Creative Time Manipulation in FCPX: Freeze Frames and Slow Motion

Final Cut Pro X: Freeze-Frames and Slow Motion

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

A very simple, yet very effective effect is changing the speed of a video clip. This could be a simple still-frame (also called “Freeze Frame”) or playing a clip in slow or fast motion.

This article shows you how to do this using Final Cut Pro X.

For more tutorials on slow-motion please refer to this article: Top 10 Slow Motion Video Editing Software.

Freeze-Frames and Slow Motion in Final Cut Pro X

1. STILL FRAMES

A still-frame freezes action. For instance, here is a clip of a hummingbird getting ready to land on a bird feeder. I want to create a freeze-frame of the bird in flight. (Um, yeah, I use “freeze-frame” and “still-frame” interchangeably.)

In Final Cut Pro X, put the playhead (or skimmer) on the frame you want to freeze and type Option+F.

This creates a two-second freeze-frame at the position of the playhead.

Adjust the duration of the frame by trimming the edge; just like any other clip. Here, for example, I’m making the duration of the freeze-frame 11 frames shorter.

In case you were wondering, this is what the freeze looks like. It freezes the flight of the hummingbird in the middle of playback, allowing us to add graphics or other text then resume the action as though nothing had happened.

Very cool, except….

Well, the good news is that this is fast and easy. The bad news is that we can’t change the location of the still frame.

So, here’s another way to do this.

Put the playhead (or skimmer, but I prefer the playhead) on the frame you want to freeze, select the clip, then type Shift+F.

This locates the source clip in the Browser, selects both the Browser and the clip, and matches the position of the In, Out, and playhead.

Now, with the Browser selected, type Option+F. This creates a freeze-frame of the Browser clip and places it at the location of the playhead as a connected clip in the Timeline.

As a connected clip, we can move this new freeze-frame wherever we want. However, be careful in moving the clip, because, unless you mark the original frame with a marker (type “M”), there’s no easy way to match the still frame with the source frame, once the still frame is moved somewhere else.

I use both these techniques in many different projects.

2. HOLD FRAME

A Hold Frame is similar to an in-line still frame, but with more flexibility.

Put the playhead (or skimmer) on the frame you want to hold. Then, Then, using either Modify > Retime or the “Smurf-on-a-headset” Toolbar icon, choose Hold Frame (or type: Shift+H).

This displays the orange Retime editor bar above the clip, with a small red portion indicating the Hold frame.

Change the duration of the Hold frame by dragging the small thumb at the right end of the red bar.

Add a speed ramp transition at the end of the Hold frame by clicking the downward-pointing arrow next to the word “Hold” in the Retime Editor.

To change the actual frame being held, double-click the bar icon to the LEFT of the red Hold section and choose Source Frame (Edit). This allows you to slide the Hold frame selection left or right.

NOTE: Changing the source frame is a feature that I like a LOT!

3. SLOW (or FAST) MOTION

We use slow-motion to show events that are too fast for the unaided eye to see. And fast motion to speed up very slow events. Both of these effects use what’s called a “constant speed change,” where the entire clip changes by the same amount - either faster or slower.

WE create either effect using the same tools, just different values. Here’s how.

Select the clip who’s speed you want to change. Then, using either Modify > Retime or the “Smurf” Toolbar icon, select Slow (or Fast).

Choose one of the available speeds; in this case, 50%. (Yes, you can change this to any value you want, I’ll show you how in a minute.)

Three things happen at once:

• The duration of the clip changes
• The orange Retiming bar appears over the top of the clip
• The speed of the clip changes

To reset the speed back to normal (100%), click the downward-pointing arrow in the Retiming bar and choose Normal (100%).

There are two ways to change the speed of a clip.

The easy way is to grab the small handle at the end of the clip and drag left or right. The speed will change as you drag it.

Or, for more precision, click the downward-pointing arrow in the Retiming bar and choose Custom.

This opens a new dialog allowing a number of changes:

• Reverse. Plays the clip in reverse.
• Rate. Select a specific speed change as a percentage of normal speed for a clip. Less than 100% is slow-motion. More than 100% is fast-motion.
• Duration. Select a specific duration for a clip and FCP X will calculate how fast or slow it needs to go.
• Ripple. When checked, adjusts the duration of a clip based upon the speed. When unchecked, the clip duration remains fixed even when speed changes.

You will get the smoothest speed changes when the percentage you choose divides evenly into 200. For example, 100, 66, 50, 40, 33, 25, 20, 10 and so on.

4. EXTRA CREDIT

There is one more setting to consider when slowing a clip. (This does not apply when creating fast motion.)

Using, again, either Modify > Retime or the “Smurf” menu, select Video Quality.

• Normal. This is the best choice for speeds of 50% or faster.
• Frame Blending. This is the best choice for speeds of about 20% to 50%.
• Optical Flow. This is the best choice for speeds slower than about 20%.

Frame blending puts a short dissolve between frames when running in slow motion to improve the illusion of motion. Optical Flow invents in-between frames to minimize the jerkiness of extremely slow motion.

Frame blending is relatively fast and easy. Optical Flow will look better in most cases, but takes a long time to render.

---

This is a basic tutorial about Apple Final Cut Pro X, a professional video editing software. However, if video editing is new to you, consider Wondershare Filmora for Mac . This is a powerful but easy-to-use tool for users just starting out. Download the free trial version below.

Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

---

SUMMARY

Whether you want your clips to speed up, slow down or just plain stop, Final Cut Pro X makes the entire process easy.

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

A very simple, yet very effective effect is changing the speed of a video clip. This could be a simple still-frame (also called “Freeze Frame”) or playing a clip in slow or fast motion.

This article shows you how to do this using Final Cut Pro X.

For more tutorials on slow-motion please refer to this article: Top 10 Slow Motion Video Editing Software.

Freeze-Frames and Slow Motion in Final Cut Pro X

1. STILL FRAMES

A still-frame freezes action. For instance, here is a clip of a hummingbird getting ready to land on a bird feeder. I want to create a freeze-frame of the bird in flight. (Um, yeah, I use “freeze-frame” and “still-frame” interchangeably.)

In Final Cut Pro X, put the playhead (or skimmer) on the frame you want to freeze and type Option+F.

This creates a two-second freeze-frame at the position of the playhead.

Adjust the duration of the frame by trimming the edge; just like any other clip. Here, for example, I’m making the duration of the freeze-frame 11 frames shorter.

In case you were wondering, this is what the freeze looks like. It freezes the flight of the hummingbird in the middle of playback, allowing us to add graphics or other text then resume the action as though nothing had happened.

Very cool, except….

Well, the good news is that this is fast and easy. The bad news is that we can’t change the location of the still frame.

So, here’s another way to do this.

Put the playhead (or skimmer, but I prefer the playhead) on the frame you want to freeze, select the clip, then type Shift+F.

This locates the source clip in the Browser, selects both the Browser and the clip, and matches the position of the In, Out, and playhead.

Now, with the Browser selected, type Option+F. This creates a freeze-frame of the Browser clip and places it at the location of the playhead as a connected clip in the Timeline.

As a connected clip, we can move this new freeze-frame wherever we want. However, be careful in moving the clip, because, unless you mark the original frame with a marker (type “M”), there’s no easy way to match the still frame with the source frame, once the still frame is moved somewhere else.

I use both these techniques in many different projects.

2. HOLD FRAME

A Hold Frame is similar to an in-line still frame, but with more flexibility.

Put the playhead (or skimmer) on the frame you want to hold. Then, Then, using either Modify > Retime or the “Smurf-on-a-headset” Toolbar icon, choose Hold Frame (or type: Shift+H).

This displays the orange Retime editor bar above the clip, with a small red portion indicating the Hold frame.

Change the duration of the Hold frame by dragging the small thumb at the right end of the red bar.

Add a speed ramp transition at the end of the Hold frame by clicking the downward-pointing arrow next to the word “Hold” in the Retime Editor.

To change the actual frame being held, double-click the bar icon to the LEFT of the red Hold section and choose Source Frame (Edit). This allows you to slide the Hold frame selection left or right.

NOTE: Changing the source frame is a feature that I like a LOT!

3. SLOW (or FAST) MOTION

We use slow-motion to show events that are too fast for the unaided eye to see. And fast motion to speed up very slow events. Both of these effects use what’s called a “constant speed change,” where the entire clip changes by the same amount - either faster or slower.

WE create either effect using the same tools, just different values. Here’s how.

Select the clip who’s speed you want to change. Then, using either Modify > Retime or the “Smurf” Toolbar icon, select Slow (or Fast).

Choose one of the available speeds; in this case, 50%. (Yes, you can change this to any value you want, I’ll show you how in a minute.)

Three things happen at once:

• The duration of the clip changes
• The orange Retiming bar appears over the top of the clip
• The speed of the clip changes

To reset the speed back to normal (100%), click the downward-pointing arrow in the Retiming bar and choose Normal (100%).

There are two ways to change the speed of a clip.

The easy way is to grab the small handle at the end of the clip and drag left or right. The speed will change as you drag it.

Or, for more precision, click the downward-pointing arrow in the Retiming bar and choose Custom.

This opens a new dialog allowing a number of changes:

• Reverse. Plays the clip in reverse.
• Rate. Select a specific speed change as a percentage of normal speed for a clip. Less than 100% is slow-motion. More than 100% is fast-motion.
• Duration. Select a specific duration for a clip and FCP X will calculate how fast or slow it needs to go.
• Ripple. When checked, adjusts the duration of a clip based upon the speed. When unchecked, the clip duration remains fixed even when speed changes.

You will get the smoothest speed changes when the percentage you choose divides evenly into 200. For example, 100, 66, 50, 40, 33, 25, 20, 10 and so on.

4. EXTRA CREDIT

There is one more setting to consider when slowing a clip. (This does not apply when creating fast motion.)

Using, again, either Modify > Retime or the “Smurf” menu, select Video Quality.

• Normal. This is the best choice for speeds of 50% or faster.
• Frame Blending. This is the best choice for speeds of about 20% to 50%.
• Optical Flow. This is the best choice for speeds slower than about 20%.

Frame blending puts a short dissolve between frames when running in slow motion to improve the illusion of motion. Optical Flow invents in-between frames to minimize the jerkiness of extremely slow motion.

Frame blending is relatively fast and easy. Optical Flow will look better in most cases, but takes a long time to render.

---

This is a basic tutorial about Apple Final Cut Pro X, a professional video editing software. However, if video editing is new to you, consider Wondershare Filmora for Mac . This is a powerful but easy-to-use tool for users just starting out. Download the free trial version below.

Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

---

SUMMARY

Whether you want your clips to speed up, slow down or just plain stop, Final Cut Pro X makes the entire process easy.

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

A very simple, yet very effective effect is changing the speed of a video clip. This could be a simple still-frame (also called “Freeze Frame”) or playing a clip in slow or fast motion.

This article shows you how to do this using Final Cut Pro X.

For more tutorials on slow-motion please refer to this article: Top 10 Slow Motion Video Editing Software.

Freeze-Frames and Slow Motion in Final Cut Pro X

1. STILL FRAMES

A still-frame freezes action. For instance, here is a clip of a hummingbird getting ready to land on a bird feeder. I want to create a freeze-frame of the bird in flight. (Um, yeah, I use “freeze-frame” and “still-frame” interchangeably.)

In Final Cut Pro X, put the playhead (or skimmer) on the frame you want to freeze and type Option+F.

