Adobe Premiere Pro 2023: Import, Organize, and Export Your Video Projects Like a Pro

How to Import and Export Videos in Adobe Premiere

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Adobe Premiere Pro offers different paths to importing and exporting videos. Here we mainly discuss how to import and export media files in Adobe Premiere Pro.

Learn more tips, tricks and hacks of Premiere for accelerating video editing.

This is a basic tutorial about Adobe Premiere, professional video editing software. However, if video editing is new to you, consider Wondershare Filmora , which 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/ )

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Importing

There are two main ways to import media into Premiere, the import command and the media browser. They do things slightly differently and have uses they are both best suited to, here we will look at the process itself and which method to use in a given situation.

1. Import Command

This is a straightforward command that works like most other programs, and is accessed from the file menu, or via the Control+I shortcut on the PC or Command+I on the Mac. You can also double click an empty area of the project panel to automatically open the import dialogue.

Whichever way you access it, you get the standard for the platform import dialogue box we see here.

This method of importing is best suited to self-contained media such as audio or graphics, or video files such as MP4 that are single files themselves, whose location on your computer you know so you can navigate to them easily. This is not the way to import videos from cameras, as they invariably create complex file and folder arrangements that make choosing the correct files difficult. This is where you would opt for the media browser method instead.

2. Media Browser

Whilst on the surface media browser appears to do the same job as the import command the way they carry out the task is somewhat different, media browser is designed to let you see the media created by cameras, and show you easy to understand icons and metadata rather than the intricate pattern of files and folders they use. This makes picking the correct clip from a selection much easier, with metadata showing you date and duration as well as file type.

The media browser panel is found in the project panel, which on the standard layout is the bottom left corner, and can also be accessed by the Shift+8 shortcut. As you can see from the screenshot it works like an operating system file browser and allows you to navigate through the file directories of hard drives and removable media connected to the system.

One of the benefits of media browser is to narrow down the type of media being shown, so you can set to avchd for instance and it will display just that type of file in a given location. Because many projects use media from different sources this can be a real boon to finding the right file within a list.

File Types

Media browser displays more or less any file there is in a given location, and importing is simply a matter of selecting the correct file and double clicking it or right clicking and selecting import from the menu. You can select multiple files at once by holding down shift and import them all together if needed.

There are some exceptions to this, however, despite having a huge number of file types supported natively within Premiere, you will sometimes run into files that are not supported, FLV and MKV files being the most common ones, but this is not the end of the world and there is a simple solution.

Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate offers an easy way to convert any file you may have into media that Premiere can use quickly and efficiently, and is a great tool to have alongside premiere if you commonly work with multiple file types.

Exporting

The ultimate aim of any project is obviously to finish it and let others see the result of your creativity, and that means exporting your work into a format that is suitable for the medium you wish the project to be viewed on. Premiere offers a number of options regarding export, you can select an entire sequence to export as a single file for the web or disc, choose a single frame to post to a website, blog or to distribute through email, you can export just the audio, or just the video from a sequence, and if you have the right hardware, can export directly to tape or disk.

To export a project that closely matches the original media in quality and frame rates, often called a master copy, is very straightforward in Premiere, with the sequence selected, either in the Timeline Panel or the Project Panel, you simply use the File > Export > Media path :

Which opens the media export dialogue.

Selecting ‘Match Sequence Settings’ here creates a finished file that matches the quality of the original source media. Then you simply choose a suitable name for the file in the Output Name field, and click export. This creates in essence a digital clone of the sequence, and best practice is to always do this for any project, however, for many projects, this is not necessarily the format you would want the final product to be in, those concentrating on YouTube output, or someone wanting to author a DVD for instance will need other options.

Thankfully Premiere caters here as well. Instead of selecting the ‘Match Sequence Settings’ within export dialogue, you can click on the ‘Format’ field to change the type of file that is produced. What options here can vary depending on codecs installed, this screenshot shows only those that are included with the product for clarity.

Depending on which format you choose. The preset below will allow you to choose a wide range of output settings to suit the intended platform. For instance, selecting format brings up a huge number of presets for various Tablets and Phones, but also for Vimeo and YouTube, which is why it is one of the most common output formats. Here’s a look at some of the presets available from the menu.

Once you choose a preset, you can further modify the parameters to suit the project you are working on and even save those as an additional custom preset for later projects should you wish. Again, choosing a suitable file name and clicking Export ends the process.

The other common requirement is for DVD or Blu-Ray files. Whilst you need access to the appropriate hardware to burn the disk, Premiere creates the file structure for that natively and you have two options here. Mpeg2 in either DVD or Blu-Ray form, or Blu-Ray. With high quality source material, the two formats are virtually indistinguishable in their final format, however, MPEG2 will be much quicker to render and is a good choice for most applications. Although does allow more content to fit into a given space, so it does have uses. Importing and exporting are the foundation of Premiere use, and as we have shown Premiere makes it very easy to do and produces the right file types for whatever your project is to be used for.

With the addition of Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate you have a workflow that can ingest and export any type of media file you will ever come across with the minimum of fuss.

Benjamin Arango

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

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Adobe Premiere Pro offers different paths to importing and exporting videos. Here we mainly discuss how to import and export media files in Adobe Premiere Pro.

Learn more tips, tricks and hacks of Premiere for accelerating video editing.

This is a basic tutorial about Adobe Premiere, professional video editing software. However, if video editing is new to you, consider Wondershare Filmora , which 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/ )

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Importing

There are two main ways to import media into Premiere, the import command and the media browser. They do things slightly differently and have uses they are both best suited to, here we will look at the process itself and which method to use in a given situation.

1. Import Command

This is a straightforward command that works like most other programs, and is accessed from the file menu, or via the Control+I shortcut on the PC or Command+I on the Mac. You can also double click an empty area of the project panel to automatically open the import dialogue.

Whichever way you access it, you get the standard for the platform import dialogue box we see here.

This method of importing is best suited to self-contained media such as audio or graphics, or video files such as MP4 that are single files themselves, whose location on your computer you know so you can navigate to them easily. This is not the way to import videos from cameras, as they invariably create complex file and folder arrangements that make choosing the correct files difficult. This is where you would opt for the media browser method instead.

2. Media Browser

Whilst on the surface media browser appears to do the same job as the import command the way they carry out the task is somewhat different, media browser is designed to let you see the media created by cameras, and show you easy to understand icons and metadata rather than the intricate pattern of files and folders they use. This makes picking the correct clip from a selection much easier, with metadata showing you date and duration as well as file type.

The media browser panel is found in the project panel, which on the standard layout is the bottom left corner, and can also be accessed by the Shift+8 shortcut. As you can see from the screenshot it works like an operating system file browser and allows you to navigate through the file directories of hard drives and removable media connected to the system.

One of the benefits of media browser is to narrow down the type of media being shown, so you can set to avchd for instance and it will display just that type of file in a given location. Because many projects use media from different sources this can be a real boon to finding the right file within a list.

File Types

Media browser displays more or less any file there is in a given location, and importing is simply a matter of selecting the correct file and double clicking it or right clicking and selecting import from the menu. You can select multiple files at once by holding down shift and import them all together if needed.

There are some exceptions to this, however, despite having a huge number of file types supported natively within Premiere, you will sometimes run into files that are not supported, FLV and MKV files being the most common ones, but this is not the end of the world and there is a simple solution.

Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate offers an easy way to convert any file you may have into media that Premiere can use quickly and efficiently, and is a great tool to have alongside premiere if you commonly work with multiple file types.

Exporting

The ultimate aim of any project is obviously to finish it and let others see the result of your creativity, and that means exporting your work into a format that is suitable for the medium you wish the project to be viewed on. Premiere offers a number of options regarding export, you can select an entire sequence to export as a single file for the web or disc, choose a single frame to post to a website, blog or to distribute through email, you can export just the audio, or just the video from a sequence, and if you have the right hardware, can export directly to tape or disk.

To export a project that closely matches the original media in quality and frame rates, often called a master copy, is very straightforward in Premiere, with the sequence selected, either in the Timeline Panel or the Project Panel, you simply use the File > Export > Media path :

Which opens the media export dialogue.

Selecting ‘Match Sequence Settings’ here creates a finished file that matches the quality of the original source media. Then you simply choose a suitable name for the file in the Output Name field, and click export. This creates in essence a digital clone of the sequence, and best practice is to always do this for any project, however, for many projects, this is not necessarily the format you would want the final product to be in, those concentrating on YouTube output, or someone wanting to author a DVD for instance will need other options.

Thankfully Premiere caters here as well. Instead of selecting the ‘Match Sequence Settings’ within export dialogue, you can click on the ‘Format’ field to change the type of file that is produced. What options here can vary depending on codecs installed, this screenshot shows only those that are included with the product for clarity.

Depending on which format you choose. The preset below will allow you to choose a wide range of output settings to suit the intended platform. For instance, selecting format brings up a huge number of presets for various Tablets and Phones, but also for Vimeo and YouTube, which is why it is one of the most common output formats. Here’s a look at some of the presets available from the menu.

Once you choose a preset, you can further modify the parameters to suit the project you are working on and even save those as an additional custom preset for later projects should you wish. Again, choosing a suitable file name and clicking Export ends the process.

The other common requirement is for DVD or Blu-Ray files. Whilst you need access to the appropriate hardware to burn the disk, Premiere creates the file structure for that natively and you have two options here. Mpeg2 in either DVD or Blu-Ray form, or Blu-Ray. With high quality source material, the two formats are virtually indistinguishable in their final format, however, MPEG2 will be much quicker to render and is a good choice for most applications. Although does allow more content to fit into a given space, so it does have uses. Importing and exporting are the foundation of Premiere use, and as we have shown Premiere makes it very easy to do and produces the right file types for whatever your project is to be used for.

With the addition of Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate you have a workflow that can ingest and export any type of media file you will ever come across with the minimum of fuss.

Benjamin Arango

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

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Adobe Premiere Pro offers different paths to importing and exporting videos. Here we mainly discuss how to import and export media files in Adobe Premiere Pro.

Learn more tips, tricks and hacks of Premiere for accelerating video editing.

This is a basic tutorial about Adobe Premiere, professional video editing software. However, if video editing is new to you, consider Wondershare Filmora , which 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/ )

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Importing

There are two main ways to import media into Premiere, the import command and the media browser. They do things slightly differently and have uses they are both best suited to, here we will look at the process itself and which method to use in a given situation.

1. Import Command

This is a straightforward command that works like most other programs, and is accessed from the file menu, or via the Control+I shortcut on the PC or Command+I on the Mac. You can also double click an empty area of the project panel to automatically open the import dialogue.

Whichever way you access it, you get the standard for the platform import dialogue box we see here.

This method of importing is best suited to self-contained media such as audio or graphics, or video files such as MP4 that are single files themselves, whose location on your computer you know so you can navigate to them easily. This is not the way to import videos from cameras, as they invariably create complex file and folder arrangements that make choosing the correct files difficult. This is where you would opt for the media browser method instead.

2. Media Browser

Whilst on the surface media browser appears to do the same job as the import command the way they carry out the task is somewhat different, media browser is designed to let you see the media created by cameras, and show you easy to understand icons and metadata rather than the intricate pattern of files and folders they use. This makes picking the correct clip from a selection much easier, with metadata showing you date and duration as well as file type.

The media browser panel is found in the project panel, which on the standard layout is the bottom left corner, and can also be accessed by the Shift+8 shortcut. As you can see from the screenshot it works like an operating system file browser and allows you to navigate through the file directories of hard drives and removable media connected to the system.

