How to make a before and after video on iPhone
Fitness transformations, room makeovers, haircuts, art progress, cleaning — before-and-after is one of the most satisfying formats on social media, and the side-by-side version outperforms the simple cut because viewers can compare both states in real time.
Step by step
Film both stages with the same framing
Shoot the "before" and "after" from the same angle, distance and (ideally) lighting. Matching shots make the change read instantly.
Import both clips into a collage app
Open Video Grid Collage (free) and add the two videos.
Put them side by side
Choose a two-frame layout: left/right for vertical clips, top/bottom for horizontal ones.
Align the action on the timeline
Trim both clips so movements mirror each other — same walk-in, same turn, same pose. Synchronized action is what makes the comparison satisfying.
Label the halves
Add "Before" and "After" text layers over the frames. An animated text entrance draws the eye without extra editing work.
Pick the ratio and export
9:16 for Reels, TikTok and Shorts; 1:1 for feed. Render in high quality and post.
Before & after ideas that perform
- Fitness: same outfit and pose in both clips makes the transformation undeniable.
- Renovation and cleaning: one slow pan across the room, repeated exactly, is easier to compare than static shots.
- Art and crafts: put the timelapse in the "before" frame and the finished piece rotating in "after".
- Hair and beauty: match head position and camera height; small framing differences distract from the change.
Try it yourself — free
Video Grid Collage · 4.8 on the App Store · combine up to 9 videos in one frame