This creates a two-second freeze-frame at the position of the playhead.

Adjust the duration of the frame by trimming the edge; just like any other clip. Here, for example, I’m making the duration of the freeze-frame 11 frames shorter.

In case you were wondering, this is what the freeze looks like. It freezes the flight of the hummingbird in the middle of playback, allowing us to add graphics or other text then resume the action as though nothing had happened.

Very cool, except….

Well, the good news is that this is fast and easy. The bad news is that we can’t change the location of the still frame.

So, here’s another way to do this.

Put the playhead (or skimmer, but I prefer the playhead) on the frame you want to freeze, select the clip, then type Shift+F.

This locates the source clip in the Browser, selects both the Browser and the clip, and matches the position of the In, Out, and playhead.

Now, with the Browser selected, type Option+F. This creates a freeze-frame of the Browser clip and places it at the location of the playhead as a connected clip in the Timeline.

As a connected clip, we can move this new freeze-frame wherever we want. However, be careful in moving the clip, because, unless you mark the original frame with a marker (type “M”), there’s no easy way to match the still frame with the source frame, once the still frame is moved somewhere else.

I use both these techniques in many different projects.

2. HOLD FRAME

A Hold Frame is similar to an in-line still frame, but with more flexibility.

Put the playhead (or skimmer) on the frame you want to hold. Then, Then, using either Modify > Retime or the “Smurf-on-a-headset” Toolbar icon, choose Hold Frame (or type: Shift+H).

This displays the orange Retime editor bar above the clip, with a small red portion indicating the Hold frame.

Change the duration of the Hold frame by dragging the small thumb at the right end of the red bar.

Add a speed ramp transition at the end of the Hold frame by clicking the downward-pointing arrow next to the word “Hold” in the Retime Editor.

To change the actual frame being held, double-click the bar icon to the LEFT of the red Hold section and choose Source Frame (Edit). This allows you to slide the Hold frame selection left or right.

NOTE: Changing the source frame is a feature that I like a LOT!

3. SLOW (or FAST) MOTION

We use slow-motion to show events that are too fast for the unaided eye to see. And fast motion to speed up very slow events. Both of these effects use what’s called a “constant speed change,” where the entire clip changes by the same amount - either faster or slower.

WE create either effect using the same tools, just different values. Here’s how.

Select the clip who’s speed you want to change. Then, using either Modify > Retime or the “Smurf” Toolbar icon, select Slow (or Fast).

Choose one of the available speeds; in this case, 50%. (Yes, you can change this to any value you want, I’ll show you how in a minute.)

Three things happen at once:

• The duration of the clip changes
• The orange Retiming bar appears over the top of the clip
• The speed of the clip changes

To reset the speed back to normal (100%), click the downward-pointing arrow in the Retiming bar and choose Normal (100%).

There are two ways to change the speed of a clip.

The easy way is to grab the small handle at the end of the clip and drag left or right. The speed will change as you drag it.

Or, for more precision, click the downward-pointing arrow in the Retiming bar and choose Custom.

This opens a new dialog allowing a number of changes:

• Reverse. Plays the clip in reverse.
• Rate. Select a specific speed change as a percentage of normal speed for a clip. Less than 100% is slow-motion. More than 100% is fast-motion.
• Duration. Select a specific duration for a clip and FCP X will calculate how fast or slow it needs to go.
• Ripple. When checked, adjusts the duration of a clip based upon the speed. When unchecked, the clip duration remains fixed even when speed changes.

You will get the smoothest speed changes when the percentage you choose divides evenly into 200. For example, 100, 66, 50, 40, 33, 25, 20, 10 and so on.

4. EXTRA CREDIT

There is one more setting to consider when slowing a clip. (This does not apply when creating fast motion.)

Using, again, either Modify > Retime or the “Smurf” menu, select Video Quality.

• Normal. This is the best choice for speeds of 50% or faster.
• Frame Blending. This is the best choice for speeds of about 20% to 50%.
• Optical Flow. This is the best choice for speeds slower than about 20%.

Frame blending puts a short dissolve between frames when running in slow motion to improve the illusion of motion. Optical Flow invents in-between frames to minimize the jerkiness of extremely slow motion.

Frame blending is relatively fast and easy. Optical Flow will look better in most cases, but takes a long time to render.

---

This is a basic tutorial about Apple Final Cut Pro X, a professional video editing software. However, if video editing is new to you, consider Wondershare Filmora for Mac . This is a powerful but easy-to-use tool for users just starting out. Download the free trial version below.

Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

---

SUMMARY

Whether you want your clips to speed up, slow down or just plain stop, Final Cut Pro X makes the entire process easy.

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

A very simple, yet very effective effect is changing the speed of a video clip. This could be a simple still-frame (also called “Freeze Frame”) or playing a clip in slow or fast motion.

This article shows you how to do this using Final Cut Pro X.

For more tutorials on slow-motion please refer to this article: Top 10 Slow Motion Video Editing Software.

Freeze-Frames and Slow Motion in Final Cut Pro X

1. STILL FRAMES

A still-frame freezes action. For instance, here is a clip of a hummingbird getting ready to land on a bird feeder. I want to create a freeze-frame of the bird in flight. (Um, yeah, I use “freeze-frame” and “still-frame” interchangeably.)

In Final Cut Pro X, put the playhead (or skimmer) on the frame you want to freeze and type Option+F.

This creates a two-second freeze-frame at the position of the playhead.

Adjust the duration of the frame by trimming the edge; just like any other clip. Here, for example, I’m making the duration of the freeze-frame 11 frames shorter.

In case you were wondering, this is what the freeze looks like. It freezes the flight of the hummingbird in the middle of playback, allowing us to add graphics or other text then resume the action as though nothing had happened.

Very cool, except….

Well, the good news is that this is fast and easy. The bad news is that we can’t change the location of the still frame.

So, here’s another way to do this.

Put the playhead (or skimmer, but I prefer the playhead) on the frame you want to freeze, select the clip, then type Shift+F.

This locates the source clip in the Browser, selects both the Browser and the clip, and matches the position of the In, Out, and playhead.

Now, with the Browser selected, type Option+F. This creates a freeze-frame of the Browser clip and places it at the location of the playhead as a connected clip in the Timeline.

As a connected clip, we can move this new freeze-frame wherever we want. However, be careful in moving the clip, because, unless you mark the original frame with a marker (type “M”), there’s no easy way to match the still frame with the source frame, once the still frame is moved somewhere else.

I use both these techniques in many different projects.

2. HOLD FRAME

A Hold Frame is similar to an in-line still frame, but with more flexibility.

Put the playhead (or skimmer) on the frame you want to hold. Then, Then, using either Modify > Retime or the “Smurf-on-a-headset” Toolbar icon, choose Hold Frame (or type: Shift+H).

This displays the orange Retime editor bar above the clip, with a small red portion indicating the Hold frame.

Change the duration of the Hold frame by dragging the small thumb at the right end of the red bar.

Add a speed ramp transition at the end of the Hold frame by clicking the downward-pointing arrow next to the word “Hold” in the Retime Editor.

To change the actual frame being held, double-click the bar icon to the LEFT of the red Hold section and choose Source Frame (Edit). This allows you to slide the Hold frame selection left or right.

NOTE: Changing the source frame is a feature that I like a LOT!

3. SLOW (or FAST) MOTION

We use slow-motion to show events that are too fast for the unaided eye to see. And fast motion to speed up very slow events. Both of these effects use what’s called a “constant speed change,” where the entire clip changes by the same amount - either faster or slower.

WE create either effect using the same tools, just different values. Here’s how.

Select the clip who’s speed you want to change. Then, using either Modify > Retime or the “Smurf” Toolbar icon, select Slow (or Fast).

Choose one of the available speeds; in this case, 50%. (Yes, you can change this to any value you want, I’ll show you how in a minute.)

Three things happen at once:

• The duration of the clip changes
• The orange Retiming bar appears over the top of the clip
• The speed of the clip changes

To reset the speed back to normal (100%), click the downward-pointing arrow in the Retiming bar and choose Normal (100%).

There are two ways to change the speed of a clip.

The easy way is to grab the small handle at the end of the clip and drag left or right. The speed will change as you drag it.

Or, for more precision, click the downward-pointing arrow in the Retiming bar and choose Custom.

This opens a new dialog allowing a number of changes:

• Reverse. Plays the clip in reverse.
• Rate. Select a specific speed change as a percentage of normal speed for a clip. Less than 100% is slow-motion. More than 100% is fast-motion.
• Duration. Select a specific duration for a clip and FCP X will calculate how fast or slow it needs to go.
• Ripple. When checked, adjusts the duration of a clip based upon the speed. When unchecked, the clip duration remains fixed even when speed changes.

You will get the smoothest speed changes when the percentage you choose divides evenly into 200. For example, 100, 66, 50, 40, 33, 25, 20, 10 and so on.

4. EXTRA CREDIT

There is one more setting to consider when slowing a clip. (This does not apply when creating fast motion.)

Using, again, either Modify > Retime or the “Smurf” menu, select Video Quality.

• Normal. This is the best choice for speeds of 50% or faster.
• Frame Blending. This is the best choice for speeds of about 20% to 50%.
• Optical Flow. This is the best choice for speeds slower than about 20%.

Frame blending puts a short dissolve between frames when running in slow motion to improve the illusion of motion. Optical Flow invents in-between frames to minimize the jerkiness of extremely slow motion.

Frame blending is relatively fast and easy. Optical Flow will look better in most cases, but takes a long time to render.

---

This is a basic tutorial about Apple Final Cut Pro X, a professional video editing software. However, if video editing is new to you, consider Wondershare Filmora for Mac . This is a powerful but easy-to-use tool for users just starting out. Download the free trial version below.

Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

---

SUMMARY

Whether you want your clips to speed up, slow down or just plain stop, Final Cut Pro X makes the entire process easy.

Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Get Your Favorite YouTube Tracks as MP3s: A Guide

The Stunning Guide on YouTube Audio Download

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Extracting audio from YouTube videos or YouTube audio download is a fairly common practice, and the desire to make the process simpler has inspired the production of countless software and websites.

We’ve framed a stunning guide for YouTube converter video to MP3 format.

Note: We resolutely oppose all forms of copyright-infringing downloads. This tutorial is only for downloading YouTube videos/audio materials from your own channel.

In this article

01 [Something You Need Know Before Downloading Audio from YouTube](#Part 1)

02 [How to Download YouTube Audio](#Part 2)

Part 1 Something You Need to Know Before Downloading Audio from YouTube

Before we proceed on the ultimate procedure for YouTube audio download, we’d like to take you through a set of questions defined below.

01What is an online YouTube music downloader?

A YouTube to MP4 converter online allows downloading music or audio from YouTube’s video format. For example, let’s suppose you are using keepv.id to download music from YouTube. Here, you’re only required to paste the video link and hit the Go tab to see your YouTube videos converting to MP3 format.

02Why use an online YouTube MP3 Downloader?

The answer is simple as you’re involved in any hassle of downloading the software beforehand in an online version of YouTube MP3 downloader. However, you must look for security concerns in online websites as they have malware or other viruses.

03Is it possible to convert YouTube videos to other formats?

You can convert a YouTube video into different formats such as MOV, MPEG, MP4, FLV, and more.

04Is downloading YouTube videos illegal?

It’s not illegal to download YouTube videos but somewhat immoral for personal use.

05Is it safe to use YouTube MP3 Music Downloader?

