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If you are working with a .settings file, switch to the Fusion <\/strong>tab and drag the file into the Effects <\/strong>panel. If you come up against any issues installing your templates, check out our in-depth guide on DaVinci Resolve file types<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind that LUTs use .cube files. These require a different installation path through the Project Settings<\/strong>, which you can find in our dedicated LUTs article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Where to find your templates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Once installed, your templates appear in Resolve. Most titles, transitions, and generators live in the Effects Library<\/strong> on the Edit <\/strong>page. If the template is a Fusion-specific tool, you\u2019ll find it in the Templates<\/strong> folder inside the Fusion page\u2019s Effects panel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re working with a full project template as a .dra file, you\u2019ll find it in the Media Pool<\/strong> after you restore the project, rather than the Effects <\/strong>panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can\u2019t find your template? <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Use the search bar at the top of the Effects <\/strong>panel and type the template name. If it still doesn\u2019t appear, check that you placed the file in the right subfolder, then restart Resolve and look again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Breaking down your template structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Most templates share the basic building blocks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Media placeholders<\/strong> are where your footage or images go. These show up as placeholder clips in your timeline, usually labelled something like Media 01 or Image 01, and sometimes as MediaIn nodes if you\u2019re working in Fusion.
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Text layers<\/strong> let you swap in your own copy. Most templates show these controls in the Inspector <\/strong>panel on the right side of the Edit <\/strong>page, so you can edit text without needing to open Fusion at all.
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Transform controls<\/strong> handle position, scale, and rotation. Like text, these are usually accessible inside the Inspector<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
4. How to add templates to DaVinci Resolve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Before you drag anything onto the timeline, it helps to know what kind of template you\u2019re working with. Edit page templates drop straight onto the timeline, and you can adjust them through the Inspector. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the other hand, Fusion page templates are node-based and need more work inside the Fusion page. Most templates you download will be Edit page templates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Drag your template onto the timeline<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The first step is to open the Effects <\/strong>panel in the top left corner of the Edit <\/strong>page and find your template. Once you\u2019ve found it, drag it onto the timeline<\/strong>. Titles and generators go on a video track above your footage, and transitions go onto the cut point between two clips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In our example, installing the .drp file from Storyblocks created a master folder with Edit<\/strong>, Render<\/strong>, and Others<\/strong> subfolders. The Edit folder contains the renders\u2014these are the templates which you want to drag onto your timeline. We\u2019ve chosen \u201c07 Render\u201d, which is a short animation of a text conversation with an image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Adjust the duration, position, and layering<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
When your template is in the right place, click and drag either edge of the clip to change how long it runs. To reposition it in the frame, select the clip and drag it in the viewer, or use the position controls in the Inspector<\/strong>. To control layering, move the clip to a higher or lower track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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5. How to replace placeholder content and customize elements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
After you\u2019ve positioned your template, you need to update the text and media elements. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Swap in your own footage or images<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
First, add an image to the empty placeholder(s). The easiest method is to find the connected placeholder and drag an image or clip into it from your Media Pool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most templates will be set up in the same way as our example, where each template has corresponding files for placeholders and text. Since we chose \u201c07 Render\u201d, we need to find the linked placeholder. In this case, the placeholders are under the \u201c01 Edit > 02 Media\u201d subfolders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Find the correct one (for us, it\u2019s the \u201cMedia Render 07\u201d folder), double-click the placeholder, and drag your desired image onto the timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Now, when you head back to your project timeline, the image should appear where the template\u2019s empty placeholder was just moments before.
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Step 2: Edit your text, fonts, and colours<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
To edit your template\u2019s text fields, you\u2019ll need to find where these elements are in the folder structure. Like the media placeholders, they\u2019ll probably have their own subfolder. For our example, it\u2019s under \u201c01 Text\u201d > \u201cText Render 07\u201d. Since this example template has a few text boxes, there are also multiple text placeholders to edit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Find your linked text element (we\u2019ll start with \u201c01 Text Render 07\u201d) and double-click it to open the Inspector<\/strong> panel. Here, you can type your content into the text fields, then use the font, size, colour, and alignment controls to style it. The viewer will update the text as you make changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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And here\u2019s what the clip looks like now that we\u2019ve added our text and images:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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6. How to adjust the timing and animation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Once your content is in place, you may want the template to run longer, cut shorter, or hit at a different point in your edit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some templates give you timing controls in the Inspector<\/strong>. Select the clip on your timeline and check the panel on the right. You might see options like animation duration, delay, or easing that let you tweak the animation, but options vary by template. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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If you need the animation itself to run faster or slower, right-click the clip on the timeline and select Change Clip Speed<\/strong>. Dropping it below 100% slows the animation down, and pushing it above speeds it up. This works well for simple motion, but not always for complex animations.
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For finer control over when specific elements appear, you\u2019ll need to open the template in Fusion <\/strong>and adjust the keyframes on the spline or keyframe editor. Most templates won\u2019t need this, but it\u2019s worth knowing the option exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Using templates as a starting point for projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Knowing how to use templates in DaVinci Resolve gets you to a working edit faster, but it\u2019s also a useful tool for building consistency across your projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you\u2019ve customized a template, save it as your own version so you\u2019re not repeating the same process on the next project. Over time, you\u2019ll have a library of ready-to-go assets that match your style. If you\u2019re creating content for a brand or channel, that consistency adds up quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Templates are also a practical way to learn how Resolve handles motion graphics. Pulling apart a template in Fusion shows you how keyframes, nodes, and timing work together in a way that\u2019s easier to follow than building something from scratch. If you want to go further with Fusion, this introduction to Fusion in DaVinci Resolve<\/a> covers the basics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FAQs with using templates in DaVinci Resolve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why am I seeing a media offline error?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A missing link to a font or media file will usually trigger a media offline error in your template. We go into more detail on how to fix it in our DaVinci Resolve media offline error guide<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why am I seeing lag in Resolve?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There are a few different reasons why you\u2019re seeing lag in DaVinci Resolve. If you\u2019re struggling with playback, our article on how to make DaVinci Resolve run faster<\/a> runs through seven things to try. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Explore more templates for DaVinci Resolve in the Storyblocks library<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Templates take the setup work off your plate, but what you put into them is still up to you. The text, footage, timing, and color choices are what make a project feel like yours rather than something generic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t stick to one template style. The more you experiment, the faster you\u2019ll work out which types of templates save you the most time and which ones you\u2019d rather build yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re ready to get started, explore the full Storyblocks library of DaVinci Resolve templates<\/a> and find one that fits your next project. A subscription gives you access to the entire library of over 6 million human-made stock assets, so you can download as many as you need without paying per file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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5. How to replace placeholder content and customize elements<\/h3>\n\n\n\nAfter you\u2019ve positioned your template, you need to update the text and media elements. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. How to replace placeholder content and customize elements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
After you\u2019ve positioned your template, you need to update the text and media elements. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n