Gone are days when creating a short film or documentary was a task of technical expertise and one should be quite a professional to deal with editing and related tasks. Now, however, after dawn of all these revolutionary technologies and their day-to-day applications, video editing too has become an easy-to-accomplish task, if you know which video editors you should use. A huge number of video editing software available in industry — both paid and free —, it will be probably a tough task for you to choose one editing tool from the list and then to accomplish your editing task!
In this post, however, understanding this issue, we have prepared a list of top 15 video editing tools. We shall check out note-worthy features, supported platforms and pricing of each video editing tool that is listed.
1. AVS Video Editor
AVS Video Editor can be the first choice of yours when you are looking for an easy to use, professional-quality-rich & quick video editor for your Windows computers. AVS Video Editor, developed by Online Media Technologies, offers a number of notable features such as a huge amount of effects, support for Blu-ray videos, multilingual support, ability to share videos directly through platforms like Facebook, Flick and MySpace and useful features such as stabilization. Considering these, VPS Video Editor is one of the best video editing software for Windows.
- Supported Platforms: Windows
- Supported Input Formats: AVI, MP4, MKV, FLV, AMV, 3GP, MPG, DAT, VCD etc.
- Supported Output Formats: AVI, MP4, WMV, SWF, FLV, MPG etc.
- Price: All software from AVS is available as a bundle for $59, but you have an unlimited trial version.
- Key Features: HD Support, Non-destructive Editing, Single Video Track, Dual Audio track.
2. Adobe Premier Pro
Adobe Premier Pro is an immensely-popular, timeline-based video editor that is available for Windows and Mac. In a condition that you are ready to spend, Adobe Premier Pro will be an awesome video editing tool, particularly when we consider features such as Integration with After Effects and Photoshop, top-notch video masking features, superb transitions etc.
- Supported Platforms: Windows, Mac and Cloud
- Supported Formats: Almost every popular video format
- Price: Different plans (individual and combo) are available through official site of Premier Pro
- Key Features: HD Support, Multi Track editing, storyboard mode, unlimited audio and video tracks, linear timecode display and NDE.
3. Final Cut Pro
Final Cut Pro is the video editing tools that has helped filmmakers to edit some of your favourite movies including The Social Network and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Being a video editing software developed by Apple Inc, Final Cut Pro has a number of noticeable features such as an impressive user interface, quite useful keyboard shortcuts & lots more. So, if you afford video editing in your Mac, Final Cut Pro is the best video editor for Mac, we assure.
- Supported Platforms: Macintosh
- Supported Input Formats: Any video format that is compatible with QuickTime
- Supported Output Formats: Any video format that is compatible with QuickTime
- Price: $299
- Key Features: HD Support, Non-destructive editing, storyboard mode, up to 99 video tracks and 99 audio tracks
4. Sony Vegas Movie Studio
If you want to create stunning videos without consuming that much system resources, Sony Vegas Movie Studio will, most probably, be the best tool for Windows PCs. Sony Vegas Movie Studio is actually the minimized version of Sony Vegas Pro and it is meant for passionate professionals, who would find the simple interface, variety of features along with support for additional elements such as transitions, text, video stabilization, realtime effects etc. Altogether, its features make Sony Vegas Movie Studio an all-in-one solution for professionals who do not want to spend much.
- Supported Platform: Windows
- Supported Input Formats: MP4, AVI, WAV, WMV, QuickTime, MPEG-4 etc.
- Supported Output Formats: AVI, MP4, MPEG-4, WMV, WAV etc.
- Price: $49.95 (Trial version is available)
5. Lightworks
We’ve seen different video editing softwares for different platforms, but Lightworks is the only video editor that does have support for Microsoft Windows, OS X and Linux. Some un-matchable features of Lightworks include dedicated & powerful support for background I/O, dedicated keyboard to enhance video editing experience, multi-cam editing as well as an impressive set of realtime effects that will come in handy when it comes to professional video editing. The list of features also includes dedicated web export option, background export, import and rendering etc.
- Supported Platforms: Windows, Mac and Linux
- Supported Input Formats: Almost Every Video Format including High Definition ones
- Supported Output Formats: Almost Every Video Format including High Definition ones
- Price: Lightworks is free to download, but it has a Pro version as well
- Key Features: HD Support, Non-destructive editing, storyboard mode, unlimited video tracks and audio tracks, Linear timecode display
6. Sony Vegas Pro
Sony Vegas Pro can be called the BIG BROTHER of Sony Vegas Movie Studio, as it offers enhanced features and it will need you to pay more. Sony Vegas Pro brings a number of intuitive yet productive features such as powerful effects, support for iOS devices through corresponding application, stereoscopic 3D editing, enhanced audio control, support for 4K video, multi-track audio environment, impressive media management, DVD Layout and Design along with one option to preview what you have done. Of course, Sony Vegas Pro will be the best video editing software for those professionals who are ready to pay.
