Where to Get Video Templates
Animation and editing take time. A 30-second video can easily eat up a week of your life, sometimes even longer depending on what’s involved. As creators, we don’t always need to build everything from scratch. There are faster ways to produce quality videos.
Of course, designing your own work from the ground up is better for your skills in the long run. But when you’re juggling deadlines or just want to speed up your workflow, templates are a real lifesaver. Some are free, some cost money. Some require desktop software, and others work right in your browser.
SOFTWARE-BASED VIDEO TEMPLATES:
These templates and plugins require editing software to use.
1. Envato
Envato is widely considered the go-to marketplace for creative assets. Their Envato Elements library is enormous, with templates for graphic design, websites, product packaging, vectors, stock footage, images, and motion graphics. That includes video explainers, effects, logos, and openers.
They also carry sound effects and music kits covering everything from ambient tracks to instrumentals to songs with vocals. Creators can sell their original work through Envato Market, with Audio Jungle and Video Hive being two of the most popular services.
PRICE:
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- Individual: $16.50 per month
- Team of 2 or more: up to 35% OFF
- Student: 30% OFF
2. Motion Array
Motion Array is built for video and filmmakers. Their templates work with Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Premiere Rush, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro. You’ll also find stock footage, royalty-free music, and sound effects.
PRICE:
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- $29.99 per month
- $249.99 per year
- They have a free subscription that lets you download templates marked as free, though the selection is pretty limited.
3. Storyblocks
Storyblocks offers a more budget-friendly option for templates, stock footage, and audio. Most templates are compatible with Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro, with a smaller selection for Final Cut and Apple Motion.
They also have a web-based video maker called “Maker” that lets you create unlimited animated videos without any software. Everything happens right on their website.
PRICE:
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- $10 per month: 5 video downloads only.
- $20 per month: unlimited stock footage and After Effects template downloads.
- $30 per month: unlimited downloads across everything, plus access to their Maker tool.
4. Adobe Stock
As the name suggests, this one’s ideal for Adobe users. All you need is an Adobe ID to download content. It’s especially handy for Creative Cloud subscribers since Adobe Stock is built right into the entire suite. You’ll find high-quality, royalty-free photos, videos, graphics, 3D assets, animated templates, and illustrations for any project.
PRICE:
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- Monthly Subscription: $49.99 per month for 10 assets up to $249.99 per month for 750 assets.
- Annual Subscription: $29.99 per month for 10 assets up to $199.99 per month for 750 assets.
5. Velosofy
Want free templates? Velosofy is your answer. It’s a platform where artists from around the world upload original templates at no cost. Anyone can register and start sharing. They’ve got templates for After Effects, Sony Vegas, Photoshop, Cinema 4D, Blender, and Avee Player.
Their library leans toward intro and outro videos, logo animations, lower thirds, stream overlays, thumbnails, and audio visualizers. It’s a great starting point if you’re new to motion graphics or animation.
PRICE: FREE
BONUS: Video Copilot
This isn’t really a template download site. It’s where you go to learn how to create stunning visual effects. Their site offers free tutorials on building specific effects with their plugins, which are available for purchase on the website.
Their products are used by professional artists worldwide. Element 3D and Optical Flares are two plugins that have become industry-standard tools at major visual effects studios and among individual designers.
All of their products work with Adobe After Effects, and some are also compatible with Final Cut Pro, Sony Vegas Pro, and Adobe Premiere Pro.
WEBSITE-BASED VIDEO TEMPLATES:
Create animated videos directly on their website or app.
1. Canva
Canva lets anyone create, design, and publish creative content from anywhere. They’ve got millions of designs for graphics and videos, all customizable and easy to use. There’s a solid free tier, along with a paid plan for more features. You can use it on a computer or through their mobile app.
PRICE:
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- $12.95 per month
- $119.40 per year
2. Biteable
Biteable runs entirely through your browser. It lets you quickly create animated and engaging videos for social media, websites, commercials, explainers, events, and more.
PRICE:
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- Monthly: $29 per month for individuals, up to $99 per month for a professional account.
- Annual: $228 per year for individuals, up to $588 per year for a professional account.
- They offer a free account, but your exports will have a watermark.
3. Renderforest
Renderforest handles video production, website creation, product mockups, and logo and graphic design. For video, they offer animated templates for explainers, titles, trailers, product promotions, and more. You can also make intros, slideshows, presentations, and music visualizations.
PRICE:
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- Monthly: $19.99 per month up to $59.99 per month.
- Yearly: $6.99 per month up to $49.99 per month, billed annually.
- Single Purchase: $9.99 per video (360p) | $14.99 per video (HD 720p) | $19.99 per video (HD 1080p)
- A free version is available but very limited, and all exports will have a watermark.
For specific video editing software reviews and comparisons, check our: Top 5 Alternatives to Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro CC Review, VFX Software Used by the Pros, and Video Editing Software for Vlogs.