The best free video editing software in 2021

[DVDR_Dog]

Best free video editing software of 2025: Fully tested and free to use on PC and Mac

We put these completely free video editor programs to the test

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It’s been sometime since we updated this. These aren’t Adobe Premier but for most, they get the job done. These programs are a good way to work yourself up to the more complex software.

 

[hacxx]

Never used any of the software mentioned. Movie Maker Online should be good if it is similar to the Windows version.

 

[CourtneyChang]

Hey, I just stumbled across this old post and wanted to give my two cents on the best free video editing software in 2021 (even though we're already in 2023, yikes!). I personally love using DaVinci Resolve and HitFilm Express for my projects. They're both user-friendly and offer a wide range of features for a free software. However, if you're looking to upgrade to more advanced software, I highly recommend checking out Adobe Premier or Final Cut Pro. Also, if any of you are looking to land a job as a video editor, I found this helpful website with some video editor interview questions: https://vidpros.com/video-editor-interview-questions/. It's always good to prepare for interviews, am I right? Anyways, I'm new to this forum and excited to join the video editing community.

 

[reinajk30]

hey Courtney, i use davinci too, actually you can buy a premium version of it, but vanilla davinci resolve works for me perfectly fine

 

[Hotrod369]

I use VSDC Video Editor.

 

[DVDR_Dog]

I for some reason keep Wondershare installed on my systems. It's easy and never seems to mess up. I really wish it had more options although the defaults end up working pretty well. Someday I'll grow up and move to something more sophisticated but if all you need is what Wondershare has to offer, it's not a bad choice.

 

[IsaacBinder]

Hi! I recently came across a list of editors for video (https://www.movavi.com/learning-portal/free-video-editing-software.html)
Can you please help me choose which one is best for anime videos? Is there any difference etc.

 

[DVDR_Dog]

I have been using Shutter lately. Excellent performance, a bit of a learning curve but very worth it. Check out video help for link free open source and some guidelines

 

[hacxx]

As of 2025, several free video editing software options offer robust features suitable for both beginners and professionals. Here are some top picks:

- DaVinci Resolve 18
- Lightworks
- HitFilm Express
- OpenShot
- Shotcut

 

[durga]

I mostly focus on small personal video projects, and I’ve tried a lot of free editors over the years. HitFilm and Shotcut were okay, but they sometimes felt clunky with higher-res clips. Eventually, I started using software that could handle a bit more without being too complex.

 

[hacxx]

I mostly focus on small personal video projects, and I’ve tried a lot of free editors over the years. HitFilm and Shotcut were okay, but they sometimes felt clunky with higher-res clips. Eventually, I started using software that could handle a bit more without being too complex.

I'm not into videos, i normally create with Aiseesoft Screen Recorder and then just search online for a video editing site. Using this until it stops working.

 

[garibaldo'']

With the free version of Davinci you can do videos and films that you would need Premiere, plus After Effects AND US$ 1, 000S in plugins...