Learn How to Create Your Own Unique Video in Cinematic Text Intro in Filmora. It’s a Simple Process that Will Offer Professional-Level Intros of Your Own

Preparation

What you need to prepare:

• A computer (Windows or macOS)
• Your video materials.
• Filmora video editor

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Step 1

Visit filmora.wondershare.com and download the Filmora video editor . Hit Install. When it’s done installing, the app will start automatically. When it does, click on New Project.

Step 2

Before we start editing, go to File from the navigation panel at the top and select Project Settings. Then, set the resolution settings like in the example here.

Step 3

Now, download any background image you want. Make sure its resolution is 1920x1080. Import it and drag it to the Timeline.

Step 4

From the Timeline, double-click on the Background clip and decrease its opacity to 70%. Then, click on Color from the upper-left corner and change the settings as you wish.

Step 5

Go to the Titles tab and drag the Default Title to the Timeline. Double-click on the Default Title clip and change fonts, type in your text, etc.

Step 6

Drag the text to enlarge it so it fits the entire screen. Then, change its color to green. Press OK. Now, Export this clip and name it “1st Text”.

Step 7

Now, open a new Filmora project and edit the Project Settings like we did before. Then, go to Sample Color and drag the white color to the Timeline.

Step 8

Drag the Playhead to the 2-second marker. Drag the same Background image as before to this point. Then, double-click on the Background clip and increase the Brightness and Saturation bars to 50. Click OK.

Step 9

Go to Transitions and type in “Push”. Drag the Push transition between the White layer and your Background image. Click on Export once again and name this clip “Transition”.

Step 10

Open a new Filmora project and adjust the Project Settings like we did the first time. Then, go to Sample Color and drag the White color to the Timeline once more.

Step 11

Go to Titles and drag the Default Title to the Timeline, above the White Sample Color clip. Now, double-click the Default Title clip and go to ADVANCED. Here, set the text color to green, choose a font you like, and increase the text size. Click OK. Export it and name it “Temporary”.

Step 12

Open a new project in Filmora. Import and Drag the same background image you used before to the Timeline. Double-click on it and drag the Saturation bar to -100. Now, drag the file you named “Temporary” into the Timeline.

Step 13

Double-click on the Temporary clip, scroll down when the new window appears, and find the Chroma key section. Enable this. Now, drag the Edge Feather bar to 0. Export this video and name it “2nd Text”.

Step 14

Open one more new project in Filmora and import the following files. There should be four, titled “Background”, “Transition”, “1st Text”, and “2nd Text”.

Step 15

Click on Sample Color and drag the Black color to the 1st Track of the Timeline. Then, move the Playhead to the 1-second marker and drag the “Transition” clip to the same Track within the Timeline.

Step 16

From the Transitions tab, select the Push transition and drag it to the Timeline.

Step 17

Set the Playhead at the 1-second marker once again. First, add the “1st Text” clip into Track 2 of the Timeline. Then, add another Push transition at the beginning of this clip.

Step 18

Now, double-click on the “1st Text” clip and enable the Chroma Key option. Then, set the Edge Thickness and Edge Feather bars to 0.

Step 19

Set the Playhead at 4.5 seconds. Snip the Timeline. Then, add a new Default Title on the right side of the Playhead on Track 2.

Step 20

Double-click on the Default Title and go to Advanced settings. From there, delete the default text and click on the highlighted button like in the image below to add a new background to this clip. Add the same background you’ve used throughout the entire video.

Step 21

Add a new text here and customize it to match the text style in your “2nd Text” clip you exported earlier. Click OK.

Step 22

Next, go to the Transitions tab and drag the “Row Split” transition clip between Track 2 and the New Default Title you just created. Then, double-click on the transition and change its duration to 1 second.

Step 23

Set the Playhead to the 5.5 seconds marker. Drag the “2nd Text” clip you exported earlier here. Then, simply add another Row Split transition between this clip and the Default Title.

Step 24

That’s it! You’re done. All that’s left is to Render and export the video. Congratulations on creating a video in text cinematic intro in Filmora.

Summary

What you’ve learned:

• How to make advanced edits on titles in Filmora
• Basics of using green screen effects on text
• Using transitions in Filmora
• Exporting and re-using edited clips
• Creating a unique video in text cinematic intro

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What you need to prepare:

• A computer (Windows or macOS)
• Your video materials.
• Filmora video editor

Free Download Free Download

Step 1

Visit filmora.wondershare.com and download the Filmora video editor . Hit Install. When it’s done installing, the app will start automatically. When it does, click on New Project.

Step 2

Before we start editing, go to File from the navigation panel at the top and select Project Settings. Then, set the resolution settings like in the example here.

Step 3

Now, download any background image you want. Make sure its resolution is 1920x1080. Import it and drag it to the Timeline.

Step 4

From the Timeline, double-click on the Background clip and decrease its opacity to 70%. Then, click on Color from the upper-left corner and change the settings as you wish.

Step 5

Go to the Titles tab and drag the Default Title to the Timeline. Double-click on the Default Title clip and change fonts, type in your text, etc.

Step 6

Drag the text to enlarge it so it fits the entire screen. Then, change its color to green. Press OK. Now, Export this clip and name it “1st Text”.

Step 7

Now, open a new Filmora project and edit the Project Settings like we did before. Then, go to Sample Color and drag the white color to the Timeline.

Step 8

Drag the Playhead to the 2-second marker. Drag the same Background image as before to this point. Then, double-click on the Background clip and increase the Brightness and Saturation bars to 50. Click OK.

Step 9

Go to Transitions and type in “Push”. Drag the Push transition between the White layer and your Background image. Click on Export once again and name this clip “Transition”.

Step 10

Open a new Filmora project and adjust the Project Settings like we did the first time. Then, go to Sample Color and drag the White color to the Timeline once more.

Step 11

Go to Titles and drag the Default Title to the Timeline, above the White Sample Color clip. Now, double-click the Default Title clip and go to ADVANCED. Here, set the text color to green, choose a font you like, and increase the text size. Click OK. Export it and name it “Temporary”.

Step 12

Open a new project in Filmora. Import and Drag the same background image you used before to the Timeline. Double-click on it and drag the Saturation bar to -100. Now, drag the file you named “Temporary” into the Timeline.

Step 13

Double-click on the Temporary clip, scroll down when the new window appears, and find the Chroma key section. Enable this. Now, drag the Edge Feather bar to 0. Export this video and name it “2nd Text”.

Step 14

Open one more new project in Filmora and import the following files. There should be four, titled “Background”, “Transition”, “1st Text”, and “2nd Text”.

Step 15

Click on Sample Color and drag the Black color to the 1st Track of the Timeline. Then, move the Playhead to the 1-second marker and drag the “Transition” clip to the same Track within the Timeline.

Step 16

From the Transitions tab, select the Push transition and drag it to the Timeline.

Step 17

Set the Playhead at the 1-second marker once again. First, add the “1st Text” clip into Track 2 of the Timeline. Then, add another Push transition at the beginning of this clip.

Step 18

Now, double-click on the “1st Text” clip and enable the Chroma Key option. Then, set the Edge Thickness and Edge Feather bars to 0.

Step 19

Set the Playhead at 4.5 seconds. Snip the Timeline. Then, add a new Default Title on the right side of the Playhead on Track 2.

Step 20

Double-click on the Default Title and go to Advanced settings. From there, delete the default text and click on the highlighted button like in the image below to add a new background to this clip. Add the same background you’ve used throughout the entire video.

Step 21

Add a new text here and customize it to match the text style in your “2nd Text” clip you exported earlier. Click OK.

Step 22

Next, go to the Transitions tab and drag the “Row Split” transition clip between Track 2 and the New Default Title you just created. Then, double-click on the transition and change its duration to 1 second.

Step 23

Set the Playhead to the 5.5 seconds marker. Drag the “2nd Text” clip you exported earlier here. Then, simply add another Row Split transition between this clip and the Default Title.

Step 24

That’s it! You’re done. All that’s left is to Render and export the video. Congratulations on creating a video in text cinematic intro in Filmora.

Summary

What you’ve learned:

• How to make advanced edits on titles in Filmora
• Basics of using green screen effects on text
• Using transitions in Filmora
• Exporting and re-using edited clips
• Creating a unique video in text cinematic intro

Free Download Free Download

What you need to prepare:

• A computer (Windows or macOS)
• Your video materials.
• Filmora video editor

Free Download Free Download

Step 1

Visit filmora.wondershare.com and download the Filmora video editor . Hit Install. When it’s done installing, the app will start automatically. When it does, click on New Project.

Step 2

Before we start editing, go to File from the navigation panel at the top and select Project Settings. Then, set the resolution settings like in the example here.

Step 3

Now, download any background image you want. Make sure its resolution is 1920x1080. Import it and drag it to the Timeline.

Step 4

From the Timeline, double-click on the Background clip and decrease its opacity to 70%. Then, click on Color from the upper-left corner and change the settings as you wish.

Step 5

Go to the Titles tab and drag the Default Title to the Timeline. Double-click on the Default Title clip and change fonts, type in your text, etc.

Step 6

Drag the text to enlarge it so it fits the entire screen. Then, change its color to green. Press OK. Now, Export this clip and name it “1st Text”.

Step 7

Now, open a new Filmora project and edit the Project Settings like we did before. Then, go to Sample Color and drag the white color to the Timeline.

Step 8

Drag the Playhead to the 2-second marker. Drag the same Background image as before to this point. Then, double-click on the Background clip and increase the Brightness and Saturation bars to 50. Click OK.

Step 9

Go to Transitions and type in “Push”. Drag the Push transition between the White layer and your Background image. Click on Export once again and name this clip “Transition”.

Step 10

Open a new Filmora project and adjust the Project Settings like we did the first time. Then, go to Sample Color and drag the White color to the Timeline once more.

Step 11

Go to Titles and drag the Default Title to the Timeline, above the White Sample Color clip. Now, double-click the Default Title clip and go to ADVANCED. Here, set the text color to green, choose a font you like, and increase the text size. Click OK. Export it and name it “Temporary”.

Step 12

Open a new project in Filmora. Import and Drag the same background image you used before to the Timeline. Double-click on it and drag the Saturation bar to -100. Now, drag the file you named “Temporary” into the Timeline.

Step 13

Double-click on the Temporary clip, scroll down when the new window appears, and find the Chroma key section. Enable this. Now, drag the Edge Feather bar to 0. Export this video and name it “2nd Text”.

Step 14

Open one more new project in Filmora and import the following files. There should be four, titled “Background”, “Transition”, “1st Text”, and “2nd Text”.

Step 15

Click on Sample Color and drag the Black color to the 1st Track of the Timeline. Then, move the Playhead to the 1-second marker and drag the “Transition” clip to the same Track within the Timeline.

Step 16

From the Transitions tab, select the Push transition and drag it to the Timeline.

Step 17

Set the Playhead at the 1-second marker once again. First, add the “1st Text” clip into Track 2 of the Timeline. Then, add another Push transition at the beginning of this clip.

Step 18

Now, double-click on the “1st Text” clip and enable the Chroma Key option. Then, set the Edge Thickness and Edge Feather bars to 0.

Step 19

Set the Playhead at 4.5 seconds. Snip the Timeline. Then, add a new Default Title on the right side of the Playhead on Track 2.

Step 20

Double-click on the Default Title and go to Advanced settings. From there, delete the default text and click on the highlighted button like in the image below to add a new background to this clip. Add the same background you’ve used throughout the entire video.

Step 21

Add a new text here and customize it to match the text style in your “2nd Text” clip you exported earlier. Click OK.

Step 22

Next, go to the Transitions tab and drag the “Row Split” transition clip between Track 2 and the New Default Title you just created. Then, double-click on the transition and change its duration to 1 second.

Step 23

Set the Playhead to the 5.5 seconds marker. Drag the “2nd Text” clip you exported earlier here. Then, simply add another Row Split transition between this clip and the Default Title.

Step 24

That’s it! You’re done. All that’s left is to Render and export the video. Congratulations on creating a video in text cinematic intro in Filmora.

Summary

What you’ve learned:

• How to make advanced edits on titles in Filmora
• Basics of using green screen effects on text
• Using transitions in Filmora
• Exporting and re-using edited clips
• Creating a unique video in text cinematic intro

Free Download Free Download

What you need to prepare:

• A computer (Windows or macOS)
• Your video materials.
• Filmora video editor

Free Download Free Download

Step 1

Visit filmora.wondershare.com and download the Filmora video editor . Hit Install. When it’s done installing, the app will start automatically. When it does, click on New Project.

Step 2

Before we start editing, go to File from the navigation panel at the top and select Project Settings. Then, set the resolution settings like in the example here.

Step 3

Now, download any background image you want. Make sure its resolution is 1920x1080. Import it and drag it to the Timeline.

Step 4

From the Timeline, double-click on the Background clip and decrease its opacity to 70%. Then, click on Color from the upper-left corner and change the settings as you wish.

Step 5

Go to the Titles tab and drag the Default Title to the Timeline. Double-click on the Default Title clip and change fonts, type in your text, etc.

Step 6

Drag the text to enlarge it so it fits the entire screen. Then, change its color to green. Press OK. Now, Export this clip and name it “1st Text”.

Step 7

Now, open a new Filmora project and edit the Project Settings like we did before. Then, go to Sample Color and drag the white color to the Timeline.

Step 8

Drag the Playhead to the 2-second marker. Drag the same Background image as before to this point. Then, double-click on the Background clip and increase the Brightness and Saturation bars to 50. Click OK.

Step 9

Go to Transitions and type in “Push”. Drag the Push transition between the White layer and your Background image. Click on Export once again and name this clip “Transition”.

Step 10

Open a new Filmora project and adjust the Project Settings like we did the first time. Then, go to Sample Color and drag the White color to the Timeline once more.

Step 11

Go to Titles and drag the Default Title to the Timeline, above the White Sample Color clip. Now, double-click the Default Title clip and go to ADVANCED. Here, set the text color to green, choose a font you like, and increase the text size. Click OK. Export it and name it “Temporary”.

Step 12

Open a new project in Filmora. Import and Drag the same background image you used before to the Timeline. Double-click on it and drag the Saturation bar to -100. Now, drag the file you named “Temporary” into the Timeline.

Step 13

Double-click on the Temporary clip, scroll down when the new window appears, and find the Chroma key section. Enable this. Now, drag the Edge Feather bar to 0. Export this video and name it “2nd Text”.

Step 14

Open one more new project in Filmora and import the following files. There should be four, titled “Background”, “Transition”, “1st Text”, and “2nd Text”.

Step 15

Click on Sample Color and drag the Black color to the 1st Track of the Timeline. Then, move the Playhead to the 1-second marker and drag the “Transition” clip to the same Track within the Timeline.

Step 16

From the Transitions tab, select the Push transition and drag it to the Timeline.

Step 17

Set the Playhead at the 1-second marker once again. First, add the “1st Text” clip into Track 2 of the Timeline. Then, add another Push transition at the beginning of this clip.

Step 18

Now, double-click on the “1st Text” clip and enable the Chroma Key option. Then, set the Edge Thickness and Edge Feather bars to 0.

Step 19

Set the Playhead at 4.5 seconds. Snip the Timeline. Then, add a new Default Title on the right side of the Playhead on Track 2.

Step 20

Double-click on the Default Title and go to Advanced settings. From there, delete the default text and click on the highlighted button like in the image below to add a new background to this clip. Add the same background you’ve used throughout the entire video.

Step 21

Add a new text here and customize it to match the text style in your “2nd Text” clip you exported earlier. Click OK.

Step 22

Next, go to the Transitions tab and drag the “Row Split” transition clip between Track 2 and the New Default Title you just created. Then, double-click on the transition and change its duration to 1 second.

Step 23

Set the Playhead to the 5.5 seconds marker. Drag the “2nd Text” clip you exported earlier here. Then, simply add another Row Split transition between this clip and the Default Title.

Step 24

That’s it! You’re done. All that’s left is to Render and export the video. Congratulations on creating a video in text cinematic intro in Filmora.

Summary

What you’ve learned:

• How to make advanced edits on titles in Filmora
• Basics of using green screen effects on text
• Using transitions in Filmora
• Exporting and re-using edited clips
• Creating a unique video in text cinematic intro

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18 Video Editors We’ve Tested [Here’s What We Learned]

More and more people love to share their knowledge, experience and daily life via videos. Platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, Vimeo are continuing to attract more and more people. But most people don’t know much about video editing. Which video editor they can use? How to apply the effects to improve the video visually? This post will give you all the tips and answers on editing a video.

Contents

01 [Video Editing Basics ](#Part 1)

02 [Editor’s Top 3 Picks ](#Part 2)

03 [Open-Source Video Editors](#Part 3)

04 [Freemium and Freeware Video Editors](#Part 4)

05 [Proprietary Video Editing Software](#Part 5)

06 [How to Choose the Suitable Video Editor](#Part 6)

07 [Video Editing Tips for Newbies](#Part 7)

08 [Frequently Asked Questions of Video Editor](#Part 8)

Part 1: Video Editing Basics

Before going to the best video editors, you should be aware of the basics of video editing. Here are the basic concepts of video editing that you must know as they are common across all video editors.

1. The Timeline: The timeline is an area of a video editor where you place your video clips sequentially. When you play the video after editing, the video will play from the start of the timeline and finish at the end of the timeline where your video content ends. The timeline is where you can place your audio clips, video effects, and graphical elements as per your requirements.

2. The Canvas: The canvas is an area of a video editor where you view your video clips frame by frame. The canvas allows you to edit the video starting from cropping to adding graphical elements. You can view all the changes you make to the video before applying them permanently.

3. Basic editing: The basic editing of a video includes splitting and trimming out important parts of a large video file and, thereafter, joining the different video clips to make an engaging video. The basic editing also includes adding audio clips, adjusting video parameters such as color, brightness, contrast as well as adding texts to the video.

4. Aspect Ratio: The aspect ratio of a video represents the ratio of width to height of the video in terms of pixels. For example, a video with aspect ratio of 16:9 means the video is 1920p x 1080p. You can edit the aspect ratio depending on where you want to publish the video. For example, social media videos use 1:1 and 9: 16 aspect ratio, tablets use 4:3 aspect ratio, and 16:9 is the standard aspect ratio.

5. B-roll: B-roll is a secondary video footage that you can add to your primary video(A-roll) to enhance the video creativity and aesthetic value. B-roll could be a cinematic shot, a slow-motion footage, a close-up shot from different angles, as well as a shot mixed with wide-angle, pans, and tilts.

6. Frame Rate: Frame rate refers to the number of images or frames displayed per second in a video. In short, frame rate refers to frames per second in a video. For example, a video of 30fps means the video is showing 30 different images per second. The 24fps is used for movies and the 30fps is used for online and TV videos. Even 60fps videos are becoming common as they produce a smoother video experience.

Part 2: Editor’s Top 3 Picks - Choose The Best Video Editor

Best Video Editor for All Creators - Filmora

Wondershare Filmora is the ideal video editor with an intuitive user interface. You get all the standard and advanced video editing features packed into its platform. You can record videos of external webcam and computer screen as well. There are unlimited video effects and graphical elements to turn your raw videos into eye-catching videos instantly.

Best for Professional Editing - Premiere Pro

Adobe Premium Pro is the best professional video editor where all the advanced features of video editing are available. The software supports editing multiple projects simultaneously. You can edit VR, Multicam, and 3D videos as well. It is a perfect platform for a professional video editing team to work in sync.

Best for Online Video Editing - WeVideo

WeVideo is by far the best online video editor with 30 million users. Starting from standard video editing options and uploading directly to social media platforms, WeVideo is a full-fledged video editor. You can also record videos and create your own video templates. Moreover, you can collaborate with other video creators and make the best use of the unlimited stock media library.

