How to Use HitPaw Like a Pro (2026 Guide)

by Fahim Joharder | Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Quick Start

This guide covers every HitPaw feature:

Getting Started — Install the program and set up your account
How to Use AI Avatar — Script-to-presenter video with no camera, studio, or crew needed
How to Use AI Videos — Prompt-to-video clips for social posts, ads, and product demos
How to Use Image Converter — Batch image conversion between HEIC, PNG, JPG, and WebP formats
How to Use Photo Object Remover — One-brush removal of unwanted objects and background clutter
How to Use AI Music Generator — Royalty-free background music and songs generated to any length
How to Use AI Video Enhancer — AI upscaling that lifts old footage toward 4K and 8K quality
How to Use AI Voice Cloning — Voice cloning that keeps narration consistent across every video
How to Use Video Converter — Format conversion, video download, and compression in one tool
How to Use Edimakor Video Editor — Timeline editing with cut, merge, crop, rotate, and subtitles

Time needed: 5 minutes per feature

Also in this guide: Pro Tips | Common Mistakes | Troubleshooting | Pricing | Alternatives

Why Trust This Guide

I found HitPaw Video Converter while hunting for software to rip an old DVD.

I have run HitPaw on both a Windows PC and a Mac for eight months.

Every step below comes from my own screen, not from a vendor deck.

HitPaw is a media toolkit that converts, downloads, enhances, and edits files.

In 2026 the converter side of the app is branded HitPaw Univd.

Most people install it, convert one file, and never open the other nine tools.

This guide walks through all of them, step by step.

HitPaw Tutorial

This How to Use HitPaw tutorial moves from install to advanced tricks in plain language.

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Getting Started with HitPaw

Do this one-time setup before you touch any feature.

It takes about three minutes.

Here is my walkthrough of the app first:

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Now let us break down each step.

Step 1: Create Your Account

Go to the HitPaw website and click Sign Up.

Enter your email address and create a password.

✓ Checkpoint: A confirmation email lands in your inbox.

Step 2: Download and Install the App

Pick the Windows or Mac build and run the installer.

The program is small and installs in under a minute.

✓ Checkpoint: You see tiles for Convert, Download, and Edit.

Step 3: Set Your Output Folder

Open Settings and choose where saved files should go.

Switch on GPU hardware acceleration while you are there.

Then import media files by dragging them onto the window.

✅ Done: You are ready to use any feature below.

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How to Use HitPaw AI Avatar

AI Avatar lets you turn a plain script into a talking presenter video without a camera.

Here is how to use it step by step.

Step 1: Open the AI Avatar tool

Launch the program and open the AI Avatar tab.

Pick a presenter that matches your topic and audience.

Step 2: Paste your script

Type or paste your script into the text box.

Choose a voice, then set the language and speaking speed.

Here is what this looks like:

✓ Checkpoint: A preview of your avatar speaking the first line.

Step 3: Generate and save

Click Generate and wait for the render to finish.

Save videos as MP4 or MOV to your chosen folder.

✅ Result: A finished presenter video built from text alone.

💡 Pro Tip: Keep each sentence short. Avatars sound far more natural on 12-word lines than on long ones.

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How to Use HitPaw AI Videos

AI Videos lets you build short marketing clips from a prompt instead of raw footage.

Here is how to use it step by step.

Step 1: Describe the clip

Open the AI Videos tab and describe the scene you want.

Add the mood, pace, and aspect ratio you need.

Step 2: Review the draft

The tool drafts a storyboard from your prompt.

Swap any scene you dislike before rendering.

Here is what this looks like:

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✓ Checkpoint: A storyboard with numbered scenes on screen.

Step 3: Export the file

Pick a format, then export to your device.

Vertical clips work well for social sites.

✅ Result: A short, ready-to-post clip built from one prompt.

💡 Pro Tip: Name the platform in your prompt. Asking for a TikTok cut gives tighter pacing than a generic ask.

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How to Use HitPaw Image Converter

Image Converter lets you batch convert an image folder between HEIC, PNG, JPG, and WebP.

Here is how to use it step by step.