One of the benefits of media browser is to narrow down the type of media being shown, so you can set to avchd for instance and it will display just that type of file in a given location. Because many projects use media from different sources this can be a real boon to finding the right file within a list.

File Types

Media browser displays more or less any file there is in a given location, and importing is simply a matter of selecting the correct file and double clicking it or right clicking and selecting import from the menu. You can select multiple files at once by holding down shift and import them all together if needed.

There are some exceptions to this, however, despite having a huge number of file types supported natively within Premiere, you will sometimes run into files that are not supported, FLV and MKV files being the most common ones, but this is not the end of the world and there is a simple solution.

Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate offers an easy way to convert any file you may have into media that Premiere can use quickly and efficiently, and is a great tool to have alongside premiere if you commonly work with multiple file types.

Exporting

The ultimate aim of any project is obviously to finish it and let others see the result of your creativity, and that means exporting your work into a format that is suitable for the medium you wish the project to be viewed on. Premiere offers a number of options regarding export, you can select an entire sequence to export as a single file for the web or disc, choose a single frame to post to a website, blog or to distribute through email, you can export just the audio, or just the video from a sequence, and if you have the right hardware, can export directly to tape or disk.

To export a project that closely matches the original media in quality and frame rates, often called a master copy, is very straightforward in Premiere, with the sequence selected, either in the Timeline Panel or the Project Panel, you simply use the File > Export > Media path :

Which opens the media export dialogue.

Selecting ‘Match Sequence Settings’ here creates a finished file that matches the quality of the original source media. Then you simply choose a suitable name for the file in the Output Name field, and click export. This creates in essence a digital clone of the sequence, and best practice is to always do this for any project, however, for many projects, this is not necessarily the format you would want the final product to be in, those concentrating on YouTube output, or someone wanting to author a DVD for instance will need other options.

Thankfully Premiere caters here as well. Instead of selecting the ‘Match Sequence Settings’ within export dialogue, you can click on the ‘Format’ field to change the type of file that is produced. What options here can vary depending on codecs installed, this screenshot shows only those that are included with the product for clarity.

Depending on which format you choose. The preset below will allow you to choose a wide range of output settings to suit the intended platform. For instance, selecting format brings up a huge number of presets for various Tablets and Phones, but also for Vimeo and YouTube, which is why it is one of the most common output formats. Here’s a look at some of the presets available from the menu.

Once you choose a preset, you can further modify the parameters to suit the project you are working on and even save those as an additional custom preset for later projects should you wish. Again, choosing a suitable file name and clicking Export ends the process.

The other common requirement is for DVD or Blu-Ray files. Whilst you need access to the appropriate hardware to burn the disk, Premiere creates the file structure for that natively and you have two options here. Mpeg2 in either DVD or Blu-Ray form, or Blu-Ray. With high quality source material, the two formats are virtually indistinguishable in their final format, however, MPEG2 will be much quicker to render and is a good choice for most applications. Although does allow more content to fit into a given space, so it does have uses. Importing and exporting are the foundation of Premiere use, and as we have shown Premiere makes it very easy to do and produces the right file types for whatever your project is to be used for.

With the addition of Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate you have a workflow that can ingest and export any type of media file you will ever come across with the minimum of fuss.

Benjamin Arango

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

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Adobe Premiere Pro offers different paths to importing and exporting videos. Here we mainly discuss how to import and export media files in Adobe Premiere Pro.

Learn more tips, tricks and hacks of Premiere for accelerating video editing.

This is a basic tutorial about Adobe Premiere, professional video editing software. However, if video editing is new to you, consider Wondershare Filmora , which 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/ )

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Importing

There are two main ways to import media into Premiere, the import command and the media browser. They do things slightly differently and have uses they are both best suited to, here we will look at the process itself and which method to use in a given situation.

1. Import Command

This is a straightforward command that works like most other programs, and is accessed from the file menu, or via the Control+I shortcut on the PC or Command+I on the Mac. You can also double click an empty area of the project panel to automatically open the import dialogue.

Whichever way you access it, you get the standard for the platform import dialogue box we see here.

This method of importing is best suited to self-contained media such as audio or graphics, or video files such as MP4 that are single files themselves, whose location on your computer you know so you can navigate to them easily. This is not the way to import videos from cameras, as they invariably create complex file and folder arrangements that make choosing the correct files difficult. This is where you would opt for the media browser method instead.

2. Media Browser

Whilst on the surface media browser appears to do the same job as the import command the way they carry out the task is somewhat different, media browser is designed to let you see the media created by cameras, and show you easy to understand icons and metadata rather than the intricate pattern of files and folders they use. This makes picking the correct clip from a selection much easier, with metadata showing you date and duration as well as file type.

The media browser panel is found in the project panel, which on the standard layout is the bottom left corner, and can also be accessed by the Shift+8 shortcut. As you can see from the screenshot it works like an operating system file browser and allows you to navigate through the file directories of hard drives and removable media connected to the system.

One of the benefits of media browser is to narrow down the type of media being shown, so you can set to avchd for instance and it will display just that type of file in a given location. Because many projects use media from different sources this can be a real boon to finding the right file within a list.

File Types

Media browser displays more or less any file there is in a given location, and importing is simply a matter of selecting the correct file and double clicking it or right clicking and selecting import from the menu. You can select multiple files at once by holding down shift and import them all together if needed.

There are some exceptions to this, however, despite having a huge number of file types supported natively within Premiere, you will sometimes run into files that are not supported, FLV and MKV files being the most common ones, but this is not the end of the world and there is a simple solution.

Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate offers an easy way to convert any file you may have into media that Premiere can use quickly and efficiently, and is a great tool to have alongside premiere if you commonly work with multiple file types.

Exporting

The ultimate aim of any project is obviously to finish it and let others see the result of your creativity, and that means exporting your work into a format that is suitable for the medium you wish the project to be viewed on. Premiere offers a number of options regarding export, you can select an entire sequence to export as a single file for the web or disc, choose a single frame to post to a website, blog or to distribute through email, you can export just the audio, or just the video from a sequence, and if you have the right hardware, can export directly to tape or disk.

To export a project that closely matches the original media in quality and frame rates, often called a master copy, is very straightforward in Premiere, with the sequence selected, either in the Timeline Panel or the Project Panel, you simply use the File > Export > Media path :

Which opens the media export dialogue.

Selecting ‘Match Sequence Settings’ here creates a finished file that matches the quality of the original source media. Then you simply choose a suitable name for the file in the Output Name field, and click export. This creates in essence a digital clone of the sequence, and best practice is to always do this for any project, however, for many projects, this is not necessarily the format you would want the final product to be in, those concentrating on YouTube output, or someone wanting to author a DVD for instance will need other options.

Thankfully Premiere caters here as well. Instead of selecting the ‘Match Sequence Settings’ within export dialogue, you can click on the ‘Format’ field to change the type of file that is produced. What options here can vary depending on codecs installed, this screenshot shows only those that are included with the product for clarity.

Depending on which format you choose. The preset below will allow you to choose a wide range of output settings to suit the intended platform. For instance, selecting format brings up a huge number of presets for various Tablets and Phones, but also for Vimeo and YouTube, which is why it is one of the most common output formats. Here’s a look at some of the presets available from the menu.

Once you choose a preset, you can further modify the parameters to suit the project you are working on and even save those as an additional custom preset for later projects should you wish. Again, choosing a suitable file name and clicking Export ends the process.

The other common requirement is for DVD or Blu-Ray files. Whilst you need access to the appropriate hardware to burn the disk, Premiere creates the file structure for that natively and you have two options here. Mpeg2 in either DVD or Blu-Ray form, or Blu-Ray. With high quality source material, the two formats are virtually indistinguishable in their final format, however, MPEG2 will be much quicker to render and is a good choice for most applications. Although does allow more content to fit into a given space, so it does have uses. Importing and exporting are the foundation of Premiere use, and as we have shown Premiere makes it very easy to do and produces the right file types for whatever your project is to be used for.

With the addition of Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate you have a workflow that can ingest and export any type of media file you will ever come across with the minimum of fuss.

Benjamin Arango

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

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Maximize Your Reach: A Guide to Optimizing Social Media Aspect Ratios

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These days, people are relying on social media to grab the attention of their audience but this is not possible without the correct creation of the videos. That’s how we will start on talking about Social Media Aspect Ratio.

In this article

01 [Which Platform Do You Want to Optimize Your Video For? Will It Be YouTube, Facebook or Instagram?](#Part 1)

02 [Why is It Important to Get Social Media Video Sizes Right?](#Part 2)

03 [What Aspect Ratio Should Be Selected for Different Application Scenario?](#Part 3)

04 [5 Tips for Creating Better Vertical Videos for Social Media](#Part 4)

Part 1 Which Platform Do You Want to Optimize Your Video For? Will It Be YouTube, Facebook or Instagram?

Videos have become the great tool nowadays in order to get your brand’s conversion higher. The reason behind this is people feel more connected and engaged in the videos rather than text content. Moreover, it is more important to know that videos get about 135% more reach on Facebook and Instagram. On Twitter these video contents get 6 times more retweeted. However, specs and Social Media Aspect Ratio get a constant change. So, it is important to keep changing the sizes and video aspects as per the demands. No matter the videos are on YouTube, Facebook or Instagram, if they will not stand out on all the guidelines then they will lose the reach.

Part 2 Why is It Important to Get Social Media Video Sizes Right?

When you are creating video content to promote your brand, then it becomes necessary that you manage the things to be right. There are so many things that needed to be considered and here are some of them:

● You will need to make sure that the images and the videos you are using do not have pixilation issues. It may cause them look awkwardly stretching.

● If the size of the images and videos will not be correct then it can cut down some or important message that you want to convey.

● Being familiar with the correct size of videos and images makes you capable of uploading them on any social media channel. This can help boost the engagement of the audience.

● Correct sizing can also help you at the long run as this makes you ready for any network on which you will need to post the images and videos.

Part 3 What Aspect Ratio Should Be Selected for Different Application Scenario?

It is vital to select the best aspect ratio for social mediaplatforms to make the videos get a more reach and engagement. Here are the some important factors that are essential to select for different applications:

01Instagram

Instagram videos get a special reach so it is worth to say that these videos are a must invest.

● Recommended size: The most recommended sizes of Instagram videos are 1080 by 1080p and 1080 by 1920 p.

● Minimum width: The minimum width must be around 600 by 600p.

● Supported aspect ratios: You can upload videos of aspect ratios from 16:9 to 9:16.

● Recommended specs: The videos must be in MOV or MP4 format. The maximum and minimum file sizes are 4 GB and 30 MB respectively. Also your video must not exceed 60 seconds in length and the frame rate should be 30fps.

02Facebook

Videos on Facebook appear in several formats. All the formats do have almost similar requirements but at some times it may vary.

● Recommended size: The most recommended size for posting videos on Facebook is 1280 by 720p. You can post feed videos, in-stream ad videos, etc. in the recommended size. Carousel videos are posted in the size of 1080 by 1080p.

● Minimum width: It must be minimum 600p.

● Supported aspect ratios: Here you can post your video of aspect ratio varying from 4:5, 2:3, 9:16 and 1:1.

● Recommended specs: The file size on Facebook should not exceed 4GB. The formats that can be used are MOV and MP4 with the frame rate of 30fps. Also the length of videos should be maximum 240 minutes or less.

03YouTube

YouTube is a larger platform than Facebook and Instagram. This is the reason it allows a number of video sizes to upload in.

● Recommended size: The most recommended size to upload videos on YouTube is 1920 by 1080p but it also allows uploading videos in 2560 by 1440p and 3840 by 2160p.