Part 3: Open-Source Video Editors

Open-source video editors have compatibility with all the desktop operating systems. Moreover, due to their codes readily available online, these video editing software applications are available completely free of cost. Here are the best open-source video editors for beginners and experienced users.

# For Beginner Users

1. Blender

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux

Best for: best open-source video editor with balanced features

G2 rating: 4.5 out of 5

Blender is an open-source video editing suite that is popular for its 3D models. Since it is a suite, you can use the platform not only for video editing but also for creating animated videos and games.

Starting from basic video editing such as trim and split to advance video editing such as masking and color adjustment, all options are readily available. Besides, there are options for audio mixing and live preview of editing works.

Reason to Choose:-

• Video cropping, trimming, splitting, joining, and adjusting speed.
• Different slots to add videos, images, scenes, audio clips, effects and masks.
• Different transitions, filters, effects, waveforms, and keyframes available.
• Create 3D models and animated videos with proper audio mixing.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Takes time to get used to the platform.
• Reports of bugs have become a regular occurrence.

2. Avidemux

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux

Best for: best open-source video editor for basic editing

G2 rating: 4.4 out of 5

Avidemux from Soundforge is a lightweight and basic video editor. Starting from trimming and cutting videos to applying filters and encoding videos, all the options are readily available. The software supports a wide range of video file formats for editing.

The platform also supports scripting through which you can automate tasks to perform on videos. Besides, there are options for color adjustments, video conversion, and advanced interlacing. The simple user interface is perfect for beginners to edit videos intuitively.

Reason to Choose:-

• Quick video editing for trimming, cutting, rotating, and cropping.
• Change speed and use different filters for color adjustments and subtitles.
• Supports different video file formats in import and export.
• The user interface is simple and suitable for beginners.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Does not have a traditional timeline for video editing.
• Limited effects, filters, and advanced features.

3. Kdenlive

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux

Best for: best open-source video editor for all

G2 rating: 4.3 out of 5

Kdenlive video editor is a versatile video editor with standard and advanced video editing features balanced properly. The open-source software allows multi-track timeline and supports dual monitor setup for video editing. The user interface is simple, and you can configure it as per your preference.

Kdenlive supports a wide range of video and audio files, and you can use configurable keyboard shortcuts for easy operation. The automatic backup feature is highly useful in the professional video editing world. Similarly, the presence of keyframe-based effects and advanced effects can make a video stand out.

Reason to Choose:-

• Multi-track timeline for working with multiple video and audio clips.
• Keyframeable effects, transitions, color correction and unlimited online resources.
• Vast set of options for creating stunning texts and titles.
• Smooth preview, configurable interface, and automatic backup.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Lacks GPU acceleration and hence, slow response at times.
• Speed adjustment effect is not efficient.

# For Advanced Users

4. OpenShot

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS

Best for: Best open source editor for all desktop users

G2 rating: 4.4 out of 5

OpenShot is a cross-platform, open-source video editor where you can work on one project on different operating systems. It works on keyframe animation framework, and you can choose from different interpolations. The platform offers you to work with unlimited video and audio clips as well as layers.

You can perform all the basic video editing operations as well as go for advanced editing. The features and tools are well-balanced for regular as well as professional video editing. Starting from video effects and audio mixing to chroma key and time-mapping, everything is available under one roof.

Reason to Choose:-

• Basic video editing with panning, zooming, and scrolling features.
• Wide range of transitions, effects, time and speed control.
• Time-mapping, audio mixing, overlays, and composting.
• Supports 3D animations and objects, templates for titles and sub-titles.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Hardware acceleration is not very powerful.
• Not suitable for 4K video editing as it gets extremely slow.

5. Shotcut

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux

Best for: Best for video editors who love filters and effects

G2 rating: 4.2 out of 5

Shotcut is another open-source and cross-platform video editor with a professional user interface. The software supports importing different file formats of video and audio files. It is suitable for editing 4K videos, and it is a full-fledged audio editor as well.

Its vast video filters and effects are comparable to premium video editors. You can work with multi-track timeline and keyframes with markers and rangers. Besides, you can keep notes on your project easily. Overall, it is a balanced video editor in terms of features and functionalities.

Reason to Choose:-

• Wide categories of video effects, transitions, and filters.
• Multi-track and multi-format timeline and detailed audio editor.
• Standard and advanced editing options with hardware acceleration.
• Export video in high-resolution and in different formats.

Reason to Avoid:-

• The user interface can take some time to get used to.
• The stock media library is rather limited.

6. NATRON

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux

Best for: Best open-source video editor with visual effects

G2 rating: 3.5 out of 5

NATRON is a robust video editor with powerful tracking tool for 2D and planar tracking. You can work with multiple layers and clips and avail various keying options on your video editing project. In fact, it is a full-fledged video compositing software for better video production with multi-layer structure.

The hardware acceleration of the software produces faster rendering. You get to work with presets, tracker nodes, rotoscoping, multi-plane and motion editing. The option of multi-view workflow along with real-time playback is extremely useful while editing multicam videos.

Reason to Choose:-

• Superior visual effects and motion editing.
• Multi-tasking with multi-view workflow.
• Option of rotoscoping and python scripting.
• Supports different open-source plugins.

Reason to Avoid:-

• The user interface is quite advanced and needs some learning time.
• It gets unstable and slow while previewing high-resolution videos.

Part 4: Freemium and Freeware Video Editors

Freeware video editors are available completely free of cost and they are mostly exclusive to a certain operating system. On the other hand, freemium video editors have certain features completely free while it charges users a small fee for certain advanced features. Here is the list of the best freemium and freeware video editors.

# For Beginner Users

7. ActivePresenter

Compatibility: Windows and Mac

Best for: best video editing software for learning videos.

G2 rating: 4.5 out of 5

ActivePresenter from AtomiSystems is a video editor with screen recording options. The software is particularly useful in making and editing learning videos. There are different templates available for editing videos quickly. Besides, you can use the platform for standard editing options for any video.

Starting from working with multiple timelines to making videos interactive and responsive, there are various out-of-box features. Moreover, you can edit your audio and export your edited video in different file formats.

Reason to Choose:-

• Multiple timelines for editing various video and audio clips.
• Basic video and audio editing options and greenscreen effects.
• Webcam and screen recording with audio from different sources.
• Export videos with different file formats, HTML, xAPI, SCORM and much more.

Reason to Avoid:-

• The learning curve is slightly steep.
• Not suitable for editing all types of videos.

8. Microsoft Photos

Compatibility: Windows

Best for: best built-in video editor for Windows users

G2 rating: 4.6 out of 5

Microsoft Photos is the inbuilt video editor for Windows users. The app comes pre-installed in Windows and it is mostly used for viewing photos. But there is an inbuilt video editor where you can do the basic video editing works.

You can trim a video, add texts, and apply 3D effects as well as different filters available. There are also options for rotating videos, applying background music and customizing audio. The user interface is very simple for all users.

Reason to Choose:-

• Instant basic video editing options available.
• Apply effects, filters, as well as music.
• Simple and intuitive user interface for everyone.
• Comes pre-installed and completely free of cost.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Very limited video editing options.
• Very limited video file formats supported.

9. iMovie

Compatibility: Mac

Best for: Best built-in video editor for Mac users

G2 rating: 4.3 out of 5

iMovie is the inbuilt video editor for Mac users as it comes pre-installed on macOS. The application is free to use and it is compatible with iPhone and iPad as well. You can perform all the basic video editing works starting from trimming to rotating videos.

Besides, there is a wide range of effects and filters available to apply on your videos. The best part is that it supports editing 4K videos. There are also various graphical elements available and you can share your video easily on different platforms.

Reason to Choose:-

• Trim, rotate, split and crop videos easily.
• Work across Mac, iPhone and iPad seamlessly.
• Wide range of effects, filters, and objects available.
• Supports editing 4K videos without any lag.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Lacks advanced editing options though it is a dedicated video editor.
• Supports very limited video file formats.

# For Advanced Users

10. Lightworks

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux

Best for: best for social media video creators

G2 rating: 3.5 out of 5

Lightworks is a freemium video editor where most features are reserved for premium users. If you are a social media creator or learning video creator, Lightworks Create is best for you. If you are a professional video creator, you should opt for Lightworks Pro.

The software supports almost all file formats, and you can export videos on social media instantly. The timeline is advanced with proxy editing, autosave and background processing features. You can share projects with your teammates and work collaboratively.

Reason to Choose:-

• Powerful and advanced timeline for quick editing.
• Motion graphics and tilting along with advanced metadata.
• Flexible user interface with proxy workflow and storyboard bin.
• Suitable for collaborating works and cloud storage.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Can crash while working with 4K videos.
• Limited options for advanced video editing.

11. VideoPad

Compatibility: Windows

Best for: best video editor for short video creators.

G2 rating: 4.1 out of 5

VideoPad by NCH Software is an intuitive video editor that supports over 60 different video file formats. There are tools available for basic editing such as trimming and cropping. Besides, there are various effects and transitions available to apply on your video.

The video editor also lets you edit audio files and you can edit 360-degree videos as well. There are video stabilization and chroma key effect available. The video editor is available free for non-commercial use with certain limitations that you can overcome with its premium plan.

Reason to Choose:-

• Edit in Storybook or Timeline mode and perfect all basic editing works.
• Audio editing options with different audio effects.
• Add 3D video effects, special filters, and change video speed.
• Supports a wide range of video file formats.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Can crash while editing 4K videos.
• Lacks advanced editing options.

12. VSDC Free Video Editor

Compatibility: Windows only.

Best for: Free feature-rich video editing suite

G2 rating: 4.0 out of 5

VSDC Free Video Editor is a free suite that includes both video and audio editor. You can use the software for recording screen as well as voiceovers. The software is suitable for low-end computers as it is a lightweight application.

Apart from basic editing, you can edit 360 videos. Starting from color correction and zooming to split-screen effect and chroma key, it is full-fledged feature-rich software. For more advanced features, you can opt for VSDC Video Editor Pro version.

Reason to Choose:-

• Zooming, panning, and color correction options.
• Wide range of effects and filters present.
• Chrome key option as well as 360 degree video editing.
• Work with multiple layers and sync objects perfectly.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Lacks advanced video editing options.
• No masking or video stabilization option available.

Part 5: Proprietary Video Editing Software

If you are a regular video creator and you want to invest in video editing to improve the quality of your video content, you have to opt for a proprietary video editing software. All professional video creators prefer proprietary video editing software over freeware and freemium video editors. Here are the best premium video videos with the most advanced video editing options.

# For Beginner Users

13. Filmora

Compatibility: Windows and Mac.

Best for: Best video editors for YouTubers and vloggers

G2 rating: 4.4 out of 5

Wondershare Filmora is a feature-rich video editor but an intuitive user interface. Therefore, it is perfectly suitable for beginners who want all the features and tools for advanced video editing without a steep learning curve. Filmora is also useful if you want to record screen or webcam video.

Starting from tons of video effects and transitions to a large stock library and graphical elements, Filmora is tailor-made for editing all types of videos. It also supports a wide range of file formats and you can edit 4K videos as well as audio files comfortably.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Reason to Choose:-

• Trim, split, join, crop and work with multiple video and audio clips.
• Large collection of video and audio effects, transitions, and graphical elements.
• Large stock library of free media files and animations.
• Work with multiple layers and clips effortlessly on its smooth timeline.

Reason to Avoid:-

• The processing time for videos could be on the higher side.

14. Camtasia

Compatibility: Windows and Mac.

Best for: Teachers and students to edit tutorial videos

G2 rating: 4.6 out of 5

Camtasia by Techsmith is a premium video editor and it is equally popular as a video recorder. It is particularly useful for recording and editing tutorial videos as there are different templates available. Coming to video editing part, you can perform all the basic video editing works instantly.

There are various trendy effects, transitions, and presets available. You can remove green screen and apply different frames for video compatibility on different devices. Besides, you can upload the editing video different on different platforms instantly.

Reason to Choose:-

• Quick trimming, splitting, cropping options.
• Large collection of templates and presets.
• Wide range of effects, annotations, and transitions.
• Import, export, and share different file formats.

Reason to Avoid:-

• No motion tracking option.
• Reports of frequent crashes.

15. Final Cut Pro

Compatibility: Mac only.

Best for: best professional video editors for Mac users

G2 rating: 4.4 out of 5

Final Cut Pro from Apple is an extremely popular premium video editor among professional video creators who are Mac users. It is a powerful and advanced video editor that can handle high resolution videos smoothly. It is a perfect mix of standard and advanced video editing features.

Starting from editing multicam and VR videos to 3D and 360 degree videos, Final Cut Pro is suitable for all. There are unlimited presets and effects present and you can edit 4K videos as well as large video files smoothly.

Reason to Choose:-

• Basic and advanced video and audio editing features.
• Supports editing all the different video types such as 3D, 4K, VR videos.
• Supports plug-ins, external tools and cinematic effects.
• Renders high resolution, large video files in short time.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Learning curve is quite steep.
• Pricing is on the higher side.

# For Beginner Users

16. Adobe Premiere Pro

Compatibility: Windows only.

Best for: best professional video editing software for most people

G2 rating: 4.5 out of 5

Adobe Premiere Pro is the ultimate video editor in the professional video editing world. You get all the different advanced features of video editing packed in the application. Even though the learning curve is steep, Adobe Premiere Pro is one of the most used video editors in professional video creation.

Adobe Premiere Pro supports all the different video file formats and you can edit various videos simultaneously. It is a perfect tool for editing a large video project collaboratively. It supports editing VR videos, 3D videos, as well as multicam videos.

Reason to Choose:-

• Standard and advanced editing options with quick rendering.
• Suitable for multi-tasking and collaborative work in video editing.
• Supports almost all types of videos and audio file formats.
• Flexible and configurable user interface and advanced timeline.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Learning curve is very steep.
• Not suitable for low-end computers.

17. Vegas Pro

Compatibility: Windows only.

Best for: Video & audio editing for professionals

G2 rating: 4.2 out of 5

Vegas Pro from Sony is a professional video and audio editor. You can work with multiple video and audio files and you can choose from timeline or storyboard layout. In fact, there are options for nested timeline and multicam editing. The customized workflow and layouts make the application suitable for everyone.

You can enhance your video with its large collection of filters, effects, and titles. There are options for keyframing, scene detection, color correction, and light adjustments. The artificial intelligence makes editing faster with automation control.

Reason to Choose:-

• Powerful timeline and storyboard mode with keyframing.
• Advanced HDR color correction and grading.
• Artificial intelligence for quick and repeated editing.
• Multicam editing, motion tracking, and support for 3D videos.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Stability of the application is questionable.
• Pricing is steep and lacks tutorial guide.

18. Hitfilm Express

Compatibility: Windows and Mac

Best for: Best for video effects lovers

G2 rating: 4.4 out of 5

Hitfilm Express is particularly popular for its unlimited video effects that make the video stand out easily. The user interface is quite simple to use, and you can apply effects to turn your raw video into professional video instantly. In fact, it has the largest VFX toolkit with industry-grade effects.

You can edit 4K videos, and there are options for motion tracking and video animations. You can also opt for color correction and grading. You can also edit vertical videos and upload them on social media platforms. You can also edit audio clips and use composting and layering features to enhance your video.

Reason to Choose:-

• Advanced timeline for better workflow.
• Standard and advanced video editing options.
• Largest collection of video effects of different categories.
• Color grading, correction, and free training and support.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Lacks green screen editing option.
• Rendering is not always swift.

Part 6: How to Choose the Suitable Video Editor?

The most important part of video editing is to choose the most suitable video editor for your videos. Here are some important factors to consider while choosing a video editor.

1. Budget and Price: If you are getting started, you can opt for a free video editor. But eventually, you have to go for a premium video editor if you are serious about video editing. You should opt for that video editor that fits your budget and offers more features for the price charged in comparison to its competitors.

2. Learning Curve: You should always opt for a video editor that has a low learning curve. If the video editor is complicated to operate, you will get frustrated, and you won’t be able to unlock the full potential of the video editor. Besides, you will have to lose a lot of time in learning and perfecting the usage of the application.

3. Stock Library: The video editor you are choosing must have a sizeable stock media library. A stock library is where you can find video clips and audio clips that are free to use for everyone. You can incorporate them into your video to enhance the content quality and bring variety to your audiences.

4. Audio control: Video editing is incomplete without proper audio editing. Your video editor should have a separate timeline for audio clips so that you can place them perfect to go in sync with the video clips. Some video editors have dedicated options for audio mixing and editing as per requirements.

5. upport video formats: Your video editor must support a wide range of video file formats that you have to include from time to time. If it supports only the popular file formats, you will not be able to include the interesting videos you may get from different sources which the video editor does not support.

6. Software stability: If you need to edit high-resolution videos, you have to ensure that the video editor you are choosing can stay stable throughout. There are many popular video editors available that become unstable while editing and rendering high-resolution videos. You have to read reviews to come to a conclusion about software stability.

7. Customer Support: Last but most importantly, your video editor must have a good customer support team. In your video editing journey, you will need the help of technical customer support to clarify issues related to the software so that you can excel in your video editing sessions.

Part 7: Video Editing Tips for Beginners

Here are some basic video editing tips that you should keep in mind while editing any video.

1. Try Tight Cuts: Your video should not be too long so that it gets boring for the viewers. Therefore, you have to make tight cuts which means you have to cut out pauses, gaps between dialogs, and anything that is unnecessary for viewers. If you think that tight cuts will take more time than usual, you can consider reshooting the part to save time.

2. Put The Story Before The Footage: When you are shooting a planned video, you must be shooting the video with multiple cameras from different angles. While editing and choosing the perfect angle for a certain video segment, you have to select the one that enhances the story you are telling through your video. For example, in an interview video, you should know when to emphasize and show close angles to capture the emotion of the speaker.

3. Chop Out Mistakes: The most basic work in video editing is to cut out the mistakes. This is because you are sure to make mistakes while shooting, and you will reshoot a lot of mistakes to correct them. Therefore, take your time to chop out mistakes but make sure that the video feels continuous, and if required, you can reshoot. To avoid mistakes in action, you can use different camera angles, blur portions, and bleep out certain words.

4. Learn to use color: Color correction and adjustment is a majorly neglected part of video editing that can make your video different from others. When you are shooting in outdoor conditions, the color of the video could get disturbed depending on the color of your dress as well as your surrounding. While editing, you need to correct them so that the video looks visually pleasing to the eyes.

5. Cut to music: Audio plays a very important role in any video, and hence, you should not neglect it. Always opt for a video editor that has a good collection of stock music so that you can apply them to your video in appropriate places. Music helps to break the monotony and grab the attention of the audience instantly.

6. Back up your work: It takes hours to shoot a video but only a second to lose it. Instead of blindingly relying on your storage device, you should take back up of your work on multiple devices. Taking backup in the cloud storage area is the best option as you can access your work from anywhere.

Part 8: Frequently Asked Questions of Video Editor

What is the best video editor?

Wondershare Filmora is the best video editor as it has the perfect mix of standard and advanced video editing options. The user interface is intuitive and easy to operate for every video creator.

What editor do YouTubers use on PC?

The most commonly used video editors by YouTubers are Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro and Filmora. Unless you are a pro in video editing, we recommend Filmora and Shotcut for your YouTube videos.

How can I edit videos for free?

If you are a Windows user, you can use Microsoft Photos and Openshot for editing your videos for free. For Mac users, iMovie is the best free video editor with balanced features.

Does Windows 10 have a free video editor?

Yes, Windows 10 does come with a free video editor and it is called Microsoft Photos. You can edit your photos and videos with the application.

Is Filmora Free?

No, Filmora is a premium video editor. However, you can download its free trial version to understand its features and functionalities. Thereafter, you can purchase its premium plan as per your suitability.

