How to Make a Video Montage on Facebook

Creating a video montage on Facebook is one of the best ways to grab attention, recap an event, or tell a compelling story in a single, powerful post. Whether you're a small business owner showing off a new product or just want to share a memorable trip with friends, a well-made montage can get you more engagement than a simple photo album ever will. This guide will walk you through exactly how to do it, from Facebook's speedy built-in options to using external editing apps for a truly polished look.

Why Bother with a Video Montage Anyway?

In a feed crowded with static images and text, video is a clear winner. But why a montage specifically? For social media, montages are the perfect format because they are:

• Highly Engaging: The combination of music, quick cuts, and visual variety is fantastic at holding a viewer's attention. The short-form, dynamic nature is exactly what people have come to expect on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, and it works just as well on Facebook.
• Great for Storytelling: A montage lets you show a progression over time. You can package an entire event, a year-in-review, a project's behind-the-scenes, or a product tutorial into a convenient, 60-second clip. You’re not just showing moments, you’re telling a story with a beginning, middle, and end.
• Extremely Versatile: The possibilities are endless. You can create a video montage for almost anything: a birthday or anniversary celebration, a travel adventure recap, a real estate property showcase, a customer testimonial video, or a highlight reel of your team's culture.

Your Two Main Options: Facebook's Built-In Tools vs. External Apps

When it comes to making a video montage for Facebook, you generally have two paths you can take. There’s no right or wrong answer, the best choice depends on what you need and how much time you have.

1. Facebook's Built-In Slideshow Creator: This is the fast-and-easy option. It's built right into the "Create Post" flow and lets you stitch photos together into a simple video slideshow with music. It’s perfect for when you need to create something in a pinch without leaving the app.
2. External Video Editing Apps: This is the professional route. Using an app on your phone or computer (like CapCut, Canva, or Premiere Rush) gives you complete creative control. You can mix photos and video clips, add custom text, choose from thousands of songs, and apply slick transitions. If you want your montage to stand out and look high-quality, this is the way to go.

Let's look at how to use both, step-by-step.

Method 1: The Quick and Easy Way with Facebook's Built-in Slideshow

Facebook’s photo slideshow feature is the most direct way to create a video montage without any additional software. It’s simple, free, and gets the job done for basic needs. It’s worth noting that Facebook sometimes changes its interface, so the exact location of this feature can shift, but the general process remains the same.

Step 1: Start a New Post

On the Facebook mobile app or desktop site, go to your profile, page, or group and click on the "What's on your mind?" box to start creating a new post. Select "Photo/Video" to open up your device's photo library.

Step 2: Find the Slideshow Option

Select at least 3 to 10 photos from your camera roll. Once you have multiple images selected, you should see an option to "Create a Slideshow" or a small icon that suggests it. Facebook often prompts you automatically when it detects you've chosen several photos for a single post.

Step 3: Customize Your Slideshow

Once you enter the slideshow editor, you’ll have a few simple customization options. This is a bare-bones editor, but it covers the basics:

• Aspect Ratio: Choose from formats like Square (1:1), Rectangle (16:9), or Vertical (2:3) to fit how it will appear in the feed. For most Facebook posts, Square is a safe bet.
• Image Duration: Set how long each photo stays on the screen, usually from 0.5 to 5 seconds. Shorter durations create a more energetic, fast-paced feel.
• Transition: Add a simple transition effect like "Fade" or "None" to control how the slideshow moves from one photo to the next.
• Music: You can add music from Facebook's library of royalty-free tunes. The library is categorized by mood (e.g., Happy, Uplifting, Fun), so you can find a track that matches your montage's vibe.

Step 4: Add Final Touches and Post

After you’ve configured your settings, preview the slideshow. If you're happy with it, click "Done" or "Create Slideshow." You’ll be taken back to the post creator, where the video is now attached. From here, write a compelling caption, add relevant hashtags, tag any friends or pages, and hit "Post." Facebook will process your slideshow and notify you when it's ready.

Pros of Using the Built-in Tool

• Quick and Convenient: You can create a decent-looking montage in under five minutes.
• No Extra Apps: Everything is done within the Facebook environment.

Cons of Using the Built-in Tool

• Very Limited: You can’t mix videos with photos, you have no control over text placement, and the music choices are generic.
• Lower Quality: The final output might not be as sharp or smooth as a video created with a dedicated editing app.
• Looks Generic: Since the options are so limited, it’s hard to make your content look unique.