● Minimum width: YouTube allows a minimum width of 426 by 240p.

● Supported aspect ratios: On YouTube the supported aspect ratios are 16:9 and 4:3.

● Recommended specs: The maximum length of the video must be 12 hours long and the file size must not exceed 128 GB. The formats that can be used are MOV, MP4, AVI, MPEG4, FLV, etc.

04LinkedIn

● Recommended size: The most recommended size for LinkedIn videos is 1920 by 1080p.

● Minimum width: The minimum width accepted for LinkedIn videos is 360p.

● Recommended specs: The maximum length of LinkedIn videos must be less than 10 minutes. The file size should not exceed 5 GB with a maximum frame rate of 60fps.

05Snapchat

● Recommended size: You should upload videos on Snapchat having a size of 1080 by 1920p. This is recommended for all the video types that are being uploaded on Snapchat.

● Supported aspect ratios: Snapchat supports aspect ratios of 9:16 and 16:9.

● Recommended specs: For video ads the maximum file size should be 32 MB and for regular videos, the size could be increased to 1GB. The file formats that are accepted include MOV, MP4 or encoded.

06Twitter

Twitter allows horizontal and vertical videos. Here are the required assets for them:

● Recommended size: recommended size for vertical videos is 1200 by 1900p and for horizontal videos, this becomes 1280 by 1024p.

● Minimum width: It must be 32 by 32 pixels.

● Supported aspect ratios: Twitter supports aspect ratio ranging from 1:2.39 to 2.39:1.

● Recommended specs: Maximum length of the videos should be 140 seconds. The file size should be less than 512 MB with a frame rate of 40fps.

07Pinterest

● Recommended size: The sizes for square videos are recommended to be 600 by 600p and for vertical; it should be 600 by 900p.

● Minimum width: It should be not more than 240p.

● Supported aspect ratios: Pinterest supports aspect ratios of 1:1 in square mode and 9:16 in vertical modes.

● Recommended specs: The file formats to be added are MOV and MP4 with a frame rate of 25fps. The maximum length and file size can be 30 minutes and 2 GB respectively.

08TikTok

TikTok made the creation and editing of videos easy. On this platform you can also easily share your created videos.

● Recommended size: The recommended size of the TikTok videos is 1080 by 1920p.

● Minimum width: It must be 540 by 960 or 960 by 540 pixels approximately.

● Supported aspect ratios: TikTok supports the aspect ratio of 9:16, 16:9 and 1:1.

● Recommended specs: The recommended file formats are MOV and MP4 with a maximum file size of 500 MB. The maximum length of the videos could be 60 seconds but it is recommended to keep it 15 seconds.

Part 4 5 Tips for Creating Better Vertical Videos for Social Media

Days are gone when vertical video were said to be shameful content. These days vertical videos are widely used and they also have a market on social media. But before you are creating these videos vertically, you need to be very careful about the things. Here are some tips that can make your vertical videos even better:

Aspect ratios: The Aspect ratio for social mediaplays a major role in the success of the videos. This is the reason why aspect ratios are must to understand. As far as vertical videos are concerned it can be said that the aspect ratio can be anything just greater than 1:The most recommended aspect ratio for vertical video is 9:16 as it covers the whole screen and also it is more immersive.

Stay closer to the subjects: When you are shooting your videos in a vertical frame then it can make easier for you to stay closer to your subjects. As people will be scrolling through the application then your video will be at the center. Sometimes, these videos are cut awkwardly. If you shoot the video properly then you can keep yourself away from such issues.

Grab the attention: users on social media spend no time to switch to another content or other version of the particular content. This is why it becomes so important to catch the attention of your viewers immediately. Try to keep the first couple of moments exceptionally engaging. This will boost the attention of the audience and also make them stay on your video.

Rule of third can benefit you: If you are wishing to follow this rule then it is important to know the reason behind this rule. This rule means that you should not keep the subject or object directly in front of the frame. This can look ugly and will not suit every time. Instead of this, you can make the use of imaginary vertical and horizontal lines to create better and interesting composition. This will make you frame divided into thirds. Your subject can be placed on these lines or in between the lines where they are meeting. You can get the feature of using the grid as a guide in most of the cameras and phones.

Using the tools: In order To grab the viewer’s attention it is essential that you are using the right tools. No matter of the kind of the video you are creating you can use the latest tools from wondershare. Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is the two tools that are highly in demand these days due to their exceptional features. Here are some of them:

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

● **Filmora:**This is a fun to use tool that has so many exceptionally amazing features. It simplifies its features so that you can save your effort and time. It is completely efficient so you can create videos effortlessly and with breakthrough. You may also get creative titles, filters, transitions, etc. Color grading and speed control also make the tool worth using. You can enjoy other features like social import, tilt shifting, audio mixer, screen recording, auto crop and much more.

● **Filmora pro:**This one is for the professional personthat is not completely easy to use but you can enjoy the latest and advanced features. Being highly customizable this gives you several features through which you can get a better control on your videos.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● In the present scenario there is no such person who is unaware of importance of social media. Social media platforms are widely used for various purposes and one of them is marketing the brands and products.

● Apart from the text content, video content is liked by the users and customers more. This is the reason why marketers go for visual content. Also it is essential to have a special focus on all the important aspects of making a video.

● Various things of making a perfect video include of dimensions, sizes, quality of the visualization and aspect ratios. It is important to know that Social media video aspect ratiosmay vary from different platforms. You can use latest tools to make your videos more interesting and engaging.

Try It Free Try It Free

These days, people are relying on social media to grab the attention of their audience but this is not possible without the correct creation of the videos. That’s how we will start on talking about Social Media Aspect Ratio.

In this article

01 [Which Platform Do You Want to Optimize Your Video For? Will It Be YouTube, Facebook or Instagram?](#Part 1)

02 [Why is It Important to Get Social Media Video Sizes Right?](#Part 2)

03 [What Aspect Ratio Should Be Selected for Different Application Scenario?](#Part 3)

04 [5 Tips for Creating Better Vertical Videos for Social Media](#Part 4)

Part 1 Which Platform Do You Want to Optimize Your Video For? Will It Be YouTube, Facebook or Instagram?

Videos have become the great tool nowadays in order to get your brand’s conversion higher. The reason behind this is people feel more connected and engaged in the videos rather than text content. Moreover, it is more important to know that videos get about 135% more reach on Facebook and Instagram. On Twitter these video contents get 6 times more retweeted. However, specs and Social Media Aspect Ratio get a constant change. So, it is important to keep changing the sizes and video aspects as per the demands. No matter the videos are on YouTube, Facebook or Instagram, if they will not stand out on all the guidelines then they will lose the reach.

Part 2 Why is It Important to Get Social Media Video Sizes Right?

When you are creating video content to promote your brand, then it becomes necessary that you manage the things to be right. There are so many things that needed to be considered and here are some of them:

● You will need to make sure that the images and the videos you are using do not have pixilation issues. It may cause them look awkwardly stretching.

● If the size of the images and videos will not be correct then it can cut down some or important message that you want to convey.

● Being familiar with the correct size of videos and images makes you capable of uploading them on any social media channel. This can help boost the engagement of the audience.

● Correct sizing can also help you at the long run as this makes you ready for any network on which you will need to post the images and videos.

Part 3 What Aspect Ratio Should Be Selected for Different Application Scenario?

It is vital to select the best aspect ratio for social mediaplatforms to make the videos get a more reach and engagement. Here are the some important factors that are essential to select for different applications:

01Instagram

Instagram videos get a special reach so it is worth to say that these videos are a must invest.

● Recommended size: The most recommended sizes of Instagram videos are 1080 by 1080p and 1080 by 1920 p.

● Minimum width: The minimum width must be around 600 by 600p.

● Supported aspect ratios: You can upload videos of aspect ratios from 16:9 to 9:16.

● Recommended specs: The videos must be in MOV or MP4 format. The maximum and minimum file sizes are 4 GB and 30 MB respectively. Also your video must not exceed 60 seconds in length and the frame rate should be 30fps.

02Facebook

Videos on Facebook appear in several formats. All the formats do have almost similar requirements but at some times it may vary.

● Recommended size: The most recommended size for posting videos on Facebook is 1280 by 720p. You can post feed videos, in-stream ad videos, etc. in the recommended size. Carousel videos are posted in the size of 1080 by 1080p.

● Minimum width: It must be minimum 600p.

● Supported aspect ratios: Here you can post your video of aspect ratio varying from 4:5, 2:3, 9:16 and 1:1.

● Recommended specs: The file size on Facebook should not exceed 4GB. The formats that can be used are MOV and MP4 with the frame rate of 30fps. Also the length of videos should be maximum 240 minutes or less.

03YouTube

YouTube is a larger platform than Facebook and Instagram. This is the reason it allows a number of video sizes to upload in.

● Recommended size: The most recommended size to upload videos on YouTube is 1920 by 1080p but it also allows uploading videos in 2560 by 1440p and 3840 by 2160p.

● Minimum width: YouTube allows a minimum width of 426 by 240p.

● Supported aspect ratios: On YouTube the supported aspect ratios are 16:9 and 4:3.

● Recommended specs: The maximum length of the video must be 12 hours long and the file size must not exceed 128 GB. The formats that can be used are MOV, MP4, AVI, MPEG4, FLV, etc.

04LinkedIn

● Recommended size: The most recommended size for LinkedIn videos is 1920 by 1080p.

● Minimum width: The minimum width accepted for LinkedIn videos is 360p.

● Recommended specs: The maximum length of LinkedIn videos must be less than 10 minutes. The file size should not exceed 5 GB with a maximum frame rate of 60fps.

05Snapchat

● Recommended size: You should upload videos on Snapchat having a size of 1080 by 1920p. This is recommended for all the video types that are being uploaded on Snapchat.

● Supported aspect ratios: Snapchat supports aspect ratios of 9:16 and 16:9.

● Recommended specs: For video ads the maximum file size should be 32 MB and for regular videos, the size could be increased to 1GB. The file formats that are accepted include MOV, MP4 or encoded.

06Twitter

Twitter allows horizontal and vertical videos. Here are the required assets for them:

● Recommended size: recommended size for vertical videos is 1200 by 1900p and for horizontal videos, this becomes 1280 by 1024p.

● Minimum width: It must be 32 by 32 pixels.

● Supported aspect ratios: Twitter supports aspect ratio ranging from 1:2.39 to 2.39:1.

● Recommended specs: Maximum length of the videos should be 140 seconds. The file size should be less than 512 MB with a frame rate of 40fps.

07Pinterest

● Recommended size: The sizes for square videos are recommended to be 600 by 600p and for vertical; it should be 600 by 900p.

● Minimum width: It should be not more than 240p.

● Supported aspect ratios: Pinterest supports aspect ratios of 1:1 in square mode and 9:16 in vertical modes.

● Recommended specs: The file formats to be added are MOV and MP4 with a frame rate of 25fps. The maximum length and file size can be 30 minutes and 2 GB respectively.

08TikTok

TikTok made the creation and editing of videos easy. On this platform you can also easily share your created videos.

● Recommended size: The recommended size of the TikTok videos is 1080 by 1920p.

● Minimum width: It must be 540 by 960 or 960 by 540 pixels approximately.

● Supported aspect ratios: TikTok supports the aspect ratio of 9:16, 16:9 and 1:1.

● Recommended specs: The recommended file formats are MOV and MP4 with a maximum file size of 500 MB. The maximum length of the videos could be 60 seconds but it is recommended to keep it 15 seconds.