02 [Editor’s Top 3 Picks ](#Part 2)

03 [Open-Source Video Editors](#Part 3)

04 [Freemium and Freeware Video Editors](#Part 4)

05 [Proprietary Video Editing Software](#Part 5)

06 [How to Choose the Suitable Video Editor](#Part 6)

07 [Video Editing Tips for Newbies](#Part 7)

08 [Frequently Asked Questions of Video Editor](#Part 8)

Part 1: Video Editing Basics

Before going to the best video editors, you should be aware of the basics of video editing. Here are the basic concepts of video editing that you must know as they are common across all video editors.

1. The Timeline: The timeline is an area of a video editor where you place your video clips sequentially. When you play the video after editing, the video will play from the start of the timeline and finish at the end of the timeline where your video content ends. The timeline is where you can place your audio clips, video effects, and graphical elements as per your requirements.

2. The Canvas: The canvas is an area of a video editor where you view your video clips frame by frame. The canvas allows you to edit the video starting from cropping to adding graphical elements. You can view all the changes you make to the video before applying them permanently.

3. Basic editing: The basic editing of a video includes splitting and trimming out important parts of a large video file and, thereafter, joining the different video clips to make an engaging video. The basic editing also includes adding audio clips, adjusting video parameters such as color, brightness, contrast as well as adding texts to the video.

4. Aspect Ratio: The aspect ratio of a video represents the ratio of width to height of the video in terms of pixels. For example, a video with aspect ratio of 16:9 means the video is 1920p x 1080p. You can edit the aspect ratio depending on where you want to publish the video. For example, social media videos use 1:1 and 9: 16 aspect ratio, tablets use 4:3 aspect ratio, and 16:9 is the standard aspect ratio.

5. B-roll: B-roll is a secondary video footage that you can add to your primary video(A-roll) to enhance the video creativity and aesthetic value. B-roll could be a cinematic shot, a slow-motion footage, a close-up shot from different angles, as well as a shot mixed with wide-angle, pans, and tilts.

6. Frame Rate: Frame rate refers to the number of images or frames displayed per second in a video. In short, frame rate refers to frames per second in a video. For example, a video of 30fps means the video is showing 30 different images per second. The 24fps is used for movies and the 30fps is used for online and TV videos. Even 60fps videos are becoming common as they produce a smoother video experience.

Part 2: Editor’s Top 3 Picks - Choose The Best Video Editor

Best Video Editor for All Creators - Filmora

Wondershare Filmora is the ideal video editor with an intuitive user interface. You get all the standard and advanced video editing features packed into its platform. You can record videos of external webcam and computer screen as well. There are unlimited video effects and graphical elements to turn your raw videos into eye-catching videos instantly.

Best for Professional Editing - Premiere Pro

Adobe Premium Pro is the best professional video editor where all the advanced features of video editing are available. The software supports editing multiple projects simultaneously. You can edit VR, Multicam, and 3D videos as well. It is a perfect platform for a professional video editing team to work in sync.

Best for Online Video Editing - WeVideo

WeVideo is by far the best online video editor with 30 million users. Starting from standard video editing options and uploading directly to social media platforms, WeVideo is a full-fledged video editor. You can also record videos and create your own video templates. Moreover, you can collaborate with other video creators and make the best use of the unlimited stock media library.

Part 3: Open-Source Video Editors

Open-source video editors have compatibility with all the desktop operating systems. Moreover, due to their codes readily available online, these video editing software applications are available completely free of cost. Here are the best open-source video editors for beginners and experienced users.

# For Beginner Users

1. Blender

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux

Best for: best open-source video editor with balanced features

G2 rating: 4.5 out of 5

Blender is an open-source video editing suite that is popular for its 3D models. Since it is a suite, you can use the platform not only for video editing but also for creating animated videos and games.

Starting from basic video editing such as trim and split to advance video editing such as masking and color adjustment, all options are readily available. Besides, there are options for audio mixing and live preview of editing works.

Reason to Choose:-

• Video cropping, trimming, splitting, joining, and adjusting speed.
• Different slots to add videos, images, scenes, audio clips, effects and masks.
• Different transitions, filters, effects, waveforms, and keyframes available.
• Create 3D models and animated videos with proper audio mixing.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Takes time to get used to the platform.
• Reports of bugs have become a regular occurrence.

2. Avidemux

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux

Best for: best open-source video editor for basic editing

G2 rating: 4.4 out of 5

Avidemux from Soundforge is a lightweight and basic video editor. Starting from trimming and cutting videos to applying filters and encoding videos, all the options are readily available. The software supports a wide range of video file formats for editing.

The platform also supports scripting through which you can automate tasks to perform on videos. Besides, there are options for color adjustments, video conversion, and advanced interlacing. The simple user interface is perfect for beginners to edit videos intuitively.

Reason to Choose:-

• Quick video editing for trimming, cutting, rotating, and cropping.
• Change speed and use different filters for color adjustments and subtitles.
• Supports different video file formats in import and export.
• The user interface is simple and suitable for beginners.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Does not have a traditional timeline for video editing.
• Limited effects, filters, and advanced features.

3. Kdenlive

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux

Best for: best open-source video editor for all

G2 rating: 4.3 out of 5

Kdenlive video editor is a versatile video editor with standard and advanced video editing features balanced properly. The open-source software allows multi-track timeline and supports dual monitor setup for video editing. The user interface is simple, and you can configure it as per your preference.

Kdenlive supports a wide range of video and audio files, and you can use configurable keyboard shortcuts for easy operation. The automatic backup feature is highly useful in the professional video editing world. Similarly, the presence of keyframe-based effects and advanced effects can make a video stand out.

Reason to Choose:-

• Multi-track timeline for working with multiple video and audio clips.
• Keyframeable effects, transitions, color correction and unlimited online resources.
• Vast set of options for creating stunning texts and titles.
• Smooth preview, configurable interface, and automatic backup.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Lacks GPU acceleration and hence, slow response at times.
• Speed adjustment effect is not efficient.

# For Advanced Users

4. OpenShot

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS

Best for: Best open source editor for all desktop users

G2 rating: 4.4 out of 5

OpenShot is a cross-platform, open-source video editor where you can work on one project on different operating systems. It works on keyframe animation framework, and you can choose from different interpolations. The platform offers you to work with unlimited video and audio clips as well as layers.

You can perform all the basic video editing operations as well as go for advanced editing. The features and tools are well-balanced for regular as well as professional video editing. Starting from video effects and audio mixing to chroma key and time-mapping, everything is available under one roof.

Reason to Choose:-

• Basic video editing with panning, zooming, and scrolling features.
• Wide range of transitions, effects, time and speed control.
• Time-mapping, audio mixing, overlays, and composting.
• Supports 3D animations and objects, templates for titles and sub-titles.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Hardware acceleration is not very powerful.
• Not suitable for 4K video editing as it gets extremely slow.

5. Shotcut

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux

Best for: Best for video editors who love filters and effects

G2 rating: 4.2 out of 5

Shotcut is another open-source and cross-platform video editor with a professional user interface. The software supports importing different file formats of video and audio files. It is suitable for editing 4K videos, and it is a full-fledged audio editor as well.

Its vast video filters and effects are comparable to premium video editors. You can work with multi-track timeline and keyframes with markers and rangers. Besides, you can keep notes on your project easily. Overall, it is a balanced video editor in terms of features and functionalities.

Reason to Choose:-

• Wide categories of video effects, transitions, and filters.
• Multi-track and multi-format timeline and detailed audio editor.
• Standard and advanced editing options with hardware acceleration.
• Export video in high-resolution and in different formats.

Reason to Avoid:-

• The user interface can take some time to get used to.
• The stock media library is rather limited.

6. NATRON

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux

Best for: Best open-source video editor with visual effects

G2 rating: 3.5 out of 5

NATRON is a robust video editor with powerful tracking tool for 2D and planar tracking. You can work with multiple layers and clips and avail various keying options on your video editing project. In fact, it is a full-fledged video compositing software for better video production with multi-layer structure.

The hardware acceleration of the software produces faster rendering. You get to work with presets, tracker nodes, rotoscoping, multi-plane and motion editing. The option of multi-view workflow along with real-time playback is extremely useful while editing multicam videos.

Reason to Choose:-

• Superior visual effects and motion editing.
• Multi-tasking with multi-view workflow.
• Option of rotoscoping and python scripting.
• Supports different open-source plugins.

Reason to Avoid:-

• The user interface is quite advanced and needs some learning time.
• It gets unstable and slow while previewing high-resolution videos.

Part 4: Freemium and Freeware Video Editors

Freeware video editors are available completely free of cost and they are mostly exclusive to a certain operating system. On the other hand, freemium video editors have certain features completely free while it charges users a small fee for certain advanced features. Here is the list of the best freemium and freeware video editors.

# For Beginner Users

7. ActivePresenter

Compatibility: Windows and Mac

Best for: best video editing software for learning videos.

G2 rating: 4.5 out of 5

ActivePresenter from AtomiSystems is a video editor with screen recording options. The software is particularly useful in making and editing learning videos. There are different templates available for editing videos quickly. Besides, you can use the platform for standard editing options for any video.

Starting from working with multiple timelines to making videos interactive and responsive, there are various out-of-box features. Moreover, you can edit your audio and export your edited video in different file formats.

Reason to Choose:-

• Multiple timelines for editing various video and audio clips.
• Basic video and audio editing options and greenscreen effects.
• Webcam and screen recording with audio from different sources.
• Export videos with different file formats, HTML, xAPI, SCORM and much more.

Reason to Avoid:-

• The learning curve is slightly steep.
• Not suitable for editing all types of videos.

8. Microsoft Photos

Compatibility: Windows

Best for: best built-in video editor for Windows users

G2 rating: 4.6 out of 5

Microsoft Photos is the inbuilt video editor for Windows users. The app comes pre-installed in Windows and it is mostly used for viewing photos. But there is an inbuilt video editor where you can do the basic video editing works.

You can trim a video, add texts, and apply 3D effects as well as different filters available. There are also options for rotating videos, applying background music and customizing audio. The user interface is very simple for all users.

Reason to Choose:-

• Instant basic video editing options available.
• Apply effects, filters, as well as music.
• Simple and intuitive user interface for everyone.
• Comes pre-installed and completely free of cost.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Very limited video editing options.
• Very limited video file formats supported.

9. iMovie

Compatibility: Mac

Best for: Best built-in video editor for Mac users

G2 rating: 4.3 out of 5

iMovie is the inbuilt video editor for Mac users as it comes pre-installed on macOS. The application is free to use and it is compatible with iPhone and iPad as well. You can perform all the basic video editing works starting from trimming to rotating videos.

Besides, there is a wide range of effects and filters available to apply on your videos. The best part is that it supports editing 4K videos. There are also various graphical elements available and you can share your video easily on different platforms.

Reason to Choose:-

• Trim, rotate, split and crop videos easily.
• Work across Mac, iPhone and iPad seamlessly.
• Wide range of effects, filters, and objects available.
• Supports editing 4K videos without any lag.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Lacks advanced editing options though it is a dedicated video editor.
• Supports very limited video file formats.

# For Advanced Users

10. Lightworks

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux

Best for: best for social media video creators

G2 rating: 3.5 out of 5

Lightworks is a freemium video editor where most features are reserved for premium users. If you are a social media creator or learning video creator, Lightworks Create is best for you. If you are a professional video creator, you should opt for Lightworks Pro.

The software supports almost all file formats, and you can export videos on social media instantly. The timeline is advanced with proxy editing, autosave and background processing features. You can share projects with your teammates and work collaboratively.

Reason to Choose:-

• Powerful and advanced timeline for quick editing.
• Motion graphics and tilting along with advanced metadata.
• Flexible user interface with proxy workflow and storyboard bin.
• Suitable for collaborating works and cloud storage.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Can crash while working with 4K videos.
• Limited options for advanced video editing.

11. VideoPad

Compatibility: Windows

Best for: best video editor for short video creators.

G2 rating: 4.1 out of 5

VideoPad by NCH Software is an intuitive video editor that supports over 60 different video file formats. There are tools available for basic editing such as trimming and cropping. Besides, there are various effects and transitions available to apply on your video.

The video editor also lets you edit audio files and you can edit 360-degree videos as well. There are video stabilization and chroma key effect available. The video editor is available free for non-commercial use with certain limitations that you can overcome with its premium plan.

Reason to Choose:-

• Edit in Storybook or Timeline mode and perfect all basic editing works.
• Audio editing options with different audio effects.
• Add 3D video effects, special filters, and change video speed.
• Supports a wide range of video file formats.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Can crash while editing 4K videos.
• Lacks advanced editing options.

12. VSDC Free Video Editor

Compatibility: Windows only.

Best for: Free feature-rich video editing suite

G2 rating: 4.0 out of 5

VSDC Free Video Editor is a free suite that includes both video and audio editor. You can use the software for recording screen as well as voiceovers. The software is suitable for low-end computers as it is a lightweight application.

Apart from basic editing, you can edit 360 videos. Starting from color correction and zooming to split-screen effect and chroma key, it is full-fledged feature-rich software. For more advanced features, you can opt for VSDC Video Editor Pro version.

Reason to Choose:-

• Zooming, panning, and color correction options.
• Wide range of effects and filters present.
• Chrome key option as well as 360 degree video editing.
• Work with multiple layers and sync objects perfectly.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Lacks advanced video editing options.
• No masking or video stabilization option available.

Part 5: Proprietary Video Editing Software

If you are a regular video creator and you want to invest in video editing to improve the quality of your video content, you have to opt for a proprietary video editing software. All professional video creators prefer proprietary video editing software over freeware and freemium video editors. Here are the best premium video videos with the most advanced video editing options.

# For Beginner Users

13. Filmora

Compatibility: Windows and Mac.

Best for: Best video editors for YouTubers and vloggers

G2 rating: 4.4 out of 5

Wondershare Filmora is a feature-rich video editor but an intuitive user interface. Therefore, it is perfectly suitable for beginners who want all the features and tools for advanced video editing without a steep learning curve. Filmora is also useful if you want to record screen or webcam video.

Starting from tons of video effects and transitions to a large stock library and graphical elements, Filmora is tailor-made for editing all types of videos. It also supports a wide range of file formats and you can edit 4K videos as well as audio files comfortably.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Reason to Choose:-

• Trim, split, join, crop and work with multiple video and audio clips.
• Large collection of video and audio effects, transitions, and graphical elements.
• Large stock library of free media files and animations.
• Work with multiple layers and clips effortlessly on its smooth timeline.

Reason to Avoid:-

• The processing time for videos could be on the higher side.

14. Camtasia

Compatibility: Windows and Mac.

Best for: Teachers and students to edit tutorial videos

G2 rating: 4.6 out of 5

Camtasia by Techsmith is a premium video editor and it is equally popular as a video recorder. It is particularly useful for recording and editing tutorial videos as there are different templates available. Coming to video editing part, you can perform all the basic video editing works instantly.

There are various trendy effects, transitions, and presets available. You can remove green screen and apply different frames for video compatibility on different devices. Besides, you can upload the editing video different on different platforms instantly.

Reason to Choose:-

• Quick trimming, splitting, cropping options.
• Large collection of templates and presets.
• Wide range of effects, annotations, and transitions.
• Import, export, and share different file formats.

Reason to Avoid:-

• No motion tracking option.
• Reports of frequent crashes.

15. Final Cut Pro

Compatibility: Mac only.

Best for: best professional video editors for Mac users

G2 rating: 4.4 out of 5

Final Cut Pro from Apple is an extremely popular premium video editor among professional video creators who are Mac users. It is a powerful and advanced video editor that can handle high resolution videos smoothly. It is a perfect mix of standard and advanced video editing features.

Starting from editing multicam and VR videos to 3D and 360 degree videos, Final Cut Pro is suitable for all. There are unlimited presets and effects present and you can edit 4K videos as well as large video files smoothly.

Reason to Choose:-

• Basic and advanced video and audio editing features.
• Supports editing all the different video types such as 3D, 4K, VR videos.
• Supports plug-ins, external tools and cinematic effects.
• Renders high resolution, large video files in short time.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Learning curve is quite steep.
• Pricing is on the higher side.

# For Beginner Users

16. Adobe Premiere Pro

Compatibility: Windows only.

Best for: best professional video editing software for most people

G2 rating: 4.5 out of 5

Adobe Premiere Pro is the ultimate video editor in the professional video editing world. You get all the different advanced features of video editing packed in the application. Even though the learning curve is steep, Adobe Premiere Pro is one of the most used video editors in professional video creation.

Adobe Premiere Pro supports all the different video file formats and you can edit various videos simultaneously. It is a perfect tool for editing a large video project collaboratively. It supports editing VR videos, 3D videos, as well as multicam videos.

Reason to Choose:-

• Standard and advanced editing options with quick rendering.
• Suitable for multi-tasking and collaborative work in video editing.
• Supports almost all types of videos and audio file formats.
• Flexible and configurable user interface and advanced timeline.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Learning curve is very steep.
• Not suitable for low-end computers.

17. Vegas Pro

Compatibility: Windows only.

Best for: Video & audio editing for professionals

G2 rating: 4.2 out of 5

Vegas Pro from Sony is a professional video and audio editor. You can work with multiple video and audio files and you can choose from timeline or storyboard layout. In fact, there are options for nested timeline and multicam editing. The customized workflow and layouts make the application suitable for everyone.

You can enhance your video with its large collection of filters, effects, and titles. There are options for keyframing, scene detection, color correction, and light adjustments. The artificial intelligence makes editing faster with automation control.

Reason to Choose:-

• Powerful timeline and storyboard mode with keyframing.
• Advanced HDR color correction and grading.
• Artificial intelligence for quick and repeated editing.
• Multicam editing, motion tracking, and support for 3D videos.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Stability of the application is questionable.
• Pricing is steep and lacks tutorial guide.

18. Hitfilm Express

Compatibility: Windows and Mac

Best for: Best for video effects lovers

G2 rating: 4.4 out of 5

Hitfilm Express is particularly popular for its unlimited video effects that make the video stand out easily. The user interface is quite simple to use, and you can apply effects to turn your raw video into professional video instantly. In fact, it has the largest VFX toolkit with industry-grade effects.

You can edit 4K videos, and there are options for motion tracking and video animations. You can also opt for color correction and grading. You can also edit vertical videos and upload them on social media platforms. You can also edit audio clips and use composting and layering features to enhance your video.

Reason to Choose:-

• Advanced timeline for better workflow.
• Standard and advanced video editing options.
• Largest collection of video effects of different categories.
• Color grading, correction, and free training and support.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Lacks green screen editing option.
• Rendering is not always swift.

Part 6: How to Choose the Suitable Video Editor?

The most important part of video editing is to choose the most suitable video editor for your videos. Here are some important factors to consider while choosing a video editor.

1. Budget and Price: If you are getting started, you can opt for a free video editor. But eventually, you have to go for a premium video editor if you are serious about video editing. You should opt for that video editor that fits your budget and offers more features for the price charged in comparison to its competitors.

2. Learning Curve: You should always opt for a video editor that has a low learning curve. If the video editor is complicated to operate, you will get frustrated, and you won’t be able to unlock the full potential of the video editor. Besides, you will have to lose a lot of time in learning and perfecting the usage of the application.

3. Stock Library: The video editor you are choosing must have a sizeable stock media library. A stock library is where you can find video clips and audio clips that are free to use for everyone. You can incorporate them into your video to enhance the content quality and bring variety to your audiences.

4. Audio control: Video editing is incomplete without proper audio editing. Your video editor should have a separate timeline for audio clips so that you can place them perfect to go in sync with the video clips. Some video editors have dedicated options for audio mixing and editing as per requirements.

5. upport video formats: Your video editor must support a wide range of video file formats that you have to include from time to time. If it supports only the popular file formats, you will not be able to include the interesting videos you may get from different sources which the video editor does not support.

