How to Edit and Composite Video Elements with Runway’s AI Tools

July 15, 2026

Beyond generating clips from scratch, Runway offers a suite of advanced AI post-production tools. These browser-based features let you remove backgrounds, replace objects, or track motion in seconds, saving hours of tedious work in heavy desktop editing software.

Runway's web-based AI video editing suite.
Runway’s web-based AI video editing suite. Source: No Film School

The Key Video Tools Explained

ToolWhat It DoesBest For
AI InpaintingErase and replace elements in your video clips.Removing unwanted boom mics, background pedestrians, or branding.
Green ScreenAutomatically masks out the subject with one click.Isolating actors for compositing into sci-fi backgrounds.
Motion TrackingPins text, images, or elements to moving objects.Attaching HUD graphics or speech bubbles to characters.