Motion Graphics Templates (.MOGRT files) are one of the fastest ways to create professional titles, lower thirds, openers, slideshows, and social media graphics inside Adobe Premiere Pro. Whether you downloaded a template from MotionBank21 or created your own, .MOGRT files save time and help you keep a consistent style across your videos.
In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to import, edit, and customize .MOGRT templates — even if you’re a complete beginner.
What is a .MOGRT Template?
A .MOGRT (Motion Graphics Template) is a pre-designed animated graphic created in Premiere Pro or After Effects, packaged so editors can easily customize:
- Text
- Colors
- Fonts
- Logos
- Backgrounds
- Animation timing
…all without opening After Effects.
Perfect for YouTube videos, promos, TikTok content, lower thirds, and branded videos.
How to Import .MOGRT Templates into Premiere Pro
Importing a MOGRT file takes seconds. Here are the two easiest methods:
Method 1: Drag & Drop
- Open Premiere Pro
- Go to Window → Essential Graphics
- Open your MOGRT file folder
- Drag the .mogrt file into the Essential Graphics panel
Premiere will automatically install it.
Method 2: Install via Essential Graphics
- Open Essential Graphics panel
- Click the “+” Install Motion Graphics Template button
- Select your .MOGRT file
- Click Open
Premiere will add it to your template library instantly.
How to Add the MOGRT to Your Timeline
- Inside the Essential Graphics panel, locate your template
- Drag it directly onto the Premiere Pro timeline
- Place it above your video layer (typically V2 or V3)
Now you’re ready to customize it.
How to Customize Your .MOGRT Template
Once the template is on the timeline, select it.
All editable options will appear in Essential Graphics → Edit.
Here’s what you can change:
1. Change Text
- Click the text field in the Essential Graphics panel
- Type your new title, lower third, or description
Some templates support multiple text layers like title + subtitle.
2. Change Fonts
- Select the text layer
- Choose your font family, weight, and size
Note: If the template uses a font you don’t have, Premiere may prompt you to install it.
3. Change Colors
Most high-quality MOGRTs include color controls for:
- Text colors
- Background colors
- Accent colors
- Shapes and icons
- Animation elements
Simply click the color picker and choose any color you want.
4. Replace Logos or Images
If your MOGRT includes a logo placeholder:
- Select the logo control
- Click Replace
- Choose your PNG / JPG / SVG
- Resize or reposition if needed
Great for branded content.
5. Adjust Animation Duration
Many MOGRTs are “responsive”, meaning you can trim the clip shorter or longer and the animation adjusts automatically.
- Drag the left or right edges of the clip
- The in/out animations will keep their timing
This is perfect for matching your video pace.
6. Customize Effects Controls
Some advanced MOGRTs (especially from MotionBank21) include:
- Animation style selectors
- Background on/off toggles
- Corner rounding
- Padding and spacing
- Text tracking
- Glow / shadow / stroke options
These appear as sliders, checkboxes, or dropdown menus.