6. Software stability: If you need to edit high-resolution videos, you have to ensure that the video editor you are choosing can stay stable throughout. There are many popular video editors available that become unstable while editing and rendering high-resolution videos. You have to read reviews to come to a conclusion about software stability.

7. Customer Support: Last but most importantly, your video editor must have a good customer support team. In your video editing journey, you will need the help of technical customer support to clarify issues related to the software so that you can excel in your video editing sessions.

Part 7: Video Editing Tips for Beginners

Here are some basic video editing tips that you should keep in mind while editing any video.

1. Try Tight Cuts: Your video should not be too long so that it gets boring for the viewers. Therefore, you have to make tight cuts which means you have to cut out pauses, gaps between dialogs, and anything that is unnecessary for viewers. If you think that tight cuts will take more time than usual, you can consider reshooting the part to save time.

2. Put The Story Before The Footage: When you are shooting a planned video, you must be shooting the video with multiple cameras from different angles. While editing and choosing the perfect angle for a certain video segment, you have to select the one that enhances the story you are telling through your video. For example, in an interview video, you should know when to emphasize and show close angles to capture the emotion of the speaker.

3. Chop Out Mistakes: The most basic work in video editing is to cut out the mistakes. This is because you are sure to make mistakes while shooting, and you will reshoot a lot of mistakes to correct them. Therefore, take your time to chop out mistakes but make sure that the video feels continuous, and if required, you can reshoot. To avoid mistakes in action, you can use different camera angles, blur portions, and bleep out certain words.

4. Learn to use color: Color correction and adjustment is a majorly neglected part of video editing that can make your video different from others. When you are shooting in outdoor conditions, the color of the video could get disturbed depending on the color of your dress as well as your surrounding. While editing, you need to correct them so that the video looks visually pleasing to the eyes.

5. Cut to music: Audio plays a very important role in any video, and hence, you should not neglect it. Always opt for a video editor that has a good collection of stock music so that you can apply them to your video in appropriate places. Music helps to break the monotony and grab the attention of the audience instantly.

6. Back up your work: It takes hours to shoot a video but only a second to lose it. Instead of blindingly relying on your storage device, you should take back up of your work on multiple devices. Taking backup in the cloud storage area is the best option as you can access your work from anywhere.

Part 8: Frequently Asked Questions of Video Editor

What is the best video editor?

Wondershare Filmora is the best video editor as it has the perfect mix of standard and advanced video editing options. The user interface is intuitive and easy to operate for every video creator.

What editor do YouTubers use on PC?

The most commonly used video editors by YouTubers are Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro and Filmora. Unless you are a pro in video editing, we recommend Filmora and Shotcut for your YouTube videos.

How can I edit videos for free?

If you are a Windows user, you can use Microsoft Photos and Openshot for editing your videos for free. For Mac users, iMovie is the best free video editor with balanced features.

Does Windows 10 have a free video editor?

Yes, Windows 10 does come with a free video editor and it is called Microsoft Photos. You can edit your photos and videos with the application.

Is Filmora Free?

No, Filmora is a premium video editor. However, you can download its free trial version to understand its features and functionalities. Thereafter, you can purchase its premium plan as per your suitability.

02 [Editor’s Top 3 Picks ](#Part 2)

03 [Open-Source Video Editors](#Part 3)

04 [Freemium and Freeware Video Editors](#Part 4)

05 [Proprietary Video Editing Software](#Part 5)

06 [How to Choose the Suitable Video Editor](#Part 6)

07 [Video Editing Tips for Newbies](#Part 7)

08 [Frequently Asked Questions of Video Editor](#Part 8)

Part 1: Video Editing Basics

Before going to the best video editors, you should be aware of the basics of video editing. Here are the basic concepts of video editing that you must know as they are common across all video editors.

1. The Timeline: The timeline is an area of a video editor where you place your video clips sequentially. When you play the video after editing, the video will play from the start of the timeline and finish at the end of the timeline where your video content ends. The timeline is where you can place your audio clips, video effects, and graphical elements as per your requirements.

2. The Canvas: The canvas is an area of a video editor where you view your video clips frame by frame. The canvas allows you to edit the video starting from cropping to adding graphical elements. You can view all the changes you make to the video before applying them permanently.

3. Basic editing: The basic editing of a video includes splitting and trimming out important parts of a large video file and, thereafter, joining the different video clips to make an engaging video. The basic editing also includes adding audio clips, adjusting video parameters such as color, brightness, contrast as well as adding texts to the video.

4. Aspect Ratio: The aspect ratio of a video represents the ratio of width to height of the video in terms of pixels. For example, a video with aspect ratio of 16:9 means the video is 1920p x 1080p. You can edit the aspect ratio depending on where you want to publish the video. For example, social media videos use 1:1 and 9: 16 aspect ratio, tablets use 4:3 aspect ratio, and 16:9 is the standard aspect ratio.

5. B-roll: B-roll is a secondary video footage that you can add to your primary video(A-roll) to enhance the video creativity and aesthetic value. B-roll could be a cinematic shot, a slow-motion footage, a close-up shot from different angles, as well as a shot mixed with wide-angle, pans, and tilts.

6. Frame Rate: Frame rate refers to the number of images or frames displayed per second in a video. In short, frame rate refers to frames per second in a video. For example, a video of 30fps means the video is showing 30 different images per second. The 24fps is used for movies and the 30fps is used for online and TV videos. Even 60fps videos are becoming common as they produce a smoother video experience.

Part 2: Editor’s Top 3 Picks - Choose The Best Video Editor

Best Video Editor for All Creators - Filmora

Wondershare Filmora is the ideal video editor with an intuitive user interface. You get all the standard and advanced video editing features packed into its platform. You can record videos of external webcam and computer screen as well. There are unlimited video effects and graphical elements to turn your raw videos into eye-catching videos instantly.

Best for Professional Editing - Premiere Pro

Adobe Premium Pro is the best professional video editor where all the advanced features of video editing are available. The software supports editing multiple projects simultaneously. You can edit VR, Multicam, and 3D videos as well. It is a perfect platform for a professional video editing team to work in sync.

Best for Online Video Editing - WeVideo

WeVideo is by far the best online video editor with 30 million users. Starting from standard video editing options and uploading directly to social media platforms, WeVideo is a full-fledged video editor. You can also record videos and create your own video templates. Moreover, you can collaborate with other video creators and make the best use of the unlimited stock media library.

Part 3: Open-Source Video Editors

Open-source video editors have compatibility with all the desktop operating systems. Moreover, due to their codes readily available online, these video editing software applications are available completely free of cost. Here are the best open-source video editors for beginners and experienced users.

# For Beginner Users

1. Blender

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux

Best for: best open-source video editor with balanced features

G2 rating: 4.5 out of 5

Blender is an open-source video editing suite that is popular for its 3D models. Since it is a suite, you can use the platform not only for video editing but also for creating animated videos and games.

Starting from basic video editing such as trim and split to advance video editing such as masking and color adjustment, all options are readily available. Besides, there are options for audio mixing and live preview of editing works.

Reason to Choose:-

• Video cropping, trimming, splitting, joining, and adjusting speed.
• Different slots to add videos, images, scenes, audio clips, effects and masks.
• Different transitions, filters, effects, waveforms, and keyframes available.
• Create 3D models and animated videos with proper audio mixing.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Takes time to get used to the platform.
• Reports of bugs have become a regular occurrence.

2. Avidemux

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux

Best for: best open-source video editor for basic editing

G2 rating: 4.4 out of 5

Avidemux from Soundforge is a lightweight and basic video editor. Starting from trimming and cutting videos to applying filters and encoding videos, all the options are readily available. The software supports a wide range of video file formats for editing.

The platform also supports scripting through which you can automate tasks to perform on videos. Besides, there are options for color adjustments, video conversion, and advanced interlacing. The simple user interface is perfect for beginners to edit videos intuitively.

Reason to Choose:-

• Quick video editing for trimming, cutting, rotating, and cropping.
• Change speed and use different filters for color adjustments and subtitles.
• Supports different video file formats in import and export.
• The user interface is simple and suitable for beginners.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Does not have a traditional timeline for video editing.
• Limited effects, filters, and advanced features.

3. Kdenlive

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux

Best for: best open-source video editor for all

G2 rating: 4.3 out of 5

Kdenlive video editor is a versatile video editor with standard and advanced video editing features balanced properly. The open-source software allows multi-track timeline and supports dual monitor setup for video editing. The user interface is simple, and you can configure it as per your preference.

Kdenlive supports a wide range of video and audio files, and you can use configurable keyboard shortcuts for easy operation. The automatic backup feature is highly useful in the professional video editing world. Similarly, the presence of keyframe-based effects and advanced effects can make a video stand out.

Reason to Choose:-

• Multi-track timeline for working with multiple video and audio clips.
• Keyframeable effects, transitions, color correction and unlimited online resources.
• Vast set of options for creating stunning texts and titles.
• Smooth preview, configurable interface, and automatic backup.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Lacks GPU acceleration and hence, slow response at times.
• Speed adjustment effect is not efficient.

# For Advanced Users

4. OpenShot

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS

Best for: Best open source editor for all desktop users

G2 rating: 4.4 out of 5

OpenShot is a cross-platform, open-source video editor where you can work on one project on different operating systems. It works on keyframe animation framework, and you can choose from different interpolations. The platform offers you to work with unlimited video and audio clips as well as layers.

You can perform all the basic video editing operations as well as go for advanced editing. The features and tools are well-balanced for regular as well as professional video editing. Starting from video effects and audio mixing to chroma key and time-mapping, everything is available under one roof.

Reason to Choose:-

• Basic video editing with panning, zooming, and scrolling features.
• Wide range of transitions, effects, time and speed control.
• Time-mapping, audio mixing, overlays, and composting.
• Supports 3D animations and objects, templates for titles and sub-titles.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Hardware acceleration is not very powerful.
• Not suitable for 4K video editing as it gets extremely slow.

5. Shotcut

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux

Best for: Best for video editors who love filters and effects

G2 rating: 4.2 out of 5

Shotcut is another open-source and cross-platform video editor with a professional user interface. The software supports importing different file formats of video and audio files. It is suitable for editing 4K videos, and it is a full-fledged audio editor as well.

Its vast video filters and effects are comparable to premium video editors. You can work with multi-track timeline and keyframes with markers and rangers. Besides, you can keep notes on your project easily. Overall, it is a balanced video editor in terms of features and functionalities.

Reason to Choose:-

• Wide categories of video effects, transitions, and filters.
• Multi-track and multi-format timeline and detailed audio editor.
• Standard and advanced editing options with hardware acceleration.
• Export video in high-resolution and in different formats.

Reason to Avoid:-

• The user interface can take some time to get used to.
• The stock media library is rather limited.

6. NATRON

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux

Best for: Best open-source video editor with visual effects

G2 rating: 3.5 out of 5

NATRON is a robust video editor with powerful tracking tool for 2D and planar tracking. You can work with multiple layers and clips and avail various keying options on your video editing project. In fact, it is a full-fledged video compositing software for better video production with multi-layer structure.

The hardware acceleration of the software produces faster rendering. You get to work with presets, tracker nodes, rotoscoping, multi-plane and motion editing. The option of multi-view workflow along with real-time playback is extremely useful while editing multicam videos.

Reason to Choose:-

• Superior visual effects and motion editing.
• Multi-tasking with multi-view workflow.
• Option of rotoscoping and python scripting.
• Supports different open-source plugins.

Reason to Avoid:-

• The user interface is quite advanced and needs some learning time.
• It gets unstable and slow while previewing high-resolution videos.

Part 4: Freemium and Freeware Video Editors

Freeware video editors are available completely free of cost and they are mostly exclusive to a certain operating system. On the other hand, freemium video editors have certain features completely free while it charges users a small fee for certain advanced features. Here is the list of the best freemium and freeware video editors.

# For Beginner Users

7. ActivePresenter

Compatibility: Windows and Mac

Best for: best video editing software for learning videos.

G2 rating: 4.5 out of 5

ActivePresenter from AtomiSystems is a video editor with screen recording options. The software is particularly useful in making and editing learning videos. There are different templates available for editing videos quickly. Besides, you can use the platform for standard editing options for any video.

Starting from working with multiple timelines to making videos interactive and responsive, there are various out-of-box features. Moreover, you can edit your audio and export your edited video in different file formats.

Reason to Choose:-

• Multiple timelines for editing various video and audio clips.
• Basic video and audio editing options and greenscreen effects.
• Webcam and screen recording with audio from different sources.
• Export videos with different file formats, HTML, xAPI, SCORM and much more.

Reason to Avoid:-

• The learning curve is slightly steep.
• Not suitable for editing all types of videos.

8. Microsoft Photos

Compatibility: Windows

Best for: best built-in video editor for Windows users

G2 rating: 4.6 out of 5

Microsoft Photos is the inbuilt video editor for Windows users. The app comes pre-installed in Windows and it is mostly used for viewing photos. But there is an inbuilt video editor where you can do the basic video editing works.

You can trim a video, add texts, and apply 3D effects as well as different filters available. There are also options for rotating videos, applying background music and customizing audio. The user interface is very simple for all users.

Reason to Choose:-

• Instant basic video editing options available.
• Apply effects, filters, as well as music.
• Simple and intuitive user interface for everyone.
• Comes pre-installed and completely free of cost.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Very limited video editing options.
• Very limited video file formats supported.

9. iMovie

Compatibility: Mac

Best for: Best built-in video editor for Mac users

G2 rating: 4.3 out of 5

iMovie is the inbuilt video editor for Mac users as it comes pre-installed on macOS. The application is free to use and it is compatible with iPhone and iPad as well. You can perform all the basic video editing works starting from trimming to rotating videos.

Besides, there is a wide range of effects and filters available to apply on your videos. The best part is that it supports editing 4K videos. There are also various graphical elements available and you can share your video easily on different platforms.

Reason to Choose:-

• Trim, rotate, split and crop videos easily.
• Work across Mac, iPhone and iPad seamlessly.
• Wide range of effects, filters, and objects available.
• Supports editing 4K videos without any lag.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Lacks advanced editing options though it is a dedicated video editor.
• Supports very limited video file formats.

# For Advanced Users

10. Lightworks

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux

Best for: best for social media video creators

G2 rating: 3.5 out of 5

Lightworks is a freemium video editor where most features are reserved for premium users. If you are a social media creator or learning video creator, Lightworks Create is best for you. If you are a professional video creator, you should opt for Lightworks Pro.

The software supports almost all file formats, and you can export videos on social media instantly. The timeline is advanced with proxy editing, autosave and background processing features. You can share projects with your teammates and work collaboratively.

Reason to Choose:-

• Powerful and advanced timeline for quick editing.
• Motion graphics and tilting along with advanced metadata.
• Flexible user interface with proxy workflow and storyboard bin.
• Suitable for collaborating works and cloud storage.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Can crash while working with 4K videos.
• Limited options for advanced video editing.

11. VideoPad

Compatibility: Windows

Best for: best video editor for short video creators.

G2 rating: 4.1 out of 5

VideoPad by NCH Software is an intuitive video editor that supports over 60 different video file formats. There are tools available for basic editing such as trimming and cropping. Besides, there are various effects and transitions available to apply on your video.

The video editor also lets you edit audio files and you can edit 360-degree videos as well. There are video stabilization and chroma key effect available. The video editor is available free for non-commercial use with certain limitations that you can overcome with its premium plan.

Reason to Choose:-

• Edit in Storybook or Timeline mode and perfect all basic editing works.
• Audio editing options with different audio effects.
• Add 3D video effects, special filters, and change video speed.
• Supports a wide range of video file formats.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Can crash while editing 4K videos.
• Lacks advanced editing options.

12. VSDC Free Video Editor

Compatibility: Windows only.

Best for: Free feature-rich video editing suite

G2 rating: 4.0 out of 5

VSDC Free Video Editor is a free suite that includes both video and audio editor. You can use the software for recording screen as well as voiceovers. The software is suitable for low-end computers as it is a lightweight application.

Apart from basic editing, you can edit 360 videos. Starting from color correction and zooming to split-screen effect and chroma key, it is full-fledged feature-rich software. For more advanced features, you can opt for VSDC Video Editor Pro version.

Reason to Choose:-

• Zooming, panning, and color correction options.
• Wide range of effects and filters present.
• Chrome key option as well as 360 degree video editing.
• Work with multiple layers and sync objects perfectly.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Lacks advanced video editing options.
• No masking or video stabilization option available.

Part 5: Proprietary Video Editing Software

If you are a regular video creator and you want to invest in video editing to improve the quality of your video content, you have to opt for a proprietary video editing software. All professional video creators prefer proprietary video editing software over freeware and freemium video editors. Here are the best premium video videos with the most advanced video editing options.

# For Beginner Users

13. Filmora

Compatibility: Windows and Mac.

Best for: Best video editors for YouTubers and vloggers

G2 rating: 4.4 out of 5

Wondershare Filmora is a feature-rich video editor but an intuitive user interface. Therefore, it is perfectly suitable for beginners who want all the features and tools for advanced video editing without a steep learning curve. Filmora is also useful if you want to record screen or webcam video.

Starting from tons of video effects and transitions to a large stock library and graphical elements, Filmora is tailor-made for editing all types of videos. It also supports a wide range of file formats and you can edit 4K videos as well as audio files comfortably.

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Reason to Choose:-

• Trim, split, join, crop and work with multiple video and audio clips.
• Large collection of video and audio effects, transitions, and graphical elements.
• Large stock library of free media files and animations.
• Work with multiple layers and clips effortlessly on its smooth timeline.

Reason to Avoid:-

• The processing time for videos could be on the higher side.

14. Camtasia

Compatibility: Windows and Mac.

Best for: Teachers and students to edit tutorial videos

G2 rating: 4.6 out of 5

Camtasia by Techsmith is a premium video editor and it is equally popular as a video recorder. It is particularly useful for recording and editing tutorial videos as there are different templates available. Coming to video editing part, you can perform all the basic video editing works instantly.

There are various trendy effects, transitions, and presets available. You can remove green screen and apply different frames for video compatibility on different devices. Besides, you can upload the editing video different on different platforms instantly.

Reason to Choose:-

• Quick trimming, splitting, cropping options.
• Large collection of templates and presets.
• Wide range of effects, annotations, and transitions.
• Import, export, and share different file formats.

Reason to Avoid:-

• No motion tracking option.
• Reports of frequent crashes.

15. Final Cut Pro

Compatibility: Mac only.

Best for: best professional video editors for Mac users

G2 rating: 4.4 out of 5

Final Cut Pro from Apple is an extremely popular premium video editor among professional video creators who are Mac users. It is a powerful and advanced video editor that can handle high resolution videos smoothly. It is a perfect mix of standard and advanced video editing features.

Starting from editing multicam and VR videos to 3D and 360 degree videos, Final Cut Pro is suitable for all. There are unlimited presets and effects present and you can edit 4K videos as well as large video files smoothly.

Reason to Choose:-

• Basic and advanced video and audio editing features.
• Supports editing all the different video types such as 3D, 4K, VR videos.
• Supports plug-ins, external tools and cinematic effects.
• Renders high resolution, large video files in short time.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Learning curve is quite steep.
• Pricing is on the higher side.

# For Beginner Users

16. Adobe Premiere Pro

Compatibility: Windows only.

Best for: best professional video editing software for most people

G2 rating: 4.5 out of 5

Adobe Premiere Pro is the ultimate video editor in the professional video editing world. You get all the different advanced features of video editing packed in the application. Even though the learning curve is steep, Adobe Premiere Pro is one of the most used video editors in professional video creation.

Adobe Premiere Pro supports all the different video file formats and you can edit various videos simultaneously. It is a perfect tool for editing a large video project collaboratively. It supports editing VR videos, 3D videos, as well as multicam videos.