Step 1: Add your images

Drag an image folder into the Image Converter tab.

Batch loading beats adding one file at a time.

Step 2: Pick the output format

Choose the target format from the drop-down list.

Set quality to high if the image is going to print.

Here is what this looks like:

✓ Checkpoint: Every image row shows a green Done label.

Step 3: Convert and check

Click Convert, then open the output folder.

Compare one file against the original before deleting anything.

✅ Result: A whole folder converted in one pass, without losing quality.

💡 Pro Tip: HEIC photos from an iPhone often break on a Windows PC. Convert them to JPG once, then import them anywhere.

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How to Use HitPaw Photo Object Remover

Photo Object Remover lets you erase a stray person, logo, or background object from any photo.

Here is how to use it step by step.

Step 1: Import the photo

Open the Photo Object Remover and import your image.

High-resolution files give the cleanest fill.

Step 2: Brush the object

Paint over the object you want gone.

Include the shadow, or the fill looks wrong.

Here is what this looks like:

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✓ Checkpoint: The brushed area is filled with matching background.

Step 3: Save the result

Click Remove, then save the edited file.

Keep the original in case you need a second pass.

✅ Result: A clean photo with the distraction gone.

💡 Pro Tip: Run busy backgrounds twice. One light pass, then a second on whatever the fill missed.

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How to Use HitPaw AI Music Generator

AI Music Generator lets you create royalty-free background music sized to the length of your video.

Here is how to use it step by step.

Step 1: Set the mood

Open the AI Music Generator and pick a genre.

Set the length so the track matches your timeline.

Step 2: Generate options

Generate three or four takes before you commit.

Preview each one against your footage.

Here is what this looks like:

✓ Checkpoint: A waveform preview you can play in the browser panel.

Step 3: Download the track

Save the track you heard and liked as MP3 or WAV.

Drop it into your editing timeline as background audio.

✅ Result: Original background songs cleared for commercial use.

💡 Pro Tip: Generate 10 seconds longer than you need. Trimming a tail is easier than stretching one.

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How to Use HitPaw AI Video Enhancer

AI Video Enhancer lets you upscale old or blurry footage toward 4K and 8K resolution.

Here is how to use it step by step.

Step 1: Load the footage

Add the video file you want to repair.

Old camcorder clips and phone video both work.

Step 2: Choose a model

Pick the model that matches your content.

There are separate models for faces, animation, and general footage.

Here is what this looks like:

✓ Checkpoint: A split-screen preview showing before and after.

Step 3: Export at high resolution

Set the output to 4K or 8K, then export.

GPU hardware acceleration keeps conversion speed reasonable.

✅ Result: Sharper footage from the same source file.

💡 Pro Tip: Enhance before you edit. Upscaling a finished cut re-renders every transition for nothing.

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How to Use HitPaw AI Voice Cloning

AI Voice Cloning lets you record one short sample and narrate future scripts in that same voice.

Here is how to use it step by step.

Step 1: Record a sample

Read the on-screen passage into a decent microphone.

A quiet room matters more than expensive gear.

Step 2: Train the voice

Submit the sample and wait for training to finish.

You only do this once per voice.

Here is what this looks like:

✓ Checkpoint: Your cloned voice appears in the voice list.

Step 3: Narrate any script

Paste new text and generate audio in your cloned voice.

Export the audio, then incorporate it into your video.

✅ Result: Consistent narration across every video you make.

💡 Pro Tip: Only clone a voice you own or have written permission to use. That rule protects you legally.

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How to Use HitPaw Video Converter

Video Converter lets you convert, download, and compress video files across more than 1000 formats.

Here is how to use it step by step.

Step 1: Add or download media

Drag media files into the Convert tab to start.

To pull a clip from the internet, paste the link into the Download tab.

You can download videos from YouTube, plus Apple Music and Spotify music tracks.

The built-in Instagram downloader saves reels the same way.

Step 2: Pick the output format

Choose a format or a device profile as your target.

Presets exist for iPhone, Android, Mac, and PC playback.

Here is what this looks like:

✓ Checkpoint: A progress bar for each file in the queue.

