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# Zooming

> Add zoom effects to highlight key parts of your video — with presets, custom levels, and automatic or manual focus targeting.

Section: Docs › Visual effects

Zoom markers dynamically focus on specific parts of your video by zooming in and out during playback. They're especially useful for highlighting details and drawing attention to key interactions.

[Video: Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/embed/Zc7GnysX9JA)

## Adding a zoom marker

1. Navigate to the point in the Editor where you want the zoom effect to begin

2. Click the **+** button on the left

3. Select **Add zoom**

   ![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9939459-zoom-1.3fcb8522.png)

## Setting zoom levels

**Presets:** Quickly apply consistent zoom levels with one click — 1.3x, 1.5x, or 2x.

![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9939459-zoom-2.7fb7e22c.png)

**Custom zoom:** Use the slider for precise control. The zoom level displays on the marker in real-time.

**Zoom out:** Add a Zoom marker and set it to **1x** to return to the normal view.

## Moving zoom markers

Drag zoom markers along the script timeline to adjust their timing. This lets you fine-tune when zoom effects occur to match your narration or visual cues.

![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9939459-3.21132867.jpg)

## Auto vs. Manual zoom target

By default, zoom automatically follows mouse movements, clicks, and typing. If you need to control exactly which part of the screen is zoomed:

1. Click **Manual** in the zoom window

2. Drag the **purple dot** to set the zoom focus area

3. To return to automatic behavior, select **Auto**

   ![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9939459-zoom-3.ad33f98e.png)

## Removing zoom markers

Delete a zoom marker by:
- Selecting it in the script and pressing **Backspace**
- Or clicking the red trash icon in the zoom popup

## Tips

- Use zoom markers to guide your audience's attention to important details they might otherwise miss
- Pair zoom with [Highlights](https://www.tutorial.ai/docs/visual-effects/highlights) for maximum emphasis
- Keep zoom levels consistent within a section — jumping between very different zoom levels can feel jarring
- For UI tutorials, 1.5x–2x zoom on buttons and menus works well

## Next steps

  - [Cursor Effects](https://www.tutorial.ai/docs/visual-effects/cursor-effects): Customize cursor appearance and movement
  - [Highlights](https://www.tutorial.ai/docs/visual-effects/highlights): Spotlight specific areas of the screen
  - [Editor Overview](https://www.tutorial.ai/docs/editing/editor-overview): Back to the editor tour

Source: https://www.tutorial.ai/docs/visual-effects/zooming