- Supported Platforms: Windows
- Supported Input Formats: AVI, MP4, WMV, WMA, OMA, OGG, AAF, AIF etc.
- Supported Output Formats: MP4, WAV, WMV, MVC, MP3 etc.
- Price: $599.95 (Trial version also available)
- Key Features: HD Support, Non-destructive editing, unlimited video & audio tracks, linear timecode display.
7. Cinelerra
Cinelerra is a video editing tool that lets Linux users edit videos in an intuitive manner that no previous experience is required. Written in C++, Cinelerra offers powerful features that are quite simplified by means of the simple UI it has. You can download Cinelerra for almost every Linux distribution and the tool will be quite useful, we bet. UI Cinelerra has three sections that help editors do their job neatly — Timeline, Viewer, Resource Window and Compositor.
- Supported Platforms: Linux
- Supported Input Formats: Almost every Video Format, including HD
- Supported Output Formats: Almost every video format, including HD
- Price: Free
- Key Features: High Definition Support, Non-destructive editing, Multi Track editing, unlimited video and audio tracks, linear timecode display.
8. Pinnacle Studio
Pinnacle Studio is a widely used video editor available for Windows devices and it is a scaled-down version of a fully-fledged video editor from same developer. Through a number of impressive features, such as drag and drop editing of HD video, timeline-based editing up to 6 tracks, DVD authoring, title and overlay creation, free training, ability for adding sounds and music, collection of royalty-free tracks, a huge collection of transitions & effects, Pinnacle Studio has ensured top position when someone is looking for an effective video editing software for Windows.
- Supported Platforms: Windows
- Supported Input Formats: AVI, MVC, QuickTime, MKV, HDV etc.
- Supported Output Formats: DVD, MPEG-4, MP4, QuickTime, MKV and some device-based platforms
- Price: $59.95
- Key Features: High Definition Support, Non-destructive editing, Multi Track editing, unlimited video and audio tracks, linear timecode display.
9. Corel VideoStudio
Corel VideoStudio comes from the same family of CorelDraw, the popular graphics suite. Powered by 64-bit power, Corel VideoStudio is something great, as the tool makes creative video editing a simple task for everyone. Also, when you purchase the ultimate version, you can get features such as variable speed in video editing, easier ways to create overlays and titles, multi-monitor support, DSLR enlarged mode, stop-motion animation etc.
- Supported Platforms: Windows
- Supported Input Formats: Almost every video format including dedicated formats for devices like iPad, DSLRs and Smartphones
- Supported Output Formats: Almost every popular video format, including ability to export files as to be quite suitable in popular devices
- Price: $79.99
- Key Features: HD Support, Non-destructive editing, storyboard mode, 6 video tracks and 4 audio tracks, linear timecode display.
10. iMovie
Here comes iMovie, yet another popular and immensely used video editor for Macintosh devices, which comes from Apple Inc. Being a tool from Apple Inc, iMovie can help you deal with video editing even while you are using an iOS-based device — let that be your iPhone, iPod or iPad. Although iMovie has a tremendous number of features, some of those include truly impressive collection of transitions, drag-based interface, iMovie Theatre that lets you watch movies from your Apple TV, ability to fine tune clips etc.
- Supported Platforms: Macintosh and iOS
- Supported Input Formats: QuickTime compatible with HD support
- Supported Output Formats: QuickTime compatible with HD Support
- Price: $14.99
- Key Features: NDE, HD Support, 2 video tracks and 4 audio tracks, linear timecode display and storyboard mode.
11. Pitivi
Pitivi is an open-source video editing software that is available for Linux-based devices and it offers an intuitive UI in a way that Pitivi can be your favorite in a few seconds. Although Pitivi offers more than enough features for all video editors, some of notable ones are simple yet effective video editing capabilities, hundreds of transitions, filters and effects, availability in multiple languages, precision-based video editing etc.
- Supported Platforms: Linux
- Supported Formats: Almost every modern video format
- Price: Free
- Key Features: HD Support, NDE, Multi Track editing, unlimited video and audio tracks, and linear timecode display.
12. CyberLink PowerDirector
PowerDirector from CyberLink is a consumer-focused software for video editing, and it comes with a simple UI that is capable of allowing any user get accustomed with the tool in seconds. From Professional looking animations as well as slideshows to stunning videos, CyberLink PowerDirector has an option for you; you can keep editing even when you are away from PC because CyberLink has published Smartphone applications for this tool. Apart from a number of transitions that are built it, you can get more from DirectorZone as well.
- Supported Platforms: Windows
- Supported Input Formats: FLV, AVI, 3GP, AVI, DAT, WMV, MPEG-4, MP4 etc
- Supported Output Formats: MVC, MPEG-4, MKV, WMV, QuickTime etc.
- Price: $74.99
- Key Features: High Definition support, NDE, 100 audio and video tracks, linear timecode display and storyboard mode.
