The best tools for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
DaVinci Resolve
- Platforms:Windows, macOS, Linux.
An advanced professional video editor. DaVinci Resolve is focused on post-production and has a huge number of tools for image and sound correction. The free version has several limitations that the average user will most likely not notice. Among them are a lower 4K resolution, no collaboration, and watermarks for some filters .
iMovie
- Platforms:macOS, iOS.
A near-perfect tool from Apple for simple video editing. Both desktop and mobile versions feature a classic interface with an editing table, a convenient media browser, and a built-in gallery of transitions, effects, and filters. There are ready-made templates for a wide variety of projects and rich export settings up to 4K.
ApplePrice: Free
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iMovie
ApplePrice: Free
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Shotcut
- Platforms:Windows, macOS, Linux.
A good open-source editor that will be equally good for both beginners and more experienced users. Shotcut has a flexible intuitive interface and support for a large number of video formats, including 4K. In addition to basic processing capabilities, transitions, combinable filters, and export not only to a given format, but also for a specific device are available.
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Lightworks
- Platforms:Windows, macOS, Linux.
A powerful professional video editor, previous versions of which were used to edit Pulp Fiction, The Wolf of Wall Street, and other famous films. Lightworks supports multi-camera editing, hardware-accelerated color correction, and other features available only in expensive programs.
The basic version can handle video up to 5K, but export options are limited to 720p when uploading to YouTube or Vimeo .
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OpenShot
- Platforms:Windows, macOS, Linux.
A cross-platform editor with a user-friendly interface and a pretty good list of features that is well suited for beginners. OpenShot can work with various video formats, supports an unlimited number of tracks, and also has a good gallery of transitions, filters, and titles.
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Avidemux
- Platforms:Windows, macOS, Linux.
A very simple video editor that does a great job of basic editing. Avidemux can’t compare in features to modern analogs. However, it is convenient to use for trimming and gluing videos, as it allows you to perform these operations without recoding files, which saves time.
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HitFilm
- Platforms:Windows, macOS.
The creators position HitFilm Express as a simple program for beginners who want to gain access to professional editing tools. In addition to basic edits, color correction and masks, support for panoramic videos and chroma key, as well as the imposition of special effects on individual parts of the frame and work with 3D objects are available here . Finished materials can be exported to various formats with flexible settings.
The free version limits export resolution to 1080p and also disables some premium templates and other content.
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KDEnlive
- Platforms:Windows, Linux.
A powerful open-source video editor that supports almost any format and can export to 4K. KDEnlive can use hardware acceleration, allows you to apply variable effects and transitions, and can also add color correction to videos and work with proxy files . In addition, the application has customizable shortcuts, themes, and the option to install plugins.
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Videopad
- Platforms:Windows, macOS.
Quite a functional program for non-linear editing with an intuitive interface and the ability to import content in more than 60 formats, including panoramic and 3D video. Videopad allows you to perform all popular operations – from trimming and overlaying transitions to changing the speed and adding subtitles. And in addition to this, it contains professional templates for creating thematic videos.
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VSDC Free Video Editor
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A free version of a popular editor, which, despite its limited functionality, boasts a lot of professional options. VSDC can work with chromakey and masks, supports color correction and stabilization, and also has a module for tracking an object in the frame and contains many effects. The program allows you to capture video from the screen and external sources. Finished materials can be exported in 4K resolution and immediately uploaded to YouTube.
The VSDC download page does not open from Russia, but is available for users from other countries.
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VideoProc Vlogger
- Platforms:Windows, macOS.
A powerful video editing program that is perfect for beginners and amateurs. VideoProc has an intuitive interface and is easy to use, but inside, along with simple trimming, splitting and clip tools, there are also more advanced features such as panning, color correction and 4K export. Of course, there are transitions, effects, text overlay and all the other usual features.
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Clipchamp
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An online editor with AI features that works right in your browser, meaning it doesn’t require a powerful computer. You can compose media manually, or use autocomposition to get a captivating video in just a few clicks.
In addition to trimming, changing speed, and other basic operations, Clipchamp includes stock footage of visuals and audio, as well as transitions, filters, effects, and auto-subtitles.
The free version has a maximum export resolution of 1080p and no watermarks or ads.
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CapCut
- Platforms:iOS, Android.
One of the most popular mobile applications for creating high-quality videos and graphics. CapCut offers basic editing tools, as well as keyframe animation, smooth slow motion, smart image stabilization, and chroma keying. In addition, various templates, stylization, effects, and dynamic transitions are available. If desired, you can add automatic subtitles, music, and sound effects, remove the background or individual people in the frame. Export of projects with custom settings up to 4K HDR is supported.
CapCut – AI Video Editor
Bytedance Pte. LtdPrice: Free
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CapCut – Video Editor
Bytedance Pte. Ltd.Price: Free
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Splice
- Platforms:iOS, Android.
A simple but powerful editor for editing content in situations where there is no computer at hand. Style templates, filters, synchronization with the audio track – Splice has everything you need to prepare professional videos for YouTube, Instagram* and other social networks .
Splice – Video Editor & Maker
Bending Spoons Apps ApSPrice: Free
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Splice – video editor
Bending SpoonsPrice: Free
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Clips
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A simple Apple app that’s perfect for creating short, fun videos to share on social media. Clips has tons of filters and effects, cool stickers, and advanced captions and animated posters for every occasion.
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ApplePrice: Free
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KineMaster
- Platforms:iOS, Android.
An editor that is maximally adapted for touch screens, with almost all the “adult” editing functions that you wouldn’t expect to find in a mobile app. There is work with chromakey, color correction, sound mixing, and background removal. It is also possible to trim clips, add transitions, overlay effects or text.
Perhaps the only downside of KineMaster is that a watermark is added to the video, which can be removed by subscribing. There are no restrictions on resolution, everything up to 4K is supported.
KineMaster – Video Editor & Maker
KineMaster CorporationPrice: Free
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KineMaster – Video Editor
KineMaster, Video Editor Experts GroupPrice: Free
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Filmora
- Platform:iOS, Android.
A popular video editor that lets you edit and process videos on the go. In addition to basic trimming and splicing, FilmoraGo lets you apply themed filters and other effects, add music and transitions, and change the playback speed. The free version offers a variety of export options, but with a logo on the video.