Reason to Choose:-

• Standard and advanced editing options with quick rendering.
• Suitable for multi-tasking and collaborative work in video editing.
• Supports almost all types of videos and audio file formats.
• Flexible and configurable user interface and advanced timeline.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Learning curve is very steep.
• Not suitable for low-end computers.

17. Vegas Pro

Compatibility: Windows only.

Best for: Video & audio editing for professionals

G2 rating: 4.2 out of 5

Vegas Pro from Sony is a professional video and audio editor. You can work with multiple video and audio files and you can choose from timeline or storyboard layout. In fact, there are options for nested timeline and multicam editing. The customized workflow and layouts make the application suitable for everyone.

You can enhance your video with its large collection of filters, effects, and titles. There are options for keyframing, scene detection, color correction, and light adjustments. The artificial intelligence makes editing faster with automation control.

Reason to Choose:-

• Powerful timeline and storyboard mode with keyframing.
• Advanced HDR color correction and grading.
• Artificial intelligence for quick and repeated editing.
• Multicam editing, motion tracking, and support for 3D videos.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Stability of the application is questionable.
• Pricing is steep and lacks tutorial guide.

18. Hitfilm Express

Compatibility: Windows and Mac

Best for: Best for video effects lovers

G2 rating: 4.4 out of 5

Hitfilm Express is particularly popular for its unlimited video effects that make the video stand out easily. The user interface is quite simple to use, and you can apply effects to turn your raw video into professional video instantly. In fact, it has the largest VFX toolkit with industry-grade effects.

You can edit 4K videos, and there are options for motion tracking and video animations. You can also opt for color correction and grading. You can also edit vertical videos and upload them on social media platforms. You can also edit audio clips and use composting and layering features to enhance your video.

Reason to Choose:-

• Advanced timeline for better workflow.
• Standard and advanced video editing options.
• Largest collection of video effects of different categories.
• Color grading, correction, and free training and support.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Lacks green screen editing option.
• Rendering is not always swift.

Part 6: How to Choose the Suitable Video Editor?

The most important part of video editing is to choose the most suitable video editor for your videos. Here are some important factors to consider while choosing a video editor.

1. Budget and Price: If you are getting started, you can opt for a free video editor. But eventually, you have to go for a premium video editor if you are serious about video editing. You should opt for that video editor that fits your budget and offers more features for the price charged in comparison to its competitors.

2. Learning Curve: You should always opt for a video editor that has a low learning curve. If the video editor is complicated to operate, you will get frustrated, and you won’t be able to unlock the full potential of the video editor. Besides, you will have to lose a lot of time in learning and perfecting the usage of the application.

3. Stock Library: The video editor you are choosing must have a sizeable stock media library. A stock library is where you can find video clips and audio clips that are free to use for everyone. You can incorporate them into your video to enhance the content quality and bring variety to your audiences.

4. Audio control: Video editing is incomplete without proper audio editing. Your video editor should have a separate timeline for audio clips so that you can place them perfect to go in sync with the video clips. Some video editors have dedicated options for audio mixing and editing as per requirements.

5. upport video formats: Your video editor must support a wide range of video file formats that you have to include from time to time. If it supports only the popular file formats, you will not be able to include the interesting videos you may get from different sources which the video editor does not support.

6. Software stability: If you need to edit high-resolution videos, you have to ensure that the video editor you are choosing can stay stable throughout. There are many popular video editors available that become unstable while editing and rendering high-resolution videos. You have to read reviews to come to a conclusion about software stability.

7. Customer Support: Last but most importantly, your video editor must have a good customer support team. In your video editing journey, you will need the help of technical customer support to clarify issues related to the software so that you can excel in your video editing sessions.

Part 7: Video Editing Tips for Beginners

Here are some basic video editing tips that you should keep in mind while editing any video.

1. Try Tight Cuts: Your video should not be too long so that it gets boring for the viewers. Therefore, you have to make tight cuts which means you have to cut out pauses, gaps between dialogs, and anything that is unnecessary for viewers. If you think that tight cuts will take more time than usual, you can consider reshooting the part to save time.

2. Put The Story Before The Footage: When you are shooting a planned video, you must be shooting the video with multiple cameras from different angles. While editing and choosing the perfect angle for a certain video segment, you have to select the one that enhances the story you are telling through your video. For example, in an interview video, you should know when to emphasize and show close angles to capture the emotion of the speaker.

3. Chop Out Mistakes: The most basic work in video editing is to cut out the mistakes. This is because you are sure to make mistakes while shooting, and you will reshoot a lot of mistakes to correct them. Therefore, take your time to chop out mistakes but make sure that the video feels continuous, and if required, you can reshoot. To avoid mistakes in action, you can use different camera angles, blur portions, and bleep out certain words.

4. Learn to use color: Color correction and adjustment is a majorly neglected part of video editing that can make your video different from others. When you are shooting in outdoor conditions, the color of the video could get disturbed depending on the color of your dress as well as your surrounding. While editing, you need to correct them so that the video looks visually pleasing to the eyes.

5. Cut to music: Audio plays a very important role in any video, and hence, you should not neglect it. Always opt for a video editor that has a good collection of stock music so that you can apply them to your video in appropriate places. Music helps to break the monotony and grab the attention of the audience instantly.

6. Back up your work: It takes hours to shoot a video but only a second to lose it. Instead of blindingly relying on your storage device, you should take back up of your work on multiple devices. Taking backup in the cloud storage area is the best option as you can access your work from anywhere.

Part 8: Frequently Asked Questions of Video Editor

What is the best video editor?

Wondershare Filmora is the best video editor as it has the perfect mix of standard and advanced video editing options. The user interface is intuitive and easy to operate for every video creator.

What editor do YouTubers use on PC?

The most commonly used video editors by YouTubers are Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro and Filmora. Unless you are a pro in video editing, we recommend Filmora and Shotcut for your YouTube videos.

How can I edit videos for free?

If you are a Windows user, you can use Microsoft Photos and Openshot for editing your videos for free. For Mac users, iMovie is the best free video editor with balanced features.

Does Windows 10 have a free video editor?

Yes, Windows 10 does come with a free video editor and it is called Microsoft Photos. You can edit your photos and videos with the application.

Is Filmora Free?

No, Filmora is a premium video editor. However, you can download its free trial version to understand its features and functionalities. Thereafter, you can purchase its premium plan as per your suitability.

02 [Editor’s Top 3 Picks ](#Part 2)

03 [Open-Source Video Editors](#Part 3)

04 [Freemium and Freeware Video Editors](#Part 4)

05 [Proprietary Video Editing Software](#Part 5)

06 [How to Choose the Suitable Video Editor](#Part 6)

07 [Video Editing Tips for Newbies](#Part 7)

08 [Frequently Asked Questions of Video Editor](#Part 8)

Part 1: Video Editing Basics

Before going to the best video editors, you should be aware of the basics of video editing. Here are the basic concepts of video editing that you must know as they are common across all video editors.

1. The Timeline: The timeline is an area of a video editor where you place your video clips sequentially. When you play the video after editing, the video will play from the start of the timeline and finish at the end of the timeline where your video content ends. The timeline is where you can place your audio clips, video effects, and graphical elements as per your requirements.

2. The Canvas: The canvas is an area of a video editor where you view your video clips frame by frame. The canvas allows you to edit the video starting from cropping to adding graphical elements. You can view all the changes you make to the video before applying them permanently.

3. Basic editing: The basic editing of a video includes splitting and trimming out important parts of a large video file and, thereafter, joining the different video clips to make an engaging video. The basic editing also includes adding audio clips, adjusting video parameters such as color, brightness, contrast as well as adding texts to the video.

4. Aspect Ratio: The aspect ratio of a video represents the ratio of width to height of the video in terms of pixels. For example, a video with aspect ratio of 16:9 means the video is 1920p x 1080p. You can edit the aspect ratio depending on where you want to publish the video. For example, social media videos use 1:1 and 9: 16 aspect ratio, tablets use 4:3 aspect ratio, and 16:9 is the standard aspect ratio.

5. B-roll: B-roll is a secondary video footage that you can add to your primary video(A-roll) to enhance the video creativity and aesthetic value. B-roll could be a cinematic shot, a slow-motion footage, a close-up shot from different angles, as well as a shot mixed with wide-angle, pans, and tilts.

6. Frame Rate: Frame rate refers to the number of images or frames displayed per second in a video. In short, frame rate refers to frames per second in a video. For example, a video of 30fps means the video is showing 30 different images per second. The 24fps is used for movies and the 30fps is used for online and TV videos. Even 60fps videos are becoming common as they produce a smoother video experience.

Part 2: Editor’s Top 3 Picks - Choose The Best Video Editor

Best Video Editor for All Creators - Filmora

Wondershare Filmora is the ideal video editor with an intuitive user interface. You get all the standard and advanced video editing features packed into its platform. You can record videos of external webcam and computer screen as well. There are unlimited video effects and graphical elements to turn your raw videos into eye-catching videos instantly.

Best for Professional Editing - Premiere Pro

Adobe Premium Pro is the best professional video editor where all the advanced features of video editing are available. The software supports editing multiple projects simultaneously. You can edit VR, Multicam, and 3D videos as well. It is a perfect platform for a professional video editing team to work in sync.

Best for Online Video Editing - WeVideo

WeVideo is by far the best online video editor with 30 million users. Starting from standard video editing options and uploading directly to social media platforms, WeVideo is a full-fledged video editor. You can also record videos and create your own video templates. Moreover, you can collaborate with other video creators and make the best use of the unlimited stock media library.

Part 3: Open-Source Video Editors

Open-source video editors have compatibility with all the desktop operating systems. Moreover, due to their codes readily available online, these video editing software applications are available completely free of cost. Here are the best open-source video editors for beginners and experienced users.

# For Beginner Users

1. Blender

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux

Best for: best open-source video editor with balanced features

G2 rating: 4.5 out of 5

Blender is an open-source video editing suite that is popular for its 3D models. Since it is a suite, you can use the platform not only for video editing but also for creating animated videos and games.

Starting from basic video editing such as trim and split to advance video editing such as masking and color adjustment, all options are readily available. Besides, there are options for audio mixing and live preview of editing works.

Reason to Choose:-

• Video cropping, trimming, splitting, joining, and adjusting speed.
• Different slots to add videos, images, scenes, audio clips, effects and masks.
• Different transitions, filters, effects, waveforms, and keyframes available.
• Create 3D models and animated videos with proper audio mixing.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Takes time to get used to the platform.
• Reports of bugs have become a regular occurrence.

2. Avidemux

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux

Best for: best open-source video editor for basic editing

G2 rating: 4.4 out of 5

Avidemux from Soundforge is a lightweight and basic video editor. Starting from trimming and cutting videos to applying filters and encoding videos, all the options are readily available. The software supports a wide range of video file formats for editing.

The platform also supports scripting through which you can automate tasks to perform on videos. Besides, there are options for color adjustments, video conversion, and advanced interlacing. The simple user interface is perfect for beginners to edit videos intuitively.

Reason to Choose:-

• Quick video editing for trimming, cutting, rotating, and cropping.
• Change speed and use different filters for color adjustments and subtitles.
• Supports different video file formats in import and export.
• The user interface is simple and suitable for beginners.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Does not have a traditional timeline for video editing.
• Limited effects, filters, and advanced features.

3. Kdenlive

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux

Best for: best open-source video editor for all

G2 rating: 4.3 out of 5

Kdenlive video editor is a versatile video editor with standard and advanced video editing features balanced properly. The open-source software allows multi-track timeline and supports dual monitor setup for video editing. The user interface is simple, and you can configure it as per your preference.

Kdenlive supports a wide range of video and audio files, and you can use configurable keyboard shortcuts for easy operation. The automatic backup feature is highly useful in the professional video editing world. Similarly, the presence of keyframe-based effects and advanced effects can make a video stand out.

Reason to Choose:-

• Multi-track timeline for working with multiple video and audio clips.
• Keyframeable effects, transitions, color correction and unlimited online resources.
• Vast set of options for creating stunning texts and titles.
• Smooth preview, configurable interface, and automatic backup.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Lacks GPU acceleration and hence, slow response at times.
• Speed adjustment effect is not efficient.

# For Advanced Users

4. OpenShot

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS

Best for: Best open source editor for all desktop users

G2 rating: 4.4 out of 5

OpenShot is a cross-platform, open-source video editor where you can work on one project on different operating systems. It works on keyframe animation framework, and you can choose from different interpolations. The platform offers you to work with unlimited video and audio clips as well as layers.

You can perform all the basic video editing operations as well as go for advanced editing. The features and tools are well-balanced for regular as well as professional video editing. Starting from video effects and audio mixing to chroma key and time-mapping, everything is available under one roof.

Reason to Choose:-

• Basic video editing with panning, zooming, and scrolling features.
• Wide range of transitions, effects, time and speed control.
• Time-mapping, audio mixing, overlays, and composting.
• Supports 3D animations and objects, templates for titles and sub-titles.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Hardware acceleration is not very powerful.
• Not suitable for 4K video editing as it gets extremely slow.

5. Shotcut

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux

Best for: Best for video editors who love filters and effects

G2 rating: 4.2 out of 5

Shotcut is another open-source and cross-platform video editor with a professional user interface. The software supports importing different file formats of video and audio files. It is suitable for editing 4K videos, and it is a full-fledged audio editor as well.

Its vast video filters and effects are comparable to premium video editors. You can work with multi-track timeline and keyframes with markers and rangers. Besides, you can keep notes on your project easily. Overall, it is a balanced video editor in terms of features and functionalities.

Reason to Choose:-

• Wide categories of video effects, transitions, and filters.
• Multi-track and multi-format timeline and detailed audio editor.
• Standard and advanced editing options with hardware acceleration.
• Export video in high-resolution and in different formats.

Reason to Avoid:-

• The user interface can take some time to get used to.
• The stock media library is rather limited.

6. NATRON

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux

Best for: Best open-source video editor with visual effects

G2 rating: 3.5 out of 5

NATRON is a robust video editor with powerful tracking tool for 2D and planar tracking. You can work with multiple layers and clips and avail various keying options on your video editing project. In fact, it is a full-fledged video compositing software for better video production with multi-layer structure.

The hardware acceleration of the software produces faster rendering. You get to work with presets, tracker nodes, rotoscoping, multi-plane and motion editing. The option of multi-view workflow along with real-time playback is extremely useful while editing multicam videos.

Reason to Choose:-

• Superior visual effects and motion editing.
• Multi-tasking with multi-view workflow.
• Option of rotoscoping and python scripting.
• Supports different open-source plugins.

Reason to Avoid:-

• The user interface is quite advanced and needs some learning time.
• It gets unstable and slow while previewing high-resolution videos.

Part 4: Freemium and Freeware Video Editors

Freeware video editors are available completely free of cost and they are mostly exclusive to a certain operating system. On the other hand, freemium video editors have certain features completely free while it charges users a small fee for certain advanced features. Here is the list of the best freemium and freeware video editors.

# For Beginner Users

7. ActivePresenter

Compatibility: Windows and Mac

Best for: best video editing software for learning videos.

G2 rating: 4.5 out of 5

ActivePresenter from AtomiSystems is a video editor with screen recording options. The software is particularly useful in making and editing learning videos. There are different templates available for editing videos quickly. Besides, you can use the platform for standard editing options for any video.

Starting from working with multiple timelines to making videos interactive and responsive, there are various out-of-box features. Moreover, you can edit your audio and export your edited video in different file formats.

Reason to Choose:-

• Multiple timelines for editing various video and audio clips.
• Basic video and audio editing options and greenscreen effects.
• Webcam and screen recording with audio from different sources.
• Export videos with different file formats, HTML, xAPI, SCORM and much more.

Reason to Avoid:-

• The learning curve is slightly steep.
• Not suitable for editing all types of videos.

8. Microsoft Photos

Compatibility: Windows

Best for: best built-in video editor for Windows users

G2 rating: 4.6 out of 5

Microsoft Photos is the inbuilt video editor for Windows users. The app comes pre-installed in Windows and it is mostly used for viewing photos. But there is an inbuilt video editor where you can do the basic video editing works.

You can trim a video, add texts, and apply 3D effects as well as different filters available. There are also options for rotating videos, applying background music and customizing audio. The user interface is very simple for all users.

Reason to Choose:-

• Instant basic video editing options available.
• Apply effects, filters, as well as music.
• Simple and intuitive user interface for everyone.
• Comes pre-installed and completely free of cost.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Very limited video editing options.
• Very limited video file formats supported.

9. iMovie

Compatibility: Mac

Best for: Best built-in video editor for Mac users

G2 rating: 4.3 out of 5

iMovie is the inbuilt video editor for Mac users as it comes pre-installed on macOS. The application is free to use and it is compatible with iPhone and iPad as well. You can perform all the basic video editing works starting from trimming to rotating videos.

Besides, there is a wide range of effects and filters available to apply on your videos. The best part is that it supports editing 4K videos. There are also various graphical elements available and you can share your video easily on different platforms.

Reason to Choose:-

• Trim, rotate, split and crop videos easily.
• Work across Mac, iPhone and iPad seamlessly.
• Wide range of effects, filters, and objects available.
• Supports editing 4K videos without any lag.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Lacks advanced editing options though it is a dedicated video editor.
• Supports very limited video file formats.

# For Advanced Users

10. Lightworks

Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux

Best for: best for social media video creators

G2 rating: 3.5 out of 5

Lightworks is a freemium video editor where most features are reserved for premium users. If you are a social media creator or learning video creator, Lightworks Create is best for you. If you are a professional video creator, you should opt for Lightworks Pro.

The software supports almost all file formats, and you can export videos on social media instantly. The timeline is advanced with proxy editing, autosave and background processing features. You can share projects with your teammates and work collaboratively.

Reason to Choose:-

• Powerful and advanced timeline for quick editing.
• Motion graphics and tilting along with advanced metadata.
• Flexible user interface with proxy workflow and storyboard bin.
• Suitable for collaborating works and cloud storage.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Can crash while working with 4K videos.
• Limited options for advanced video editing.

11. VideoPad

Compatibility: Windows

Best for: best video editor for short video creators.

G2 rating: 4.1 out of 5

VideoPad by NCH Software is an intuitive video editor that supports over 60 different video file formats. There are tools available for basic editing such as trimming and cropping. Besides, there are various effects and transitions available to apply on your video.

The video editor also lets you edit audio files and you can edit 360-degree videos as well. There are video stabilization and chroma key effect available. The video editor is available free for non-commercial use with certain limitations that you can overcome with its premium plan.

Reason to Choose:-

• Edit in Storybook or Timeline mode and perfect all basic editing works.
• Audio editing options with different audio effects.
• Add 3D video effects, special filters, and change video speed.
• Supports a wide range of video file formats.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Can crash while editing 4K videos.
• Lacks advanced editing options.

12. VSDC Free Video Editor

Compatibility: Windows only.

Best for: Free feature-rich video editing suite

G2 rating: 4.0 out of 5

VSDC Free Video Editor is a free suite that includes both video and audio editor. You can use the software for recording screen as well as voiceovers. The software is suitable for low-end computers as it is a lightweight application.

Apart from basic editing, you can edit 360 videos. Starting from color correction and zooming to split-screen effect and chroma key, it is full-fledged feature-rich software. For more advanced features, you can opt for VSDC Video Editor Pro version.

Reason to Choose:-

• Zooming, panning, and color correction options.
• Wide range of effects and filters present.
• Chrome key option as well as 360 degree video editing.
• Work with multiple layers and sync objects perfectly.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Lacks advanced video editing options.
• No masking or video stabilization option available.

Part 5: Proprietary Video Editing Software

If you are a regular video creator and you want to invest in video editing to improve the quality of your video content, you have to opt for a proprietary video editing software. All professional video creators prefer proprietary video editing software over freeware and freemium video editors. Here are the best premium video videos with the most advanced video editing options.