Method 2: Level Up Your Montage with External Video Editing Apps

For anyone serious about creating engaging content, using a third-party app is the way to go. This approach gives you the creative freedom to produce something that looks truly professional and customize it to your brand or personal style. The workflow is generally similar across different apps, so once you learn one, you can easily pick up another.

Choosing Your Video Editing App

Here are a few of the best and most popular apps for creating social media video montages. Most are available on both iOS and Android.

• Canva: Once a graphic design tool, Canva is now a shockingly powerful video editor. Its strength lies in its vast template library, making it incredibly easy for beginners to start. You can mix video clips, stills, animated text, and graphics seamlessly.
• CapCut: Owned by the same company as TikTok, CapCut is the go-to app for creating short-form vertical videos. It’s completely free and packed with advanced features like auto-captions, trendy transitions, and a massive library of sounds that are popular right now. It's perfect for creating high-energy, Reels-style montages.
• InShot: A long-time favorite for mobile video editing, InShot has a very intuitive interface. It’s great for basic tasks like trimming clips and adding music, but also has features for color correction, voice-overs, and unique visual effects.
• Adobe Premiere Rush: Think of this as the light version of Adobe's professional video editor, Premiere Pro. It syncs projects between your phone and desktop, making it easy to start editing on the go and finish on your computer. It has professional-quality titles and transitions built-in.

Your Step-by-Step Workflow for Creating a Montage

No matter which app you choose, the creation process will follow these general steps.

Step 1: Gather Your Assets

Before you even open the app, collect all the photos and video clips you want to use. Put them in a dedicated album on your phone or a folder on your computer. Choose more media than you think you’ll need so you have options. Focus on high-quality, well-lit shots.

Step 2: Start a New Project and Set Your Aspect Ratio

Open your chosen app and start a new project. The very first thing you should do is set the aspect ratio. For a standard Facebook-feed video, 1:1 (Square) or 4:5 (Vertical) is best. For Facebook Stories or Reels, use 9:16 (Full Vertical).

Step 3: Arrange Your Content on the Timeline

Import your photos and videos into the project. The editor will display them on a "timeline," which is a visual representation of your video from beginning to end. Drag and drop your clips into the order you want. Play around with the arrangement to figure out what tells the best story. Trim the start and end of your video clips to only include the best action.

Step 4: Nail the Pacing and Add Transitions

The pace of your montage is everything. Do you want slow, emotional dissolves or fast, high-energy cuts? Trim each clip to be just a few seconds long - or even shorter for a dynamic feel. Add transitions between clips to smooth the flow. Most apps offer everything from simple fades to creative wipes and glitches. A word of advice: don't overdo it. One or two styles of transition are usually enough.

Step 5: Pick the Perfect Soundtrack

Music sets the entire mood of your montage. Most apps have built-in libraries of royalty-free music you can use. Listen to a few tracks and find one that matches the energy you want. Once you add it to your timeline, try to match the cuts in your video to the beat of the music. This simple trick, called "editing to the beat," immediately makes any montage feel more professional and rhythmic.

Step 6: Layer on Text or Graphics

Add context with simple text overlays. You can introduce the location, add a title to the video, or include subtitles if someone is speaking. Make sure your text is big enough and has enough contrast to be readable on a small mobile screen.

Step 7: Tweak and Polish

Watch your montage back a few times. Does the pacing feel right? Is the music at a good volume? A lot of apps also let you do some basic color correction to make your footage pop. Make small adjustments until you're completely happy with it.

Step 8: Export and Post to Facebook

Export your finished video in the highest quality possible (1080p is the standard for social media). Transfer the video file to your device, then upload it directly to Facebook. Write your caption, add hashtags, and publish it for the world to see.

Final Thoughts

Mastering video montages for Facebook comes down to choosing the right tool for the job. Whether you need a lightning-fast slideshow using Facebook’s built-in creator or a perfectly polished, story-driven video from a mobile editing app, you now have the blueprint to turn your photos and clips into something that truly captures your audience's attention.

Once your amazing montage is ready, getting it in front of a wider audience at the right time is the next hurdle. Manually posting videos, especially when you are managing multiple accounts or platforms, can eat up your day. That’s why we built Postbase with a video-first mindset, making it incredibly simple to schedule your brilliant videos, Reels, and Shorts ahead of time. You can plan your entire content calendar visually, and trust that your posts will go live exactly as planned, without worrying about failed uploads or pesky glitches.