Part 4 5 Tips for Creating Better Vertical Videos for Social Media

Days are gone when vertical video were said to be shameful content. These days vertical videos are widely used and they also have a market on social media. But before you are creating these videos vertically, you need to be very careful about the things. Here are some tips that can make your vertical videos even better:

Aspect ratios: The Aspect ratio for social mediaplays a major role in the success of the videos. This is the reason why aspect ratios are must to understand. As far as vertical videos are concerned it can be said that the aspect ratio can be anything just greater than 1:The most recommended aspect ratio for vertical video is 9:16 as it covers the whole screen and also it is more immersive.

Stay closer to the subjects: When you are shooting your videos in a vertical frame then it can make easier for you to stay closer to your subjects. As people will be scrolling through the application then your video will be at the center. Sometimes, these videos are cut awkwardly. If you shoot the video properly then you can keep yourself away from such issues.

Grab the attention: users on social media spend no time to switch to another content or other version of the particular content. This is why it becomes so important to catch the attention of your viewers immediately. Try to keep the first couple of moments exceptionally engaging. This will boost the attention of the audience and also make them stay on your video.

Rule of third can benefit you: If you are wishing to follow this rule then it is important to know the reason behind this rule. This rule means that you should not keep the subject or object directly in front of the frame. This can look ugly and will not suit every time. Instead of this, you can make the use of imaginary vertical and horizontal lines to create better and interesting composition. This will make you frame divided into thirds. Your subject can be placed on these lines or in between the lines where they are meeting. You can get the feature of using the grid as a guide in most of the cameras and phones.

Using the tools: In order To grab the viewer’s attention it is essential that you are using the right tools. No matter of the kind of the video you are creating you can use the latest tools from wondershare. Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is the two tools that are highly in demand these days due to their exceptional features. Here are some of them:

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

● **Filmora:**This is a fun to use tool that has so many exceptionally amazing features. It simplifies its features so that you can save your effort and time. It is completely efficient so you can create videos effortlessly and with breakthrough. You may also get creative titles, filters, transitions, etc. Color grading and speed control also make the tool worth using. You can enjoy other features like social import, tilt shifting, audio mixer, screen recording, auto crop and much more.

● **Filmora pro:**This one is for the professional personthat is not completely easy to use but you can enjoy the latest and advanced features. Being highly customizable this gives you several features through which you can get a better control on your videos.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● In the present scenario there is no such person who is unaware of importance of social media. Social media platforms are widely used for various purposes and one of them is marketing the brands and products.

● Apart from the text content, video content is liked by the users and customers more. This is the reason why marketers go for visual content. Also it is essential to have a special focus on all the important aspects of making a video.

● Various things of making a perfect video include of dimensions, sizes, quality of the visualization and aspect ratios. It is important to know that Social media video aspect ratiosmay vary from different platforms. You can use latest tools to make your videos more interesting and engaging.

Try It Free Try It Free

These days, people are relying on social media to grab the attention of their audience but this is not possible without the correct creation of the videos. That’s how we will start on talking about Social Media Aspect Ratio.

In this article

01 [Which Platform Do You Want to Optimize Your Video For? Will It Be YouTube, Facebook or Instagram?](#Part 1)

02 [Why is It Important to Get Social Media Video Sizes Right?](#Part 2)

03 [What Aspect Ratio Should Be Selected for Different Application Scenario?](#Part 3)

04 [5 Tips for Creating Better Vertical Videos for Social Media](#Part 4)

Part 1 Which Platform Do You Want to Optimize Your Video For? Will It Be YouTube, Facebook or Instagram?

Videos have become the great tool nowadays in order to get your brand’s conversion higher. The reason behind this is people feel more connected and engaged in the videos rather than text content. Moreover, it is more important to know that videos get about 135% more reach on Facebook and Instagram. On Twitter these video contents get 6 times more retweeted. However, specs and Social Media Aspect Ratio get a constant change. So, it is important to keep changing the sizes and video aspects as per the demands. No matter the videos are on YouTube, Facebook or Instagram, if they will not stand out on all the guidelines then they will lose the reach.

Part 2 Why is It Important to Get Social Media Video Sizes Right?

When you are creating video content to promote your brand, then it becomes necessary that you manage the things to be right. There are so many things that needed to be considered and here are some of them:

● You will need to make sure that the images and the videos you are using do not have pixilation issues. It may cause them look awkwardly stretching.

● If the size of the images and videos will not be correct then it can cut down some or important message that you want to convey.

● Being familiar with the correct size of videos and images makes you capable of uploading them on any social media channel. This can help boost the engagement of the audience.

● Correct sizing can also help you at the long run as this makes you ready for any network on which you will need to post the images and videos.

Part 3 What Aspect Ratio Should Be Selected for Different Application Scenario?

It is vital to select the best aspect ratio for social mediaplatforms to make the videos get a more reach and engagement. Here are the some important factors that are essential to select for different applications:

01Instagram

Instagram videos get a special reach so it is worth to say that these videos are a must invest.

● Recommended size: The most recommended sizes of Instagram videos are 1080 by 1080p and 1080 by 1920 p.

● Minimum width: The minimum width must be around 600 by 600p.

● Supported aspect ratios: You can upload videos of aspect ratios from 16:9 to 9:16.

● Recommended specs: The videos must be in MOV or MP4 format. The maximum and minimum file sizes are 4 GB and 30 MB respectively. Also your video must not exceed 60 seconds in length and the frame rate should be 30fps.

02Facebook

Videos on Facebook appear in several formats. All the formats do have almost similar requirements but at some times it may vary.

● Recommended size: The most recommended size for posting videos on Facebook is 1280 by 720p. You can post feed videos, in-stream ad videos, etc. in the recommended size. Carousel videos are posted in the size of 1080 by 1080p.

● Minimum width: It must be minimum 600p.

● Supported aspect ratios: Here you can post your video of aspect ratio varying from 4:5, 2:3, 9:16 and 1:1.

● Recommended specs: The file size on Facebook should not exceed 4GB. The formats that can be used are MOV and MP4 with the frame rate of 30fps. Also the length of videos should be maximum 240 minutes or less.

03YouTube

YouTube is a larger platform than Facebook and Instagram. This is the reason it allows a number of video sizes to upload in.

● Recommended size: The most recommended size to upload videos on YouTube is 1920 by 1080p but it also allows uploading videos in 2560 by 1440p and 3840 by 2160p.

● Minimum width: YouTube allows a minimum width of 426 by 240p.

● Supported aspect ratios: On YouTube the supported aspect ratios are 16:9 and 4:3.

● Recommended specs: The maximum length of the video must be 12 hours long and the file size must not exceed 128 GB. The formats that can be used are MOV, MP4, AVI, MPEG4, FLV, etc.

04LinkedIn

● Recommended size: The most recommended size for LinkedIn videos is 1920 by 1080p.

● Minimum width: The minimum width accepted for LinkedIn videos is 360p.

● Recommended specs: The maximum length of LinkedIn videos must be less than 10 minutes. The file size should not exceed 5 GB with a maximum frame rate of 60fps.

05Snapchat

● Recommended size: You should upload videos on Snapchat having a size of 1080 by 1920p. This is recommended for all the video types that are being uploaded on Snapchat.

● Supported aspect ratios: Snapchat supports aspect ratios of 9:16 and 16:9.

● Recommended specs: For video ads the maximum file size should be 32 MB and for regular videos, the size could be increased to 1GB. The file formats that are accepted include MOV, MP4 or encoded.

06Twitter

Twitter allows horizontal and vertical videos. Here are the required assets for them:

● Recommended size: recommended size for vertical videos is 1200 by 1900p and for horizontal videos, this becomes 1280 by 1024p.

● Minimum width: It must be 32 by 32 pixels.

● Supported aspect ratios: Twitter supports aspect ratio ranging from 1:2.39 to 2.39:1.

● Recommended specs: Maximum length of the videos should be 140 seconds. The file size should be less than 512 MB with a frame rate of 40fps.

07Pinterest

● Recommended size: The sizes for square videos are recommended to be 600 by 600p and for vertical; it should be 600 by 900p.

● Minimum width: It should be not more than 240p.

● Supported aspect ratios: Pinterest supports aspect ratios of 1:1 in square mode and 9:16 in vertical modes.

● Recommended specs: The file formats to be added are MOV and MP4 with a frame rate of 25fps. The maximum length and file size can be 30 minutes and 2 GB respectively.

08TikTok

TikTok made the creation and editing of videos easy. On this platform you can also easily share your created videos.

● Recommended size: The recommended size of the TikTok videos is 1080 by 1920p.

● Minimum width: It must be 540 by 960 or 960 by 540 pixels approximately.

● Supported aspect ratios: TikTok supports the aspect ratio of 9:16, 16:9 and 1:1.

● Recommended specs: The recommended file formats are MOV and MP4 with a maximum file size of 500 MB. The maximum length of the videos could be 60 seconds but it is recommended to keep it 15 seconds.

Part 4 5 Tips for Creating Better Vertical Videos for Social Media

Days are gone when vertical video were said to be shameful content. These days vertical videos are widely used and they also have a market on social media. But before you are creating these videos vertically, you need to be very careful about the things. Here are some tips that can make your vertical videos even better:

Aspect ratios: The Aspect ratio for social mediaplays a major role in the success of the videos. This is the reason why aspect ratios are must to understand. As far as vertical videos are concerned it can be said that the aspect ratio can be anything just greater than 1:The most recommended aspect ratio for vertical video is 9:16 as it covers the whole screen and also it is more immersive.

Stay closer to the subjects: When you are shooting your videos in a vertical frame then it can make easier for you to stay closer to your subjects. As people will be scrolling through the application then your video will be at the center. Sometimes, these videos are cut awkwardly. If you shoot the video properly then you can keep yourself away from such issues.

Grab the attention: users on social media spend no time to switch to another content or other version of the particular content. This is why it becomes so important to catch the attention of your viewers immediately. Try to keep the first couple of moments exceptionally engaging. This will boost the attention of the audience and also make them stay on your video.

Rule of third can benefit you: If you are wishing to follow this rule then it is important to know the reason behind this rule. This rule means that you should not keep the subject or object directly in front of the frame. This can look ugly and will not suit every time. Instead of this, you can make the use of imaginary vertical and horizontal lines to create better and interesting composition. This will make you frame divided into thirds. Your subject can be placed on these lines or in between the lines where they are meeting. You can get the feature of using the grid as a guide in most of the cameras and phones.

Using the tools: In order To grab the viewer’s attention it is essential that you are using the right tools. No matter of the kind of the video you are creating you can use the latest tools from wondershare. Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is the two tools that are highly in demand these days due to their exceptional features. Here are some of them:

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

● **Filmora:**This is a fun to use tool that has so many exceptionally amazing features. It simplifies its features so that you can save your effort and time. It is completely efficient so you can create videos effortlessly and with breakthrough. You may also get creative titles, filters, transitions, etc. Color grading and speed control also make the tool worth using. You can enjoy other features like social import, tilt shifting, audio mixer, screen recording, auto crop and much more.

● **Filmora pro:**This one is for the professional personthat is not completely easy to use but you can enjoy the latest and advanced features. Being highly customizable this gives you several features through which you can get a better control on your videos.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● In the present scenario there is no such person who is unaware of importance of social media. Social media platforms are widely used for various purposes and one of them is marketing the brands and products.

● Apart from the text content, video content is liked by the users and customers more. This is the reason why marketers go for visual content. Also it is essential to have a special focus on all the important aspects of making a video.

● Various things of making a perfect video include of dimensions, sizes, quality of the visualization and aspect ratios. It is important to know that Social media video aspect ratiosmay vary from different platforms. You can use latest tools to make your videos more interesting and engaging.

