VSDC Free Video Editor
A free Windows video editor with 4K to 8K editing and no watermark.
Windows AppFree planWindows
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Lightworks
A professional video editor with a free plan that exports up to 720p.
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What is Lightworks?
Lightworks is a professional video editor with a free plan that exports watermark-free video up to 720p with YouTube and Vimeo presets. The paid Create and Pro plans raise exports to 4K and 8K and add more social presets, billed monthly, yearly or as a one-time payment.
Pros
- Professional editing tools on the free plan
- No watermark on free exports
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
Cons
- Free exports are limited to 720p
- Steeper learning curve than beginner editors
Who should use Lightworks
Aspiring editors who want to learn on professional-style tools.
Who may not need it
People who need free 1080p or 4K exports.
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