Step 3: Convert and save

Hit the download button or Convert All, then open the folder.

Batch conversion runs every file in one queue.

✅ Result: Playable files in the exact format your device wants.

💡 Pro Tip: Turn on GPU hardware acceleration in Settings. It roughly doubles high speed batch conversion on most machines.

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How to Use HitPaw Edimakor Video Editor

Edimakor Video Editor lets you cut, merge, and polish your clips on a full timeline before you export.

Here is how to use it step by step.

Step 1: Import your clips

Open Edimakor and import your video files.

Drag each one onto the timeline in order.

Step 2: Edit the timeline

Cut, merge, crop, or rotate any clip.

Add a title card, a filter, or a watermark from the side panel.

Here is what this looks like:

✓ Checkpoint: Your edits show live in the preview window.

Step 3: Add subtitles and export

Add subtitles from an SRT, ASS, VTT, or SSA file.

Then export at the resolution you need.

✅ Result: A finished edit ready to upload anywhere.

💡 Pro Tip: Add watermark last. Applying it before you crop leaves the logo cut in half at the frame edge.

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HitPaw Pro Tips and Shortcuts

After eight months with this tool, these are the tricks I actually reuse.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Action	Shortcut
Add media files	Ctrl / Cmd + O
Start conversion	Ctrl / Cmd + Enter
Open output folder	Ctrl / Cmd + Shift + O
Undo last edit	Ctrl / Cmd + Z

Hidden Features Most People Miss

Bulk link paste: The Download tab accepts a whole playlist link at once, so you can save videos in one queue instead of one at a time.
Device profiles: Instead of guessing a codec, pick your phone or TV by name and the app sets every output parameter for you.
Video Compressor: Buried under Toolbox, it cuts a large file by up to 80% while keeping the picture close to the original.

Here is the benefits view I keep going back to:

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HitPaw Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake #1: Converting twice and losing quality

❌ Wrong: Exporting to MP4, editing that file, then exporting again.

✅ Right: Edit the original, then convert once at the end.

Mistake #2: Ignoring the free trial limits

❌ Wrong: Assuming free means unlimited, then finding a watermark on your export.

✅ Right: Test the workflow free, then buy before your deadline date.

Mistake #3: Downloading from sites you have no right to use

❌ Wrong: Grabbing paid movies or TV episodes from Netflix and reposting them.

✅ Right: Save your own uploads, public YouTube clips, or content you licensed.

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HitPaw Troubleshooting

Problem: The link will not analyze

Cause: The page is private, region-locked, or behind a login.

Fix: Open the video on the website first and copy the direct URL from the address bar.

Problem: Conversion speed crawls

Cause: GPU hardware acceleration is off, or you queued 4K files on an old computer.

Fix: Turn acceleration on in Settings and run large video files in smaller batches.

Problem: Subtitles do not show up

Cause: The subtitle track was attached but never burned into the picture.

Fix: Re-import your SRT file and tick the burn-in box before you export.

📌 Note: If none of these fix your issue, contact HitPaw support.

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What is HitPaw?

HitPaw is a desktop media app that converts, downloads, enhances, and edits files.

Think of it as a Swiss Army knife for anything with a video or image file in it.

Watch this quick overview:

It includes these key features:

AI Avatar: Script-to-presenter video with no camera, studio, or crew needed
AI Videos: Prompt-to-video clips for social posts, ads, and product demos
Image Converter: Batch image conversion between HEIC, PNG, JPG, and WebP formats
Photo Object Remover: One-brush removal of unwanted objects and background clutter
AI Music Generator: Royalty-free background music and songs generated to any length
AI Video Enhancer: AI upscaling that lifts old footage toward 4K and 8K quality
AI Voice Cloning: Voice cloning that keeps narration consistent across every video
Video Converter: Format conversion, video download, and compression in one tool
Edimakor Video Editor: Timeline editing with cut, merge, crop, rotate, and subtitles

The app runs on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android, and needs no technical skill.

It converts to over 1000 formats and saves videos from more than 10,000 websites.

It also rips homemade DVDs and Blu-rays to digital files you can keep.