Try It Free Try It Free

These days, people are relying on social media to grab the attention of their audience but this is not possible without the correct creation of the videos. That’s how we will start on talking about Social Media Aspect Ratio.

In this article

01 [Which Platform Do You Want to Optimize Your Video For? Will It Be YouTube, Facebook or Instagram?](#Part 1)

02 [Why is It Important to Get Social Media Video Sizes Right?](#Part 2)

03 [What Aspect Ratio Should Be Selected for Different Application Scenario?](#Part 3)

04 [5 Tips for Creating Better Vertical Videos for Social Media](#Part 4)

Part 1 Which Platform Do You Want to Optimize Your Video For? Will It Be YouTube, Facebook or Instagram?

Videos have become the great tool nowadays in order to get your brand’s conversion higher. The reason behind this is people feel more connected and engaged in the videos rather than text content. Moreover, it is more important to know that videos get about 135% more reach on Facebook and Instagram. On Twitter these video contents get 6 times more retweeted. However, specs and Social Media Aspect Ratio get a constant change. So, it is important to keep changing the sizes and video aspects as per the demands. No matter the videos are on YouTube, Facebook or Instagram, if they will not stand out on all the guidelines then they will lose the reach.

Part 2 Why is It Important to Get Social Media Video Sizes Right?

When you are creating video content to promote your brand, then it becomes necessary that you manage the things to be right. There are so many things that needed to be considered and here are some of them:

● You will need to make sure that the images and the videos you are using do not have pixilation issues. It may cause them look awkwardly stretching.

● If the size of the images and videos will not be correct then it can cut down some or important message that you want to convey.

● Being familiar with the correct size of videos and images makes you capable of uploading them on any social media channel. This can help boost the engagement of the audience.

● Correct sizing can also help you at the long run as this makes you ready for any network on which you will need to post the images and videos.

Part 3 What Aspect Ratio Should Be Selected for Different Application Scenario?

It is vital to select the best aspect ratio for social mediaplatforms to make the videos get a more reach and engagement. Here are the some important factors that are essential to select for different applications:

01Instagram

Instagram videos get a special reach so it is worth to say that these videos are a must invest.

● Recommended size: The most recommended sizes of Instagram videos are 1080 by 1080p and 1080 by 1920 p.

● Minimum width: The minimum width must be around 600 by 600p.

● Supported aspect ratios: You can upload videos of aspect ratios from 16:9 to 9:16.

● Recommended specs: The videos must be in MOV or MP4 format. The maximum and minimum file sizes are 4 GB and 30 MB respectively. Also your video must not exceed 60 seconds in length and the frame rate should be 30fps.

02Facebook

Videos on Facebook appear in several formats. All the formats do have almost similar requirements but at some times it may vary.

● Recommended size: The most recommended size for posting videos on Facebook is 1280 by 720p. You can post feed videos, in-stream ad videos, etc. in the recommended size. Carousel videos are posted in the size of 1080 by 1080p.

● Minimum width: It must be minimum 600p.

● Supported aspect ratios: Here you can post your video of aspect ratio varying from 4:5, 2:3, 9:16 and 1:1.

● Recommended specs: The file size on Facebook should not exceed 4GB. The formats that can be used are MOV and MP4 with the frame rate of 30fps. Also the length of videos should be maximum 240 minutes or less.

03YouTube

YouTube is a larger platform than Facebook and Instagram. This is the reason it allows a number of video sizes to upload in.

● Recommended size: The most recommended size to upload videos on YouTube is 1920 by 1080p but it also allows uploading videos in 2560 by 1440p and 3840 by 2160p.

● Minimum width: YouTube allows a minimum width of 426 by 240p.

● Supported aspect ratios: On YouTube the supported aspect ratios are 16:9 and 4:3.

● Recommended specs: The maximum length of the video must be 12 hours long and the file size must not exceed 128 GB. The formats that can be used are MOV, MP4, AVI, MPEG4, FLV, etc.

04LinkedIn

● Recommended size: The most recommended size for LinkedIn videos is 1920 by 1080p.

● Minimum width: The minimum width accepted for LinkedIn videos is 360p.

● Recommended specs: The maximum length of LinkedIn videos must be less than 10 minutes. The file size should not exceed 5 GB with a maximum frame rate of 60fps.

05Snapchat

● Recommended size: You should upload videos on Snapchat having a size of 1080 by 1920p. This is recommended for all the video types that are being uploaded on Snapchat.

● Supported aspect ratios: Snapchat supports aspect ratios of 9:16 and 16:9.

● Recommended specs: For video ads the maximum file size should be 32 MB and for regular videos, the size could be increased to 1GB. The file formats that are accepted include MOV, MP4 or encoded.

06Twitter

Twitter allows horizontal and vertical videos. Here are the required assets for them:

● Recommended size: recommended size for vertical videos is 1200 by 1900p and for horizontal videos, this becomes 1280 by 1024p.

● Minimum width: It must be 32 by 32 pixels.

● Supported aspect ratios: Twitter supports aspect ratio ranging from 1:2.39 to 2.39:1.

● Recommended specs: Maximum length of the videos should be 140 seconds. The file size should be less than 512 MB with a frame rate of 40fps.

07Pinterest

● Recommended size: The sizes for square videos are recommended to be 600 by 600p and for vertical; it should be 600 by 900p.

● Minimum width: It should be not more than 240p.

● Supported aspect ratios: Pinterest supports aspect ratios of 1:1 in square mode and 9:16 in vertical modes.

● Recommended specs: The file formats to be added are MOV and MP4 with a frame rate of 25fps. The maximum length and file size can be 30 minutes and 2 GB respectively.

08TikTok

TikTok made the creation and editing of videos easy. On this platform you can also easily share your created videos.

● Recommended size: The recommended size of the TikTok videos is 1080 by 1920p.

● Minimum width: It must be 540 by 960 or 960 by 540 pixels approximately.

● Supported aspect ratios: TikTok supports the aspect ratio of 9:16, 16:9 and 1:1.

● Recommended specs: The recommended file formats are MOV and MP4 with a maximum file size of 500 MB. The maximum length of the videos could be 60 seconds but it is recommended to keep it 15 seconds.

Part 4 5 Tips for Creating Better Vertical Videos for Social Media

Days are gone when vertical video were said to be shameful content. These days vertical videos are widely used and they also have a market on social media. But before you are creating these videos vertically, you need to be very careful about the things. Here are some tips that can make your vertical videos even better:

Aspect ratios: The Aspect ratio for social mediaplays a major role in the success of the videos. This is the reason why aspect ratios are must to understand. As far as vertical videos are concerned it can be said that the aspect ratio can be anything just greater than 1:The most recommended aspect ratio for vertical video is 9:16 as it covers the whole screen and also it is more immersive.

Stay closer to the subjects: When you are shooting your videos in a vertical frame then it can make easier for you to stay closer to your subjects. As people will be scrolling through the application then your video will be at the center. Sometimes, these videos are cut awkwardly. If you shoot the video properly then you can keep yourself away from such issues.

Grab the attention: users on social media spend no time to switch to another content or other version of the particular content. This is why it becomes so important to catch the attention of your viewers immediately. Try to keep the first couple of moments exceptionally engaging. This will boost the attention of the audience and also make them stay on your video.

Rule of third can benefit you: If you are wishing to follow this rule then it is important to know the reason behind this rule. This rule means that you should not keep the subject or object directly in front of the frame. This can look ugly and will not suit every time. Instead of this, you can make the use of imaginary vertical and horizontal lines to create better and interesting composition. This will make you frame divided into thirds. Your subject can be placed on these lines or in between the lines where they are meeting. You can get the feature of using the grid as a guide in most of the cameras and phones.

Using the tools: In order To grab the viewer’s attention it is essential that you are using the right tools. No matter of the kind of the video you are creating you can use the latest tools from wondershare. Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is the two tools that are highly in demand these days due to their exceptional features. Here are some of them:

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

● **Filmora:**This is a fun to use tool that has so many exceptionally amazing features. It simplifies its features so that you can save your effort and time. It is completely efficient so you can create videos effortlessly and with breakthrough. You may also get creative titles, filters, transitions, etc. Color grading and speed control also make the tool worth using. You can enjoy other features like social import, tilt shifting, audio mixer, screen recording, auto crop and much more.

● **Filmora pro:**This one is for the professional personthat is not completely easy to use but you can enjoy the latest and advanced features. Being highly customizable this gives you several features through which you can get a better control on your videos.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● In the present scenario there is no such person who is unaware of importance of social media. Social media platforms are widely used for various purposes and one of them is marketing the brands and products.

● Apart from the text content, video content is liked by the users and customers more. This is the reason why marketers go for visual content. Also it is essential to have a special focus on all the important aspects of making a video.

● Various things of making a perfect video include of dimensions, sizes, quality of the visualization and aspect ratios. It is important to know that Social media video aspect ratiosmay vary from different platforms. You can use latest tools to make your videos more interesting and engaging.

Unleash Your Creativity: Top Free Video Editing Software for Chromebook

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Filmora is one of the most popular video editing software among YouTubers, download and have a try.

Try It Free Try It Free

Chromebooks are controlled by the ChromeOS working framework, which runs most applications on the web and saves everything on the cloud. Most Chromebooks don’t have incredible assets and components to operate heavy tasks like professional video editing.

However, various video editors for Chromebooks have been developed to carry out these tasks. Some of these video editors for Chromebook are mobile-based apps - supported by iOS and Android, while others are web-based. In this article, we’ll provide you with free editing software for Chromebook that you can use to edit your videos.

Best Free Video Editor for Chromebook in 2022

2. Kapwing

Kapwing is a free online video editor that allows users to record, edit and collaborate on videos with lots of tools. You can use it to create a video from scratch by uploading images, videos, and audio files to its workspace.

Besides that, you can add subtitles to any video easily online with Kapwing, or resize, trim, flip or rotate the video. It also provides some professional video templates for YouTube, Instagram, Ad & Sales, and TikTok, which allows you to create a video quickly and easily. All these features make it a good choice for Chromebook users.

Why you should try Kapwing on Chromebook?

• It allows you to upload media files from Chromebook, or paste a Google Drive, Google Photos, or paste a link from YouTube. What’s more, it also provides some samples to try in case you didn’t want to upload your file.
• You can use it to record, edit and share videos in one place, which saves you much time.
• It provides almost all basic video editing tools that people may need to make a video, such as adding layers, titles, elements, and audio, trimming, cropping, adjusting colors, and changing speed and aspect ratios .
• As free users, you can register and sign in to remove the watermark on videos under 5 minutes.

Pros

• Provides lots of editing tools with an intuitive interface, user-friendly, and simple to use.
• Features easy-to-use settings, entertaining themes, and automatic subtitles. It’s an excellent resource for both new and seasoned video creators.
• Automatically generate subtitles on a video which improves editing efficiency.

Cons

• Glitches in AI auto-generated subtitles.
• Limits to file sizes on the free version (up to 250MB)
• Export to 720p in free version

3. WeVideo

WeVideo is one of the leading online free video editors. It allows the user to create videos anywhere and anytime. You can find this app on App Store, Google Play, and Chrome Web Store. This video editor for Chromebook provides 1 million pieces of stock media, including videos, images, and music tracks.

Using WeVideo online video editor, you can create a square, horizontal, or vertical video for educational, school, business, and family.

Why you should try WeVideo to edit videos on Chromebook?

