Video-editing apps that make the cut

Want to hone your directing skills, star in your own music video, or simply do more with your vacation memories? From playful effects to powerful graphics, these video-editing apps have something for every aspiring filmmaker.

PowerDirector

PowerDirector - Video Editor

Cyberlink Corp

Contains adsIn-app purchases

4.3

1.73M reviews

100M+

Downloads

Everyone

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A powerful video editor for serious enthusiasts, with advanced features like voiceover and slow motion
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Make a video that’s all yours: join, split, crop, flip, and layer footage and photos
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Add customisable special effects, stickers, text, and more to specific clips

This robust video editor offers a useful set of features, from speed controls to voiceovers
Easily join, split, crop, flip, or layer footage and photos – you can even create a double exposure effect
Shaky hands won’t ruin an otherwise perfect shot: Use the video stabilizer to smooth things out

Video Editor & Maker - InShot

InShot Video Editor

Contains adsIn-app purchases

4.8

22.9M reviews

500M+

Downloads

Everyone

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Turn your memories into video masterpieces with this beginner-friendly editor and massive effects library
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Get creative with basic options, like trimming and splitting, to more advanced, like adding sound and blending
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Make your own slideshows or collages, try new backgrounds, and easily adjust ratios for social media posts

Create a totally customized video with this newbie-friendly, approachable app
Add your own music, use featured songs, or layer multiple tracks to create a custom sound
Adjust aspect ratio and speed, then add stickers, effects, and other fun touches

TikTok

TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVE

TikTok Pte. Ltd.

Contains adsIn-app purchases

4.1

66.9M reviews

1B+

Downloads

Teen

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Watch short videos of comedy, cute animals, ASMR, DIY and other content from a diverse community of creators
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Enjoy a personalised feed that keeps evolving based on what you watch, engage with or share with others
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Make and share your own TikToks – and maybe even go viral – taking advantage of editing and music tools

Lip sync, dance, and perform your heart out on the beloved global platform for short-form videos
Customize your creation with a library of music clips, plus effects like face-morphers, emojis, and more
Share your videos with the massive, active TikTok community to get likes, laughs, and comments

Picsart Photo & Video Editor

Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video

PicsArt, Inc.

Contains adsIn-app purchases

4.1

12.3M reviews

1B+

Downloads

Teen

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Add filters and effects to photos and videos, create picture collages, or use AI to generate images from text
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Use tools for retouching, erase and replace backgrounds, or layer different pictures together in one image
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Get creative with other people's editable images and stickers, then share your works with the community

Get up and running quickly with a suite of video-editing tools that’s both beginner-friendly and extensive
Play with an attention-grabbing library of stickers, music, and filter effects, then post directly to social media
Upgrade to Gold for perks like multiplatform support and access to a vast stock image library

VivaCut

AI Video Editor - VivaCut

VivaCut professional video editor

Contains adsIn-app purchases

4.3

1.41M reviews

100M+

Downloads

Everyone

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Make digital movies or share memories with professional video editing, animation, and sound mixing tools
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Add visual and audio effects or use the green screen/chroma key feature for Hollywood-style backgrounds
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Layer elements on multiple tracks, create photo collages, add titles or transitions, and export projects

Make fun and effective video presentations with features like text tools and dynamic transitions
Add creative effects like glitching, and apply VHS-style or groovy fisheye filters for a retro look
Subscribe to Pro to remove ads and watermarks, and get enhanced blending, transitions, effects, and more

KineMaster

KineMaster - Video Editor

KineMaster, Video Editor Experts Group

Contains adsIn-app purchases

4.4

5.98M reviews

500M+

Downloads

Everyone

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Edit videos and add effects to create professional-looking vlogs, social posts and even green-screen projects
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Add a wide variety of royalty-free sounds and music, plus text, stickers and animation overlays
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Not sure where to start? Choose a template that fits your project, then add your own footage and effects

The clean interface is packed with features for professional-looking videos, with color adjustments and graphic overlays
Indulge any creative whim with the extensive asset library of transitions, effects, fonts, and more
Very little in KineMaster is paywalled, but a subscription to Premium removes ads and watermarks