Yes, the answer is quite partial here; as already discussed, online websites can be scams or injected with viruses, etc. So, research appropriately before using any online source for YouTube audio download.

Part 2 How to Download YouTube Audio

Now, let’s dive into a detailed guide on downloading video YouTube MP3 via different ways, as mentioned below.

01How to Utilize Mp3 Audio YouTube Downloader Feature?

Addoncrop is one of the most famous browser extensions available to download video YouTube MP3. The extension assists in downloading all the YouTube videos without any complexity.

Its interface is also quite intuitive, and you need to follow the steps mentioned below to download and convert YouTube to MP3:

Step 1: Go to addoncrop.com website and search YouTube to MP3 audio converter.

Step 2: Select the option from the search list, and there, you can select the browser name for which you want this extension.

Step 3: To add this to your browser, click the Download button and follow the on-screen instructions to add it.

Step 4: Once installed, go to YouTube and look for the song you want to download.

Step 5: When you click on the song, you will see the ‘Download MP3’ option right above the ‘Subscribe button. Click it.

Step 6: There’s an option to trim the audio and choose among different bitrates. You can choose up to 320Kbps of quality.

Step 7: You can download the song once you have trimmed and chosen the audio quality.

The fantastic part of this extension is that it does not spam with ads or take you to other websites. All in all, its entire procedure is pretty simple.

02Tutorials on Downloading YouTube Audio on Windows for Free

4K YouTube to MP3 Downloader software program specifically designed for extracting audio from YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and Flickr freely. It helps in downloading and saving it in different formats, including M4A, MP3, and OGG, without any hassle of ads. We can keep and download a complete playlist to our PC using a 4K YouTube to MP3 downloader.

To download music, follow the below-given steps:

Step 1: Launch 4K YouTube to MP3 Downloader to your system (Windows, Linux, or Mac) .

Step 2: After successfully installing the setup on your computer, open YouTube on your computer.

Step 3: Search for the music video or playlist that you want to save to your computer as shown below:

Step 4: Copy the video URL from the address bar, as you can see in the below snapshot:

Step 5: Now, open 4K YouTube to MP3 downloader on your computer, and it will open, as shown below:

Step 6: Click on ‘Paste URL’ at the top-left corner.

Step 7: The software will recognize and start retrieving the information of the particular pasted URL.

Step 8: If you are downloading a complete playlist, it will ask whether to download the entire playlist or download one. A snapshot is below:

Step 9: Select accordingly and wait for a minute or seconds for the audio to download to your PC:

Step 10: After the successful download, it gets saved to your computer, and you can enjoy it whenever you want.

03Tutorials on Downloading Audio Files from YouTube on Mac for Free

Step 1: Launch 4K Video Downloader.

Step 2: Go to YouTube and find a video, playlist, or channel that you would like to upload into iTunes.

Step 3: Copy the video link from your browser.

Step 4: Click Paste Link in Video Downloader.

Step 5: Select the Extract Audio category, choose M4A format, and click Extract.

Step 6: Once you finish the audio extraction, click the right on the mouse button and choose the Show in folder option. The files directory that downloaded will open.

Step 7: Launch iTunes, go to File > Add to Library tab. Then, locate the folder and select the files.

Alternatively, you may drag and drop the downloaded content to the iTunes window from the folder.

Step 8: That’s it! Now you can enjoy the audio on iTunes on your Mac or transfer YouTube music to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.

04How to Download Audio from YouTube Using Parallels Toolbox

Parallels Toolbox offers a single robust application that helps you to download your favorite audio online, including YouTube.

Step 1: Open the Parallels Toolbox on your screen’s top toolbar.

Step 2: Click Audio under the Library window to access the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Select Download Audio; a pop-up will appear on the screen with a download icon.

Step 4: Open YouTube, search for the video, and drag the URL to the download pop-up.

Step 5: Once the download finishes, a list of all your downloaded audio content will be there on the Parallels window. Unmark them all, and only tick the audio content you wish to download.

Hit the Download Selected button.

It will automatically save your audio to PC.

Bonus Tip: The Most Recommended Audio Editor-Wondershare Filmora

The Wondershare Filmora Video Editor ‘s latest version has various audio editing features worth considering.

We can add the audio downloaded from YouTube as a background using Filmora audio editor and transform the tone.

Filmora also provides a free music library, you can also split the audio by using the timeline’s playhead, adjust the volume, pitch, or the video’s length or even mute the audio in a particular video clip.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

Filmora also helps to add real-time voiceovers by just hitting the record button, and you will also have 3 seconds before the recording begins, and once done, hit the stop button to end it.

There are various other audio editing features that Filmora provides, such as adding and customizing multiple tracks in a clip, fade in and out audio, an audio equalizer for changing frequency, audio speed adjustment, and many more.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Some FAQs on YouTube to MP4 Converter Online

● 4 Main tutorials on YouTube audio download

● Bonus tip for the best audio editor to leave you with creativity

Try It Free Try It Free

Extracting audio from YouTube videos or YouTube audio download is a fairly common practice, and the desire to make the process simpler has inspired the production of countless software and websites.

We’ve framed a stunning guide for YouTube converter video to MP3 format.

Note: We resolutely oppose all forms of copyright-infringing downloads. This tutorial is only for downloading YouTube videos/audio materials from your own channel.

In this article

01 [Something You Need Know Before Downloading Audio from YouTube](#Part 1)

02 [How to Download YouTube Audio](#Part 2)

Part 1 Something You Need to Know Before Downloading Audio from YouTube

Before we proceed on the ultimate procedure for YouTube audio download, we’d like to take you through a set of questions defined below.

01What is an online YouTube music downloader?

A YouTube to MP4 converter online allows downloading music or audio from YouTube’s video format. For example, let’s suppose you are using keepv.id to download music from YouTube. Here, you’re only required to paste the video link and hit the Go tab to see your YouTube videos converting to MP3 format.

02Why use an online YouTube MP3 Downloader?

The answer is simple as you’re involved in any hassle of downloading the software beforehand in an online version of YouTube MP3 downloader. However, you must look for security concerns in online websites as they have malware or other viruses.

03Is it possible to convert YouTube videos to other formats?

You can convert a YouTube video into different formats such as MOV, MPEG, MP4, FLV, and more.

04Is downloading YouTube videos illegal?

It’s not illegal to download YouTube videos but somewhat immoral for personal use.

05Is it safe to use YouTube MP3 Music Downloader?

Yes, the answer is quite partial here; as already discussed, online websites can be scams or injected with viruses, etc. So, research appropriately before using any online source for YouTube audio download.

Part 2 How to Download YouTube Audio

Now, let’s dive into a detailed guide on downloading video YouTube MP3 via different ways, as mentioned below.

01How to Utilize Mp3 Audio YouTube Downloader Feature?

Addoncrop is one of the most famous browser extensions available to download video YouTube MP3. The extension assists in downloading all the YouTube videos without any complexity.

Its interface is also quite intuitive, and you need to follow the steps mentioned below to download and convert YouTube to MP3:

Step 1: Go to addoncrop.com website and search YouTube to MP3 audio converter.

Step 2: Select the option from the search list, and there, you can select the browser name for which you want this extension.

Step 3: To add this to your browser, click the Download button and follow the on-screen instructions to add it.

Step 4: Once installed, go to YouTube and look for the song you want to download.

Step 5: When you click on the song, you will see the ‘Download MP3’ option right above the ‘Subscribe button. Click it.

Step 6: There’s an option to trim the audio and choose among different bitrates. You can choose up to 320Kbps of quality.

Step 7: You can download the song once you have trimmed and chosen the audio quality.

The fantastic part of this extension is that it does not spam with ads or take you to other websites. All in all, its entire procedure is pretty simple.

02Tutorials on Downloading YouTube Audio on Windows for Free

4K YouTube to MP3 Downloader software program specifically designed for extracting audio from YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and Flickr freely. It helps in downloading and saving it in different formats, including M4A, MP3, and OGG, without any hassle of ads. We can keep and download a complete playlist to our PC using a 4K YouTube to MP3 downloader.

To download music, follow the below-given steps:

Step 1: Launch 4K YouTube to MP3 Downloader to your system (Windows, Linux, or Mac) .

Step 2: After successfully installing the setup on your computer, open YouTube on your computer.

Step 3: Search for the music video or playlist that you want to save to your computer as shown below:

Step 4: Copy the video URL from the address bar, as you can see in the below snapshot:

Step 5: Now, open 4K YouTube to MP3 downloader on your computer, and it will open, as shown below:

Step 6: Click on ‘Paste URL’ at the top-left corner.

Step 7: The software will recognize and start retrieving the information of the particular pasted URL.

Step 8: If you are downloading a complete playlist, it will ask whether to download the entire playlist or download one. A snapshot is below:

Step 9: Select accordingly and wait for a minute or seconds for the audio to download to your PC:

Step 10: After the successful download, it gets saved to your computer, and you can enjoy it whenever you want.

03Tutorials on Downloading Audio Files from YouTube on Mac for Free

Step 1: Launch 4K Video Downloader.

Step 2: Go to YouTube and find a video, playlist, or channel that you would like to upload into iTunes.

Step 3: Copy the video link from your browser.

Step 4: Click Paste Link in Video Downloader.

Step 5: Select the Extract Audio category, choose M4A format, and click Extract.

Step 6: Once you finish the audio extraction, click the right on the mouse button and choose the Show in folder option. The files directory that downloaded will open.

Step 7: Launch iTunes, go to File > Add to Library tab. Then, locate the folder and select the files.

Alternatively, you may drag and drop the downloaded content to the iTunes window from the folder.

Step 8: That’s it! Now you can enjoy the audio on iTunes on your Mac or transfer YouTube music to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.

04How to Download Audio from YouTube Using Parallels Toolbox

Parallels Toolbox offers a single robust application that helps you to download your favorite audio online, including YouTube.

Step 1: Open the Parallels Toolbox on your screen’s top toolbar.

Step 2: Click Audio under the Library window to access the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Select Download Audio; a pop-up will appear on the screen with a download icon.

Step 4: Open YouTube, search for the video, and drag the URL to the download pop-up.

Step 5: Once the download finishes, a list of all your downloaded audio content will be there on the Parallels window. Unmark them all, and only tick the audio content you wish to download.

Hit the Download Selected button.

It will automatically save your audio to PC.

Bonus Tip: The Most Recommended Audio Editor-Wondershare Filmora

The Wondershare Filmora Video Editor ‘s latest version has various audio editing features worth considering.

We can add the audio downloaded from YouTube as a background using Filmora audio editor and transform the tone.

Filmora also provides a free music library, you can also split the audio by using the timeline’s playhead, adjust the volume, pitch, or the video’s length or even mute the audio in a particular video clip.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

Filmora also helps to add real-time voiceovers by just hitting the record button, and you will also have 3 seconds before the recording begins, and once done, hit the stop button to end it.

There are various other audio editing features that Filmora provides, such as adding and customizing multiple tracks in a clip, fade in and out audio, an audio equalizer for changing frequency, audio speed adjustment, and many more.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Some FAQs on YouTube to MP4 Converter Online

● 4 Main tutorials on YouTube audio download

● Bonus tip for the best audio editor to leave you with creativity

Try It Free Try It Free

Extracting audio from YouTube videos or YouTube audio download is a fairly common practice, and the desire to make the process simpler has inspired the production of countless software and websites.

We’ve framed a stunning guide for YouTube converter video to MP3 format.