• It provides more uploading options: besides Google Drive and Dropbox you can import media files from social sites such as Facebook and Instagram;
• You can use it to record narrations, the Chromebook screen and webcam, and edit the recorded video for the remote learning or webinar.
• There are some video backgrounds and music tracks libraries which allows you to use these stock assets directly.
• Collaboration: Students can work together on movies, podcasts, presentations, and more in real-time.

Pros

• Good editing and creation features such as themes, titles, fonts, and green screen options.
• Features user-friendly interfaces and it is simple to use.
• Provides lots of backgrounds, music tracks, sound effects, overlays, and frames.

Cons

• Recording screen and webcam simultaneously is available for paid users only.
• Registered users can only publish a 5-minute video at 480p video resolution with a watermark.

4. YouTube Studio Video Editor&nbsp

YouTube Studio Video Editor is a platform that allows users, mainly YouTubers, to create and edit videos. It enables users who are new to video production or do not have access to video editing tools to perform basic editing. It is the best choice for YouTube content creators as you create and edit your videos, manage your presence and interact with your audience with ease. To begin, go to studio.youtube.com, upload a video, and start editing.

Why editing videos with YouTube Studio video editor on Chromebook?

• It provides some basic video editing tools such as trimming part of the video.
• You can use it to blur parts of the video with face blur or custom blur to hide some sensitive information.
• It’s totally free for all YouTube users.

Pros

• It is free and has a vast library of free music tracks and sound effects.
• There will be no watermarks at the video.
• Simple and easy to learn.
• Users have access to all the videos uploaded to YouTube.

Cons

• It has some basic editing features only.
• You can’t merger several video clips into one.

5. Adobe Spark Video

Adobe Spark Video is another exciting free editing software for Chromebook that allows users to add video clips to the library, choose a preferred theme, edit, download, and share to various platforms online. It’s from Adobe, a big name in video editing software.

With this online video maker, you can resize, crop, trim, merger, reverse videos easily, and change the video speed to make a slow motion or fast forward effect.

Main features in editing videos in Chromebook:

• Provides some basic video editing tools such as trim, merge and resize.
• You can add images, music and text to your videos with it.
• Preformatted story templates for different types of videos.
• Offers a 14-day free trial, and a paid version.

Pros

• Simple and intuitive interface
• Accessible templates
• Logos and colors are automatically filled in with branding preset, which saves a lot of work.
• Designs are relevant and up-to-date.

Cons

• Limited options when selecting a color palette for a design.
• The audio feature does not allow continuous recording.
• Watermarks exist in free versions.

6. Clipchamp

Clipchamp is a browser-based video editor that allows the user to explore a multi-layer video editing timeline. This online video editor provides some ready-to-use templates, and a stock media library which includes both footage and audio files. What’s more, it provides a flexible and fast video editing experience in video recording, editing, compressing, and converting.

Main features of using Clipchamp on Chromebooks:

• Multi-layer video editing allows you to create a PIP style video easily
• It allows you to record your webcam and your screen at the same time, and upload from online source or from desktop
• Offers free and paid versions; however, there are watermarks in the free version which you can remove by getting the paid version.

Pros

• Works seamlessly with cloud storage providers such as OneDrive and Dropbox.
• Compatible with Giphy and stock content libraries.
• Features the text to speech tool to generate narration automatically .
• It has an easy-to-understand user interface.

Cons

• Free version is limited to export at 480p resolution with watermark included.

7. Magisto

Magisto is one of the popular free editing apps for Chromebook that transforms your films into original movies. The mobile app analyzes the films and selects the most engaging segments using artificial intelligence.

Main features of using Magisto on Chromebook :

• Multiple themes.
• Edit and rearrange scenes.
• Add logos and captions.
• Premium editing styles.
• Unlimited HD movie downloads
• Offers free and paid versions

Pros:

• Super easy to use, great options for templates
• Provides options to add themes, music, and styles.
• Videos can be hosted, downloaded, and shared all within the same platform.

Cons:

• Only Pro plan offers Full HD recording.
• It does not support Image editing.
• Video analytics are available only in the most expensive plan.

8. Kizoa

Kizoa is a cloud-based platform that allows the user to work on any project anywhere. This free video editor for Chromebook enables the user to submit and edit videos without downloading anything.

Main features of Kizoa:

• Pre-made video templates.
• Access to an integrated royalty-free photo library.
• Integrated music and special effects.
• Various text and transition options.
• Offer free and paid versions.
• No watermarks

Pros

• Animation and Text tools are easy to alter
• Easy to understand the sign-up procedure.
• Users can also change the aspect ratio of videos.

Cons

• Complicated User interface
• Free versions have limited features.
• Full HD recording is only available with the paid version.

9. Kdenlive

Kdenlive is a user-friendly open-source video editor but you can use it on Chromebook computers. It’s a popular non-linear video editor that offers one of the greatest multi-track editing timelines.

Main features of Kdenlive:

• Supports multi-track editing
• Custom effects and transitions.
• Customizable user interface and shortcuts.
• Free for all users.
• No watermarks.

Pros

• Efficient in creating montage videos.
• Animation and Subtitle keyframe features.
• Color correction tools
• Support rotoscoping.

Cons

• Speed effect is low
• Limited output options.

10. Kinemaster

Kinemaster is a free editing app for Android and iOS users, but it can be used on Chromebooks as well. It combines a well-designed interface, a fantastic user experience, and a wide range of powerful tools, which makes video editing is easy and fun.

Main features of KineMaster:

• It supports high resolution video editing, for example, 4K videos at up to 60 frames per second.
• It provides both basic and professional editing tools.
• 8 different blending options to create video with effect in a magic way.
• You can backup the project, or share it to others to co-edit it.

Pros

• The KineMaster Asset Stores provides effects, music, stickers and fonts, which is very useful.
• Features some professional editing tools such as chrome key, blending mode,
• Provides projects which allows you to download and use in your device directly to re-edit further.

Cons:

• Free version will leave a watermark

11. CapCut

CapCut is a free and all-in-one video editing app for Android and iOS devices, but it can also be used on Chromebooks as well just like Kinemaster. It supports a wide range of file types and has all of the standard editing tools.

Main features of CapCut:

• It provides some video editing tools such as split, change speed, reverse and rotate.
• It has a tremendous music library which includes top music hits and sound effect.
• It allows you to add trending stickers, texts and titles without any efforts.
• It’s free for all users with a removable watermark, which can be removed easily.

Pros

• Convenient and easy to use.
• Impressive music and sound effects library

Cons:

• Only one video and audio track

Conclusion

It’s essential every user becomes familiar with the various free video editing software for Chromebook because if your preferred video editor for Chromebook is unable to meet your needs, or if Adobe video editing software is too difficult to master, you can try another alternate solution and get the most out of it.

Try It Free Try It Free

Chromebooks are controlled by the ChromeOS working framework, which runs most applications on the web and saves everything on the cloud. Most Chromebooks don’t have incredible assets and components to operate heavy tasks like professional video editing.

However, various video editors for Chromebooks have been developed to carry out these tasks. Some of these video editors for Chromebook are mobile-based apps - supported by iOS and Android, while others are web-based. In this article, we’ll provide you with free editing software for Chromebook that you can use to edit your videos.

Best Free Video Editor for Chromebook in 2022

2. Kapwing

Kapwing is a free online video editor that allows users to record, edit and collaborate on videos with lots of tools. You can use it to create a video from scratch by uploading images, videos, and audio files to its workspace.

Besides that, you can add subtitles to any video easily online with Kapwing, or resize, trim, flip or rotate the video. It also provides some professional video templates for YouTube, Instagram, Ad & Sales, and TikTok, which allows you to create a video quickly and easily. All these features make it a good choice for Chromebook users.

Why you should try Kapwing on Chromebook?

• It allows you to upload media files from Chromebook, or paste a Google Drive, Google Photos, or paste a link from YouTube. What’s more, it also provides some samples to try in case you didn’t want to upload your file.
• You can use it to record, edit and share videos in one place, which saves you much time.
• It provides almost all basic video editing tools that people may need to make a video, such as adding layers, titles, elements, and audio, trimming, cropping, adjusting colors, and changing speed and aspect ratios .
• As free users, you can register and sign in to remove the watermark on videos under 5 minutes.

Pros

• Provides lots of editing tools with an intuitive interface, user-friendly, and simple to use.
• Features easy-to-use settings, entertaining themes, and automatic subtitles. It’s an excellent resource for both new and seasoned video creators.
• Automatically generate subtitles on a video which improves editing efficiency.

Cons

• Glitches in AI auto-generated subtitles.
• Limits to file sizes on the free version (up to 250MB)
• Export to 720p in free version

3. WeVideo

WeVideo is one of the leading online free video editors. It allows the user to create videos anywhere and anytime. You can find this app on App Store, Google Play, and Chrome Web Store. This video editor for Chromebook provides 1 million pieces of stock media, including videos, images, and music tracks.

Using WeVideo online video editor, you can create a square, horizontal, or vertical video for educational, school, business, and family.

Why you should try WeVideo to edit videos on Chromebook?

• It provides more uploading options: besides Google Drive and Dropbox you can import media files from social sites such as Facebook and Instagram;
• You can use it to record narrations, the Chromebook screen and webcam, and edit the recorded video for the remote learning or webinar.
• There are some video backgrounds and music tracks libraries which allows you to use these stock assets directly.
• Collaboration: Students can work together on movies, podcasts, presentations, and more in real-time.

Pros

• Good editing and creation features such as themes, titles, fonts, and green screen options.
• Features user-friendly interfaces and it is simple to use.
• Provides lots of backgrounds, music tracks, sound effects, overlays, and frames.

Cons

• Recording screen and webcam simultaneously is available for paid users only.
• Registered users can only publish a 5-minute video at 480p video resolution with a watermark.

4. YouTube Studio Video Editor&nbsp

YouTube Studio Video Editor is a platform that allows users, mainly YouTubers, to create and edit videos. It enables users who are new to video production or do not have access to video editing tools to perform basic editing. It is the best choice for YouTube content creators as you create and edit your videos, manage your presence and interact with your audience with ease. To begin, go to studio.youtube.com, upload a video, and start editing.

Why editing videos with YouTube Studio video editor on Chromebook?

• It provides some basic video editing tools such as trimming part of the video.
• You can use it to blur parts of the video with face blur or custom blur to hide some sensitive information.
• It’s totally free for all YouTube users.

Pros

• It is free and has a vast library of free music tracks and sound effects.
• There will be no watermarks at the video.
• Simple and easy to learn.
• Users have access to all the videos uploaded to YouTube.

Cons

• It has some basic editing features only.
• You can’t merger several video clips into one.

5. Adobe Spark Video

Adobe Spark Video is another exciting free editing software for Chromebook that allows users to add video clips to the library, choose a preferred theme, edit, download, and share to various platforms online. It’s from Adobe, a big name in video editing software.

With this online video maker, you can resize, crop, trim, merger, reverse videos easily, and change the video speed to make a slow motion or fast forward effect.

Main features in editing videos in Chromebook:

• Provides some basic video editing tools such as trim, merge and resize.
• You can add images, music and text to your videos with it.
• Preformatted story templates for different types of videos.
• Offers a 14-day free trial, and a paid version.

Pros

• Simple and intuitive interface
• Accessible templates
• Logos and colors are automatically filled in with branding preset, which saves a lot of work.
• Designs are relevant and up-to-date.

Cons

• Limited options when selecting a color palette for a design.
• The audio feature does not allow continuous recording.
• Watermarks exist in free versions.

6. Clipchamp

Clipchamp is a browser-based video editor that allows the user to explore a multi-layer video editing timeline. This online video editor provides some ready-to-use templates, and a stock media library which includes both footage and audio files. What’s more, it provides a flexible and fast video editing experience in video recording, editing, compressing, and converting.

