Are you looking for free options to edit video on Windows? These five applications can be a good alternative

Many times we use our computers to edit either sound or video files and it may be that when the time comes, doubts assail us about which program we should or are interested in using. There is a wide variety of tools that we can use in Windows, almost endless, so choosing the best existing application is not always easy Especially now that Movie Maker has gone to a better life.

In the case of video editing, when choosing and finding the best app we can review the Microsoft Store or some developer pagesof professional programs that offer options to make editing video in Windows easier than we could imagine.We have chosen the five that seem most interesting to us.

VirtualDub

The first free option that we review is given by VirtualDub, a video editing program for Windows that stands out for offering some interesting options , how is the possibility of handling groups of files simultaneously. You can also extend its functions thanks to the compatibility with third-party video filters.

Among the options offered by VirtualDub we find the possibility of cutting, trimming, dividing, joining or rotating videos, the Picture in picture or split screen view or the option to add up to 300 transitions, filters, overlays, etc. Having said all this, we must allude to its interface, which maybe not as attractive as other options on the market

Download | VirtualDub

Shotcut

Shotcut, is the second option that goes through this list and again is a free alternative. With an interface that may remind some of Windows Movie Maker it is a program that offers a simple learning curve. Simply add the content to the interface to start working with it.

Offers the option to add a large number of effects, both audio and in the form of color filters or even adding color marks. water to add a personal touch to your videos.

Download | Shotcut

Lightworks

Another free video editor is Lightworks. As in the previous two, it is a program accessible to all users, even those who are new to video editing.Lightworks offers options for Windows, macOS and Linux and among the advantages it offers is the variety of resolutions with which we can work.

Lightworks offers an attractive interface that allows multi-camera, trimming, real-time effects, changing clip speed, volume or the possibility of working in HD, 2K or 4K. The drawback that some users may find when using Lightworks is that it has few audio effects compared to other options on the market.

Download | Lightworks

VideoPad

The third of the programs in contention is VideoPad, another free alternative for those looking for an application to edit video without excessive complications VideoPad stands out for offering great performance and great processing speed.

The interface is current and easy to use and offers support for the most common file types (avi, wmv, mkv, 3gp, wmv and divx, mp4…). It also allows video capture from cameras, be they web, DV or VHS, something that is increasingly in disuse. We can share files from the app to network services as is the case with YouTube or burn them to a DVD.

Download | Videopad

Avidemux

We finish the review with one of the simplest video editing programs This is Avidemux, another free alternative to create our own Homemade videos. It is a free and cross-platform application available along with Windows for GNU/Linux and macOS.

Allows you to cut, filter or link video, as well as edit them by adding sub titles or different audio tracks to the videos. Avidemux offers compatibility with the main video formats such as MKV, AVI or MP4.

Download | Avidemux