Did you know, viewers shut down more than 20% of YouTube videos within the first 10 seconds of playing? So, whether it is YouTube, Facebook or Instagram, only the best video editing tool can help you stand out from the crowd, according to an article on Makeuseof.com.
With 98 localized versions of YouTube and millions of viewers, it is important to trim your clips to engage your audience till the very end. And, to help you with just that, I’ve compiled a list of the best free editing tools for YouTube for both desktop and mobiles.
Editing Software for Desktops
Let’s look at desktop tools first.
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Blender
Blender allows video cuts, splicing, video masking, catering to both beginners and advanced users. This is best for 3D animations too. This also helps with audio mixing, syncing, scrubbing, layer adjustments and more.
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux
Lightworks
With high precision trimming, multicam support and a wide range of video formats, Lightworks is one of the most advanced video editing tools. It can create videos in both SD and HD formats in resolutions of up to 4K.
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux
Shotcut
This one supports resolutions of 4K, which is best for HD video projects. Shotcut also offers easy audio filters and video splitting, with Blackmagic Design support for inputs and preview monitoring. It is an open source cross-platform editor that does not require you to import your video into the editor, thus saving you time.
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux
VSDC Editor
VSDC is a non-linear editor, offering features like color correction, object transformation, audio editing, object filters, special and transition effects. You get clear animation, relative positioning and rotation transformation features too. Timeline editing for video and audio is a plus point.
Compatibility: Windows
Machete Video Editor Lite
Machete is best for slicing AVI and WMV video files. It helps save fragments of videos separately. Also, it removes audio tracks from files and helps in editing metadata for all media formats.
Compatibility: Windows
Editing Software for Mobiles
Here are some of the best editing software for mobiles.
Splice
Trimming, speed control and audio narration customization are a few important features of Splice . Its simple interface offers easy learning. Editing and cutting down videos can be done easily too. You can also choose sounds from the large in-built library.
Compatibility: iOS
Quik
Quik offers auto trim and edit features along with manual editing. You can chip in transitions too. This app is known for speeding up the editing process.
Compatibility: iOS and Android
Adobe Premiere Clip
Adobe Premiere Clip offers transitions, color auto correct and music. Two modes, Freeform and Automatic, allow you to either edit manually or let Adobe pick and trim. This also can be synced with Lightroom.
Compatibility: iOS and Android
Vlogit
With features like video rotating, trimming and effects like overlays and filters, Vlogit is a good choice for Android users. It is a pro tool for editing videos and other media files.
Compatibility: Android
Magisto
Magisto allows you to add video, images, music and anything else you wish to, while automatically editing and creating your videos. You can save more time with its smart video editor.
Compatibility: Android, iOS
So, go ahead and create visually appealing videos with a touch of professionalism and see how your viewers react to your work.
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