Main features of using Clipchamp on Chromebooks:

• Multi-layer video editing allows you to create a PIP style video easily
• It allows you to record your webcam and your screen at the same time, and upload from online source or from desktop
• Offers free and paid versions; however, there are watermarks in the free version which you can remove by getting the paid version.

Pros

• Works seamlessly with cloud storage providers such as OneDrive and Dropbox.
• Compatible with Giphy and stock content libraries.
• Features the text to speech tool to generate narration automatically .
• It has an easy-to-understand user interface.

Cons

• Free version is limited to export at 480p resolution with watermark included.

7. Magisto

Magisto is one of the popular free editing apps for Chromebook that transforms your films into original movies. The mobile app analyzes the films and selects the most engaging segments using artificial intelligence.

Main features of using Magisto on Chromebook :

• Multiple themes.
• Edit and rearrange scenes.
• Add logos and captions.
• Premium editing styles.
• Unlimited HD movie downloads
• Offers free and paid versions

Pros:

• Super easy to use, great options for templates
• Provides options to add themes, music, and styles.
• Videos can be hosted, downloaded, and shared all within the same platform.

Cons:

• Only Pro plan offers Full HD recording.
• It does not support Image editing.
• Video analytics are available only in the most expensive plan.

8. Kizoa

Kizoa is a cloud-based platform that allows the user to work on any project anywhere. This free video editor for Chromebook enables the user to submit and edit videos without downloading anything.

Main features of Kizoa:

• Pre-made video templates.
• Access to an integrated royalty-free photo library.
• Integrated music and special effects.
• Various text and transition options.
• Offer free and paid versions.
• No watermarks

Pros

• Animation and Text tools are easy to alter
• Easy to understand the sign-up procedure.
• Users can also change the aspect ratio of videos.

Cons

• Complicated User interface
• Free versions have limited features.
• Full HD recording is only available with the paid version.

9. Kdenlive

Kdenlive is a user-friendly open-source video editor but you can use it on Chromebook computers. It’s a popular non-linear video editor that offers one of the greatest multi-track editing timelines.

Main features of Kdenlive:

• Supports multi-track editing
• Custom effects and transitions.
• Customizable user interface and shortcuts.
• Free for all users.
• No watermarks.

Pros

• Efficient in creating montage videos.
• Animation and Subtitle keyframe features.
• Color correction tools
• Support rotoscoping.

Cons

• Speed effect is low
• Limited output options.

10. Kinemaster

Kinemaster is a free editing app for Android and iOS users, but it can be used on Chromebooks as well. It combines a well-designed interface, a fantastic user experience, and a wide range of powerful tools, which makes video editing is easy and fun.

Main features of KineMaster:

• It supports high resolution video editing, for example, 4K videos at up to 60 frames per second.
• It provides both basic and professional editing tools.
• 8 different blending options to create video with effect in a magic way.
• You can backup the project, or share it to others to co-edit it.

Pros

• The KineMaster Asset Stores provides effects, music, stickers and fonts, which is very useful.
• Features some professional editing tools such as chrome key, blending mode,
• Provides projects which allows you to download and use in your device directly to re-edit further.

Cons:

• Free version will leave a watermark

11. CapCut

CapCut is a free and all-in-one video editing app for Android and iOS devices, but it can also be used on Chromebooks as well just like Kinemaster. It supports a wide range of file types and has all of the standard editing tools.

Main features of CapCut:

• It provides some video editing tools such as split, change speed, reverse and rotate.
• It has a tremendous music library which includes top music hits and sound effect.
• It allows you to add trending stickers, texts and titles without any efforts.
• It’s free for all users with a removable watermark, which can be removed easily.

Pros

• Convenient and easy to use.
• Impressive music and sound effects library

Cons:

• Only one video and audio track

Conclusion

It’s essential every user becomes familiar with the various free video editing software for Chromebook because if your preferred video editor for Chromebook is unable to meet your needs, or if Adobe video editing software is too difficult to master, you can try another alternate solution and get the most out of it.

Try It Free Try It Free

Chromebooks are controlled by the ChromeOS working framework, which runs most applications on the web and saves everything on the cloud. Most Chromebooks don’t have incredible assets and components to operate heavy tasks like professional video editing.

However, various video editors for Chromebooks have been developed to carry out these tasks. Some of these video editors for Chromebook are mobile-based apps - supported by iOS and Android, while others are web-based. In this article, we’ll provide you with free editing software for Chromebook that you can use to edit your videos.

Best Free Video Editor for Chromebook in 2022

2. Kapwing

Kapwing is a free online video editor that allows users to record, edit and collaborate on videos with lots of tools. You can use it to create a video from scratch by uploading images, videos, and audio files to its workspace.

Besides that, you can add subtitles to any video easily online with Kapwing, or resize, trim, flip or rotate the video. It also provides some professional video templates for YouTube, Instagram, Ad & Sales, and TikTok, which allows you to create a video quickly and easily. All these features make it a good choice for Chromebook users.

Why you should try Kapwing on Chromebook?

• It allows you to upload media files from Chromebook, or paste a Google Drive, Google Photos, or paste a link from YouTube. What’s more, it also provides some samples to try in case you didn’t want to upload your file.
• You can use it to record, edit and share videos in one place, which saves you much time.
• It provides almost all basic video editing tools that people may need to make a video, such as adding layers, titles, elements, and audio, trimming, cropping, adjusting colors, and changing speed and aspect ratios .
• As free users, you can register and sign in to remove the watermark on videos under 5 minutes.

Pros

• Provides lots of editing tools with an intuitive interface, user-friendly, and simple to use.
• Features easy-to-use settings, entertaining themes, and automatic subtitles. It’s an excellent resource for both new and seasoned video creators.
• Automatically generate subtitles on a video which improves editing efficiency.

Cons

• Glitches in AI auto-generated subtitles.
• Limits to file sizes on the free version (up to 250MB)
• Export to 720p in free version

3. WeVideo

WeVideo is one of the leading online free video editors. It allows the user to create videos anywhere and anytime. You can find this app on App Store, Google Play, and Chrome Web Store. This video editor for Chromebook provides 1 million pieces of stock media, including videos, images, and music tracks.

Using WeVideo online video editor, you can create a square, horizontal, or vertical video for educational, school, business, and family.

Why you should try WeVideo to edit videos on Chromebook?

• It provides more uploading options: besides Google Drive and Dropbox you can import media files from social sites such as Facebook and Instagram;
• You can use it to record narrations, the Chromebook screen and webcam, and edit the recorded video for the remote learning or webinar.
• There are some video backgrounds and music tracks libraries which allows you to use these stock assets directly.
• Collaboration: Students can work together on movies, podcasts, presentations, and more in real-time.

Pros

• Good editing and creation features such as themes, titles, fonts, and green screen options.
• Features user-friendly interfaces and it is simple to use.
• Provides lots of backgrounds, music tracks, sound effects, overlays, and frames.

Cons

• Recording screen and webcam simultaneously is available for paid users only.
• Registered users can only publish a 5-minute video at 480p video resolution with a watermark.

4. YouTube Studio Video Editor&nbsp

YouTube Studio Video Editor is a platform that allows users, mainly YouTubers, to create and edit videos. It enables users who are new to video production or do not have access to video editing tools to perform basic editing. It is the best choice for YouTube content creators as you create and edit your videos, manage your presence and interact with your audience with ease. To begin, go to studio.youtube.com, upload a video, and start editing.

Why editing videos with YouTube Studio video editor on Chromebook?

• It provides some basic video editing tools such as trimming part of the video.
• You can use it to blur parts of the video with face blur or custom blur to hide some sensitive information.
• It’s totally free for all YouTube users.

Pros

• It is free and has a vast library of free music tracks and sound effects.
• There will be no watermarks at the video.
• Simple and easy to learn.
• Users have access to all the videos uploaded to YouTube.

Cons

• It has some basic editing features only.
• You can’t merger several video clips into one.

5. Adobe Spark Video

Adobe Spark Video is another exciting free editing software for Chromebook that allows users to add video clips to the library, choose a preferred theme, edit, download, and share to various platforms online. It’s from Adobe, a big name in video editing software.

With this online video maker, you can resize, crop, trim, merger, reverse videos easily, and change the video speed to make a slow motion or fast forward effect.

Main features in editing videos in Chromebook:

• Provides some basic video editing tools such as trim, merge and resize.
• You can add images, music and text to your videos with it.
• Preformatted story templates for different types of videos.
• Offers a 14-day free trial, and a paid version.

Pros

• Simple and intuitive interface
• Accessible templates
• Logos and colors are automatically filled in with branding preset, which saves a lot of work.
• Designs are relevant and up-to-date.

Cons

• Limited options when selecting a color palette for a design.
• The audio feature does not allow continuous recording.
• Watermarks exist in free versions.

6. Clipchamp

Clipchamp is a browser-based video editor that allows the user to explore a multi-layer video editing timeline. This online video editor provides some ready-to-use templates, and a stock media library which includes both footage and audio files. What’s more, it provides a flexible and fast video editing experience in video recording, editing, compressing, and converting.

Main features of using Clipchamp on Chromebooks:

• Multi-layer video editing allows you to create a PIP style video easily
• It allows you to record your webcam and your screen at the same time, and upload from online source or from desktop
• Offers free and paid versions; however, there are watermarks in the free version which you can remove by getting the paid version.

Pros

• Works seamlessly with cloud storage providers such as OneDrive and Dropbox.
• Compatible with Giphy and stock content libraries.
• Features the text to speech tool to generate narration automatically .
• It has an easy-to-understand user interface.

Cons

• Free version is limited to export at 480p resolution with watermark included.

7. Magisto

Magisto is one of the popular free editing apps for Chromebook that transforms your films into original movies. The mobile app analyzes the films and selects the most engaging segments using artificial intelligence.

Main features of using Magisto on Chromebook :

• Multiple themes.
• Edit and rearrange scenes.
• Add logos and captions.
• Premium editing styles.
• Unlimited HD movie downloads
• Offers free and paid versions

Pros:

• Super easy to use, great options for templates
• Provides options to add themes, music, and styles.
• Videos can be hosted, downloaded, and shared all within the same platform.

Cons:

• Only Pro plan offers Full HD recording.
• It does not support Image editing.
• Video analytics are available only in the most expensive plan.

8. Kizoa

Kizoa is a cloud-based platform that allows the user to work on any project anywhere. This free video editor for Chromebook enables the user to submit and edit videos without downloading anything.

Main features of Kizoa:

• Pre-made video templates.
• Access to an integrated royalty-free photo library.
• Integrated music and special effects.
• Various text and transition options.
• Offer free and paid versions.
• No watermarks

Pros

• Animation and Text tools are easy to alter
• Easy to understand the sign-up procedure.
• Users can also change the aspect ratio of videos.

Cons

• Complicated User interface
• Free versions have limited features.
• Full HD recording is only available with the paid version.

9. Kdenlive

Kdenlive is a user-friendly open-source video editor but you can use it on Chromebook computers. It’s a popular non-linear video editor that offers one of the greatest multi-track editing timelines.

Main features of Kdenlive:

• Supports multi-track editing
• Custom effects and transitions.
• Customizable user interface and shortcuts.
• Free for all users.
• No watermarks.

Pros

• Efficient in creating montage videos.
• Animation and Subtitle keyframe features.
• Color correction tools
• Support rotoscoping.

Cons

• Speed effect is low
• Limited output options.

10. Kinemaster

Kinemaster is a free editing app for Android and iOS users, but it can be used on Chromebooks as well. It combines a well-designed interface, a fantastic user experience, and a wide range of powerful tools, which makes video editing is easy and fun.

