Best video editors on Android

Mobile applications are equipped with most of the basic functions borrowed from their older counterparts, which cover the needs of most users. Let's take a brief look at the most popular video editors from Google Play, which you can also download from our website.

YouCut

A free video editor for processing and editing materials for social networks and media. Basic functions include working with video footage, creating full-fledged videos from photos and images, as well as rotation and adding text.

Among the advantages of YouCut, it is worth noting:

1. Accessibility - the free version of the application includes all the necessary functions for basic work.
2. Transitions - more than 30 different "joins," including modern cyberpunk and Glitch-style transitions.
3. Add Music - simple and convenient in a couple of clicks. The program contains a database of free and popular melodies. The ability to add from a personal library is available.
4. Editor - intuitive and user-friendly editor for quick and precise work with files. Picture-in-picture function, chroma key work, and background replacement.
5. Filters and effects - a library of beautiful film filters and FX effects. Brightness, contrast, color saturation adjustment, and other functions for working with images.

The application does not overlay watermarks after saving the material. Quality support from 320p to 4K. The premium version offers an expanded music base, effects, filters, fonts, and palettes.

A trial period of 7 days is available for familiarization with the extended version. The cost for Russia is 369 rubles per year or a one-time purchase of 990 rubles.

CapCut - Video Editor

A free mobile video editor and tools for creating video materials for social networks. It includes all the basic functions: editing, adding text, applying filters and stickers.

In the PRO version, it supports keyframe animation, smooth transitions, slow motion effects, PiP, software stabilization, and green screen work.

To work with video, you need to:

• install, launch, and agree to the terms of service;
• click on the "New project" field, grant access to the storage, select the desired file, and click "Add" in the lower right corner of the screen;
• the horizontal menu at the bottom of the screen is responsible for selecting a function or effect;
• above the bottom menu is a timeline that represents key moments separated by 2 seconds;
• for example, select the "Overlay" effect in the menu, go to 4 seconds, then animation and select an effect: shake, swing, rotation, etc.;
• after applying, set the quality and frame rate in the top menu, click the "Export" icon, and wait for the rendering of the file.

To trim the video, click on "Edit" in the bottom menu, then select the starting point and press the diamond icon after the "Play" button.

Similarly, do it with the end point, then click "Divide". As a result, there will be two different videos, one of which can be deleted or vice versa - add a transition or animation between them.

VN - Video Editor

A free video editor for mobile devices with rich capabilities. The developers position the application as a universal solution suitable for both beginners without experience and professionals with specific requirements.

Among the advantages of the editor, it is important to note:

• Working speed - increase/decrease the timeline, drag and split video clips, save to drafts;
• Add Music - export external files, access to free tracks, rhythm adjustment, combining multiple compositions in one project;
• Video Effects - speed up/slow down, 4 types of transitions, over 20 filters;
• Working with subtitles - font, color, size, duration, adding titles, text overlay;
• Accessibility - easily share finished material on social networks or upload to a video hosting site directly from the application.

The VN editor is distributed under a quasi-free model, where the basic version includes a full set of functions but with a limitation on the number of effects, transitions, fonts, and other elements. The paid version will cost 799 rubles per month or 4690 rubles per year.

Hot buttons for adding stickers, text, and music are located above the timeline. To trim a video, click on "Split" in the bottom menu. Then, touch a spot on the timeline and mark it. This should be done at the beginning and end of the segment to be cut out. After that, click "Split" again. As a result, you will have three different parts, between which you can add a transition, delete some of them, or only keep one.

VivaVideo

A simple and functional video editor for mobile devices. Allows for quick editing - trimming, merging, adding transitions, creating slide shows to music, themed projects using templates, etc.

Like many competitors, VivaVideo is connected to a free music library and has a voice and sound effect overlay feature. Source export is available in 720p, 1080p, and 4K.