# For Beginner Users

13. Filmora

Compatibility: Windows and Mac.

Best for: Best video editors for YouTubers and vloggers

G2 rating: 4.4 out of 5

Wondershare Filmora is a feature-rich video editor but an intuitive user interface. Therefore, it is perfectly suitable for beginners who want all the features and tools for advanced video editing without a steep learning curve. Filmora is also useful if you want to record screen or webcam video.

Starting from tons of video effects and transitions to a large stock library and graphical elements, Filmora is tailor-made for editing all types of videos. It also supports a wide range of file formats and you can edit 4K videos as well as audio files comfortably.

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Reason to Choose:-

• Trim, split, join, crop and work with multiple video and audio clips.
• Large collection of video and audio effects, transitions, and graphical elements.
• Large stock library of free media files and animations.
• Work with multiple layers and clips effortlessly on its smooth timeline.

Reason to Avoid:-

• The processing time for videos could be on the higher side.

14. Camtasia

Compatibility: Windows and Mac.

Best for: Teachers and students to edit tutorial videos

G2 rating: 4.6 out of 5

Camtasia by Techsmith is a premium video editor and it is equally popular as a video recorder. It is particularly useful for recording and editing tutorial videos as there are different templates available. Coming to video editing part, you can perform all the basic video editing works instantly.

There are various trendy effects, transitions, and presets available. You can remove green screen and apply different frames for video compatibility on different devices. Besides, you can upload the editing video different on different platforms instantly.

Reason to Choose:-

• Quick trimming, splitting, cropping options.
• Large collection of templates and presets.
• Wide range of effects, annotations, and transitions.
• Import, export, and share different file formats.

Reason to Avoid:-

• No motion tracking option.
• Reports of frequent crashes.

15. Final Cut Pro

Compatibility: Mac only.

Best for: best professional video editors for Mac users

G2 rating: 4.4 out of 5

Final Cut Pro from Apple is an extremely popular premium video editor among professional video creators who are Mac users. It is a powerful and advanced video editor that can handle high resolution videos smoothly. It is a perfect mix of standard and advanced video editing features.

Starting from editing multicam and VR videos to 3D and 360 degree videos, Final Cut Pro is suitable for all. There are unlimited presets and effects present and you can edit 4K videos as well as large video files smoothly.

Reason to Choose:-

• Basic and advanced video and audio editing features.
• Supports editing all the different video types such as 3D, 4K, VR videos.
• Supports plug-ins, external tools and cinematic effects.
• Renders high resolution, large video files in short time.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Learning curve is quite steep.
• Pricing is on the higher side.

# For Beginner Users

16. Adobe Premiere Pro

Compatibility: Windows only.

Best for: best professional video editing software for most people

G2 rating: 4.5 out of 5

Adobe Premiere Pro is the ultimate video editor in the professional video editing world. You get all the different advanced features of video editing packed in the application. Even though the learning curve is steep, Adobe Premiere Pro is one of the most used video editors in professional video creation.

Adobe Premiere Pro supports all the different video file formats and you can edit various videos simultaneously. It is a perfect tool for editing a large video project collaboratively. It supports editing VR videos, 3D videos, as well as multicam videos.

Reason to Choose:-

• Standard and advanced editing options with quick rendering.
• Suitable for multi-tasking and collaborative work in video editing.
• Supports almost all types of videos and audio file formats.
• Flexible and configurable user interface and advanced timeline.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Learning curve is very steep.
• Not suitable for low-end computers.

17. Vegas Pro

Compatibility: Windows only.

Best for: Video & audio editing for professionals

G2 rating: 4.2 out of 5

Vegas Pro from Sony is a professional video and audio editor. You can work with multiple video and audio files and you can choose from timeline or storyboard layout. In fact, there are options for nested timeline and multicam editing. The customized workflow and layouts make the application suitable for everyone.

You can enhance your video with its large collection of filters, effects, and titles. There are options for keyframing, scene detection, color correction, and light adjustments. The artificial intelligence makes editing faster with automation control.

Reason to Choose:-

• Powerful timeline and storyboard mode with keyframing.
• Advanced HDR color correction and grading.
• Artificial intelligence for quick and repeated editing.
• Multicam editing, motion tracking, and support for 3D videos.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Stability of the application is questionable.
• Pricing is steep and lacks tutorial guide.

18. Hitfilm Express

Compatibility: Windows and Mac

Best for: Best for video effects lovers

G2 rating: 4.4 out of 5

Hitfilm Express is particularly popular for its unlimited video effects that make the video stand out easily. The user interface is quite simple to use, and you can apply effects to turn your raw video into professional video instantly. In fact, it has the largest VFX toolkit with industry-grade effects.

You can edit 4K videos, and there are options for motion tracking and video animations. You can also opt for color correction and grading. You can also edit vertical videos and upload them on social media platforms. You can also edit audio clips and use composting and layering features to enhance your video.

Reason to Choose:-

• Advanced timeline for better workflow.
• Standard and advanced video editing options.
• Largest collection of video effects of different categories.
• Color grading, correction, and free training and support.

Reason to Avoid:-

• Lacks green screen editing option.
• Rendering is not always swift.

Part 6: How to Choose the Suitable Video Editor?

The most important part of video editing is to choose the most suitable video editor for your videos. Here are some important factors to consider while choosing a video editor.

1. Budget and Price: If you are getting started, you can opt for a free video editor. But eventually, you have to go for a premium video editor if you are serious about video editing. You should opt for that video editor that fits your budget and offers more features for the price charged in comparison to its competitors.

2. Learning Curve: You should always opt for a video editor that has a low learning curve. If the video editor is complicated to operate, you will get frustrated, and you won’t be able to unlock the full potential of the video editor. Besides, you will have to lose a lot of time in learning and perfecting the usage of the application.

3. Stock Library: The video editor you are choosing must have a sizeable stock media library. A stock library is where you can find video clips and audio clips that are free to use for everyone. You can incorporate them into your video to enhance the content quality and bring variety to your audiences.

4. Audio control: Video editing is incomplete without proper audio editing. Your video editor should have a separate timeline for audio clips so that you can place them perfect to go in sync with the video clips. Some video editors have dedicated options for audio mixing and editing as per requirements.

5. upport video formats: Your video editor must support a wide range of video file formats that you have to include from time to time. If it supports only the popular file formats, you will not be able to include the interesting videos you may get from different sources which the video editor does not support.

6. Software stability: If you need to edit high-resolution videos, you have to ensure that the video editor you are choosing can stay stable throughout. There are many popular video editors available that become unstable while editing and rendering high-resolution videos. You have to read reviews to come to a conclusion about software stability.

7. Customer Support: Last but most importantly, your video editor must have a good customer support team. In your video editing journey, you will need the help of technical customer support to clarify issues related to the software so that you can excel in your video editing sessions.

Part 7: Video Editing Tips for Beginners

Here are some basic video editing tips that you should keep in mind while editing any video.

1. Try Tight Cuts: Your video should not be too long so that it gets boring for the viewers. Therefore, you have to make tight cuts which means you have to cut out pauses, gaps between dialogs, and anything that is unnecessary for viewers. If you think that tight cuts will take more time than usual, you can consider reshooting the part to save time.

2. Put The Story Before The Footage: When you are shooting a planned video, you must be shooting the video with multiple cameras from different angles. While editing and choosing the perfect angle for a certain video segment, you have to select the one that enhances the story you are telling through your video. For example, in an interview video, you should know when to emphasize and show close angles to capture the emotion of the speaker.

3. Chop Out Mistakes: The most basic work in video editing is to cut out the mistakes. This is because you are sure to make mistakes while shooting, and you will reshoot a lot of mistakes to correct them. Therefore, take your time to chop out mistakes but make sure that the video feels continuous, and if required, you can reshoot. To avoid mistakes in action, you can use different camera angles, blur portions, and bleep out certain words.

4. Learn to use color: Color correction and adjustment is a majorly neglected part of video editing that can make your video different from others. When you are shooting in outdoor conditions, the color of the video could get disturbed depending on the color of your dress as well as your surrounding. While editing, you need to correct them so that the video looks visually pleasing to the eyes.

5. Cut to music: Audio plays a very important role in any video, and hence, you should not neglect it. Always opt for a video editor that has a good collection of stock music so that you can apply them to your video in appropriate places. Music helps to break the monotony and grab the attention of the audience instantly.

6. Back up your work: It takes hours to shoot a video but only a second to lose it. Instead of blindingly relying on your storage device, you should take back up of your work on multiple devices. Taking backup in the cloud storage area is the best option as you can access your work from anywhere.

Part 8: Frequently Asked Questions of Video Editor

What is the best video editor?

Wondershare Filmora is the best video editor as it has the perfect mix of standard and advanced video editing options. The user interface is intuitive and easy to operate for every video creator.

What editor do YouTubers use on PC?

The most commonly used video editors by YouTubers are Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro and Filmora. Unless you are a pro in video editing, we recommend Filmora and Shotcut for your YouTube videos.

How can I edit videos for free?

If you are a Windows user, you can use Microsoft Photos and Openshot for editing your videos for free. For Mac users, iMovie is the best free video editor with balanced features.

Does Windows 10 have a free video editor?

Yes, Windows 10 does come with a free video editor and it is called Microsoft Photos. You can edit your photos and videos with the application.

Is Filmora Free?

No, Filmora is a premium video editor. However, you can download its free trial version to understand its features and functionalities. Thereafter, you can purchase its premium plan as per your suitability.

3D LUT Mobile App Review - A Composite Application for Editing Media

Have you ever wondered how movies, TV shows, and social media posts look so good? It’s not the video editing that makes them look good but also the color grading. The correct color grading adds a perspective to your storytelling and a feel to your media. As a matter of fact, there are many different tools for this purpose, and LUT is the most popular one.

Many people think that LUTs can only be applied using a PC or Mac. However, it’s not true because there are different mobile apps that you can use to apply LUTs. One such excellent tool is 3DLUT mobile app which is available for multiple mobile platforms.

• Part 2: How to Use LUTs on 3DLUT Mobile App for Video Editing?
• Part 3: 6 Best LUTs That Can Be Used on 3DLUT Mobile App

Part 1: Overviewing The Features of the 3DLUT Mobile App

If you’re looking for a simple and basic mobile application for color grading, 3DLUT mobile app is a good choice. It is an easy-to-use application that does not overcomplicate your color grading process. You can adjust the brightness and contrast of your media files with its basic tools option. Moreover, you can add white balance and saturation, brighten shadows, and sharpen your photos and videos.

Additionally, this app offers over 70 LUT presets that you can use. These LUTs can be applied directly to your media files by changing their tone and mood. In addition to this, it gives you access to the 3DLUT Creator’s library, where you can download and purchase different LUTs packs. You can download this color grading application on your iOS and Android devices.

Free Download For Win 7 or later(64-bit)

Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later

Part 2: How to Use LUTs on 3DLUT Mobile App for Video Editing?

Color grading and color correction are not only for professional pictures and portraits. You can color-correct your videos as well with your smartphones. This section will give you step-by-step guidance on how to use LUTs using the 3D LUT mobile app for your videos.

Step1Install the Application and Import Media

To install the application, go to the App Store/Play Store and search for the 3DLUT app. Install the application to apply LUTs to your videos. After installing the app, open the application and tap on the “Open Gallery” button to import your media files. You can choose any photo or media from your gallery.

Step2Apply LUTs On Your File

Once you’ve imported your video file, it’s time to apply the LUT to your video. To do so, choose the “LUT” tab from the bottom tray and select the desired LUT.

Step3 Apply the Changes and Save Your File

When you have selected the desired LUT, tap on the “Tick” sign in the right corner of the screen. You can save your file in the gallery by tapping the same sign. Moreover, you can further adjust your file by selecting the Basic option from the bottom tray.

Part 3: 6 Best LUTs That Can Be Used on 3DLUT Mobile App

With the 3DLUT app, you can even access the LUT’s library of 3DLUT Creator. You can choose from different LUTs available according to your choice. You can always select the option for 3DLUT mobile app free download on your app’s store.

1. Speedy Grade Pack

It is a great LUT pack that you can use for your photos and videos. Speedy Grade Pack is a LUT pack that includes 10 LUTs. This color grading pack has different LUTs, each with a new style and color composition. Moreover, it is a pack that enhances color to make your videos more vibrant and livelier. It creates a more refreshing and colorful atmosphere for your viewers.

2. GoPro LUTs Color Grading Pack

Yet another fantastic LUT pack, especially for outdoor vlogging and videography, is GoPro LUTs Color Grading Pack. This pack comes with over 50 different LUTs, each suitable for GoPro videos. You can use these LUTs to give your vlogs and videos a more cinematic and professional touch. It enhances the brown and muddiness in your videos and balances the exposure to provide the perfect outdoor look.

3. Skin Tones Pack

This pack is the right choice if you want to color-grade your portraits. Skin Tones Pack has over 5 LUTs, and each one is used to fine-tune your skin complexation. With this LUT pack, you can add tan and more brightness to your photos and videos. This pack enhances your skin tone by highlighting your skin color composition. It increases brownness and saturation in your media files to give them a more natural look.

4. Zoan Cinematic Pack

Zoan Cinematic Pack is the perfect color-grading preset that gives your videos a professional-looking cinematic look. This pack has eight cinematic-rich presets you can apply to your videos and vlogs. These LUTs give the modern Hollywood-style impression. It adds richness to your videos, and it underexposes bright colors in your videos to create a modern cinematic ambiance.

5. Winter Pack

It is an exceptional and diversely influencing pack of 3DLUT Mobile. It changes your color composition to bluish to give a colder look. This pack has one LUT that comes with rich colors and deep blue color grading. These colors create an atmosphere that resembles winter and coldness. The blue tone and damping of other colors make your videos look more profound and meaningful.

6. RakhmonovFilmsLUT Pack

The last one on this list is RakhmonovFilmsLUT Pack which has over 100 LUTs. Each LUT is different from the others in style and tone. This pack gives your videos a more meaningful natural-looking color tone. These LUTs create a movie-like feel to your content by correcting colors that look more professional. It adds depth and dramatic touch to your media files with the correct exposure and white balance.

Conclusion

With new tools and applications, video editing becomes more accessible with a professional touch. Social media influencers create videos that give the feel of an expensive movie. This is how much these tools have made creating an excellent cinematic video easier. You can apply LUTs and other color grading options with your smartphone applications, such as 3DLUT mobile app.

Empower your videos with a new mood using different LUTs. Filmora now offers 100+ top-quality 3D LUTs cover a broad range of scenarios. Transform your videos with Filmora’s powerful 3D LUTs.

Apply LUT on Videos Apply LUT on Videos Learn More

Try It Free >>

• Part 3: 6 Best LUTs That Can Be Used on 3DLUT Mobile App

Part 1: Overviewing The Features of the 3DLUT Mobile App

If you’re looking for a simple and basic mobile application for color grading, 3DLUT mobile app is a good choice. It is an easy-to-use application that does not overcomplicate your color grading process. You can adjust the brightness and contrast of your media files with its basic tools option. Moreover, you can add white balance and saturation, brighten shadows, and sharpen your photos and videos.

Additionally, this app offers over 70 LUT presets that you can use. These LUTs can be applied directly to your media files by changing their tone and mood. In addition to this, it gives you access to the 3DLUT Creator’s library, where you can download and purchase different LUTs packs. You can download this color grading application on your iOS and Android devices.

Free Download For Win 7 or later(64-bit)

Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later

Part 2: How to Use LUTs on 3DLUT Mobile App for Video Editing?

Color grading and color correction are not only for professional pictures and portraits. You can color-correct your videos as well with your smartphones. This section will give you step-by-step guidance on how to use LUTs using the 3D LUT mobile app for your videos.

Step1Install the Application and Import Media

To install the application, go to the App Store/Play Store and search for the 3DLUT app. Install the application to apply LUTs to your videos. After installing the app, open the application and tap on the “Open Gallery” button to import your media files. You can choose any photo or media from your gallery.

Step2Apply LUTs On Your File

Once you’ve imported your video file, it’s time to apply the LUT to your video. To do so, choose the “LUT” tab from the bottom tray and select the desired LUT.

Step3 Apply the Changes and Save Your File

When you have selected the desired LUT, tap on the “Tick” sign in the right corner of the screen. You can save your file in the gallery by tapping the same sign. Moreover, you can further adjust your file by selecting the Basic option from the bottom tray.

Part 3: 6 Best LUTs That Can Be Used on 3DLUT Mobile App

With the 3DLUT app, you can even access the LUT’s library of 3DLUT Creator. You can choose from different LUTs available according to your choice. You can always select the option for 3DLUT mobile app free download on your app’s store.

1. Speedy Grade Pack

It is a great LUT pack that you can use for your photos and videos. Speedy Grade Pack is a LUT pack that includes 10 LUTs. This color grading pack has different LUTs, each with a new style and color composition. Moreover, it is a pack that enhances color to make your videos more vibrant and livelier. It creates a more refreshing and colorful atmosphere for your viewers.

2. GoPro LUTs Color Grading Pack

Yet another fantastic LUT pack, especially for outdoor vlogging and videography, is GoPro LUTs Color Grading Pack. This pack comes with over 50 different LUTs, each suitable for GoPro videos. You can use these LUTs to give your vlogs and videos a more cinematic and professional touch. It enhances the brown and muddiness in your videos and balances the exposure to provide the perfect outdoor look.

3. Skin Tones Pack

This pack is the right choice if you want to color-grade your portraits. Skin Tones Pack has over 5 LUTs, and each one is used to fine-tune your skin complexation. With this LUT pack, you can add tan and more brightness to your photos and videos. This pack enhances your skin tone by highlighting your skin color composition. It increases brownness and saturation in your media files to give them a more natural look.

4. Zoan Cinematic Pack

Zoan Cinematic Pack is the perfect color-grading preset that gives your videos a professional-looking cinematic look. This pack has eight cinematic-rich presets you can apply to your videos and vlogs. These LUTs give the modern Hollywood-style impression. It adds richness to your videos, and it underexposes bright colors in your videos to create a modern cinematic ambiance.

5. Winter Pack

It is an exceptional and diversely influencing pack of 3DLUT Mobile. It changes your color composition to bluish to give a colder look. This pack has one LUT that comes with rich colors and deep blue color grading. These colors create an atmosphere that resembles winter and coldness. The blue tone and damping of other colors make your videos look more profound and meaningful.

6. RakhmonovFilmsLUT Pack

The last one on this list is RakhmonovFilmsLUT Pack which has over 100 LUTs. Each LUT is different from the others in style and tone. This pack gives your videos a more meaningful natural-looking color tone. These LUTs create a movie-like feel to your content by correcting colors that look more professional. It adds depth and dramatic touch to your media files with the correct exposure and white balance.

Conclusion

With new tools and applications, video editing becomes more accessible with a professional touch. Social media influencers create videos that give the feel of an expensive movie. This is how much these tools have made creating an excellent cinematic video easier. You can apply LUTs and other color grading options with your smartphone applications, such as 3DLUT mobile app.

Empower your videos with a new mood using different LUTs. Filmora now offers 100+ top-quality 3D LUTs cover a broad range of scenarios. Transform your videos with Filmora’s powerful 3D LUTs.

Apply LUT on Videos Apply LUT on Videos Learn More

Try It Free >>

All About GIF Keyboard That You May Want to Know

All About GIF Keyboard That You Want to Know

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

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Add more thrill to the meme sharing fun with the GIF keyboard!

GIFs are absolutely stunning means of mass information sharing. Talking of exact GIF meaning, these are short, motion snippets you can use to make your messages more expressive and precise. A variety of GIF images are available across the web, allowing you to emote and convey exactly what you feel in the most unique and interesting manner.