Note: We resolutely oppose all forms of copyright-infringing downloads. This tutorial is only for downloading YouTube videos/audio materials from your own channel.

In this article

01 [Something You Need Know Before Downloading Audio from YouTube](#Part 1)

02 [How to Download YouTube Audio](#Part 2)

Part 1 Something You Need to Know Before Downloading Audio from YouTube

Before we proceed on the ultimate procedure for YouTube audio download, we’d like to take you through a set of questions defined below.

01What is an online YouTube music downloader?

A YouTube to MP4 converter online allows downloading music or audio from YouTube’s video format. For example, let’s suppose you are using keepv.id to download music from YouTube. Here, you’re only required to paste the video link and hit the Go tab to see your YouTube videos converting to MP3 format.

02Why use an online YouTube MP3 Downloader?

The answer is simple as you’re involved in any hassle of downloading the software beforehand in an online version of YouTube MP3 downloader. However, you must look for security concerns in online websites as they have malware or other viruses.

03Is it possible to convert YouTube videos to other formats?

You can convert a YouTube video into different formats such as MOV, MPEG, MP4, FLV, and more.

04Is downloading YouTube videos illegal?

It’s not illegal to download YouTube videos but somewhat immoral for personal use.

05Is it safe to use YouTube MP3 Music Downloader?

Yes, the answer is quite partial here; as already discussed, online websites can be scams or injected with viruses, etc. So, research appropriately before using any online source for YouTube audio download.

Part 2 How to Download YouTube Audio

Now, let’s dive into a detailed guide on downloading video YouTube MP3 via different ways, as mentioned below.

01How to Utilize Mp3 Audio YouTube Downloader Feature?

Addoncrop is one of the most famous browser extensions available to download video YouTube MP3. The extension assists in downloading all the YouTube videos without any complexity.

Its interface is also quite intuitive, and you need to follow the steps mentioned below to download and convert YouTube to MP3:

Step 1: Go to addoncrop.com website and search YouTube to MP3 audio converter.

Step 2: Select the option from the search list, and there, you can select the browser name for which you want this extension.

Step 3: To add this to your browser, click the Download button and follow the on-screen instructions to add it.

Step 4: Once installed, go to YouTube and look for the song you want to download.

Step 5: When you click on the song, you will see the ‘Download MP3’ option right above the ‘Subscribe button. Click it.

Step 6: There’s an option to trim the audio and choose among different bitrates. You can choose up to 320Kbps of quality.

Step 7: You can download the song once you have trimmed and chosen the audio quality.

The fantastic part of this extension is that it does not spam with ads or take you to other websites. All in all, its entire procedure is pretty simple.

02Tutorials on Downloading YouTube Audio on Windows for Free

4K YouTube to MP3 Downloader software program specifically designed for extracting audio from YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and Flickr freely. It helps in downloading and saving it in different formats, including M4A, MP3, and OGG, without any hassle of ads. We can keep and download a complete playlist to our PC using a 4K YouTube to MP3 downloader.

To download music, follow the below-given steps:

Step 1: Launch 4K YouTube to MP3 Downloader to your system (Windows, Linux, or Mac) .

Step 2: After successfully installing the setup on your computer, open YouTube on your computer.

Step 3: Search for the music video or playlist that you want to save to your computer as shown below:

Step 4: Copy the video URL from the address bar, as you can see in the below snapshot:

Step 5: Now, open 4K YouTube to MP3 downloader on your computer, and it will open, as shown below:

Step 6: Click on ‘Paste URL’ at the top-left corner.

Step 7: The software will recognize and start retrieving the information of the particular pasted URL.

Step 8: If you are downloading a complete playlist, it will ask whether to download the entire playlist or download one. A snapshot is below:

Step 9: Select accordingly and wait for a minute or seconds for the audio to download to your PC:

Step 10: After the successful download, it gets saved to your computer, and you can enjoy it whenever you want.

03Tutorials on Downloading Audio Files from YouTube on Mac for Free

Step 1: Launch 4K Video Downloader.

Step 2: Go to YouTube and find a video, playlist, or channel that you would like to upload into iTunes.

Step 3: Copy the video link from your browser.

Step 4: Click Paste Link in Video Downloader.

Step 5: Select the Extract Audio category, choose M4A format, and click Extract.

Step 6: Once you finish the audio extraction, click the right on the mouse button and choose the Show in folder option. The files directory that downloaded will open.

Step 7: Launch iTunes, go to File > Add to Library tab. Then, locate the folder and select the files.

Alternatively, you may drag and drop the downloaded content to the iTunes window from the folder.

Step 8: That’s it! Now you can enjoy the audio on iTunes on your Mac or transfer YouTube music to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.

04How to Download Audio from YouTube Using Parallels Toolbox

Parallels Toolbox offers a single robust application that helps you to download your favorite audio online, including YouTube.

Step 1: Open the Parallels Toolbox on your screen’s top toolbar.

Step 2: Click Audio under the Library window to access the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Select Download Audio; a pop-up will appear on the screen with a download icon.

Step 4: Open YouTube, search for the video, and drag the URL to the download pop-up.

Step 5: Once the download finishes, a list of all your downloaded audio content will be there on the Parallels window. Unmark them all, and only tick the audio content you wish to download.

Hit the Download Selected button.

It will automatically save your audio to PC.

Bonus Tip: The Most Recommended Audio Editor-Wondershare Filmora

The Wondershare Filmora Video Editor ‘s latest version has various audio editing features worth considering.

We can add the audio downloaded from YouTube as a background using Filmora audio editor and transform the tone.

Filmora also provides a free music library, you can also split the audio by using the timeline’s playhead, adjust the volume, pitch, or the video’s length or even mute the audio in a particular video clip.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

Filmora also helps to add real-time voiceovers by just hitting the record button, and you will also have 3 seconds before the recording begins, and once done, hit the stop button to end it.

There are various other audio editing features that Filmora provides, such as adding and customizing multiple tracks in a clip, fade in and out audio, an audio equalizer for changing frequency, audio speed adjustment, and many more.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Some FAQs on YouTube to MP4 Converter Online

● 4 Main tutorials on YouTube audio download

● Bonus tip for the best audio editor to leave you with creativity

Try It Free Try It Free

Extracting audio from YouTube videos or YouTube audio download is a fairly common practice, and the desire to make the process simpler has inspired the production of countless software and websites.

We’ve framed a stunning guide for YouTube converter video to MP3 format.

Note: We resolutely oppose all forms of copyright-infringing downloads. This tutorial is only for downloading YouTube videos/audio materials from your own channel.

In this article

01 [Something You Need Know Before Downloading Audio from YouTube](#Part 1)

02 [How to Download YouTube Audio](#Part 2)

Part 1 Something You Need to Know Before Downloading Audio from YouTube

Before we proceed on the ultimate procedure for YouTube audio download, we’d like to take you through a set of questions defined below.

01What is an online YouTube music downloader?

A YouTube to MP4 converter online allows downloading music or audio from YouTube’s video format. For example, let’s suppose you are using keepv.id to download music from YouTube. Here, you’re only required to paste the video link and hit the Go tab to see your YouTube videos converting to MP3 format.

02Why use an online YouTube MP3 Downloader?

The answer is simple as you’re involved in any hassle of downloading the software beforehand in an online version of YouTube MP3 downloader. However, you must look for security concerns in online websites as they have malware or other viruses.

03Is it possible to convert YouTube videos to other formats?

You can convert a YouTube video into different formats such as MOV, MPEG, MP4, FLV, and more.

04Is downloading YouTube videos illegal?

It’s not illegal to download YouTube videos but somewhat immoral for personal use.

05Is it safe to use YouTube MP3 Music Downloader?

Yes, the answer is quite partial here; as already discussed, online websites can be scams or injected with viruses, etc. So, research appropriately before using any online source for YouTube audio download.

Part 2 How to Download YouTube Audio

Now, let’s dive into a detailed guide on downloading video YouTube MP3 via different ways, as mentioned below.

01How to Utilize Mp3 Audio YouTube Downloader Feature?

Addoncrop is one of the most famous browser extensions available to download video YouTube MP3. The extension assists in downloading all the YouTube videos without any complexity.

Its interface is also quite intuitive, and you need to follow the steps mentioned below to download and convert YouTube to MP3:

Step 1: Go to addoncrop.com website and search YouTube to MP3 audio converter.

Step 2: Select the option from the search list, and there, you can select the browser name for which you want this extension.

Step 3: To add this to your browser, click the Download button and follow the on-screen instructions to add it.

Step 4: Once installed, go to YouTube and look for the song you want to download.

Step 5: When you click on the song, you will see the ‘Download MP3’ option right above the ‘Subscribe button. Click it.

Step 6: There’s an option to trim the audio and choose among different bitrates. You can choose up to 320Kbps of quality.

Step 7: You can download the song once you have trimmed and chosen the audio quality.

The fantastic part of this extension is that it does not spam with ads or take you to other websites. All in all, its entire procedure is pretty simple.

02Tutorials on Downloading YouTube Audio on Windows for Free

4K YouTube to MP3 Downloader software program specifically designed for extracting audio from YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and Flickr freely. It helps in downloading and saving it in different formats, including M4A, MP3, and OGG, without any hassle of ads. We can keep and download a complete playlist to our PC using a 4K YouTube to MP3 downloader.

To download music, follow the below-given steps:

Step 1: Launch 4K YouTube to MP3 Downloader to your system (Windows, Linux, or Mac) .

Step 2: After successfully installing the setup on your computer, open YouTube on your computer.

Step 3: Search for the music video or playlist that you want to save to your computer as shown below:

Step 4: Copy the video URL from the address bar, as you can see in the below snapshot:

Step 5: Now, open 4K YouTube to MP3 downloader on your computer, and it will open, as shown below:

Step 6: Click on ‘Paste URL’ at the top-left corner.

Step 7: The software will recognize and start retrieving the information of the particular pasted URL.

Step 8: If you are downloading a complete playlist, it will ask whether to download the entire playlist or download one. A snapshot is below:

Step 9: Select accordingly and wait for a minute or seconds for the audio to download to your PC:

Step 10: After the successful download, it gets saved to your computer, and you can enjoy it whenever you want.

03Tutorials on Downloading Audio Files from YouTube on Mac for Free

Step 1: Launch 4K Video Downloader.

Step 2: Go to YouTube and find a video, playlist, or channel that you would like to upload into iTunes.

Step 3: Copy the video link from your browser.

Step 4: Click Paste Link in Video Downloader.

Step 5: Select the Extract Audio category, choose M4A format, and click Extract.

Step 6: Once you finish the audio extraction, click the right on the mouse button and choose the Show in folder option. The files directory that downloaded will open.

Step 7: Launch iTunes, go to File > Add to Library tab. Then, locate the folder and select the files.

Alternatively, you may drag and drop the downloaded content to the iTunes window from the folder.

Step 8: That’s it! Now you can enjoy the audio on iTunes on your Mac or transfer YouTube music to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.

04How to Download Audio from YouTube Using Parallels Toolbox

Parallels Toolbox offers a single robust application that helps you to download your favorite audio online, including YouTube.

Step 1: Open the Parallels Toolbox on your screen’s top toolbar.

Step 2: Click Audio under the Library window to access the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Select Download Audio; a pop-up will appear on the screen with a download icon.

Step 4: Open YouTube, search for the video, and drag the URL to the download pop-up.

Step 5: Once the download finishes, a list of all your downloaded audio content will be there on the Parallels window. Unmark them all, and only tick the audio content you wish to download.

