How to make a 3D dance video online
To make a 3D dance video in Squad Dance, choose a dance preset, customize the characters, preview the routine and export a vertical video. You can start free without installing software or creating an account.
1. Choose a dance-inspired routine
Open the dance library and select a preset. Its page shows the credited reference, song, tempo and routine length. Choose “Make the video” to load the routine in the editor. For a first attempt, try Blinding Lights or Apple.
Presets interpret a reference in 3D. They are not exact recordings of the original dancers or step-by-step lessons.
2. Customize your characters
In Squad, select a dancer and adjust the available name, model, height and outfit controls. Start with built-in characters so you can check the routine before adding your own model. For a custom avatar, follow the rigged GLB character guide.
3. Preview the timing and camera
Press Play and watch the entire selected section. Use the timeline to adjust the dance blocks, and the scene controls to choose a formation and camera. Check that hands, feet and the outside dancers fit inside the portrait frame before you export.
A YouTube reference can synchronize the preview, but availability depends on the recording, browser and region. If it will not play, choose another reference, preview animation without streaming audio, or upload an audio file you can use.
4. Create and download your video
Open Export video. Choose 1080×1920 for a full-resolution portrait video or 720×1280 for a lighter export. Both use a 9:16 frame and 30 frames per second. Try a short section at 720×1280 first if your device struggles.
Press Create video, wait for rendering to finish, then Download. A supported browser creates an H.264 MP4; browsers without the required encoder offer real-time WebM recording. The export dialog identifies the format available on your device.
5. Add an available sound when posting
Original YouTube and Spotify recordings do not become part of the downloaded file. Upload the silent video to your social app and choose an available licensed sound there, or use your own permitted audio in the editor. Read the music and export guide before preparing a video with sound.
Save the project before trying another routine
Use Save file to download a project you can reopen later. Browser storage is local to the device and can be cleared. Optional account features support cloud saving; exporting a video does not save an editable project.
Common first-video problems
- The dancers are cut off
- Adjust the camera or squad spacing, then watch the complete routine again. A turn or raised arm can leave the frame even when the opening pose fits.
- The export stops or feels slow
- Try 720×1280, a shorter routine and fewer characters. Rendering uses your device; keep the tab open until it finishes.
- The downloaded video is silent
- A streaming reference is never included. Use permitted local audio with the sound option enabled, or add a sound when you publish.