Quick Guide: How to Make a Video Collage in PowerDirector
Five steps from a layout to a split-screen collage on your timeline.
Updated Oct. 29, 2026 · 1 min read
Steps
1Choose a layout
Click a layout under Choose layout. Or click the grid button to see every layout, select one, and click OK.
2Drag in your clips
Drag a clip from the Media tab into each cell. Hover over a cell to trim or mute its clip.
3Style the border and frame animation
Check Border and set its Size and Color, then choose a Frame animation.
4Set the playback timing
Under Advanced Settings in the right panel, choose a Playback timing like Delay, and click OK.
5Add it to your timeline
Click OK to add the collage to your timeline. Or click Save As first to keep the layout as a template.
We tested these steps in PowerDirector 365 version 25.0.10 on Windows.
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