Hit the Download Selected button.

It will automatically save your audio to PC.

Bonus Tip: The Most Recommended Audio Editor-Wondershare Filmora

The Wondershare Filmora Video Editor ‘s latest version has various audio editing features worth considering.

We can add the audio downloaded from YouTube as a background using Filmora audio editor and transform the tone.

Filmora also provides a free music library, you can also split the audio by using the timeline’s playhead, adjust the volume, pitch, or the video’s length or even mute the audio in a particular video clip.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

Filmora also helps to add real-time voiceovers by just hitting the record button, and you will also have 3 seconds before the recording begins, and once done, hit the stop button to end it.

There are various other audio editing features that Filmora provides, such as adding and customizing multiple tracks in a clip, fade in and out audio, an audio equalizer for changing frequency, audio speed adjustment, and many more.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Some FAQs on YouTube to MP4 Converter Online

● 4 Main tutorials on YouTube audio download

● Bonus tip for the best audio editor to leave you with creativity

‘S Top AVCHD Video Editing Tools Compared

Top 5 AVCHD video editing software

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

avchd is a video format that is commonly used in High Definition camcorders from Sony or Panasonic. It is a format of any camera settings. If you have a camcorder device or a High Definition (HD) Camera from Sony or Panasonic, you may have dealt with avchd video files. So when you take your photos, their primary format is avchd. You may therefore want to edit this format into a format that you can play in your device. In this case, you use video editing software that support AVCHD format. There are many of these avchd video editing software in the market today. I’m going to show you the top 5 avchd video editing software commonly used by many people.

Top 5 AVCHD video editing software

1.Wondershare Filmora(Originally Wondershare Video editor)

This is a powerful easy and quick to use video editing software that can help you make professional videos from avchd videos recorded by your camcorder in minutes. Its features include

• Cut, merge, edit and trim clips features with an option of adding text and music
• combine clips to produce single video
• special effects such as resolution, video bits, frames and many others

Download a free trial version below:

Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

2. Free avchd Editor

This is free software that can help you edit your camcorder avchd video formats or Blu-Ray video. To features of this avchd video editing software include

• You can watch HD videos on TV
• You can build your avchd structure to suit your preferences
• Unable you to create a personal copy of blu-ray movie
• You can strip video from those parts that you don’t prefer

3. WinX avchd editing software

WinX AVCHD editing software is excellent video editing software that can help you edit your camcorder AVCHD recorded videos within a short time. WinX AVCHD not only can help you edit avchd Video, but also have a built in avchd video converter and an online downloader. Its main features include:

• Trim and split avchd video files and remove unwanted parts
• Clip and rearrange avchd video
• You can crop the recording image to show the parts that are more brilliant
• Extract scenes from videos and store them into a photo gallery
• Convert avchd video to iPhone, Samsung, iPad, HTC, WP8, etc

4. ArcSoft ShowBiz

With the help of ArcSoft ShowBiz video editing software, you can make professional videos from your camcorder avchd videos. This video editing software offers two video editing modes depending on your needs and preferences. Its main features include the following:

• Enhance avchd video effects by use of Storyboard
• Add multiple clips on timeline and produce a single clip from those clips
• Cut, copy, split, combine and rearrange video clips in less than a minute

5. Sony Vegas Pro 8 Video Editing Software

The Vegas Pro 8 Video Editing Software for Windows can help you convert your avchd video files into professional videos. It is powerful software that was developed by Sony. Vegas Pro 8 has the following features:

• Precise easy to understand editing tools that produce professional video content
• Features tools audio production for video
• Windows-based NLE editing workflow
• Text adding tools

Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

avchd is a video format that is commonly used in High Definition camcorders from Sony or Panasonic. It is a format of any camera settings. If you have a camcorder device or a High Definition (HD) Camera from Sony or Panasonic, you may have dealt with avchd video files. So when you take your photos, their primary format is avchd. You may therefore want to edit this format into a format that you can play in your device. In this case, you use video editing software that support AVCHD format. There are many of these avchd video editing software in the market today. I’m going to show you the top 5 avchd video editing software commonly used by many people.

Top 5 AVCHD video editing software

1.Wondershare Filmora(Originally Wondershare Video editor)

This is a powerful easy and quick to use video editing software that can help you make professional videos from avchd videos recorded by your camcorder in minutes. Its features include

• Cut, merge, edit and trim clips features with an option of adding text and music
• combine clips to produce single video
• special effects such as resolution, video bits, frames and many others

Download a free trial version below:

Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

2. Free avchd Editor

This is free software that can help you edit your camcorder avchd video formats or Blu-Ray video. To features of this avchd video editing software include

• You can watch HD videos on TV
• You can build your avchd structure to suit your preferences
• Unable you to create a personal copy of blu-ray movie
• You can strip video from those parts that you don’t prefer

3. WinX avchd editing software

WinX AVCHD editing software is excellent video editing software that can help you edit your camcorder AVCHD recorded videos within a short time. WinX AVCHD not only can help you edit avchd Video, but also have a built in avchd video converter and an online downloader. Its main features include:

• Trim and split avchd video files and remove unwanted parts
• Clip and rearrange avchd video
• You can crop the recording image to show the parts that are more brilliant
• Extract scenes from videos and store them into a photo gallery
• Convert avchd video to iPhone, Samsung, iPad, HTC, WP8, etc

4. ArcSoft ShowBiz

With the help of ArcSoft ShowBiz video editing software, you can make professional videos from your camcorder avchd videos. This video editing software offers two video editing modes depending on your needs and preferences. Its main features include the following:

• Enhance avchd video effects by use of Storyboard
• Add multiple clips on timeline and produce a single clip from those clips
• Cut, copy, split, combine and rearrange video clips in less than a minute

5. Sony Vegas Pro 8 Video Editing Software

The Vegas Pro 8 Video Editing Software for Windows can help you convert your avchd video files into professional videos. It is powerful software that was developed by Sony. Vegas Pro 8 has the following features:

• Precise easy to understand editing tools that produce professional video content
• Features tools audio production for video
• Windows-based NLE editing workflow
• Text adding tools

Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

avchd is a video format that is commonly used in High Definition camcorders from Sony or Panasonic. It is a format of any camera settings. If you have a camcorder device or a High Definition (HD) Camera from Sony or Panasonic, you may have dealt with avchd video files. So when you take your photos, their primary format is avchd. You may therefore want to edit this format into a format that you can play in your device. In this case, you use video editing software that support AVCHD format. There are many of these avchd video editing software in the market today. I’m going to show you the top 5 avchd video editing software commonly used by many people.

Top 5 AVCHD video editing software

1.Wondershare Filmora(Originally Wondershare Video editor)

This is a powerful easy and quick to use video editing software that can help you make professional videos from avchd videos recorded by your camcorder in minutes. Its features include

• Cut, merge, edit and trim clips features with an option of adding text and music
• combine clips to produce single video
• special effects such as resolution, video bits, frames and many others

Download a free trial version below:

Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

2. Free avchd Editor

This is free software that can help you edit your camcorder avchd video formats or Blu-Ray video. To features of this avchd video editing software include

• You can watch HD videos on TV
• You can build your avchd structure to suit your preferences
• Unable you to create a personal copy of blu-ray movie
• You can strip video from those parts that you don’t prefer

3. WinX avchd editing software

WinX AVCHD editing software is excellent video editing software that can help you edit your camcorder AVCHD recorded videos within a short time. WinX AVCHD not only can help you edit avchd Video, but also have a built in avchd video converter and an online downloader. Its main features include:

• Trim and split avchd video files and remove unwanted parts
• Clip and rearrange avchd video
• You can crop the recording image to show the parts that are more brilliant
• Extract scenes from videos and store them into a photo gallery
• Convert avchd video to iPhone, Samsung, iPad, HTC, WP8, etc

4. ArcSoft ShowBiz

With the help of ArcSoft ShowBiz video editing software, you can make professional videos from your camcorder avchd videos. This video editing software offers two video editing modes depending on your needs and preferences. Its main features include the following:

• Enhance avchd video effects by use of Storyboard
• Add multiple clips on timeline and produce a single clip from those clips
• Cut, copy, split, combine and rearrange video clips in less than a minute

5. Sony Vegas Pro 8 Video Editing Software

The Vegas Pro 8 Video Editing Software for Windows can help you convert your avchd video files into professional videos. It is powerful software that was developed by Sony. Vegas Pro 8 has the following features:

• Precise easy to understand editing tools that produce professional video content
• Features tools audio production for video
• Windows-based NLE editing workflow
• Text adding tools

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avchd is a video format that is commonly used in High Definition camcorders from Sony or Panasonic. It is a format of any camera settings. If you have a camcorder device or a High Definition (HD) Camera from Sony or Panasonic, you may have dealt with avchd video files. So when you take your photos, their primary format is avchd. You may therefore want to edit this format into a format that you can play in your device. In this case, you use video editing software that support AVCHD format. There are many of these avchd video editing software in the market today. I’m going to show you the top 5 avchd video editing software commonly used by many people.

Top 5 AVCHD video editing software

1.Wondershare Filmora(Originally Wondershare Video editor)

This is a powerful easy and quick to use video editing software that can help you make professional videos from avchd videos recorded by your camcorder in minutes. Its features include

• Cut, merge, edit and trim clips features with an option of adding text and music
• combine clips to produce single video
• special effects such as resolution, video bits, frames and many others

Download a free trial version below:

Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

2. Free avchd Editor

This is free software that can help you edit your camcorder avchd video formats or Blu-Ray video. To features of this avchd video editing software include

• You can watch HD videos on TV
• You can build your avchd structure to suit your preferences
• Unable you to create a personal copy of blu-ray movie
• You can strip video from those parts that you don’t prefer

3. WinX avchd editing software

WinX AVCHD editing software is excellent video editing software that can help you edit your camcorder AVCHD recorded videos within a short time. WinX AVCHD not only can help you edit avchd Video, but also have a built in avchd video converter and an online downloader. Its main features include:

• Trim and split avchd video files and remove unwanted parts
• Clip and rearrange avchd video
• You can crop the recording image to show the parts that are more brilliant
• Extract scenes from videos and store them into a photo gallery
• Convert avchd video to iPhone, Samsung, iPad, HTC, WP8, etc

4. ArcSoft ShowBiz

With the help of ArcSoft ShowBiz video editing software, you can make professional videos from your camcorder avchd videos. This video editing software offers two video editing modes depending on your needs and preferences. Its main features include the following:

• Enhance avchd video effects by use of Storyboard
• Add multiple clips on timeline and produce a single clip from those clips
• Cut, copy, split, combine and rearrange video clips in less than a minute

5. Sony Vegas Pro 8 Video Editing Software

The Vegas Pro 8 Video Editing Software for Windows can help you convert your avchd video files into professional videos. It is powerful software that was developed by Sony. Vegas Pro 8 has the following features:

• Precise easy to understand editing tools that produce professional video content
• Features tools audio production for video
• Windows-based NLE editing workflow
• Text adding tools

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Best Free Video Special Effects Apps [iOS & Android]

FREE Best Video Special Effects Apps

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Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Secure Download

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

Secure Download

Click here to get Filmora for PC by email
or Try Filmora App for mobile >>>

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Every movie clip that you see on a big or small screen has been decorated using a professional video special effects app. Since special effects are added to the footages to make them look more lively and happening, it is important that only highly skilled professionals should do the job.

