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Best Video Editing Software & Apps

The best video editing software and apps for YouTube videos, social reels and tutorials, from free to pro.

Top pickDaVinci ResolveHollywood-grade editing, colour and audio, with a powerful free version.Freemiumblackmagicdesign.comTop pickCapCutFast, trendy editing for TikTok, Reels and Shorts.Freemiumcapcut.comTop pickDescriptEdit video by editing the transcript, like a document.Freemiumdescript.comAdobe Premiere ProIndustry-standard editor for professional video.Paidadobe.comFinal Cut ProFast, Mac-optimised pro editor with a one-time price.Paidapple.comAdobe After EffectsMotion graphics, titles and visual effects.Paidadobe.comiMovieSimple free editor on Mac, iPhone and iPad.Freeapple.comClipchampMicrosoft's easy browser editor, built into Windows.Freemiumclipchamp.comCanva Video EditorTemplate-based video for social posts and ads.Freemiumcanva.comKapwingCollaborative online editor with AI tools and subtitles.Freemiumkapwing.comVEEDBrowser editor with auto-subtitles and AI avatars.Freemiumveed.ioRunwayAI video generation and editing tools for creators.Freemiumrunwayml.comShotcutFree open-source, cross-platform video editor.Freeshotcut.orgKdenliveFree open-source editor with multitrack timelines.Freekdenlive.orgOpenShotSimple, free and open-source editor for beginners.Freeopenshot.orgLightworksProfessional editor with a free tier for creators.Freemiumlwks.comFilmoraBeginner-friendly editor with effects and AI features.Freemiumfilmora.wondershare.comHandBrakeFree open-source video converter and compressor.Freehandbrake.frOBS StudioFree screen recording and live streaming.Freeobsproject.comScreen StudioBeautiful screen recordings with automatic zoom for Mac.Paidscreen.studio

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