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Free Countdown Timer Video Maker
Hype countdowns with beeps and a finale burst. No sign-up, with free MP4 export in your browser.
Content
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Up to 600 (a 10-minute timer). Long timers beep at minute marks and the final 10 seconds.
18/50
3/24
The scroll-stopper shown before anything else. e.g. “99% get #3 wrong”.
13/90
Fills the first three seconds. Portrait images work best.
Used on the follow end card and as the logo watermark. Transparent PNGs look best.
25/80
e.g. @yourchannel
0/40
0.05 = barely visible, 1 = solid.
Your own MP3/WAV. You are responsible for the rights to music you upload.
live preview — updates as you type
Export
1080x1920 / 16.2sYour media stays in this tab. Video and thumbnail rendering use your device and upload no project files.
About this countdown timer maker
Countdowns build urgency for giveaways, drops, launches and stream starts. Choose the length, label and colors; Shortsmith animates a 48-dot ring, per-second beeps that heat up in the final three seconds, and a finale burst with your own end text.
- 1080x1920 vertical MP4 at 30fps for TikTok, Shorts and Reels
- Private browser rendering with WebCodecs
- No account needed, with AI autofill, voiceover and brand kit
How to make a countdown timer video
- STEP 1
Add your content
Enter the text, data or media for your countdown timer. AI autofill can create a first draft from a topic.
- STEP 2
Preview and brand it
Choose colors, timing, music and your logo while the video preview updates immediately.
- STEP 3
Export the MP4
Select vertical, square or widescreen and render the finished video privately in Chrome or Edge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the countdown timer free?
Yes. You can create, preview and export MP4 videos without an account or subscription. Rendering runs on your device.
What formats does the countdown timer export?
Export MP4 video in vertical 9:16, square 1:1 or widescreen 16:9, plus a PNG thumbnail.
Can I use the exported videos commercially?
Yes. You can publish and monetize videos you create, subject to your rights in any text, music, logos and media you add.