10 Best Video Editors for Windows 10

Movavi Video Editor is a robust Windows movie editor with a Mac-compatible version available as well. Movavi offers a free download and trial period, and users can choose to purchase a one-year license or a lifetime license. The video editor includes various features, such as keyframe animation, effects and transitions, cutting, trimming, and joining, and fast processing for high-definition (4K) videos. 

Microsoft Photos is a basic photo and video editing tool that’s available for free from the Microsoft store. It excels at photo montages and gives users a quick and easy way to create nostalgic videos with fun soundtracks from their digital photos. It lacks a lot of the functionality of other video-editing software options, but it offers beginners a simple video editor for Windows 10.

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Adobe^® Premiere^® Pro is a professional-level platform for editing videos on Windows computers. For PC users, Adobe^® Premiere^® Pro has been a go-to editing tool for years, with a wide range of features, tools, and effects. Some users have reported that it may crash when processing larger files, and it has a bit of a learning curve. However, once they learn how to edit videos on Windows with Premiere^® Pro, many users find it to be user-friendly.

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CyberLink PowerDirector is a comprehensive platform for professional video editing, but it’s also a top pick for many amateurs as well. Key features include motion tracking, color correction, and filters and transitions. If you’re in a hurry or you’re a beginner just beginning to get into video editing, you may want to check out PowerDirector’s “magic movie wizard” feature, which offers a simplified option for cool video edits. While beginners often love PowerDirector’s easy interface, it differs a great deal from other editing tools’ designs – making it unintuitive for more experienced editors.

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OpenShot is freeware video editing software for Windows 10, Linux, and Mac OS X. While the software is robust and offers a lot of effects and tools to edit clips, like PowerDirector, it may be harder for experienced editors to use. At the same time, because OpenShot is open-source software, it doesn’t come with a lot of support or documentation. So, the ideal user would be someone who has a lot of experience working with open-source software but who doesn’t have much (if any) experience with video editing tools.

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Shotcut is open-source video-editing software for Windows and Mac. Of the free video-editing apps available, Shotcut stands out for its frequent updates and relatively good level of documentation and support. The user interface is fairly simple and straightforward, with a wide array of features and effects to choose from. Many newer users enjoy the option to allow Shotcut to automatically choose the best resolution for video projects, and veteran video editors enjoy the manual options for many features.

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HitFilm Express bills itself as “free video editing software with professional-grade VFX tools.” While it does boast professional tools and a robust platform, the “free” part of this statement isn’t entirely true. While HitFilm Express offers a free download, there is no free version beyond the trial period. However, many users love the built-in effects and transitions, and the platform offers playback options that expedite editing processes. Support is limited, though. Users who aren’t accustomed to doing their own troubleshooting and fixing software issues may want to think about a different option.

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Avidemux is a free video editor with compatible versions for Windows, Linux, and BSD. It boasts a simple user interface, but some users have had difficulties with transcoding and other features. This is not a robust video editing tool, and it’s not really designed to be a professional video editing platform. As such, it’s probably best used for quick edits and cutting clips for personal use. If you want to do more in-depth editing, you may want to consider a different Windows 10 video editor.

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For video creators looking for a more affordable version of Adobe^® Premiere^® Pro, Premiere^® Elements might be a good option for a video editor for Windows 10. The platform is user-friendly and simple to get started with. It also includes multiple tutorials and guided editing features to help new users create videos that look and sound more professional. That said, this is not a fully professional-level video editing platform. If you want to do the most with your video creations, you may want to go with one of the more robust programs we’ve discussed here.

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Davinci Resolve is a video editing mega-tool. It includes all of the most popular editing tools and features, and adds color correction, motion graphics, and audio post-production features, as well. For professional editors, DaVinci Resolve is a good option for editing videos on Windows. However, if you’re doing more casual editing and/or you’re working on a Windows 10 laptop or a less powerful desktop, this may not be the best option. It’s highly resource intensive, and may crash some laptops and desktops.

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