However, because of the advanced technologies and the robust applications that the developers are coming up with these days, no special training is required to seamlessly add special effects to the videos , and even a novice user can produce professional-level outputs on their smartphone with the help of all the options and features that these latest software programs offer.

With that said, here you will get to know about some of the best iOS and Android programs that you can use to add special effects to your videos. In addition to this, you will also learn about another most admired and widely used movie effects app that is equipped with plethora of templates that you can apply to your clips to make them look more professional.

• Part 1: Best Free Video Special Effects Apps [iOS & Android Devices]
• Part 2: 6 Best VFX Apps for iOS
• Part 3: 4 Best Video Special Effects Apps for Android
• Part 4: Add Video Effects on Desktop [Bonus]

Part 1: Best Video Special Effects Apps for Both iPhone and Android: FxGuru

We’ve find FxGuru: Movie FX Director is a special effect app which is available on both iPhone, iPad and Android devices, this video special effects app for Android and iOS has almost everything you may need in order to give your recorded videos a professional touch. From ghosts to werewolves, UFOs to dragons, and even tornadoes, earthquakes, and meteors, FxGuru has every special effect under one umbrella.

Simply put, with this app on your phone, you only have to use the device’s camera to capture video footage, and then sail away with your imagination to produce industry-standard clips for commercial promotions and/or for fun.

Click to get the Android version of this special effect app from the App Store or Google Play.

Part 2: Best VFX Video Effects Editor Apps for iPhone & iPad

If you are a proud owner of an iOS device, the following iPhone and iPad video special effects apps are something you would definitely love to try:

1. Enlight Videoleap Video Editor

With built-in video editor and easy-to-use interface, this iPhone special effects app could be the program you have been looking for all along. The software allows keyframe-based animations , chroma compositing, practically limitless redo and undo iterations, and even non-destructive video editing to make your post-production tasks simple and fun.

With all these features and options, and several more to explore, Enlight Vdeoleap Video Editor leaves no stone unturned to help you produce industry-standard outputs right on your iDevice.

Click to get this app on App Store >>

2. Action Movie FX

With around 4.5-star rating on Apple App Store, this movie effects app called Action Movie FX has several Hollywood-style effects templates that let you give more dramatic look to the videos you record from your iDevice. Since the program is a mobile app, you can apply all the VFX right on your iPhone or iPad without transferring the footages to a computer for post-production treatments.

All the built-in effects that Action Movie FX is enriched with such as ALIEN BURST, CAR SMASH, BB-8 Spark, etc. have been designed by some of the most famous artists with ample amount of experience in the field of film production.

Click to get this app on App Store >>

3. Movie FX Maker

This video special effects app is helpful to apply FX on the images to use them as stickers. Although the program is free to use, the in-app purchases give you access to more advanced movie stickers that would allow you to bring life to the still images without having you to transfer them to your PC and/or using an expensive and complex apps like Photoshop.

All you need to do in order to apply special FX to the images is, capture photos on your iDevice, and add the effects Movie FX Maker has. Post modifications, the images can be shared on your favorite social networking site instantaneously.

4. Effects Cam – Visual Effects

Yet another video special effects app, Effects Cam allows you to add special effects like fire, blasts, explosions, etc. to your images in order to make them look live. The images can be captured right from your device’s camera, or imported from other sources like your PC, phone’s memory, etc. Once imported, you can pick any of the available special FX from the app’s library, and apply it to the photo(s).

Click to get this app on App Store >>

5. Videorama Text & Video Editor

Videorama Text & Video Editor is an iPhone video special effects app that lets you do various tasks such as trim videos, split them, remove unwanted segments, etc. In addition to this, the tool is also capable of adding and animating texts that can be used as captions for the images or motion clips for information.

Apart from the above, adding special video and sound effects is another lucrative feature that Videorama has because of which the app is most admired and used by majority of people across the globe.

Click to get this app on App Store >>

6. LumaFX

Although LumaFX is a paid video special effects app for iOS devices, it is worth investing. The software has many features that are mostly found in professional post-production tools. These features include color correction, slow motion effect, frame-by-frame animation using the keyframes, and much more.

In addition to all the above, LumaFX also allows you to add audio effects, thus making the videos more interesting and informative that could be broadcasted for commercial gains or shared among your known ones for fun.

Watch Video! Best Free Video Special Effects Apps on Apple Store

Part 2: Best VFX Video Effects Editor Apps for Android

If you are an Android lover and prefer using non-Apple devices, you have plenty of options when it comes to selecting the best movie effects app that could enable you to apply special effects to the videos your smart device has or captures using its camera.

In case you are looking for an efficient video special effects app for Android, those listed below are worth your attention:

1. Movie Booth FX Free

While using Movie Booth FX Free , all you need to do is, record a footage from your camera, and add special effects to it. The three main categories that this video special effects app ships along with include Action, Sci-Fi, and Horror. Depending on the type of footage you captured, and the kind of output you want to have, you can pick any of these categories, and apply your favorite effect that is available within it.

Although the program is free to install, various other options and features can be unlocked by paying for them with in-app purchases.

2. MovieRide FX

This video special effects app for Android has several templates that allow you to apply various VFX to the footages you record using your Android device. With the effects like Space Wars, Space Walk, Thunder Bolt, Storms, etc., you can virtually live in the movies, and act like a character. Although some of the effects that MovieRide FX has are paid, you definitely won’t regret buying them considering the precision and ease at which you can decorate your clips.

3. Movie Effects Maker

Movie Effects Maker, as the name suggests, allows you to add special effects to the images you click with your smartphone. With all the VFX options this movie effects app has, you can be virtually anyone you want. For instance, with the sci-fi and horror elements, you can create stickers out of your photos portraying yourself as a hero, add animated effects to your images to make them look live, and much more.

4. Extreme VFX

With this video special effects app, all you need to do is, record a footage using your Android smart device, and begin applying special effects to them until you are satisfied with the results. Since the app allows you to add multiple VFX to the clips, nothing seems impossible when it comes to decorating the videos, and making them more engaging and entertaining, especially with you playing as the main character.

Get this special video effect app from Google Play>>

Watch Video! Best VFX Video Effects Editor Apps for Android

Part 4: How to Add Special Effects to Videos in Filmora?

Although all the apps listed above are good, when it comes to creating movies with special effects for commercial usage and public broadcasting, nothing can beat the efficiency and robustness of a movie effects app that has been designed to run on desktop computers.

Even though there are many post-production professional applications by different vendors, Wondershare Filmora has the simplest UI, and follows the most straightforward approach that allows even the novice users to add VFX to their videos.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Secure Download

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

Secure Download

Click here to get Filmora for PC by email
or Try Filmora App for mobile >>>

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The steps given below explain how to add special effects to your recorded footages with Wondershare Filmora:

1. Import Video and Add to Timeline

Launch Wondershare Filmora, click anywhere inside the Media Bin at the upper-left section, use the Open box to import the video you want to add VFX to, hover mouse to the thumbnail of the clip, click the + icon from the middle, and click MATCH TO MEDIA from the Project Setting box when/if it appears.

2. Add Effects and Elements

Place the Playhead (Skimmer) in the Timeline you want to apply effects from, click Effects from the standard toolbar at the top, select your preferred category from the left pane, hover mouse to the effect you want to add in the right window, and click the + icon from the center.

Optionally you can drag the effect in the Timeline to manage its duration. Next, go to Elements from the top, and repeat the process to add your preferred element to the footage.

Besides the included effects and elements in Filmora, you can find our more video effects on Filmstock effects store, including blockbuster, effects for holidays and vacations. Click to check the free video effects that you can get for free in Filmstock for Filmora.

3. Export the Output

Click EXPORT from the top-center section, go to the Local tab from the top of the Export box that opens up next, choose your preferred extension from the Format list in the left pane, select a destination location in the Save to field in the right window, click SETTINGS and make necessary adjustments (optional), and click EXPORT from the bottom-right corner of the box to begin rendering and to produce the video with the special effects applied to it.

Conclusion

With all the programs listed above, selecting the best video special effects app could be a challenging task. Thanks to Wondershare Filmora that not only enables you to add effects and elements to the videos, it is also fast, lightweight, and offers simple and easy-to-use interface that can be exploited to create professional-level outputs in comparatively less time.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Secure Download

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

Secure Download

Click here to get Filmora for PC by email
or Try Filmora App for mobile >>>

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Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Secure Download

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

Secure Download

Click here to get Filmora for PC by email
or Try Filmora App for mobile >>>

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Every movie clip that you see on a big or small screen has been decorated using a professional video special effects app. Since special effects are added to the footages to make them look more lively and happening, it is important that only highly skilled professionals should do the job.

However, because of the advanced technologies and the robust applications that the developers are coming up with these days, no special training is required to seamlessly add special effects to the videos , and even a novice user can produce professional-level outputs on their smartphone with the help of all the options and features that these latest software programs offer.

With that said, here you will get to know about some of the best iOS and Android programs that you can use to add special effects to your videos. In addition to this, you will also learn about another most admired and widely used movie effects app that is equipped with plethora of templates that you can apply to your clips to make them look more professional.

• Part 1: Best Free Video Special Effects Apps [iOS & Android Devices]
• Part 2: 6 Best VFX Apps for iOS
• Part 3: 4 Best Video Special Effects Apps for Android
• Part 4: Add Video Effects on Desktop [Bonus]

Part 1: Best Video Special Effects Apps for Both iPhone and Android: FxGuru

We’ve find FxGuru: Movie FX Director is a special effect app which is available on both iPhone, iPad and Android devices, this video special effects app for Android and iOS has almost everything you may need in order to give your recorded videos a professional touch. From ghosts to werewolves, UFOs to dragons, and even tornadoes, earthquakes, and meteors, FxGuru has every special effect under one umbrella.

Simply put, with this app on your phone, you only have to use the device’s camera to capture video footage, and then sail away with your imagination to produce industry-standard clips for commercial promotions and/or for fun.

Click to get the Android version of this special effect app from the App Store or Google Play.

Part 2: Best VFX Video Effects Editor Apps for iPhone & iPad

If you are a proud owner of an iOS device, the following iPhone and iPad video special effects apps are something you would definitely love to try:

1. Enlight Videoleap Video Editor

With built-in video editor and easy-to-use interface, this iPhone special effects app could be the program you have been looking for all along. The software allows keyframe-based animations , chroma compositing, practically limitless redo and undo iterations, and even non-destructive video editing to make your post-production tasks simple and fun.

With all these features and options, and several more to explore, Enlight Vdeoleap Video Editor leaves no stone unturned to help you produce industry-standard outputs right on your iDevice.

Click to get this app on App Store >>

2. Action Movie FX

With around 4.5-star rating on Apple App Store, this movie effects app called Action Movie FX has several Hollywood-style effects templates that let you give more dramatic look to the videos you record from your iDevice. Since the program is a mobile app, you can apply all the VFX right on your iPhone or iPad without transferring the footages to a computer for post-production treatments.

All the built-in effects that Action Movie FX is enriched with such as ALIEN BURST, CAR SMASH, BB-8 Spark, etc. have been designed by some of the most famous artists with ample amount of experience in the field of film production.

Click to get this app on App Store >>

3. Movie FX Maker

This video special effects app is helpful to apply FX on the images to use them as stickers. Although the program is free to use, the in-app purchases give you access to more advanced movie stickers that would allow you to bring life to the still images without having you to transfer them to your PC and/or using an expensive and complex apps like Photoshop.