In this article

01 [The Best 8 GIF Keyboards for Your iPhone](#Part 1)

02 [How to Text Gifs on Android](#Part 2)

03 [How to Get the Imessage GIF Keyboard](#Part 3)

Part 1 The Best 8 GIF Keyboards for Your iPhone

GIFs are already known to add spice to the immense varieties of the ‘content share’ dish. You can boost up your information credibility to the next level with exciting, relatable and impactful GIFs. Adding to the preset resourcefulness, makers have introduced the GIF keyboard, which is all set to fetch the exact GIFs with your specified keyword, making you access the content that you precisely want.

Having understood the reliability of GIF keyboards, let us browse through the best ones you can use in your iPhone:

01Fleksy Keyboard

This one is an inventive and exciting GIF keyboard that you can use for making fun-filled conversations and sharing amazing content with your social media peers and communities. You can conveniently customize the extensions of this keyboard and use its expressive stickers and emojis to emote your chats in the most perfect way.

Fleksy comes with 3 different GIF keyboards supports around 40 different languages with over 50 vibrant themes and has a quick and smart user interface.

Pros

● Fleksy is the fastest GIF keyboard currently available for iPhone.

● It has an exclusive GIF sharing feature

● Loaded with numerous GIF extension features, like, hotkey, stickers, etc.

Cons

● You can use this keyboard only on iPhones with iOS version 8.0 onwards.

● You need an internet connection to download this keyboard from the Apple App Store.

● It does not have the facility of swipe input.

Cost

This one is free application and does not cost you a penny to download and use.

02Kika Keyboard

This one falls among the most loved GIF keyboards by iPhone users. Using this keyboard you can share memes, emojis, fonts, etc., with other iPhone users. Preferred by 20 million plus users, this keyboard supports 150 languages and comes with an Autocorrect feature that never lets you make any typing mistakes. It has a huge inventory of over 3000 GIFs and emoticons.

Pros

● It has a top grade security for personal information and community chat data.

● It has a heap of impactful keyboard themes.

● Pop up GIFs and emojis are there to give you the freedom of exact expression.

Cons

● This keyboard is compatible with iOS devices having versions successive to 9.0.

● Downloading this keyboard from the Apple App Store requires an internet connection.

● Most of the keyboard styles are accessible in the paid version of the application.

Cost

This keyboard is available to you absolutely free of cost in its basic version. However, you need to pay some amount to get the paid version with premium features.

03GIF Keyboard

This is an absolute heaven for GIF lovers. You can use this keyboard on any of iOS devices to either create or share fun filled GIFs and memes to express your precise feelings and emotions with your friends. The keyboard has a user cohesive interface with a vast library of latest GIFs to explore and use.

Pros

● It assures hassle free Gif creation and sharing.

● You can create sticker and GIF packs to share with friends and family.

● You can share GIFs on a various media sharing platforms, like, SnapChat, WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook, etc.

Cons

● You cannot use this keyboard on devices with iOS versions prior to 9.0.

● This application has a data security risk.

● You need an internet connectivity to get this one from the Apple App Store.

Cost

The app is primarily free to download and use, but cones with a few in-app purchases.

04SwiftKey Keyboard

This is also one of the top ranked GIF keyboards and undergoes continuous upgrades to increase app productivity among over 250 million loyal users across the world. You can add an extra punch to your conversations with living GIFs and emojis from its extensive content library. You can enjoy seamless typing and get the perfect themes, colors, designs and patterns to uplift your precious moments.

Pros

● This GIF keyboard supports a bilingual autocorrect feature with smart AI predictions.

● It comes with a quick access toolbar for speedy access and supports 90 different languages.

● It has a content reserve of over 1000 GIFs and emojis.

Cons

● This keyboard is compatible with iOS versions 9.3 and later.

● This keyboard lacks the ‘Save’ feature for your favorite GIFs.

● You cannot see the GIFs that you had recently sent in your conversations.

Cost

This application is free to use in its basic version, but asks you for a paid premium membership to access some advances features.

05FancyKey Keyboard

This is a smart choice to make among GIF keyboards for iPhone on account of being packed with explicitly customizable features, over 100 beautiful fonts and 50 vibrant themes. The best part is, the application is backed up with enhanced security and data privacy features. You can choose from the best auto suggest emoticons to express exactly what you feel.

Pros

● It allows you to make swipe inputs with accurate word predictions.

● Its integrated emoji art keyboard suggests exact and expressive facial expressions.

● It is compatible with almost every iOS device.

Cons

● The interface is loaded with quite a large number of access options.

● Finding your perfect content can be a bit time taking.

● You need an internet connection to download and use this keyboard.

Cost

You can get this keyboard for free on the Apple App Store.

06Gfycat

This is also quite ban efficient GIF keyboard you can use to share immense varieties of top quality GIFs, memes and stickers across your Instagram, Facebook and SnapChat accounts. Available in the most convenient user interface, this keyboard is packed with millions of GIFs and emojis to choose from.

Pros

● You can share content in various languages

● Its library is packed with GIFs and memes of HD quality.

● You can create GIFs of your own using your device’s camera.

Cons

● Keyboard features other than GIFs ate absent.

● Though high on quality, but the GIF images are quite small in size.

● You cannot save and view GIFs in the application.

Cost

You can use this keyboard absolutely free of cost on the Apple App Store.

07RainbowKey

As is evident from the name, this keyboard is packed with a range of vibrant themes to beautify the app background. Additionally, you can use still images from your device to create themes of your own. Its interactive interface shows pop up animations and emojis related to the content you type. You can find exciting GIF varieties from popular, trending and hashtag content categories.

Pros

● You can save your favorite GIFs and use them in future.

● You can create your own keyboard themes from locally saved images.

● Its smart AI feature predicts emojis and autocorrect suggestions as you type.

Cons

● It comes with a little tricky interface.

● The application may occasionally crash in between successive tan switches.

● It is supported on iOS versions later than 8.0.

Cost

The application is primarily free, but contains a few in-app purchases.

08Tenor GIF Keyboard

This is an extensive and smart GIF keyboard that allows you to make a number of GIF customizations in addition to sharing GIFs. You are granted the liberty to add captions to GIFs and save your favorite ones for later use by adding them to the exclusive GIF pack. The keyboard is launched by Tenor, which is apparently the most extensive GIF library across the web.

Pros

● You can caption your GIFs and save them locally to your device.

● You can make your explicit GIF pack to save and organize favorite GIFs for quick access.

● You can export your GIFs to almost all major media sharing platforms.

Cons

● The app has restricted keyboard functions

● The app interface may appear a bit crowded.

● You need internet connectivity to use this application

Cost

You can access and use this app for free.

Part 2 How to Text GIFs on Android

All Android devices cone with an inbuilt GIF sharing feature and it is more or less similar to sharing GIFs on iOS devices. The minor different encountered, is on account of using the Google keyboard for GIF texting via Android devices.

Now that you are accustomed to using GIFs keyboards for iPhone, let’s dive into methods of working with GIF texting on Android devices. After all, GIFs are a content credibility that is worthy of exploring beyond platform boundaries. Discussed below are some super easy steps of texting GIFs on Android devices:

● Navigate to, and open the inbuilt messaging application of your Android device.

● Tap any suitable emoticon on the keyboard.

● You will see a few file format options. Choose and tap the ‘GIF’ option.

● Look for your required GIF in the search bar or select one from the default or locally saved collections.

● Tap any suitable GIF to get its preview, followed by pressing the ‘Send’ button.

Part 1 How to Get the iMessage GIF Keyboard

Adding GIFs to iMessage is quite simple and handy, as the application opens up an extensive GIF library to save and share GIFs. While iPhone 10 and later version users are gifted with #images, the default GIF keyboard; there are alternatives too to get the iMessage GIF Keyboard for other versions.

Discussed below is a quick and convenient method to get the iMessage GIF keyboard for your iOS device:

● Reach to the ‘Messages’ application in your iPhone and open a new or an existing conversation.

● In the text field, click on the ‘Apps’ button (‘A’ symbol) at the left side and you will see the #images keyboard pops up.

● In an otherwise case, navigate to the bottom of the app screen and hit the 4-bubble icon at the left to see the #images icon appear.

● Click on the icon to explore, search and select a suitable GIF.

● Before you send the selected GIF to your friends, you can make it more impactful by adding relatable texts.

Filmora GIF Creator

DIF keyboards are one exciting trend, but creating GIFs is equally interesting. If you are thinking to try hands on making GIFs of your own, the W**Wondershare Filmora Video Editor ** is at your instant service. This one is excellent GIF creator software, to say the least, available on the web today. You can conveniently depend on this to create stunning GIFs that would leave viewers jaw dropped on your creativity.

Wondershare Filmora - Best Video Editor for Mac/Windows

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5,481,435 people have downloaded it.

Build unique custom animations without breaking a sweat.

Focus on creating epic stories and leave the details to Filmora’s auto features.

Start a creative adventure with drag & drop effects and endless possibilities.

Filmora simplifies advanced features to save you time and effort.

Filmora cuts out repetition so you can move on to your next creative breakthrough.

Key Features

Filmora lands amongst the top rated GIF creator software on account of the following features:

● This one is a quick and smart GIF maker, allowing you to create catchy GIFs within minutes.

● Filmora editor library has the most extensive inventory of audio-visual effects, editing features and filters that are all set to give your creation that stunning and perfect professional look.

● The extremely user cohesive interface of this software promises you a seamless GIF creation experience.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● GIF keyboards are the latest trends in adding impact to community conversations via Instant Messaging apps.

● Be it iPhones or Android devices, these keyboards are ready to intensify your chats with the most exact expressions.

● From a pool of welcoming choices, you can certainly pick the Filmora GIF creator to create interesting content in the GIF format and add that extra spunk to your normal conversations.

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Add more thrill to the meme sharing fun with the GIF keyboard!

GIFs are absolutely stunning means of mass information sharing. Talking of exact GIF meaning, these are short, motion snippets you can use to make your messages more expressive and precise. A variety of GIF images are available across the web, allowing you to emote and convey exactly what you feel in the most unique and interesting manner.

In this article

01 [The Best 8 GIF Keyboards for Your iPhone](#Part 1)

02 [How to Text Gifs on Android](#Part 2)

03 [How to Get the Imessage GIF Keyboard](#Part 3)

Part 1 The Best 8 GIF Keyboards for Your iPhone

GIFs are already known to add spice to the immense varieties of the ‘content share’ dish. You can boost up your information credibility to the next level with exciting, relatable and impactful GIFs. Adding to the preset resourcefulness, makers have introduced the GIF keyboard, which is all set to fetch the exact GIFs with your specified keyword, making you access the content that you precisely want.

Having understood the reliability of GIF keyboards, let us browse through the best ones you can use in your iPhone:

01Fleksy Keyboard

This one is an inventive and exciting GIF keyboard that you can use for making fun-filled conversations and sharing amazing content with your social media peers and communities. You can conveniently customize the extensions of this keyboard and use its expressive stickers and emojis to emote your chats in the most perfect way.

Fleksy comes with 3 different GIF keyboards supports around 40 different languages with over 50 vibrant themes and has a quick and smart user interface.

Pros

● Fleksy is the fastest GIF keyboard currently available for iPhone.

● It has an exclusive GIF sharing feature

● Loaded with numerous GIF extension features, like, hotkey, stickers, etc.

Cons

● You can use this keyboard only on iPhones with iOS version 8.0 onwards.

● You need an internet connection to download this keyboard from the Apple App Store.

● It does not have the facility of swipe input.

Cost

This one is free application and does not cost you a penny to download and use.

02Kika Keyboard

This one falls among the most loved GIF keyboards by iPhone users. Using this keyboard you can share memes, emojis, fonts, etc., with other iPhone users. Preferred by 20 million plus users, this keyboard supports 150 languages and comes with an Autocorrect feature that never lets you make any typing mistakes. It has a huge inventory of over 3000 GIFs and emoticons.

Pros

● It has a top grade security for personal information and community chat data.

● It has a heap of impactful keyboard themes.

● Pop up GIFs and emojis are there to give you the freedom of exact expression.

Cons

● This keyboard is compatible with iOS devices having versions successive to 9.0.

● Downloading this keyboard from the Apple App Store requires an internet connection.

● Most of the keyboard styles are accessible in the paid version of the application.

Cost

This keyboard is available to you absolutely free of cost in its basic version. However, you need to pay some amount to get the paid version with premium features.

03GIF Keyboard

This is an absolute heaven for GIF lovers. You can use this keyboard on any of iOS devices to either create or share fun filled GIFs and memes to express your precise feelings and emotions with your friends. The keyboard has a user cohesive interface with a vast library of latest GIFs to explore and use.

Pros

● It assures hassle free Gif creation and sharing.

● You can create sticker and GIF packs to share with friends and family.

● You can share GIFs on a various media sharing platforms, like, SnapChat, WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook, etc.

Cons

● You cannot use this keyboard on devices with iOS versions prior to 9.0.

● This application has a data security risk.

● You need an internet connectivity to get this one from the Apple App Store.

Cost

The app is primarily free to download and use, but cones with a few in-app purchases.

04SwiftKey Keyboard

This is also one of the top ranked GIF keyboards and undergoes continuous upgrades to increase app productivity among over 250 million loyal users across the world. You can add an extra punch to your conversations with living GIFs and emojis from its extensive content library. You can enjoy seamless typing and get the perfect themes, colors, designs and patterns to uplift your precious moments.

Pros

● This GIF keyboard supports a bilingual autocorrect feature with smart AI predictions.

● It comes with a quick access toolbar for speedy access and supports 90 different languages.

● It has a content reserve of over 1000 GIFs and emojis.

Cons

● This keyboard is compatible with iOS versions 9.3 and later.

● This keyboard lacks the ‘Save’ feature for your favorite GIFs.

● You cannot see the GIFs that you had recently sent in your conversations.

Cost

This application is free to use in its basic version, but asks you for a paid premium membership to access some advances features.

05FancyKey Keyboard

This is a smart choice to make among GIF keyboards for iPhone on account of being packed with explicitly customizable features, over 100 beautiful fonts and 50 vibrant themes. The best part is, the application is backed up with enhanced security and data privacy features. You can choose from the best auto suggest emoticons to express exactly what you feel.

Pros

● It allows you to make swipe inputs with accurate word predictions.

● Its integrated emoji art keyboard suggests exact and expressive facial expressions.

● It is compatible with almost every iOS device.

Cons

● The interface is loaded with quite a large number of access options.

● Finding your perfect content can be a bit time taking.

● You need an internet connection to download and use this keyboard.

Cost

You can get this keyboard for free on the Apple App Store.

06Gfycat

This is also quite ban efficient GIF keyboard you can use to share immense varieties of top quality GIFs, memes and stickers across your Instagram, Facebook and SnapChat accounts. Available in the most convenient user interface, this keyboard is packed with millions of GIFs and emojis to choose from.

Pros

● You can share content in various languages

● Its library is packed with GIFs and memes of HD quality.

● You can create GIFs of your own using your device’s camera.

Cons

● Keyboard features other than GIFs ate absent.

● Though high on quality, but the GIF images are quite small in size.

● You cannot save and view GIFs in the application.

Cost

You can use this keyboard absolutely free of cost on the Apple App Store.

07RainbowKey

As is evident from the name, this keyboard is packed with a range of vibrant themes to beautify the app background. Additionally, you can use still images from your device to create themes of your own. Its interactive interface shows pop up animations and emojis related to the content you type. You can find exciting GIF varieties from popular, trending and hashtag content categories.

Pros

● You can save your favorite GIFs and use them in future.

● You can create your own keyboard themes from locally saved images.

● Its smart AI feature predicts emojis and autocorrect suggestions as you type.

Cons

● It comes with a little tricky interface.

● The application may occasionally crash in between successive tan switches.

● It is supported on iOS versions later than 8.0.

Cost

The application is primarily free, but contains a few in-app purchases.

08Tenor GIF Keyboard

This is an extensive and smart GIF keyboard that allows you to make a number of GIF customizations in addition to sharing GIFs. You are granted the liberty to add captions to GIFs and save your favorite ones for later use by adding them to the exclusive GIF pack. The keyboard is launched by Tenor, which is apparently the most extensive GIF library across the web.

Pros

● You can caption your GIFs and save them locally to your device.

● You can make your explicit GIF pack to save and organize favorite GIFs for quick access.

● You can export your GIFs to almost all major media sharing platforms.

Cons

● The app has restricted keyboard functions

● The app interface may appear a bit crowded.

● You need internet connectivity to use this application

Cost

You can access and use this app for free.

Part 2 How to Text GIFs on Android

All Android devices cone with an inbuilt GIF sharing feature and it is more or less similar to sharing GIFs on iOS devices. The minor different encountered, is on account of using the Google keyboard for GIF texting via Android devices.

Now that you are accustomed to using GIFs keyboards for iPhone, let’s dive into methods of working with GIF texting on Android devices. After all, GIFs are a content credibility that is worthy of exploring beyond platform boundaries. Discussed below are some super easy steps of texting GIFs on Android devices:

● Navigate to, and open the inbuilt messaging application of your Android device.

● Tap any suitable emoticon on the keyboard.

● You will see a few file format options. Choose and tap the ‘GIF’ option.

● Look for your required GIF in the search bar or select one from the default or locally saved collections.

● Tap any suitable GIF to get its preview, followed by pressing the ‘Send’ button.

Part 1 How to Get the iMessage GIF Keyboard

Adding GIFs to iMessage is quite simple and handy, as the application opens up an extensive GIF library to save and share GIFs. While iPhone 10 and later version users are gifted with #images, the default GIF keyboard; there are alternatives too to get the iMessage GIF Keyboard for other versions.

Discussed below is a quick and convenient method to get the iMessage GIF keyboard for your iOS device:

● Reach to the ‘Messages’ application in your iPhone and open a new or an existing conversation.

● In the text field, click on the ‘Apps’ button (‘A’ symbol) at the left side and you will see the #images keyboard pops up.

● In an otherwise case, navigate to the bottom of the app screen and hit the 4-bubble icon at the left to see the #images icon appear.

● Click on the icon to explore, search and select a suitable GIF.

● Before you send the selected GIF to your friends, you can make it more impactful by adding relatable texts.

Filmora GIF Creator

DIF keyboards are one exciting trend, but creating GIFs is equally interesting. If you are thinking to try hands on making GIFs of your own, the W**Wondershare Filmora Video Editor ** is at your instant service. This one is excellent GIF creator software, to say the least, available on the web today. You can conveniently depend on this to create stunning GIFs that would leave viewers jaw dropped on your creativity.

Wondershare Filmora - Best Video Editor for Mac/Windows

Try It Free Try It Free

5,481,435 people have downloaded it.

Build unique custom animations without breaking a sweat.

Focus on creating epic stories and leave the details to Filmora’s auto features.

Start a creative adventure with drag & drop effects and endless possibilities.

Filmora simplifies advanced features to save you time and effort.

Filmora cuts out repetition so you can move on to your next creative breakthrough.

Key Features

Filmora lands amongst the top rated GIF creator software on account of the following features:

● This one is a quick and smart GIF maker, allowing you to create catchy GIFs within minutes.

● Filmora editor library has the most extensive inventory of audio-visual effects, editing features and filters that are all set to give your creation that stunning and perfect professional look.

● The extremely user cohesive interface of this software promises you a seamless GIF creation experience.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● GIF keyboards are the latest trends in adding impact to community conversations via Instant Messaging apps.

● Be it iPhones or Android devices, these keyboards are ready to intensify your chats with the most exact expressions.

● From a pool of welcoming choices, you can certainly pick the Filmora GIF creator to create interesting content in the GIF format and add that extra spunk to your normal conversations.

Try It Free Try It Free

Add more thrill to the meme sharing fun with the GIF keyboard!

GIFs are absolutely stunning means of mass information sharing. Talking of exact GIF meaning, these are short, motion snippets you can use to make your messages more expressive and precise. A variety of GIF images are available across the web, allowing you to emote and convey exactly what you feel in the most unique and interesting manner.

