Best Free Video Editing Software For Windows

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Ranking free video editing software for Windows based on features, ease of use, and compatibility with various file formats.

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Best 1 DaVinci Resolve Free Edition
DaVinci Resolve Free Edition

DaVinci Resolve Free Edition is a powerful, feature-rich video editing software for Windows. It offers advanced color grading tools, multi-track editing capabilities, and supports 4K and HDR formats....

9.5 Brilliant
2 Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Premiere Pro is the dominant professional non-linear editor (NLE), renowned for its deep feature set and seamless integration with other Adobe apps like After Effects and Audition. It handles ev...

8.5 Very Good
3 Shotcut
Shotcut

Shotcut is a free, open-source, cross-platform video editor with a strong focus on supporting a wide array of video and audio formats natively-it doesn't require importing media, which saves time. It...

8.3 Very Good
4 Pinnacle Studio
Pinnacle Studio

Pinnacle Studio is a capable mid-range video editor for Windows, offering a strong feature set at a perpetual license price. It stands out with its sophisticated multi-camera editing (up to 6 angles),...

7.9 Good
5 DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve

Blackmagic Design's DaVinci Resolve is a unique all-in-one powerhouse combining professional editing, Hollywood-grade color correction (its original core), Fusion visual effects, and Fairlight audio p...

7.8 Good
6 Kdenlive
Kdenlive

Kdenlive is a powerful, free, and open-source video editor based on the MLT framework. It offers a surprisingly professional feature set, including multi-track editing, proxy workflows for 4K, a wide...

7.8 Good
7 HitFilm Express
HitFilm Express

HitFilm Express is a free video editing software that offers advanced visual effects and compositing capabilities. It includes tools for trimming, cutting, adding transitions, and applying effects, as...

7.5 Good
8 Filmora Video Editor
Filmora Video Editor

Filmora Video Editor is a beginner-friendly video editing software for Windows. It provides an easy-to-use timeline editor and various export options. Ideal for those who want to create simple yet eff...

7.5 Good
9 Lightworks
Lightworks

Lightworks is a professional-grade NLE with a long history in Hollywood (used on films like 'The Wolf of Wall Street'). It offers a robust free version with some export resolution limitations and a pa...

7.3 Good
10 Filmora
Filmora

Wondershare Filmora is a popular, beginner-friendly editor with a clean, simplified interface and a massive library of built-in effects, transitions, and royalty-free assets. It lowers the barrier to...

7.0 Good
11 OpenShot Video Editor
OpenShot Video Editor

OpenShot Video Editor is a free, open-source video editing software for Windows. It supports timeline editing and various export options across different file formats. Suitable for users who prefer a...

7.0 Good
12 VSDC Free Video Editor
VSDC Free Video Editor

VSDC Free Video Editor is a versatile and user-friendly video editing software that offers both basic and advanced features. It supports a wide range of file formats, includes tools for trimming, cutt...

6.8 Fair
13 Pitivi
Pitivi

Pitivi is a free and open-source video editing software that offers basic to advanced features. It includes tools for trimming, cutting, adding transitions, and applying effects, as well as support fo...

6.5 Fair
14 Magix Video Pro X
Magix Video Pro X

Magix Video Pro X is a professional video editing software that offers advanced features for both beginners and professionals. It includes tools for trimming, cutting, adding transitions, and applying...

6.3 Fair
15 Avidemux
Avidemux

Avidemux is a lightweight, open-source video editor that uses the command line interface. It supports various codecs and offers basic editing features like cutting, merging, and filtering. Ideal for u...

6.2 Fair
16 iMovie
iMovie

iMovie is Apple's free, beginner-friendly video editor included on all Macs, iPhones, and iPads. It offers a streamlined, intuitive interface with drag-and-drop simplicity, fun themes, and basic editi...

6.0 Fair
17 VSDC Free Screen Video Recorder
VSDC Free Screen Video Recorder

VSDC Free Screen Video Recorder is a free screen recording and video editing software for Windows. It allows users to capture their screens, add effects, and export videos with various options. Ideal...

5.5 Average
18 HitFilm One Free
HitFilm One Free

HitFilm One Free is a free version of the professional video editing and visual effects software HitFilm. It includes basic motion design tools, visual effects, and timeline editing capabilities. Suit...

5.0 Average

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