Export a demo as a video (MP4/GIF)
Export a demo as a video (MP4/GIF)
Overview
Export as video lets you turn a Walnut demo into a downloadable video file — either an MP4 or a GIF — so you can share it in places where an interactive demo isn't a fit (email, social, slide decks, or async recap videos).
Walnut renders the export server-side using the current published version of your demo, including guide steps, hotspots, and narration. When the render finishes, we email you a link to download the file so you don't have to wait in the browser.
Before You Start
- Export as video is being rolled out gradually. If you don't see it, reach out to your Walnut CSM.
- You need edit access to the demo to export it.
- The demo should be published — the exporter uses the latest published snapshot.
Export a Demo
- Open the demo you want to export.
- Click Create & Share (or Get link).
- Open the Export as video tab.
- Choose your format — MP4 or GIF.
- Adjust the transition speed if you want faster or slower step-to-step motion. The default is 1.5 seconds per transition.
- Click Export.
Walnut queues the render and closes the modal. You'll receive an email at your account address when the file is ready to download.
What Gets Included
The render walks your demo the same way a viewer would, so the export captures:
- All screens in playback order
- Guide steps, hotspots, and coach-marks
- Narration audio pinned to each visual (for MP4)
- Any transitions you've configured
Guides can be excluded from the export if you want a chromeless walkthrough — see the "Exclude guides" toggle on the export screen.
Emailed Result and Retry
- The result email links back to the authenticated app; clicking it takes you to the downloadable file.
- If a render fails or is throttled, Walnut re-queues it automatically. If it ultimately fails, you'll see a Retry action from the email or the Create & Share modal.
Format Differences
| Format | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MP4 | Sharing in email, decks, LMS, social | Includes narration audio; higher fidelity |
| GIF | Inline previews, silent loops | No audio; smaller file, quicker to render |
FAQs
How long does an export take?
It depends on demo length. Walnut sizes the render budget to the demo's playback duration and emails you when it's done.
Do exports reflect edits I make later?
Each export is a snapshot of the demo at the time of the render. Re-export the demo after publishing new edits to pick them up.
Can I set a custom transition speed?
Yes. The default is 1.5 seconds per transition; you can shorten or lengthen it in the export panel before starting the render.