The interface stays plain, so new users find the right tab within a minute.

Rich editing features sit inside Edimakor, so you rarely open a second app.

Updates land often and add new features, and the app has been reliable on both machines.

For a full review, see our HitPaw review.

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HitPaw Pricing

Here is what HitPaw costs in 2026:

Plan	Price	Best For
1-Month License	$22.39/month	Trying every tool before you commit
1-Year License	$90.39/year	Regular creators who edit weekly
Perpetual License	$130.39 (one-time payment)	Anyone who hates renewals

Free trial: Yes. The free version exports watermarked clips of limited length.

Money-back guarantee: Yes, 30 days on paid licenses bought from the official site.

Here is the current pricing page:

💰 Best Value: Perpetual License — one payment, no renewal, and free updates.

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HitPaw vs Alternatives

How does HitPaw compare against the AI video crowd?

Watch this comparison:

Best AI Video Editing Tools in 2026 (Don't Choose Wrong)

Tool	Best For	Price	Rating
HitPaw	All-round media work	$22.39/mo	⭐ 4
HeyGen	Avatar realism	$29/mo	⭐ 4.7
Synthesia	Enterprise training video	$29/mo	⭐ 4.7
Fliki	Blog-to-video	$28/mo	⭐ 4.6
VEED	Browser editing	$24/mo	⭐ 4.5
Colossyan	Learning content	$27/mo	⭐ 4.5
Elai	API and automation	$29/mo	⭐ 4.4
Deepbrain	Realistic news-style hosts	$29/mo	⭐ 4.4
Synthesys	Voice-first projects	$27/mo	⭐ 4.3
Hour One	Scaled presenter output	$25/mo	⭐ 4.3

Quick picks:

Best overall: HitPaw — nine tools for less than one avatar subscription
Best budget: HitPaw Perpetual License — one payment for life
Best for beginners: VEED — nothing to install, works in any browser
Best for avatar video: HeyGen — the most lifelike presenters on the market

🎯 HitPaw Alternatives

Looking for HitPaw alternatives? Here are the top options:

🚀 HeyGen: Sharper avatar lip-sync and a bigger presenter library, but it does no video conversion at all.
🏢 Synthesia: Built for corporate training video at scale, with brand kits, approvals, and 140-plus languages.
🧠 Fliki: Turns articles into narrated video and has a deep stock voice library for quick posts.
🎨 VEED: Runs entirely in the browser with strong auto-subtitles, so nothing gets installed on your computer.
👶 Colossyan: Scenario-based avatar videos aimed at onboarding and workplace learning teams.
🔧 Elai: Solid API access for developers who want avatar video generated inside their own app.
⭐ Deepbrain: Very lifelike hosts and a fast render queue, aimed at news and explainer formats.
💼 Synthesys: Strong synthetic voice range with avatars bolted on, good for audio-led work.
🎯 Hour One: Character-driven presenter video built for teams publishing on a fixed date each week.

For the full list, see our HitPaw alternatives guide.

⚔️ HitPaw Compared

Here is how HitPaw stacks up against each competitor:

HitPaw vs HeyGen: HeyGen wins on avatar realism. HitPaw wins on price and on everything outside avatars.
HitPaw vs Synthesia: Synthesia suits large teams. HitPaw suits one person who also needs to convert and edit files.
HitPaw vs Fliki: Fliki is faster for text-to-video. HitPaw covers conversion, enhancement, and photo work too.
HitPaw vs VEED: VEED needs no install. HitPaw runs offline and handles big local video files better.
HitPaw vs Colossyan: Colossyan is narrower and pricier. HitPaw gives you a whole media toolkit instead.
HitPaw vs Elai: Elai is the developer pick. HitPaw is the desktop pick for hands-on work.
HitPaw vs Deepbrain: Deepbrain looks more polished on camera. HitPaw does far more per dollar.
HitPaw vs Synthesys: Synthesys leads on voice variety. HitPaw adds cloning plus a full converter.
HitPaw vs Hour One: Hour One is a volume tool. HitPaw is better for solo creators on a budget.