Add your own image.

Open one of the three files in Photoshop, right-click on the layer Adobe Stock Image - Replace, and choose Replace Contents from the menu. Locate the image you want to use and click Place. The file will update with your image. (You can also double click the Adobe Stock thumbnail, place your image in the new window, save it, and update the animation that way.) Use the Move tool to adjust the size and position of your image.

Tip: Choose an image that you can comfortably scale to the same size as, or larger than, the Background layer, since the animation will reveal small portions of the photo above and below the main ink stroke within the small splatter marks.

Write your message.

Double click the CHANGE TEXT HERE Smart Object thumbnail. A new window will open. Use the Text tool to delete the existing text and write your own message. Adjust the font style, size and color in the Character panel (Window > Character) to further customize the type. Or, if you prefer a simpler image, just delete the text. Once you’re done, save the file (File > Save) and the template will update with the new text.

Watch it go.

To preview the animation open the Timeline panel (Window > Timeline), where you’ll see the premade tracks. Press the Play button to watch the animation.

Share it.

Once you’re happy with your creation, go to File > Export > Render Video. Here you can choose a file name, select the folder you want to save your animation to, and adjust the export settings. Final step: Share your animated social post with the world!

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