All you need to do in order to apply special FX to the images is, capture photos on your iDevice, and add the effects Movie FX Maker has. Post modifications, the images can be shared on your favorite social networking site instantaneously.

4. Effects Cam – Visual Effects

Yet another video special effects app, Effects Cam allows you to add special effects like fire, blasts, explosions, etc. to your images in order to make them look live. The images can be captured right from your device’s camera, or imported from other sources like your PC, phone’s memory, etc. Once imported, you can pick any of the available special FX from the app’s library, and apply it to the photo(s).

Click to get this app on App Store >>

5. Videorama Text & Video Editor

Videorama Text & Video Editor is an iPhone video special effects app that lets you do various tasks such as trim videos, split them, remove unwanted segments, etc. In addition to this, the tool is also capable of adding and animating texts that can be used as captions for the images or motion clips for information.

Apart from the above, adding special video and sound effects is another lucrative feature that Videorama has because of which the app is most admired and used by majority of people across the globe.

Click to get this app on App Store >>

6. LumaFX

Although LumaFX is a paid video special effects app for iOS devices, it is worth investing. The software has many features that are mostly found in professional post-production tools. These features include color correction, slow motion effect, frame-by-frame animation using the keyframes, and much more.

In addition to all the above, LumaFX also allows you to add audio effects, thus making the videos more interesting and informative that could be broadcasted for commercial gains or shared among your known ones for fun.

Watch Video! Best Free Video Special Effects Apps on Apple Store

Part 2: Best VFX Video Effects Editor Apps for Android

If you are an Android lover and prefer using non-Apple devices, you have plenty of options when it comes to selecting the best movie effects app that could enable you to apply special effects to the videos your smart device has or captures using its camera.

In case you are looking for an efficient video special effects app for Android, those listed below are worth your attention:

1. Movie Booth FX Free

While using Movie Booth FX Free , all you need to do is, record a footage from your camera, and add special effects to it. The three main categories that this video special effects app ships along with include Action, Sci-Fi, and Horror. Depending on the type of footage you captured, and the kind of output you want to have, you can pick any of these categories, and apply your favorite effect that is available within it.

Although the program is free to install, various other options and features can be unlocked by paying for them with in-app purchases.

2. MovieRide FX

This video special effects app for Android has several templates that allow you to apply various VFX to the footages you record using your Android device. With the effects like Space Wars, Space Walk, Thunder Bolt, Storms, etc., you can virtually live in the movies, and act like a character. Although some of the effects that MovieRide FX has are paid, you definitely won’t regret buying them considering the precision and ease at which you can decorate your clips.

3. Movie Effects Maker

Movie Effects Maker, as the name suggests, allows you to add special effects to the images you click with your smartphone. With all the VFX options this movie effects app has, you can be virtually anyone you want. For instance, with the sci-fi and horror elements, you can create stickers out of your photos portraying yourself as a hero, add animated effects to your images to make them look live, and much more.

4. Extreme VFX

With this video special effects app, all you need to do is, record a footage using your Android smart device, and begin applying special effects to them until you are satisfied with the results. Since the app allows you to add multiple VFX to the clips, nothing seems impossible when it comes to decorating the videos, and making them more engaging and entertaining, especially with you playing as the main character.

Get this special video effect app from Google Play>>

Watch Video! Best VFX Video Effects Editor Apps for Android

Part 4: How to Add Special Effects to Videos in Filmora?

Although all the apps listed above are good, when it comes to creating movies with special effects for commercial usage and public broadcasting, nothing can beat the efficiency and robustness of a movie effects app that has been designed to run on desktop computers.

Even though there are many post-production professional applications by different vendors, Wondershare Filmora has the simplest UI, and follows the most straightforward approach that allows even the novice users to add VFX to their videos.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Secure Download

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

Secure Download

Click here to get Filmora for PC by email
or Try Filmora App for mobile >>>

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The steps given below explain how to add special effects to your recorded footages with Wondershare Filmora:

1. Import Video and Add to Timeline

Launch Wondershare Filmora, click anywhere inside the Media Bin at the upper-left section, use the Open box to import the video you want to add VFX to, hover mouse to the thumbnail of the clip, click the + icon from the middle, and click MATCH TO MEDIA from the Project Setting box when/if it appears.

2. Add Effects and Elements

Place the Playhead (Skimmer) in the Timeline you want to apply effects from, click Effects from the standard toolbar at the top, select your preferred category from the left pane, hover mouse to the effect you want to add in the right window, and click the + icon from the center.

Optionally you can drag the effect in the Timeline to manage its duration. Next, go to Elements from the top, and repeat the process to add your preferred element to the footage.

Besides the included effects and elements in Filmora, you can find our more video effects on Filmstock effects store, including blockbuster, effects for holidays and vacations. Click to check the free video effects that you can get for free in Filmstock for Filmora.

3. Export the Output

Click EXPORT from the top-center section, go to the Local tab from the top of the Export box that opens up next, choose your preferred extension from the Format list in the left pane, select a destination location in the Save to field in the right window, click SETTINGS and make necessary adjustments (optional), and click EXPORT from the bottom-right corner of the box to begin rendering and to produce the video with the special effects applied to it.

Conclusion

With all the programs listed above, selecting the best video special effects app could be a challenging task. Thanks to Wondershare Filmora that not only enables you to add effects and elements to the videos, it is also fast, lightweight, and offers simple and easy-to-use interface that can be exploited to create professional-level outputs in comparatively less time.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Secure Download

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

Secure Download

Click here to get Filmora for PC by email
or Try Filmora App for mobile >>>

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Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Secure Download

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

Secure Download

Click here to get Filmora for PC by email
or Try Filmora App for mobile >>>

download filmora app for ios ](https://app.adjust.com/b0k9hf2%5F4bsu85t ) download filmora app for android ](https://app.adjust.com/b0k9hf2%5F4bsu85t )

Every movie clip that you see on a big or small screen has been decorated using a professional video special effects app. Since special effects are added to the footages to make them look more lively and happening, it is important that only highly skilled professionals should do the job.

However, because of the advanced technologies and the robust applications that the developers are coming up with these days, no special training is required to seamlessly add special effects to the videos , and even a novice user can produce professional-level outputs on their smartphone with the help of all the options and features that these latest software programs offer.

With that said, here you will get to know about some of the best iOS and Android programs that you can use to add special effects to your videos. In addition to this, you will also learn about another most admired and widely used movie effects app that is equipped with plethora of templates that you can apply to your clips to make them look more professional.

• Part 1: Best Free Video Special Effects Apps [iOS & Android Devices]
• Part 2: 6 Best VFX Apps for iOS
• Part 3: 4 Best Video Special Effects Apps for Android
• Part 4: Add Video Effects on Desktop [Bonus]

Part 1: Best Video Special Effects Apps for Both iPhone and Android: FxGuru

We’ve find FxGuru: Movie FX Director is a special effect app which is available on both iPhone, iPad and Android devices, this video special effects app for Android and iOS has almost everything you may need in order to give your recorded videos a professional touch. From ghosts to werewolves, UFOs to dragons, and even tornadoes, earthquakes, and meteors, FxGuru has every special effect under one umbrella.

Simply put, with this app on your phone, you only have to use the device’s camera to capture video footage, and then sail away with your imagination to produce industry-standard clips for commercial promotions and/or for fun.

Click to get the Android version of this special effect app from the App Store or Google Play.

Part 2: Best VFX Video Effects Editor Apps for iPhone & iPad

If you are a proud owner of an iOS device, the following iPhone and iPad video special effects apps are something you would definitely love to try:

1. Enlight Videoleap Video Editor

With built-in video editor and easy-to-use interface, this iPhone special effects app could be the program you have been looking for all along. The software allows keyframe-based animations , chroma compositing, practically limitless redo and undo iterations, and even non-destructive video editing to make your post-production tasks simple and fun.

With all these features and options, and several more to explore, Enlight Vdeoleap Video Editor leaves no stone unturned to help you produce industry-standard outputs right on your iDevice.

Click to get this app on App Store >>

2. Action Movie FX

With around 4.5-star rating on Apple App Store, this movie effects app called Action Movie FX has several Hollywood-style effects templates that let you give more dramatic look to the videos you record from your iDevice. Since the program is a mobile app, you can apply all the VFX right on your iPhone or iPad without transferring the footages to a computer for post-production treatments.

All the built-in effects that Action Movie FX is enriched with such as ALIEN BURST, CAR SMASH, BB-8 Spark, etc. have been designed by some of the most famous artists with ample amount of experience in the field of film production.

Click to get this app on App Store >>

3. Movie FX Maker

This video special effects app is helpful to apply FX on the images to use them as stickers. Although the program is free to use, the in-app purchases give you access to more advanced movie stickers that would allow you to bring life to the still images without having you to transfer them to your PC and/or using an expensive and complex apps like Photoshop.

All you need to do in order to apply special FX to the images is, capture photos on your iDevice, and add the effects Movie FX Maker has. Post modifications, the images can be shared on your favorite social networking site instantaneously.

4. Effects Cam – Visual Effects

Yet another video special effects app, Effects Cam allows you to add special effects like fire, blasts, explosions, etc. to your images in order to make them look live. The images can be captured right from your device’s camera, or imported from other sources like your PC, phone’s memory, etc. Once imported, you can pick any of the available special FX from the app’s library, and apply it to the photo(s).

Click to get this app on App Store >>

5. Videorama Text & Video Editor

Videorama Text & Video Editor is an iPhone video special effects app that lets you do various tasks such as trim videos, split them, remove unwanted segments, etc. In addition to this, the tool is also capable of adding and animating texts that can be used as captions for the images or motion clips for information.

Apart from the above, adding special video and sound effects is another lucrative feature that Videorama has because of which the app is most admired and used by majority of people across the globe.

Click to get this app on App Store >>

6. LumaFX

Although LumaFX is a paid video special effects app for iOS devices, it is worth investing. The software has many features that are mostly found in professional post-production tools. These features include color correction, slow motion effect, frame-by-frame animation using the keyframes, and much more.

In addition to all the above, LumaFX also allows you to add audio effects, thus making the videos more interesting and informative that could be broadcasted for commercial gains or shared among your known ones for fun.

Watch Video! Best Free Video Special Effects Apps on Apple Store

Part 2: Best VFX Video Effects Editor Apps for Android

If you are an Android lover and prefer using non-Apple devices, you have plenty of options when it comes to selecting the best movie effects app that could enable you to apply special effects to the videos your smart device has or captures using its camera.

In case you are looking for an efficient video special effects app for Android, those listed below are worth your attention:

1. Movie Booth FX Free

While using Movie Booth FX Free , all you need to do is, record a footage from your camera, and add special effects to it. The three main categories that this video special effects app ships along with include Action, Sci-Fi, and Horror. Depending on the type of footage you captured, and the kind of output you want to have, you can pick any of these categories, and apply your favorite effect that is available within it.

Although the program is free to install, various other options and features can be unlocked by paying for them with in-app purchases.

2. MovieRide FX

This video special effects app for Android has several templates that allow you to apply various VFX to the footages you record using your Android device. With the effects like Space Wars, Space Walk, Thunder Bolt, Storms, etc., you can virtually live in the movies, and act like a character. Although some of the effects that MovieRide FX has are paid, you definitely won’t regret buying them considering the precision and ease at which you can decorate your clips.