The process of working with video materials using VideoShow looks like this:

• Download the editor from Google Play or our portal;
• View the built-in ads and skip the subscription page;
• In the main menu, choose the actions you want to perform: edit, apply effects, trim, compress, create video from audio, etc.;
• For example, let's try trimming a video - click on the scissors icon;
• Give the application access to the device's storage;
• Select the editing type: trim a video segment or trim and merge;
• Add the source file from the storage;
• Use a circle to mark the part to trim or delete;
• Move the borders from the left to the beginning and from the right to the end of the video segment to be trimmed;
• Next, check the resulting clip;
• Click the checkmark in the upper right corner of the screen and wait for export.

The application is distributed with built-in ads. To disable it and expand the functional capabilities of the program, you can purchase a VIP subscription for 449 rubles per month, 1099 rubles per year with a one-time purchase, or a weekly subscription for 179 rubles.

VideoShow

A versatile mobile application for working with videos, with professional features: cropping, extracting audio, exporting in 4K, picture-in-picture, licensed audio library, voiceover, video effects, etc. The free version does not include a watermark overlay.

The process of working with video material using VideoShow is as follows:

• Install the editor from Google Play or our portal;
• View built-in ads and skip the subscription page;
• In the main menu, choose the actions you want to perform: edit, apply effects, trim, compress, create video, etc.;
• For example, try trimming a video - click on the scissors icon;
• Grant the application access to the device's file storage;
• Select the editing type: trim a video segment or trim and merge;
• Add the source file from the storage;
• Mark with a circle - trim the selected part or delete the chosen part;
• Move the frames from the left to the beginning and from the right to the end of the video to be trimmed;
• Next, to check the piece you've trimmed;
• Click the checkmark in the upper right corner of the screen and wait for export to finish.

The application is distributed with built-in ads. To disable it and expand the functional capabilities of the program, you can purchase a VIP subscription for 449 rubles per month, 1099 rubles per year with a one-time purchase, or a weekly subscription for 179 rubles.

InShot

A quasi-free universal application for working with video materials on smartphones and tablets. One of the key features is quick basic editing (cropping, merging, rewinding) for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other social networks.

Among the professional functions of the application, the following should be highlighted:

• Speed adjustment - smooth curve for easy video speed adjustment;
• Keyframe - marking key points in the material to add animations, stickers, and images;
• PiP - picture-in-picture function for creating unique clips;
• Chroma key work - function to remove a specific color background, allowing initial shooting against a chroma key;
• Masking, blending modes, and color - creating masks, blending videos in overlay mode, coloring backgrounds and text;
• Adding music - a large library of free compositions, extracting music from third-party videos and clips.

In addition, the editor supports working with photos: adding background, filters, text, stickers, and creating photo collages.

When you click on any function, you will be taken to a menu where you can select a keyframe and apply an effect to it. To save, simply click "Save" in the upper right corner and select the resolution, frame rate, and format.

In the extended version, there is no overlay of the application's logo on the video, and built-in advertisements are removed. The base of transitions, effects, stickers is expanded. The cost of the PRO version for users in Russia is 209 rubles per month, 799 rubles per year, or a one-time purchase of 2099 rubles.

PowerDirector

A mobile video editor noted as an editor's choice in the Google Play store. It is a full-featured working solution for editing 4K files and quickly publishing them online. The user base worldwide exceeds 70 million people.

Some advanced features of the mobile editor include:

• Video resolution - all available resolutions up to 4K;
• Speed adjustment - decrease or increase video playback;
• Stabilizer - hardware stabilization for eliminating shaking;
• Animated titles - the ability to create full-fledged introductory and concluding titles;
• Background work - background replacement for sources shot against a chroma key.

The extended version of PowerDirector includes over 400 templates and effects, 30+ transitions, 250+ stickers, 10+ title templates, and 50+ color filters, and removes the watermark. The cost for Russia is 439 rubles per month or 2090 rubles per year.

To work with video, you need to grant the program access to the internal memory. Then, in the main menu, click on "New project," select the aspect ratio, and enter a name. Then, select the desired source files and confirm.

When adding 4K files, the application may convert them to 1080p to reduce the load on the device. To trim a video, simply move the vertical blue line to the point where the new part will begin and click on the "Split" icon in the bottom menu. The export button is located in the upper right corner.