Add Progress Bar to Video

Add a sleek animated progress bar to any video. Trending on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Choose your color, style, and position. Free and instant.

Progress Bar Style

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Preview

Drop your video file here (MP4, AVI, MOV, MKV, WebM...)

Maximum file size: 500MB

How to Add a Progress Bar to Video

1

Customize Your Bar

Choose animation style (grow or shrink), pick a color from 8 options, set height, position, and opacity. Preview the result before uploading.

2

Upload Your Video

Drop your video file and our engine renders the animated progress bar over the full duration of your video automatically.

3

Download & Share

Download your video with a sleek progress bar. Ready for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and any social platform.

Why Add Progress Bars to Videos?

Progress bars are one of the hottest trends in social media video. They increase viewer retention by showing how much of the video is left, creating a psychological need to watch until the end. Content creators on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube report 15-30% higher completion rates when videos include visible progress indicators. This simple addition can dramatically boost your content's performance and reach through algorithmic recommendations.

Trending Progress Bar Styles

  • Thin white bar at the bottom — clean, minimal look popular on TikTok
  • Colored bar matching your brand — consistent branding across content
  • Top-position bar — less obtrusive for subtitle-heavy videos
  • Shrinking bar — creates urgency as it counts down, boosting retention
  • Bold thick bar — eye-catching for short-form content under 30 seconds
  • Semi-transparent bar — subtle indicator that doesn't distract from content

Perfect Progress Bar Use Cases

TikTok & Instagram Reels

Progress bars are a viral trend on TikTok. Viewers are more likely to watch until the end when they can see how much is left, boosting your video's completion rate.

YouTube Shorts

Stand out in the Shorts feed with a sleek progress indicator. Higher completion rates signal YouTube's algorithm to recommend your content to more viewers.

Tutorial Videos

Help viewers track their progress through step-by-step tutorials. A visible indicator reduces drop-off and keeps learners engaged until the end.

Countdown & Timer Content

Use a shrinking bar for countdown videos, time-lapse content, or challenge videos where the timer creates urgency and excitement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this progress bar tool free?

Yes, completely free with no registration required. No watermarks and no hidden fees.

Do progress bars actually increase viewer retention?

Yes, studies and creator reports show progress bars increase video completion rates by 15-30%. The visual indicator creates a psychological need to watch until the end, which signals platform algorithms to recommend your content more.

What's the difference between grow and shrink?

Grow animates the bar from left to right as the video plays (like a loading bar). Shrink starts full-width and reduces over time (like a countdown timer). Both are popular — grow is more common on TikTok, shrink creates more urgency.

Is my video data secure?

Absolutely. All files are processed on secure servers with encrypted connections and automatically deleted within 24 hours.

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