13. Kdenlive
Kdenlive, built on MLT Framework, is a great solution when you are looking for an open-source video editing software that makes sense. Available for Linux, FreeBSD and Mac OS X, Kdenlive offers impressive features that are impressive when it comes to preparing stunning video results. Some other features of Kdenlive include rendering that you can pause according to your need, ability to apply special transition effects, multi-track editing feature etc.
- Supported Platforms: FreeBSD, Mac and Linux
- Supported Formats: MPEG2, MP4 and other popular video formats
- Price: Free
- Key Features: HD Support, storyboard mode, 2 video tracks and 4 audio tracks, linear timecode display, NDE.
14. ivsEdits
If you are looking for the best free video editing software in market, for Windows PCs, ivsEdits will be one of the finer choices you can make. Through its simple User Interface, ivsEdits can impress almost every editor as far as he or she does not want to spend much on video editing solutions. Some notable features of ivsEdits are multiple live inputs, multi-camera editing, various video effects, realtime video I/O, hardware integration etc.
- Supported Platforms: Windows
- Supported Formats: Most popular video formats
- Price: Free
15. Windows Movie Maker
Although simple, Windows Movie Maker can come in handy if you want to create videos without using that much of system resources. Through its ultra-simple User Interface, Windows Movie Maker will help you add transitions, set up tracks and export the video into a Windows-compatible media format — things are simple enough, we hope.
- Supported Platforms: Windows
- Supported Formats: Any Windows-compatible media format
- Price: Free
- Key Features: HD Support, Storyboard Mode, 1 video track and 2 audio tracks, linear timecode display.
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So, we have finished our list of best video editing software to use in 2015 and we are pretty much sure that you will have some suggestions for us. Shall we wait for those through comments?
I want to know that the sony Vegas pro is available for window 7 32 bit. Plz let me know ASAP.
I need final cut pro. How can get it? Will it work fine in i7 hp pavilion
It’s only for mac. If you have a mac, then go to the app store search final cut pro X, then pay the $400 (CA).
LOL I gues when you buy a mac in the first place, then you don’t care of paying a lot of money for everything.
I found what I wanted
A brilliant overview for any budding video editor! I edit for a hobby so not got the pressures of a professional, I used After Effects before crossing over to Premiere Pro so I found the cross over really easy. I would suggest that if you are used to adobe softwares Premiere Pro will be easier to pick up. Anyone new to video editing may find some useful resources and tips from the following. goo.gl/cNHVjk
Filmora isn’t up here ???
I’ve just downloaded that one today!
Ive used a few , not a pro but have had to make semi pro edits and I would recommend DaVinci Resolve over all the above
Camtasia?
among these all editors,which you preferred as better one and plz suggest me one.
Which video editing software is worth the space in my windows?
you are the best thanks man
Sony Vegas pro is a user-friendly. Can be easily studied also more effective.
Comment:what about Adobe premium 1.5
A V S is simple and fast bt the effect are not more so which one has more effect?
using adobe premiere pro CC is my. hubby
Hi
Which Video editor are you using ? only you are using
Hi Dude…
Can you suggest the best recording software for games?
Thanks & Best Regards
Sumit
Open Broadcaster software aka OBS is definetly the way to go, its free and has no watermarks
try Lolio game recorder
I am looking for a video program that will allow me to copy audio and video from the computer screen and also overlay still video pictures. I don’t want to spend a lot of money as I probably will not use it all that much.
Thanks so much
Charlie
LiteCam is perfect for Secreen recording
which would be the most powerfull and easy to use Image Quality editing? HSL, degrain, exposure, etc.? I’m using Snapseed and Polarr photo editors and i’m looking for a video editor with similar image tuning abilities that are both powerfull and easy to use. I find those built into my old copy of vegas pro 10 to be a little lacking in comparison.
Wow
Thanks for the review, Mr. Arjunan.
What about DaVinci Resolve and HitFilm 4?
Oh, this is very professional video editing software, but it is so complicated to edit any video for beginners as me, I would rather use some basic ones like Apowersoft Video Converter or Video Grabber, which is easy to use.
Comment:HELLO SIR,I’M FROM NIGERIA AND I HAVE A STUDIO.PLEASE HOW CAN I PURCHASE THE SOFTWARE IN MY COUNTRY?
Hello Ibrahim, if you have an ATM card, you can use that to pay for any of the video editing software mentioned above. Good luck, man
About IvsEdit, first of all you need to register to download, the registration asks for IDnumber.. How in the world shall i guess my id number , it could be from 100x – 99999999.. Dumbest registration i’ve ever seen. They litrary stop themself from getting customers.
… What? The ivsEdits registration form wants you to enter a *username*. i.e. you choose one. They may call it a “User ID” instead of “username” or whatever, but nowhere does it say “number”.
Is the registration a bit of a pain in the neck? Sure. But I’ll take a simple, free, one-time registration over paying £hundreds 🙂
Nice
having a good experience while searching about some conclusion