Free picks
6 Best Free Video Editing Tools
Good video editing no longer needs expensive software. These editors are free or have free plans, from all-in-one editors for social clips to transcript-based editing, AI avatars and open-source tools that run in your browser.
Short answer
Our top picks for free video editing tools are CapCut, OpenCut and Descript. Of the 6 picks on this list, 2 are completely free and 4 have a free plan.
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The list
Every pick is free or has a usable free plan. Pricing and features change, so check each tool's own site before you commit.
- 1
Unleash your creativity with CapCut - The official free all-in-one video editor.
Why it stands out: Completely free with a comprehensive suite of editing tools
Best for Creators · Mobile App
- 2
A free, open-source video editor that runs in your browser.
Why it stands out: Free and open source
Best for Creators, Marketers · No-Code Tool
- 3
Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript.
Why it stands out: Text-based editing is dramatically faster
Best for Creators, Marketers, Freelancers · Desktop App
- 4
Browser-based video editor with subtitles, translations and AI avatars.
Why it stands out: Works entirely in the browser
Best for Creators, Marketers, Teams · Web App
- 5
Open source AI clip generator that turns long videos into viral 9:16 shorts.
Why it stands out: Open-source and self-hostable under MIT
Best for Creators, Marketers, Freelancers · AI Tool
- 6
Generative AI Video Platform. Create engaging videos with AI avatars and voices in minutes.
Why it stands out: Rapidly produces high-quality videos without needing equipment or actors
Best for Marketers, Small Businesses · AI Tool
Frequently asked questions
- Which of these free video editing tools is the top pick?
- CapCut is our first pick. Unleash your creativity with CapCut - The official free all-in-one video editor. Yes. CapCut is free to use.
- Are all of these video editing tools free?
- Every pick is free to start. 2 picks are completely free, and 4 have free plans with paid upgrades for more features or usage.
- Which ones are easiest for beginners?
- CapCut, OpenCut and Descript are rated beginner-friendly in our directory, along with 3 other picks.
- What platforms do these tools run on?
- The most common platforms are Web (6 of 6 picks), macOS (2) and Windows (2). Check each tool's page for its full list of platforms.
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