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You can mostly make do with the built-in video editing app or the editing options in the phone gallery or photos app.
Video is considered the future of social media as it offers better reach and engagement than image or textual type of content. Social networking platforms like Facebook, Instagram and many dozen TikTok alternatives are mostly video-centric. Now, to express creativity and create great videos, you will need the help of video editors. There are plenty of them on both Android and iOS app stores, which may confuse you. That is where we come in with this curated list of 20 different video editing apps. You can choose the one that best suits your needs.
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Google Photos is an app most Android users have on their phones, perhaps as even a default gallery app. It has very fundamental video editing features like crop, filters, and adjusting light and colour correction. But, if that's all you want from your video editor, you don't have to look elsewhere.
Apple Photos is the built-in gallery app on iPhones and you can use it to crop, adjust colour, add filters, and crop also. It would be more efficient and accessible anywhere through the web. Ensure iCloud backup is on.
iMovie is a video editing app from Apple. It is a very simple, straightforward app that has the basic editing features. You can create a movie from scratch, use templates, or let the app create a video for you. You just have to allow it to have access to your photos. You get very uninspiring filters and themes. There is the option to fade in or fade out the video and let speed change the pitch of the video.
Vita Video Editor has more than the essential set of editing tools. One cool feature is the AI effect mode. You can check out various templates and even take the tutorial to create something unique. There are ads though in the interface. It is from the same company that owns the B612 camera app.
Filmmaker Pro has one of the most minimalist interfaces of any app on this list. In the free tier, you get to tweak audio, add stickers, text, filters, animation, etc., but the premium version lets you add sounds from the app's store and other advanced features.
VN Video Editor also has a line of features in the editing lab. You can discover new trends and editing options in the app under the Discover tab. You can take inspiration from them. There is a tutorial tab too.
From the creators of the Vimeo video hosting and streaming platform, Magisto comes as an easy-to-use video editing app. You can start with a template, select the style (theme), music, palette, etc. and in a jiff, it will produce a visually pleasing video. You can further edit things. The interface also looks less cluttered.
InShot allows both photo and video editing. You can also make collages. The video editing toolbox consists of a wide range of options matched by very few apps in the list. However, the edited video output will consist of an InShot watermark. There are banner ads too in the UI.
Picsart is one of the most popular photo editing apps that also has video editing features. You get the regular editing tools, and advanced tricks like removing background from a video and adding auto captions.
Adobe Premiere Rush is available on both Android and iOS. You have to log in with Adobe ID, Facebook, Google account or Apple ID. You get to set the aspect ratio, framing, pan and zoom options in advance. You can add audio, voiceover, more clips or images, graphics, etc. You can tweak the animations, effects, colours and speed. Being a Premiere variant, you get to edit things in layers.
Quik comes from the action camera brand Go Pro. It is available on iOS and Android. You can sign in using Facebook, Apple, and Google accounts. You can also continue as a guest. It asks you if you have a GoPro. Either way, you get common editing tools like Lens effects, filters, frames, stickers, speed, etc.
Canva isn't a full-fledged video editing app but an app wherein you can present a video in new templates, add elements to it, etc. But, it will be a great multi-utilitarian app for folks working in content creation.
Slightly different from the rest of the apps is PicPlayPost as it lets you primarily create video collages and slideshows. You can make gifs too. The automatic collage or slideshow feature is very cool. You can choose the aspect ratio, the background music, and the type of video effect/layout you want.
PowerDirector is also from a reputed brand (Cyberlink) in the video editing field. Besides the basic tools, the exciting ones like AI Color and Anime Effect are paid options. There is a Demo section if you want to learn any new editing methods.
VivaCut also brings a decent set of editing tools. But has a watermark, ads at places and other limits, removing which would cost you. For inspiration, you can take a look at various templates in the middle menu.
One of the most popular mobile video editing apps on both platforms. It is more than an editor as there is a small-scale community and social networking built inside. You can choose the aspect ratio, photo duration, transition period, and photo display mode (fill or stretch) before you start editing. For editing also, you get a slew of options. There is a watermark though in the free version. And the Asset Store has several good elements behind a paywall.
Splice is also present on both Android and iOS. When you open the app for the first time, it asks you to rate your video editing experience. The interface looks neat. You can merge, trim, and add filters, transitions, captions, etc.
WeVideo is called just Video Editor on the Google Play Store. It lets you access the editing tools only when you sign in using Google, Facebook, Apple, Email or Microsoft 365 accounts. Once that's done, you can grab photos or videos from the library or camera roll. You can also get royalty-free music and other elements to spruce up the content. Some of these things are paid also. The app offers a wide range of plans:
Another popular name in the space, it comes from the Wondershare family of media editing tools. This also has a boatload of tools, a creator hub to share your creative work, follow other's activities, etc. There are templates to get you started. Or you can start something from scratch.
Videoleap offers AI-based filters and editing options. You can also choose templates on different themes and apply them to your clips. But, you need to log in to it using Google, Apple, or Email ID. Next, you have to pay first or experience the app in a 7-day trial.
LumaFusion is one app in this list if you are dead serious about pro-grade video editing. Or so is its popularity. It offers a multi-layer timeline for advanced control and fine-tuning. There are a lot of filters, transitions, colour correction tools, a graphic equalizer for audio, and lots of export options of varied qualities.
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The major video editing trends in 2023 are around short-form videos, mostly vertical in aspect ratio. It's better if they are in POV form and incite some reaction or engagement from the viewer. The use of AI for various effects and edits is also prevalent.
For beginners, the built-in apps on your phone like Google Photos, iMovie etc. are fine. If you want more options, go with InShot or VN Video Editor.
For professionals, something like LumaFusion should be the better pick. But based on your requirements, you could go for any other options listed here.
Except for one or two, the rest of the apps listed here are free, to begin with. Still, if you want a totally free video-editing app, then go with Vita Video Editor, Google Photos, iMovie, etc.