How do I fade audio in or out at the beginning or end of my reel?

In most editing apps, select your audio track so it’s highlighted, then tap the ‘fade’ or ‘fade audio’ option. You’ll see controls for fade-in (at the start) and fade-out (at the end). Adjust the duration — typically 1 to 1.5 seconds works well. Going longer than 2 seconds can feel too slow and lose viewer interest. The process is nearly identical across apps: select audio, tap fade, set your duration.

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Asked by an artist editing video · Answered by Indra and Mili · Office Hours · 2026-07-07