Step 1
Define prompt templates for each content type
Write a reusable prompt for each video format you produce: interview template, tutorial template, demo template, social clip template. These become the editing standard for each content type.
Editly AI
Batch Video Editing
What is batch video editing?
Batch video editing is editing multiple videos efficiently — applying the same editing treatment to many files without proportional time increase. Editly enables batch editing by replacing per-video manual timelines with reusable prompt templates: the same editing instructions applied to different footage produce consistent output at scale.
Batch Video Production: Manual vs Editly AI
How batch editing economics change when you replace manual timelines with AI prompts.
| Decision | Other Apps | Editly |
|---|---|---|
| Time per video | Manual: 2-4 hours per video — multiplied by every video in the batch | Editly: 15-25 minutes per video — prompt writing plus review, not editing |
| Consistency across videos | Manual: varies by editor, session, and time pressure — no two videos are identical | Editly: same prompt produces same output — consistent style across every video |
| Scaling from 10 to 50 videos/month | Manual: 50 videos = 5x the editing hours — requires more editors or longer timelines | Editly: 50 videos = 50 prompts — Pro plan at $70/month (500 exports) handles this |
| Onboarding new team members | Manual: each new editor needs weeks of training on style, tools, and client preferences | Editly: new team member writes prompts from existing templates — minimal ramp time |
Setting Up Batch Editing With Editly
Step 2
Upload batch footage and apply templates
Upload each video and apply the relevant template prompt. For similar content types, the same prompt applies directly. For variations, adjust the template for the specific video.
Step 3
Review outputs against brief
Each video gets a 10-15 minute review: does it match the prompt? Is the opening strong? Are captions accurate? Add follow-up prompts for any needed adjustments.
Step 4
Download and deliver
Download finished videos and deliver to clients or schedule to platforms. The full batch — 10 videos — is complete in hours instead of days.
Test Batch Editing on Your Next 3 Videos — Free
Upload your next 3 videos of the same type. Write a consistent prompt template. Compare the output quality and time against your current manual process.
- 3 free batch-edited exports — test the template approach
- Pro $28/month (100 exports) for agencies with moderate volume
- Max $70/month (500 exports) for high-volume content operations
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