
What is B-Roll? A Complete Guide to Using it Like a Pro
This starter guide will tell you everything you need to know about B-roll footage, and how to make the most of it.
Enhance your talking videos for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Add b-roll images to your video in one click

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You've just finished recording a great video, but now comes the part many creators dread — hunting down the perfect b-roll footage. The process can burn through hours of your time, not to mention cost a fortune in stock subscriptions or filming equipment. Our AI b-roll generator eliminates all that by creating custom images that match your content.
Gen B-roll generates exactly what you need: workspace images for productivity tips, cozy coffee scenes for lifestyle content, or mountain views for travel vlogs. The AI drops them precisely where they belong on your timeline. Publish videos faster and get back to what you love: creating content that connects with your audience. Try our AI b-roll generator for free.
How to use our AI b-roll generator:

Step 1
Upload your talking head video, podcast, or tutorial. Our system transcribes your spoken audio, creating the foundation for b-roll creation that matches your content.

Step 2
Click ‘Create B-Roll images’ on the timeline or ‘Magic B-Roll’ in the AI Tools section. Generate custom b-roll footage to enhance your storytelling — from coffee brewing scenes for productivity videos to city skylines for corporate content.

Step 3
The AI doesn't just create b-roll clips; it places them at the perfect moments to keep viewers watching. Each visual is automatically timed and positioned, with animations included by default.
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Save hours with automatic b-roll footage
No need to search stock libraries or film additional footage. Our AI reads your transcript, identifies key moments, and generates relevant visuals instantly. Add b-roll images in seconds. Break up long talking segments and add visual interest to your video. You can also do further edits, such as removing filler words and background noise. VEED saves you hours of editing time.

Professional visuals that match your content
Skip the endless stock photo searches. Our AI creates custom b-roll images that perfectly visualize what you're talking about. Generate images of productivity setups for business content or scenic landscapes for travel vlogs. No more settling for generic stock footage that doesn't quite fit your message.

Complete AI video creation beyond b-roll content
VEED has all the video creation tools you need in one platform. Add text overlays, royalty-free music, lower thirds, and automatic subtitles. Our drag-and-drop interface makes editing easy. Whether you're creating social media content or a podcast clip, VEED gives you all the tools to make engaging and professional videos.

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B-roll is just one way to keep your audience hooked. Add dynamic captions that stop the scroll. Drop in AI transitions for cinematic scene changes that look like CGI effects. Creating a video from scratch? VEED is an AI video creation platform that turns your ideas into post-ready videos in minutes. Type a prompt or enter your script. Our AI video generator builds a video for you, complete with a presenter, supporting visuals, and captions. Sign up now to start creating.
