Video Production

Software VEGAS Movie Studio Platinum has enough tools and features to make it a fine choice for video editing software. It will meet most of the needs of experienced editors and producers, but key omissions of some basic and advanced functionality make it a middling program.

REVIEW GetFLV is a fully functional video downloader and converter application, but it's an expensive option when compared to rival downloaders.

 When you first launch AVS Video Editor, the program walks you through a series of prompts that show you exactly how to use each module of the software. These prompts link you to video guides on the AVS website that show you how to use the video editing software most effectively.

Pinnacle Studio Plus offers a wide array of organizing, editing and exporting tools that make it attractive video editing software. Its unique and intuitive workflow allows import, sort and build projects from your media clips.

 Wondershare Filmora is simply elegant video editing software geared toward beginner, novice and casual users. Anyone can learn to use this software, regardless of their skill level, and the end results look and sound fantastic.

MAGIX Movie Edit Pro Plus is one of the best video editing programs because it allows you to achieve professional-level results with a consumer-level program. When we tested the best video editing software, we took into account how easy it is for video makers to learn and use the software.

Corel VideoStudio Pro is video editing software that’s great for a fledgling editor who wants to make videos for friends, family and an online audience.

Nero Video is decent video editing software. Its two editing modules allow you to choose which style of editing is right for you. It contains a healthy selection of effects, transitions, video enhancements and more.

 PowerDirector by CyberLink has been our best overall pick for video editing software since we started reviewing the category. This editing software offers three main ways to create your video projects. You can use the Full Feature Editor, which is the familiar timeline, or storyboard.

Adobe Premiere is one of the most recognizable names in video editing software.

VideoPad by NCH Software is a basic video editing program that has many of the tools and features we looked for in this category, though it does lack some important ones.

Editor’s Note: This product has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it has been discontinued.

Editor’s Note: This product has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it has been replaced by another product.

Editor’s Note: This product has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it has been discontinued.

Editor’s Note: This product has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it is no longer available.