In this article

01 [The Best 8 GIF Keyboards for Your iPhone](#Part 1)

02 [How to Text Gifs on Android](#Part 2)

03 [How to Get the Imessage GIF Keyboard](#Part 3)

Part 1 The Best 8 GIF Keyboards for Your iPhone

GIFs are already known to add spice to the immense varieties of the ‘content share’ dish. You can boost up your information credibility to the next level with exciting, relatable and impactful GIFs. Adding to the preset resourcefulness, makers have introduced the GIF keyboard, which is all set to fetch the exact GIFs with your specified keyword, making you access the content that you precisely want.

Having understood the reliability of GIF keyboards, let us browse through the best ones you can use in your iPhone:

01Fleksy Keyboard

This one is an inventive and exciting GIF keyboard that you can use for making fun-filled conversations and sharing amazing content with your social media peers and communities. You can conveniently customize the extensions of this keyboard and use its expressive stickers and emojis to emote your chats in the most perfect way.

Fleksy comes with 3 different GIF keyboards supports around 40 different languages with over 50 vibrant themes and has a quick and smart user interface.

Pros

● Fleksy is the fastest GIF keyboard currently available for iPhone.

● It has an exclusive GIF sharing feature

● Loaded with numerous GIF extension features, like, hotkey, stickers, etc.

Cons

● You can use this keyboard only on iPhones with iOS version 8.0 onwards.

● You need an internet connection to download this keyboard from the Apple App Store.

● It does not have the facility of swipe input.

Cost

This one is free application and does not cost you a penny to download and use.

02Kika Keyboard

This one falls among the most loved GIF keyboards by iPhone users. Using this keyboard you can share memes, emojis, fonts, etc., with other iPhone users. Preferred by 20 million plus users, this keyboard supports 150 languages and comes with an Autocorrect feature that never lets you make any typing mistakes. It has a huge inventory of over 3000 GIFs and emoticons.

Pros

● It has a top grade security for personal information and community chat data.

● It has a heap of impactful keyboard themes.

● Pop up GIFs and emojis are there to give you the freedom of exact expression.

Cons

● This keyboard is compatible with iOS devices having versions successive to 9.0.

● Downloading this keyboard from the Apple App Store requires an internet connection.

● Most of the keyboard styles are accessible in the paid version of the application.

Cost

This keyboard is available to you absolutely free of cost in its basic version. However, you need to pay some amount to get the paid version with premium features.

03GIF Keyboard

This is an absolute heaven for GIF lovers. You can use this keyboard on any of iOS devices to either create or share fun filled GIFs and memes to express your precise feelings and emotions with your friends. The keyboard has a user cohesive interface with a vast library of latest GIFs to explore and use.

Pros

● It assures hassle free Gif creation and sharing.

● You can create sticker and GIF packs to share with friends and family.

● You can share GIFs on a various media sharing platforms, like, SnapChat, WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook, etc.

Cons

● You cannot use this keyboard on devices with iOS versions prior to 9.0.

● This application has a data security risk.

● You need an internet connectivity to get this one from the Apple App Store.

Cost

The app is primarily free to download and use, but cones with a few in-app purchases.

04SwiftKey Keyboard

This is also one of the top ranked GIF keyboards and undergoes continuous upgrades to increase app productivity among over 250 million loyal users across the world. You can add an extra punch to your conversations with living GIFs and emojis from its extensive content library. You can enjoy seamless typing and get the perfect themes, colors, designs and patterns to uplift your precious moments.

Pros

● This GIF keyboard supports a bilingual autocorrect feature with smart AI predictions.

● It comes with a quick access toolbar for speedy access and supports 90 different languages.

● It has a content reserve of over 1000 GIFs and emojis.

Cons

● This keyboard is compatible with iOS versions 9.3 and later.

● This keyboard lacks the ‘Save’ feature for your favorite GIFs.

● You cannot see the GIFs that you had recently sent in your conversations.

Cost

This application is free to use in its basic version, but asks you for a paid premium membership to access some advances features.

05FancyKey Keyboard

This is a smart choice to make among GIF keyboards for iPhone on account of being packed with explicitly customizable features, over 100 beautiful fonts and 50 vibrant themes. The best part is, the application is backed up with enhanced security and data privacy features. You can choose from the best auto suggest emoticons to express exactly what you feel.

Pros

● It allows you to make swipe inputs with accurate word predictions.

● Its integrated emoji art keyboard suggests exact and expressive facial expressions.

● It is compatible with almost every iOS device.

Cons

● The interface is loaded with quite a large number of access options.

● Finding your perfect content can be a bit time taking.

● You need an internet connection to download and use this keyboard.

Cost

You can get this keyboard for free on the Apple App Store.

06Gfycat

This is also quite ban efficient GIF keyboard you can use to share immense varieties of top quality GIFs, memes and stickers across your Instagram, Facebook and SnapChat accounts. Available in the most convenient user interface, this keyboard is packed with millions of GIFs and emojis to choose from.

Pros

● You can share content in various languages

● Its library is packed with GIFs and memes of HD quality.

● You can create GIFs of your own using your device’s camera.

Cons

● Keyboard features other than GIFs ate absent.

● Though high on quality, but the GIF images are quite small in size.

● You cannot save and view GIFs in the application.

Cost

You can use this keyboard absolutely free of cost on the Apple App Store.

07RainbowKey

As is evident from the name, this keyboard is packed with a range of vibrant themes to beautify the app background. Additionally, you can use still images from your device to create themes of your own. Its interactive interface shows pop up animations and emojis related to the content you type. You can find exciting GIF varieties from popular, trending and hashtag content categories.

Pros

● You can save your favorite GIFs and use them in future.

● You can create your own keyboard themes from locally saved images.

● Its smart AI feature predicts emojis and autocorrect suggestions as you type.

Cons

● It comes with a little tricky interface.

● The application may occasionally crash in between successive tan switches.

● It is supported on iOS versions later than 8.0.

Cost

The application is primarily free, but contains a few in-app purchases.

08Tenor GIF Keyboard

This is an extensive and smart GIF keyboard that allows you to make a number of GIF customizations in addition to sharing GIFs. You are granted the liberty to add captions to GIFs and save your favorite ones for later use by adding them to the exclusive GIF pack. The keyboard is launched by Tenor, which is apparently the most extensive GIF library across the web.

Pros

● You can caption your GIFs and save them locally to your device.

● You can make your explicit GIF pack to save and organize favorite GIFs for quick access.

● You can export your GIFs to almost all major media sharing platforms.

Cons

● The app has restricted keyboard functions

● The app interface may appear a bit crowded.

● You need internet connectivity to use this application

Cost

You can access and use this app for free.

Part 2 How to Text GIFs on Android

All Android devices cone with an inbuilt GIF sharing feature and it is more or less similar to sharing GIFs on iOS devices. The minor different encountered, is on account of using the Google keyboard for GIF texting via Android devices.

Now that you are accustomed to using GIFs keyboards for iPhone, let’s dive into methods of working with GIF texting on Android devices. After all, GIFs are a content credibility that is worthy of exploring beyond platform boundaries. Discussed below are some super easy steps of texting GIFs on Android devices:

● Navigate to, and open the inbuilt messaging application of your Android device.

● Tap any suitable emoticon on the keyboard.

● You will see a few file format options. Choose and tap the ‘GIF’ option.

● Look for your required GIF in the search bar or select one from the default or locally saved collections.

● Tap any suitable GIF to get its preview, followed by pressing the ‘Send’ button.

Part 1 How to Get the iMessage GIF Keyboard

Adding GIFs to iMessage is quite simple and handy, as the application opens up an extensive GIF library to save and share GIFs. While iPhone 10 and later version users are gifted with #images, the default GIF keyboard; there are alternatives too to get the iMessage GIF Keyboard for other versions.

Discussed below is a quick and convenient method to get the iMessage GIF keyboard for your iOS device:

● Reach to the ‘Messages’ application in your iPhone and open a new or an existing conversation.

● In the text field, click on the ‘Apps’ button (‘A’ symbol) at the left side and you will see the #images keyboard pops up.

● In an otherwise case, navigate to the bottom of the app screen and hit the 4-bubble icon at the left to see the #images icon appear.

● Click on the icon to explore, search and select a suitable GIF.

● Before you send the selected GIF to your friends, you can make it more impactful by adding relatable texts.

Filmora GIF Creator

DIF keyboards are one exciting trend, but creating GIFs is equally interesting. If you are thinking to try hands on making GIFs of your own, the W**Wondershare Filmora Video Editor ** is at your instant service. This one is excellent GIF creator software, to say the least, available on the web today. You can conveniently depend on this to create stunning GIFs that would leave viewers jaw dropped on your creativity.

Wondershare Filmora - Best Video Editor for Mac/Windows

Try It Free Try It Free

5,481,435 people have downloaded it.

Build unique custom animations without breaking a sweat.

Focus on creating epic stories and leave the details to Filmora’s auto features.

Start a creative adventure with drag & drop effects and endless possibilities.

Filmora simplifies advanced features to save you time and effort.

Filmora cuts out repetition so you can move on to your next creative breakthrough.

Key Features

Filmora lands amongst the top rated GIF creator software on account of the following features:

● This one is a quick and smart GIF maker, allowing you to create catchy GIFs within minutes.

● Filmora editor library has the most extensive inventory of audio-visual effects, editing features and filters that are all set to give your creation that stunning and perfect professional look.

● The extremely user cohesive interface of this software promises you a seamless GIF creation experience.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● GIF keyboards are the latest trends in adding impact to community conversations via Instant Messaging apps.

● Be it iPhones or Android devices, these keyboards are ready to intensify your chats with the most exact expressions.

● From a pool of welcoming choices, you can certainly pick the Filmora GIF creator to create interesting content in the GIF format and add that extra spunk to your normal conversations.

Try It Free Try It Free

Add more thrill to the meme sharing fun with the GIF keyboard!

GIFs are absolutely stunning means of mass information sharing. Talking of exact GIF meaning, these are short, motion snippets you can use to make your messages more expressive and precise. A variety of GIF images are available across the web, allowing you to emote and convey exactly what you feel in the most unique and interesting manner.

In this article

01 [The Best 8 GIF Keyboards for Your iPhone](#Part 1)

02 [How to Text Gifs on Android](#Part 2)

03 [How to Get the Imessage GIF Keyboard](#Part 3)

Part 1 The Best 8 GIF Keyboards for Your iPhone

GIFs are already known to add spice to the immense varieties of the ‘content share’ dish. You can boost up your information credibility to the next level with exciting, relatable and impactful GIFs. Adding to the preset resourcefulness, makers have introduced the GIF keyboard, which is all set to fetch the exact GIFs with your specified keyword, making you access the content that you precisely want.

Having understood the reliability of GIF keyboards, let us browse through the best ones you can use in your iPhone:

01Fleksy Keyboard

This one is an inventive and exciting GIF keyboard that you can use for making fun-filled conversations and sharing amazing content with your social media peers and communities. You can conveniently customize the extensions of this keyboard and use its expressive stickers and emojis to emote your chats in the most perfect way.

Fleksy comes with 3 different GIF keyboards supports around 40 different languages with over 50 vibrant themes and has a quick and smart user interface.

Pros

● Fleksy is the fastest GIF keyboard currently available for iPhone.

● It has an exclusive GIF sharing feature

● Loaded with numerous GIF extension features, like, hotkey, stickers, etc.

Cons

● You can use this keyboard only on iPhones with iOS version 8.0 onwards.

● You need an internet connection to download this keyboard from the Apple App Store.

● It does not have the facility of swipe input.

Cost

This one is free application and does not cost you a penny to download and use.

02Kika Keyboard

This one falls among the most loved GIF keyboards by iPhone users. Using this keyboard you can share memes, emojis, fonts, etc., with other iPhone users. Preferred by 20 million plus users, this keyboard supports 150 languages and comes with an Autocorrect feature that never lets you make any typing mistakes. It has a huge inventory of over 3000 GIFs and emoticons.

Pros

● It has a top grade security for personal information and community chat data.

● It has a heap of impactful keyboard themes.

● Pop up GIFs and emojis are there to give you the freedom of exact expression.

Cons

● This keyboard is compatible with iOS devices having versions successive to 9.0.

● Downloading this keyboard from the Apple App Store requires an internet connection.

● Most of the keyboard styles are accessible in the paid version of the application.

Cost

This keyboard is available to you absolutely free of cost in its basic version. However, you need to pay some amount to get the paid version with premium features.

03GIF Keyboard

This is an absolute heaven for GIF lovers. You can use this keyboard on any of iOS devices to either create or share fun filled GIFs and memes to express your precise feelings and emotions with your friends. The keyboard has a user cohesive interface with a vast library of latest GIFs to explore and use.

Pros

● It assures hassle free Gif creation and sharing.

● You can create sticker and GIF packs to share with friends and family.

● You can share GIFs on a various media sharing platforms, like, SnapChat, WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook, etc.

Cons

● You cannot use this keyboard on devices with iOS versions prior to 9.0.

● This application has a data security risk.

● You need an internet connectivity to get this one from the Apple App Store.

Cost

The app is primarily free to download and use, but cones with a few in-app purchases.

04SwiftKey Keyboard

This is also one of the top ranked GIF keyboards and undergoes continuous upgrades to increase app productivity among over 250 million loyal users across the world. You can add an extra punch to your conversations with living GIFs and emojis from its extensive content library. You can enjoy seamless typing and get the perfect themes, colors, designs and patterns to uplift your precious moments.

Pros

● This GIF keyboard supports a bilingual autocorrect feature with smart AI predictions.

● It comes with a quick access toolbar for speedy access and supports 90 different languages.

● It has a content reserve of over 1000 GIFs and emojis.

Cons

● This keyboard is compatible with iOS versions 9.3 and later.

● This keyboard lacks the ‘Save’ feature for your favorite GIFs.

● You cannot see the GIFs that you had recently sent in your conversations.

Cost

This application is free to use in its basic version, but asks you for a paid premium membership to access some advances features.

05FancyKey Keyboard

This is a smart choice to make among GIF keyboards for iPhone on account of being packed with explicitly customizable features, over 100 beautiful fonts and 50 vibrant themes. The best part is, the application is backed up with enhanced security and data privacy features. You can choose from the best auto suggest emoticons to express exactly what you feel.

Pros

● It allows you to make swipe inputs with accurate word predictions.

● Its integrated emoji art keyboard suggests exact and expressive facial expressions.

● It is compatible with almost every iOS device.

Cons

● The interface is loaded with quite a large number of access options.

● Finding your perfect content can be a bit time taking.

● You need an internet connection to download and use this keyboard.

Cost

You can get this keyboard for free on the Apple App Store.

06Gfycat

This is also quite ban efficient GIF keyboard you can use to share immense varieties of top quality GIFs, memes and stickers across your Instagram, Facebook and SnapChat accounts. Available in the most convenient user interface, this keyboard is packed with millions of GIFs and emojis to choose from.

Pros

● You can share content in various languages

● Its library is packed with GIFs and memes of HD quality.

● You can create GIFs of your own using your device’s camera.

Cons

● Keyboard features other than GIFs ate absent.

● Though high on quality, but the GIF images are quite small in size.

● You cannot save and view GIFs in the application.

Cost

You can use this keyboard absolutely free of cost on the Apple App Store.

07RainbowKey

As is evident from the name, this keyboard is packed with a range of vibrant themes to beautify the app background. Additionally, you can use still images from your device to create themes of your own. Its interactive interface shows pop up animations and emojis related to the content you type. You can find exciting GIF varieties from popular, trending and hashtag content categories.

Pros

● You can save your favorite GIFs and use them in future.

● You can create your own keyboard themes from locally saved images.

● Its smart AI feature predicts emojis and autocorrect suggestions as you type.

Cons

● It comes with a little tricky interface.

● The application may occasionally crash in between successive tan switches.

● It is supported on iOS versions later than 8.0.

Cost

The application is primarily free, but contains a few in-app purchases.

08Tenor GIF Keyboard

This is an extensive and smart GIF keyboard that allows you to make a number of GIF customizations in addition to sharing GIFs. You are granted the liberty to add captions to GIFs and save your favorite ones for later use by adding them to the exclusive GIF pack. The keyboard is launched by Tenor, which is apparently the most extensive GIF library across the web.

Pros

● You can caption your GIFs and save them locally to your device.

● You can make your explicit GIF pack to save and organize favorite GIFs for quick access.

● You can export your GIFs to almost all major media sharing platforms.

Cons

● The app has restricted keyboard functions

● The app interface may appear a bit crowded.

● You need internet connectivity to use this application

Cost

You can access and use this app for free.

Part 2 How to Text GIFs on Android

All Android devices cone with an inbuilt GIF sharing feature and it is more or less similar to sharing GIFs on iOS devices. The minor different encountered, is on account of using the Google keyboard for GIF texting via Android devices.

Now that you are accustomed to using GIFs keyboards for iPhone, let’s dive into methods of working with GIF texting on Android devices. After all, GIFs are a content credibility that is worthy of exploring beyond platform boundaries. Discussed below are some super easy steps of texting GIFs on Android devices:

● Navigate to, and open the inbuilt messaging application of your Android device.

● Tap any suitable emoticon on the keyboard.

● You will see a few file format options. Choose and tap the ‘GIF’ option.

● Look for your required GIF in the search bar or select one from the default or locally saved collections.

● Tap any suitable GIF to get its preview, followed by pressing the ‘Send’ button.

Part 1 How to Get the iMessage GIF Keyboard

Adding GIFs to iMessage is quite simple and handy, as the application opens up an extensive GIF library to save and share GIFs. While iPhone 10 and later version users are gifted with #images, the default GIF keyboard; there are alternatives too to get the iMessage GIF Keyboard for other versions.

Discussed below is a quick and convenient method to get the iMessage GIF keyboard for your iOS device:

● Reach to the ‘Messages’ application in your iPhone and open a new or an existing conversation.

● In the text field, click on the ‘Apps’ button (‘A’ symbol) at the left side and you will see the #images keyboard pops up.

● In an otherwise case, navigate to the bottom of the app screen and hit the 4-bubble icon at the left to see the #images icon appear.

● Click on the icon to explore, search and select a suitable GIF.

● Before you send the selected GIF to your friends, you can make it more impactful by adding relatable texts.

Filmora GIF Creator

DIF keyboards are one exciting trend, but creating GIFs is equally interesting. If you are thinking to try hands on making GIFs of your own, the W**Wondershare Filmora Video Editor ** is at your instant service. This one is excellent GIF creator software, to say the least, available on the web today. You can conveniently depend on this to create stunning GIFs that would leave viewers jaw dropped on your creativity.

Wondershare Filmora - Best Video Editor for Mac/Windows

Try It Free Try It Free

5,481,435 people have downloaded it.

Build unique custom animations without breaking a sweat.

Focus on creating epic stories and leave the details to Filmora’s auto features.

Start a creative adventure with drag & drop effects and endless possibilities.

Filmora simplifies advanced features to save you time and effort.

Filmora cuts out repetition so you can move on to your next creative breakthrough.

Key Features

Filmora lands amongst the top rated GIF creator software on account of the following features:

● This one is a quick and smart GIF maker, allowing you to create catchy GIFs within minutes.

● Filmora editor library has the most extensive inventory of audio-visual effects, editing features and filters that are all set to give your creation that stunning and perfect professional look.

● The extremely user cohesive interface of this software promises you a seamless GIF creation experience.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● GIF keyboards are the latest trends in adding impact to community conversations via Instant Messaging apps.

● Be it iPhones or Android devices, these keyboards are ready to intensify your chats with the most exact expressions.

● From a pool of welcoming choices, you can certainly pick the Filmora GIF creator to create interesting content in the GIF format and add that extra spunk to your normal conversations.

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