3. Movie Effects Maker

Movie Effects Maker, as the name suggests, allows you to add special effects to the images you click with your smartphone. With all the VFX options this movie effects app has, you can be virtually anyone you want. For instance, with the sci-fi and horror elements, you can create stickers out of your photos portraying yourself as a hero, add animated effects to your images to make them look live, and much more.

4. Extreme VFX

With this video special effects app, all you need to do is, record a footage using your Android smart device, and begin applying special effects to them until you are satisfied with the results. Since the app allows you to add multiple VFX to the clips, nothing seems impossible when it comes to decorating the videos, and making them more engaging and entertaining, especially with you playing as the main character.

Get this special video effect app from Google Play>>

Watch Video! Best VFX Video Effects Editor Apps for Android

Part 4: How to Add Special Effects to Videos in Filmora?

Although all the apps listed above are good, when it comes to creating movies with special effects for commercial usage and public broadcasting, nothing can beat the efficiency and robustness of a movie effects app that has been designed to run on desktop computers.

Even though there are many post-production professional applications by different vendors, Wondershare Filmora has the simplest UI, and follows the most straightforward approach that allows even the novice users to add VFX to their videos.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Secure Download

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

Secure Download

Click here to get Filmora for PC by email
or Try Filmora App for mobile >>>

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The steps given below explain how to add special effects to your recorded footages with Wondershare Filmora:

1. Import Video and Add to Timeline

Launch Wondershare Filmora, click anywhere inside the Media Bin at the upper-left section, use the Open box to import the video you want to add VFX to, hover mouse to the thumbnail of the clip, click the + icon from the middle, and click MATCH TO MEDIA from the Project Setting box when/if it appears.

2. Add Effects and Elements

Place the Playhead (Skimmer) in the Timeline you want to apply effects from, click Effects from the standard toolbar at the top, select your preferred category from the left pane, hover mouse to the effect you want to add in the right window, and click the + icon from the center.

Optionally you can drag the effect in the Timeline to manage its duration. Next, go to Elements from the top, and repeat the process to add your preferred element to the footage.

Besides the included effects and elements in Filmora, you can find our more video effects on Filmstock effects store, including blockbuster, effects for holidays and vacations. Click to check the free video effects that you can get for free in Filmstock for Filmora.

3. Export the Output

Click EXPORT from the top-center section, go to the Local tab from the top of the Export box that opens up next, choose your preferred extension from the Format list in the left pane, select a destination location in the Save to field in the right window, click SETTINGS and make necessary adjustments (optional), and click EXPORT from the bottom-right corner of the box to begin rendering and to produce the video with the special effects applied to it.

Conclusion

With all the programs listed above, selecting the best video special effects app could be a challenging task. Thanks to Wondershare Filmora that not only enables you to add effects and elements to the videos, it is also fast, lightweight, and offers simple and easy-to-use interface that can be exploited to create professional-level outputs in comparatively less time.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Secure Download

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

Secure Download

Click here to get Filmora for PC by email
or Try Filmora App for mobile >>>

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Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

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Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Secure Download

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

Secure Download

Click here to get Filmora for PC by email
or Try Filmora App for mobile >>>

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Every movie clip that you see on a big or small screen has been decorated using a professional video special effects app. Since special effects are added to the footages to make them look more lively and happening, it is important that only highly skilled professionals should do the job.

However, because of the advanced technologies and the robust applications that the developers are coming up with these days, no special training is required to seamlessly add special effects to the videos , and even a novice user can produce professional-level outputs on their smartphone with the help of all the options and features that these latest software programs offer.

With that said, here you will get to know about some of the best iOS and Android programs that you can use to add special effects to your videos. In addition to this, you will also learn about another most admired and widely used movie effects app that is equipped with plethora of templates that you can apply to your clips to make them look more professional.

• Part 1: Best Free Video Special Effects Apps [iOS & Android Devices]
• Part 2: 6 Best VFX Apps for iOS
• Part 3: 4 Best Video Special Effects Apps for Android
• Part 4: Add Video Effects on Desktop [Bonus]

Part 1: Best Video Special Effects Apps for Both iPhone and Android: FxGuru

We’ve find FxGuru: Movie FX Director is a special effect app which is available on both iPhone, iPad and Android devices, this video special effects app for Android and iOS has almost everything you may need in order to give your recorded videos a professional touch. From ghosts to werewolves, UFOs to dragons, and even tornadoes, earthquakes, and meteors, FxGuru has every special effect under one umbrella.

Simply put, with this app on your phone, you only have to use the device’s camera to capture video footage, and then sail away with your imagination to produce industry-standard clips for commercial promotions and/or for fun.

Click to get the Android version of this special effect app from the App Store or Google Play.

Part 2: Best VFX Video Effects Editor Apps for iPhone & iPad

If you are a proud owner of an iOS device, the following iPhone and iPad video special effects apps are something you would definitely love to try:

1. Enlight Videoleap Video Editor

With built-in video editor and easy-to-use interface, this iPhone special effects app could be the program you have been looking for all along. The software allows keyframe-based animations , chroma compositing, practically limitless redo and undo iterations, and even non-destructive video editing to make your post-production tasks simple and fun.

With all these features and options, and several more to explore, Enlight Vdeoleap Video Editor leaves no stone unturned to help you produce industry-standard outputs right on your iDevice.

Click to get this app on App Store >>

2. Action Movie FX

With around 4.5-star rating on Apple App Store, this movie effects app called Action Movie FX has several Hollywood-style effects templates that let you give more dramatic look to the videos you record from your iDevice. Since the program is a mobile app, you can apply all the VFX right on your iPhone or iPad without transferring the footages to a computer for post-production treatments.

All the built-in effects that Action Movie FX is enriched with such as ALIEN BURST, CAR SMASH, BB-8 Spark, etc. have been designed by some of the most famous artists with ample amount of experience in the field of film production.

Click to get this app on App Store >>

3. Movie FX Maker

This video special effects app is helpful to apply FX on the images to use them as stickers. Although the program is free to use, the in-app purchases give you access to more advanced movie stickers that would allow you to bring life to the still images without having you to transfer them to your PC and/or using an expensive and complex apps like Photoshop.

All you need to do in order to apply special FX to the images is, capture photos on your iDevice, and add the effects Movie FX Maker has. Post modifications, the images can be shared on your favorite social networking site instantaneously.

4. Effects Cam – Visual Effects

Yet another video special effects app, Effects Cam allows you to add special effects like fire, blasts, explosions, etc. to your images in order to make them look live. The images can be captured right from your device’s camera, or imported from other sources like your PC, phone’s memory, etc. Once imported, you can pick any of the available special FX from the app’s library, and apply it to the photo(s).

Click to get this app on App Store >>

5. Videorama Text & Video Editor

Videorama Text & Video Editor is an iPhone video special effects app that lets you do various tasks such as trim videos, split them, remove unwanted segments, etc. In addition to this, the tool is also capable of adding and animating texts that can be used as captions for the images or motion clips for information.

Apart from the above, adding special video and sound effects is another lucrative feature that Videorama has because of which the app is most admired and used by majority of people across the globe.

Click to get this app on App Store >>

6. LumaFX

Although LumaFX is a paid video special effects app for iOS devices, it is worth investing. The software has many features that are mostly found in professional post-production tools. These features include color correction, slow motion effect, frame-by-frame animation using the keyframes, and much more.

In addition to all the above, LumaFX also allows you to add audio effects, thus making the videos more interesting and informative that could be broadcasted for commercial gains or shared among your known ones for fun.

Watch Video! Best Free Video Special Effects Apps on Apple Store

Part 2: Best VFX Video Effects Editor Apps for Android

If you are an Android lover and prefer using non-Apple devices, you have plenty of options when it comes to selecting the best movie effects app that could enable you to apply special effects to the videos your smart device has or captures using its camera.

In case you are looking for an efficient video special effects app for Android, those listed below are worth your attention:

1. Movie Booth FX Free

While using Movie Booth FX Free , all you need to do is, record a footage from your camera, and add special effects to it. The three main categories that this video special effects app ships along with include Action, Sci-Fi, and Horror. Depending on the type of footage you captured, and the kind of output you want to have, you can pick any of these categories, and apply your favorite effect that is available within it.

Although the program is free to install, various other options and features can be unlocked by paying for them with in-app purchases.

2. MovieRide FX

This video special effects app for Android has several templates that allow you to apply various VFX to the footages you record using your Android device. With the effects like Space Wars, Space Walk, Thunder Bolt, Storms, etc., you can virtually live in the movies, and act like a character. Although some of the effects that MovieRide FX has are paid, you definitely won’t regret buying them considering the precision and ease at which you can decorate your clips.

3. Movie Effects Maker

Movie Effects Maker, as the name suggests, allows you to add special effects to the images you click with your smartphone. With all the VFX options this movie effects app has, you can be virtually anyone you want. For instance, with the sci-fi and horror elements, you can create stickers out of your photos portraying yourself as a hero, add animated effects to your images to make them look live, and much more.

4. Extreme VFX

With this video special effects app, all you need to do is, record a footage using your Android smart device, and begin applying special effects to them until you are satisfied with the results. Since the app allows you to add multiple VFX to the clips, nothing seems impossible when it comes to decorating the videos, and making them more engaging and entertaining, especially with you playing as the main character.

Get this special video effect app from Google Play>>

Watch Video! Best VFX Video Effects Editor Apps for Android

Part 4: How to Add Special Effects to Videos in Filmora?

Although all the apps listed above are good, when it comes to creating movies with special effects for commercial usage and public broadcasting, nothing can beat the efficiency and robustness of a movie effects app that has been designed to run on desktop computers.

Even though there are many post-production professional applications by different vendors, Wondershare Filmora has the simplest UI, and follows the most straightforward approach that allows even the novice users to add VFX to their videos.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Secure Download

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

Secure Download

Click here to get Filmora for PC by email
or Try Filmora App for mobile >>>

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The steps given below explain how to add special effects to your recorded footages with Wondershare Filmora:

1. Import Video and Add to Timeline

Launch Wondershare Filmora, click anywhere inside the Media Bin at the upper-left section, use the Open box to import the video you want to add VFX to, hover mouse to the thumbnail of the clip, click the + icon from the middle, and click MATCH TO MEDIA from the Project Setting box when/if it appears.

2. Add Effects and Elements

Place the Playhead (Skimmer) in the Timeline you want to apply effects from, click Effects from the standard toolbar at the top, select your preferred category from the left pane, hover mouse to the effect you want to add in the right window, and click the + icon from the center.

Optionally you can drag the effect in the Timeline to manage its duration. Next, go to Elements from the top, and repeat the process to add your preferred element to the footage.

Besides the included effects and elements in Filmora, you can find our more video effects on Filmstock effects store, including blockbuster, effects for holidays and vacations. Click to check the free video effects that you can get for free in Filmstock for Filmora.

3. Export the Output

Click EXPORT from the top-center section, go to the Local tab from the top of the Export box that opens up next, choose your preferred extension from the Format list in the left pane, select a destination location in the Save to field in the right window, click SETTINGS and make necessary adjustments (optional), and click EXPORT from the bottom-right corner of the box to begin rendering and to produce the video with the special effects applied to it.

Conclusion

With all the programs listed above, selecting the best video special effects app could be a challenging task. Thanks to Wondershare Filmora that not only enables you to add effects and elements to the videos, it is also fast, lightweight, and offers simple and easy-to-use interface that can be exploited to create professional-level outputs in comparatively less time.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Secure Download

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

Secure Download

Click here to get Filmora for PC by email
or Try Filmora App for mobile >>>

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Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

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