gradient, or a fully transparent background. This article walks through opening the color editing menu and using its options.

1. Open your video project in the AI Video Editor.
2. Click the Background button on the left side of the play bar.
3. This opens the full color editing menu, where you can customize the background as described below.

Color Editing Menu Options

The menu lets you customize the background using:

• Color settings — enter a value in RGB, CMYK, Hex, or Hue to set an exact color.
• Solid or gradient — apply a single flat color, or blend between two or more colors as a gradient.
• Color picking from the scene — use the color picker to sample a color directly from an element already in your video.

• Transparency — adjust the opacity of the background color.

Common Questions

Where do I find the background color settings?

Click the Background button on the left side of the play bar to open the color editing menu.

Can I use a gradient instead of a solid color?

Yes. The color editing menu lets you choose between a solid color or a gradient.

How do I match the background to a color already in my video?

Use the color picker in the menu to pick a color directly from the scene.

Which color formats are supported?

You can set the background color using RGB, CMYK, Hex, or Hue values.

Will a transparent background show up when I download my video?

This depends on the export format you choose — check your download settings to confirm which formats support transparency.