What is the best free video editing software (2018)?

OverDrive · 11 Jun 2018 at 10:37

Hi guys,

Hoping I can draw on some knowledge/expertise here.

The last free software I used for editing was Windows Live Movie Maker several years ago. I still have the software, it does seem quite basic though.

What is today's best option?

Cheers!

ingouk · 11 Jun 2018 at 10:41

Davinci Resolve has a free version: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/

you need to scroll all the way down.

otherwise have a look here: https://www.techradar.com/news/software/applications/the-best-free-video-editor-1330136

RaV · 20 Jun 2018 at 21:12

Have a look at the free version of HitFilm: https://fxhome.com/express
Also mentioned in the article above. A great all round package.

aimless · 11 Aug 2018 at 10:20

DaVinci Resolve 15 - its awesome, and the free version has so many features. Although it does have a very steep learning curve. Plenty of YT tutorials out there. Its also what professionals use

aimless · 11 Aug 2018 at 10:21

RaV said:
Have a look at the free version of HitFilm: https://fxhome.com/express
Also mentioned in the article above. A great all round package.

thanks this looks good!

AyeAyeAhoy! · 28 Aug 2018 at 11:38

The Sony offering has come up a few times on Humble Bundle recently, so worth keeping an eye on them.

I (professionally) use Premiere Pro and Avid MC. Of the 2 I'd almost always go Premiere.

For the home user, the Adobe suite is fantastic and the learning curve I don't think is too steep. It may work out a tad costly though under their subscription model.