How to edit videos

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With so much video content available, you may want to start editing your own videos. Although this may seem like something quite complex, it really isn’t, at least if you use the right set of tools.

Depending on the device you use to edit your videos, you will have different applications that can help you with the task. Of course, video editing is not just reserved for computers. Nowadays, smartphones are powerful enough to help you play with your videos.

How to edit videos on iPhone

Editing the videos you capture with your iPhone is easy on iOS. Thanks to the built-in Photos app, you can crop videos with just a few taps.

1. Launch the “Photos” app on your iPhone.
   
2. Tap the video you want to edit.
   
3. When you open the video, tap “Edit.”
   
4. On the main part of the screen, you will see your video. Below it should be the timeline of the video.
   
5. Use the sliders at both ends of the timeline to choose the start and end point of the video.
   
6. Once you’re happy with the edit, tap “Done” in the top right corner of the screen.
   
7. The next screen allows you to save the new version of the video. You have two options. “Save Video” will save the edited version of the file, without preserving the original. If you want to keep both the original and the edit, tap “Save video as new clip.”
   

If you accidentally used the “Save Video” option, you can revert your video to its original length.

1. Open the edited version of the video in the Photos app.
   
2. Tap “Edit.”
   
3. Tap “Revert.”
   
4. Tap “Revert to Original” and you’re done.
   

How to edit videos on a Mac

Fortunately, Apple’s Photos app is also available for Mac OS X computers. The process of editing a video this way is quite similar to the iOS version.

1. Launch the “Photos” app on your Mac. If you don’t have it in the dock, use Finder and look for it in the Applications menu.
2. You should now see the list of your photos and videos. Double click on the video you want to edit. If the video you want to edit is not on this list, simply use the browse option in the app to locate it.
3. Using your mouse or trackpad, place the pointer over the video file.
4. The action button should appear at the top of the video; It is the one that looks like a gear. Click it.
5. Click “Crop” in the menu that appears.
6. The editing window will now appear, along with the video timeline.
7. Use the yellow sliders to set the start and end time.
8. Once you’ve done that, you can preview the new version of your video by clicking the play button.
9. If you are happy with the edit, click the “Crop” button to save your changes.

If you want to undo the cropping you made, follow the steps below:

1. Open the edited version of the video in the Photos app.
2. Click “Edit.”
3. Click the action button, the one that looks like a gear.
4. Click “Reset Crop.”

How to edit videos on an Android device

When it comes to Android devices, the Google Photos app is quite capable of doing basic video editing. It allows you to play any video you have on your Android smartphone or tablet. If you don’t have it on your device yet, you can download it from Google Play.

1. Launch the Google Photos app on your device.
   
2. Using the navigation feature in the app, navigate to the location of the video you want to edit.
   
3. When you locate it, tap the video to open it.
   
4. The video will start playing in Google Photos. Tap the screen once to see the pause button in the middle of the screen.
   
5. Now tap on the pause button to stop the video.
   
6. Tap the “Edit” icon; It is the middle one at the bottom of the screen.
   
7. Below the video, you should see its timeline. Use the sliders on either side of the timeline to adjust the start and end position.
   
8. Once you’ve set this up, tap “Save Copy” in the top right corner of the screen.
   
9. Wait a couple of seconds for your device to save the new version of the video, and that’s it.
   

Since Google Photos automatically saves the edited video as a new file, you don’t have to worry about it overwriting the original video.

How to edit videos on a Chromebook

If you need some basic editing options on your Chromebook, the Google Photos app will be an ideal candidate. To learn how to trim your videos this way, see the previous section covering video editing on Android.

Anyone who wants to do more than just crop will need to use a third-party video editing app. Two of the most popular apps for Chromebook are energy director and Master of cinema. Unfortunately, you’ll have to pay to get the full set of features these apps offer. Of course, both apps also have a free version, giving you more features than Google Photos.

PowerDirector is a capable editing app, optimized to work great with Chromebooks. In addition to basic editing, it allows you to add music, effects, slow motion, and many other options. Compared to that, Kinemaster is a much more powerful video editor, but also more complex to learn to use. One of the most important features is frame-by-frame editing, which allows for professional-level, high-precision editing.

How to edit videos on a Windows 10 PC

Windows 10 comes with a built-in Photos app, which includes many useful video editing features. If you want to trim a video that is too long, this app makes it very easy.

1. Launch the Photos app on your computer.
   
2. Find the video you want to edit.
   
3. Click the “Edit and Create” button in the upper right corner.
   
4. Click “Crop.”
   
5. You will see white dots at both ends of the video timeline. Move them left and right until you trim the video to the length you want.
   
6. When you’re done, click “Save a Copy” in the top right corner.
   
7. Wait until the app completes video processing and you’re done.
   

In addition to this, there are many other video editors that you can use, some free and some not. It all depends on how much editing you plan to do and at what level. For example, movie creator It is a free application that provides some basic editing functions. But if you plan to edit a large amount of footage with multiple clips, image inserts, audio mixes, effects, transitions and whatnot, then you will need a professional tool for that. One of the best professional applications in the industry is Adobe Premierewhich unfortunately is not cheap at all.

How to edit videos through an online web service

If you occasionally need to trim a video or two, online video editors may be the best solutions. These websites allow you to do some basic video editing for free. That’s a pretty decent solution compared to the apps you need to install.

Some of the most popular websites are clipchamp, UsVideoand Adobe Spark. They all offer some decent free video editing options. So be sure to check out each of them to find the one that best suits your needs.

How to edit videos for YouTube

Being the largest video platform on the Internet, YouTube realized how important it is to allow its users to edit videos. Although it does not provide advanced editing features, it is enough to trim your videos and remove certain sections from the middle.

Of course, the first step is to upload your video to YouTube using your Google account. Once you’ve done that, go to the list of your videos and click “Editor” in the left menu. You will now see your video and the timeline below it. Use the “Trim” option to change the start and end positions of your video. To remove the middle part of your video, use the “Split” option.

When you’re done, you can save the changes to your original video or create a new video based on the edit you just made.

How to edit videos for Instagram

If you need to edit videos for Instagram, there are many editing apps you can use. In the list below, you can find four apps that are quite popular and have a decent set of features.

1. in shot – Trim, cut and split your videos. Includes filters and effects, as well as slow and fast motion. You can also add stickers, text and music.
   
2. fast – Created by GoPro, Quik allows you to import videos from any source and in various formats. You can add text, music, overlays, emojis and many other details to your video.
   
3. Magisto – This uses the power of artificial intelligence to help you create videos that really stand out. Like other apps on this list, it can add animations, text, music, and filters to your videos.
   
4. Adobe Premiere fever – One of the main features of the Adobe application is that it syncs everything you do to its dedicated cloud storage. The great thing about this is that it allows you to edit the same video from any device you use.
   

It’s worth noting that InShot, Quik, and Magisto require you to pay for the subscription in order to use the full set of their features. On the other hand, Adobe Premiere Rush is completely free, but it comes with a 2 GB limit for its cloud storage. If you need more than that, you will have to pay for it.

How to edit videos for TikTok

TikTok is the second most popular video sharing platform today, just behind YouTube. Although TikTok has a built-in video editor, you’ll need an app to create videos that really stand out. These are some of the popular apps that you should try.

1. Zoomerang
   
2. in shot
   
3. funimate
   
4. Doorbell
   

Simple video editing

Now that you know how to edit videos regardless of the platform you use, it’s time to get creative. Whether you want to crop your home video or prepare an engaging presentation for social media, you have the tools to do it.

Have you managed to edit the video you wanted? Which app do you find most convenient for editing videos? Please share your thoughts in the comments section.