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30 second launch video

A launch video in 30 seconds

Thirty seconds is enough to say what you made, show it working and tell people where to go. Paste your product URL and Filmagic builds a 30 second launch film in your brand, cut to music.

Free to preview, no account needed. Free exports have no watermark.

Templates that fit

Why 30 seconds

It's long enough for Product Hunt, X, LinkedIn and your homepage, and short enough that most people watch it through. Cut the same edit to 15 or 20 seconds for Reels, TikTok and Shorts.

A 30 second structure

TimeSceneOn screen
0 to 3 sHookYour name and one line on what it does
3 to 8 sProblemThe pain, in one short line
8 to 16 sProductYour main screen doing its job
16 to 24 sTwo featuresOne screen and one line each
24 to 30 sCall to actionYour address and one next step

How many words fit

On-screen text has to be read at a glance. Aim for 40 to 60 words across the whole video, under eight words per line, one line per scene. If a line needs a second line to make sense, cut it or give it its own scene.

How to make it

  1. Paste your product URL. Filmagic reads your name, lines, colours, fonts and images.
  2. Add two or three screenshots of your best screens.
  3. Pick a template that runs 30 seconds, like the ones above, and set the length to 30.
  4. Shorten every line in the side panel.
  5. Export 16:9 for Product Hunt and your site, 9:16 and 1:1 for social.

The first cut is ready in about a minute. See how to make a launch video in minutes.

Frequently asked questions

Is 30 seconds long enough for Product Hunt?

Yes. A tight 30 second video works well in the gallery. See launch video length by platform for every channel.

Should I add a voiceover?

You don't need one. Most people watch launch videos muted, so the on-screen lines carry the story.

Can I make a 15 second version from the same edit?

Yes, on templates that offer shorter lengths. Change the length to 15 or 20 and the same scenes are re-cut. See 15 second video ad.