Main features of KineMaster:

• It supports high resolution video editing, for example, 4K videos at up to 60 frames per second.
• It provides both basic and professional editing tools.
• 8 different blending options to create video with effect in a magic way.
• You can backup the project, or share it to others to co-edit it.

Pros

• The KineMaster Asset Stores provides effects, music, stickers and fonts, which is very useful.
• Features some professional editing tools such as chrome key, blending mode,
• Provides projects which allows you to download and use in your device directly to re-edit further.

Cons:

• Free version will leave a watermark

11. CapCut

CapCut is a free and all-in-one video editing app for Android and iOS devices, but it can also be used on Chromebooks as well just like Kinemaster. It supports a wide range of file types and has all of the standard editing tools.

Main features of CapCut:

• It provides some video editing tools such as split, change speed, reverse and rotate.
• It has a tremendous music library which includes top music hits and sound effect.
• It allows you to add trending stickers, texts and titles without any efforts.
• It’s free for all users with a removable watermark, which can be removed easily.

Pros

• Convenient and easy to use.
• Impressive music and sound effects library

Cons:

• Only one video and audio track

Conclusion

It’s essential every user becomes familiar with the various free video editing software for Chromebook because if your preferred video editor for Chromebook is unable to meet your needs, or if Adobe video editing software is too difficult to master, you can try another alternate solution and get the most out of it.

Try It Free Try It Free

Chromebooks are controlled by the ChromeOS working framework, which runs most applications on the web and saves everything on the cloud. Most Chromebooks don’t have incredible assets and components to operate heavy tasks like professional video editing.

However, various video editors for Chromebooks have been developed to carry out these tasks. Some of these video editors for Chromebook are mobile-based apps - supported by iOS and Android, while others are web-based. In this article, we’ll provide you with free editing software for Chromebook that you can use to edit your videos.

Best Free Video Editor for Chromebook in 2022

2. Kapwing

Kapwing is a free online video editor that allows users to record, edit and collaborate on videos with lots of tools. You can use it to create a video from scratch by uploading images, videos, and audio files to its workspace.

Besides that, you can add subtitles to any video easily online with Kapwing, or resize, trim, flip or rotate the video. It also provides some professional video templates for YouTube, Instagram, Ad & Sales, and TikTok, which allows you to create a video quickly and easily. All these features make it a good choice for Chromebook users.

Why you should try Kapwing on Chromebook?

• It allows you to upload media files from Chromebook, or paste a Google Drive, Google Photos, or paste a link from YouTube. What’s more, it also provides some samples to try in case you didn’t want to upload your file.
• You can use it to record, edit and share videos in one place, which saves you much time.
• It provides almost all basic video editing tools that people may need to make a video, such as adding layers, titles, elements, and audio, trimming, cropping, adjusting colors, and changing speed and aspect ratios .
• As free users, you can register and sign in to remove the watermark on videos under 5 minutes.

Pros

• Provides lots of editing tools with an intuitive interface, user-friendly, and simple to use.
• Features easy-to-use settings, entertaining themes, and automatic subtitles. It’s an excellent resource for both new and seasoned video creators.
• Automatically generate subtitles on a video which improves editing efficiency.

Cons

• Glitches in AI auto-generated subtitles.
• Limits to file sizes on the free version (up to 250MB)
• Export to 720p in free version

3. WeVideo

WeVideo is one of the leading online free video editors. It allows the user to create videos anywhere and anytime. You can find this app on App Store, Google Play, and Chrome Web Store. This video editor for Chromebook provides 1 million pieces of stock media, including videos, images, and music tracks.

Using WeVideo online video editor, you can create a square, horizontal, or vertical video for educational, school, business, and family.

Why you should try WeVideo to edit videos on Chromebook?

• It provides more uploading options: besides Google Drive and Dropbox you can import media files from social sites such as Facebook and Instagram;
• You can use it to record narrations, the Chromebook screen and webcam, and edit the recorded video for the remote learning or webinar.
• There are some video backgrounds and music tracks libraries which allows you to use these stock assets directly.
• Collaboration: Students can work together on movies, podcasts, presentations, and more in real-time.

Pros

• Good editing and creation features such as themes, titles, fonts, and green screen options.
• Features user-friendly interfaces and it is simple to use.
• Provides lots of backgrounds, music tracks, sound effects, overlays, and frames.

Cons

• Recording screen and webcam simultaneously is available for paid users only.
• Registered users can only publish a 5-minute video at 480p video resolution with a watermark.

4. YouTube Studio Video Editor&nbsp

YouTube Studio Video Editor is a platform that allows users, mainly YouTubers, to create and edit videos. It enables users who are new to video production or do not have access to video editing tools to perform basic editing. It is the best choice for YouTube content creators as you create and edit your videos, manage your presence and interact with your audience with ease. To begin, go to studio.youtube.com, upload a video, and start editing.

Why editing videos with YouTube Studio video editor on Chromebook?

• It provides some basic video editing tools such as trimming part of the video.
• You can use it to blur parts of the video with face blur or custom blur to hide some sensitive information.
• It’s totally free for all YouTube users.

Pros

• It is free and has a vast library of free music tracks and sound effects.
• There will be no watermarks at the video.
• Simple and easy to learn.
• Users have access to all the videos uploaded to YouTube.

Cons

• It has some basic editing features only.
• You can’t merger several video clips into one.

5. Adobe Spark Video

Adobe Spark Video is another exciting free editing software for Chromebook that allows users to add video clips to the library, choose a preferred theme, edit, download, and share to various platforms online. It’s from Adobe, a big name in video editing software.

With this online video maker, you can resize, crop, trim, merger, reverse videos easily, and change the video speed to make a slow motion or fast forward effect.

Main features in editing videos in Chromebook:

• Provides some basic video editing tools such as trim, merge and resize.
• You can add images, music and text to your videos with it.
• Preformatted story templates for different types of videos.
• Offers a 14-day free trial, and a paid version.

Pros

• Simple and intuitive interface
• Accessible templates
• Logos and colors are automatically filled in with branding preset, which saves a lot of work.
• Designs are relevant and up-to-date.

Cons

• Limited options when selecting a color palette for a design.
• The audio feature does not allow continuous recording.
• Watermarks exist in free versions.

6. Clipchamp

Clipchamp is a browser-based video editor that allows the user to explore a multi-layer video editing timeline. This online video editor provides some ready-to-use templates, and a stock media library which includes both footage and audio files. What’s more, it provides a flexible and fast video editing experience in video recording, editing, compressing, and converting.

Main features of using Clipchamp on Chromebooks:

• Multi-layer video editing allows you to create a PIP style video easily
• It allows you to record your webcam and your screen at the same time, and upload from online source or from desktop
• Offers free and paid versions; however, there are watermarks in the free version which you can remove by getting the paid version.

Pros

• Works seamlessly with cloud storage providers such as OneDrive and Dropbox.
• Compatible with Giphy and stock content libraries.
• Features the text to speech tool to generate narration automatically .
• It has an easy-to-understand user interface.

Cons

• Free version is limited to export at 480p resolution with watermark included.

7. Magisto

Magisto is one of the popular free editing apps for Chromebook that transforms your films into original movies. The mobile app analyzes the films and selects the most engaging segments using artificial intelligence.

Main features of using Magisto on Chromebook :

• Multiple themes.
• Edit and rearrange scenes.
• Add logos and captions.
• Premium editing styles.
• Unlimited HD movie downloads
• Offers free and paid versions

Pros:

• Super easy to use, great options for templates
• Provides options to add themes, music, and styles.
• Videos can be hosted, downloaded, and shared all within the same platform.

Cons:

• Only Pro plan offers Full HD recording.
• It does not support Image editing.
• Video analytics are available only in the most expensive plan.

8. Kizoa

Kizoa is a cloud-based platform that allows the user to work on any project anywhere. This free video editor for Chromebook enables the user to submit and edit videos without downloading anything.

Main features of Kizoa:

• Pre-made video templates.
• Access to an integrated royalty-free photo library.
• Integrated music and special effects.
• Various text and transition options.
• Offer free and paid versions.
• No watermarks

Pros

• Animation and Text tools are easy to alter
• Easy to understand the sign-up procedure.
• Users can also change the aspect ratio of videos.

Cons

• Complicated User interface
• Free versions have limited features.
• Full HD recording is only available with the paid version.

9. Kdenlive

Kdenlive is a user-friendly open-source video editor but you can use it on Chromebook computers. It’s a popular non-linear video editor that offers one of the greatest multi-track editing timelines.

Main features of Kdenlive:

• Supports multi-track editing
• Custom effects and transitions.
• Customizable user interface and shortcuts.
• Free for all users.
• No watermarks.

Pros

• Efficient in creating montage videos.
• Animation and Subtitle keyframe features.
• Color correction tools
• Support rotoscoping.

Cons

• Speed effect is low
• Limited output options.

10. Kinemaster

Kinemaster is a free editing app for Android and iOS users, but it can be used on Chromebooks as well. It combines a well-designed interface, a fantastic user experience, and a wide range of powerful tools, which makes video editing is easy and fun.

Main features of KineMaster:

• It supports high resolution video editing, for example, 4K videos at up to 60 frames per second.
• It provides both basic and professional editing tools.
• 8 different blending options to create video with effect in a magic way.
• You can backup the project, or share it to others to co-edit it.

Pros

• The KineMaster Asset Stores provides effects, music, stickers and fonts, which is very useful.
• Features some professional editing tools such as chrome key, blending mode,
• Provides projects which allows you to download and use in your device directly to re-edit further.

Cons:

• Free version will leave a watermark

11. CapCut

CapCut is a free and all-in-one video editing app for Android and iOS devices, but it can also be used on Chromebooks as well just like Kinemaster. It supports a wide range of file types and has all of the standard editing tools.

Main features of CapCut:

• It provides some video editing tools such as split, change speed, reverse and rotate.
• It has a tremendous music library which includes top music hits and sound effect.
• It allows you to add trending stickers, texts and titles without any efforts.
• It’s free for all users with a removable watermark, which can be removed easily.

Pros

• Convenient and easy to use.
• Impressive music and sound effects library

Cons:

• Only one video and audio track

Conclusion

It’s essential every user becomes familiar with the various free video editing software for Chromebook because if your preferred video editor for Chromebook is unable to meet your needs, or if Adobe video editing software is too difficult to master, you can try another alternate solution and get the most out of it.

10 Top-Notch Video Editing Software for Mac: Vegas Pro Alternatives

For creating high-grade dynamic videos, simply shooting or recording a clip is not enough. Finding the best Sony Ve gas alternatives for Mac is essential since the software mainly targets Windows users.

Thanks to developers, there are many free and paid options to start your video editing journey on a Mac. Let’s first have a look at alternative software you could consider.

1. Lightworks
2. Wondershare Filmora
3. Adobe Premiere Pro
4. HitFilm Express
5. Kdenlive
6. OpenShot
7. Blender
8. Jahshaka
9. Final Cut Pro
10. Cyberlink PowerDirector 365

• What are the limitations when using Sony Vegas (Vegas Pro) on Mac?
• Hot FAQs about Vegas Pro Alternatives

Part 1: Sony Vegas Pro Alternatives & Competitors Overview

Here is a list of the top 10 tools we found after research. For an easier understanding, the following are the essential points of difference between alternative video editing software types for Sony Vegas Pro in a tabular form.

Software	Supported OS	Price	Editor’s Verdict
Lightworks	Windows, Mac, Linux	Create-$9.99/month, Pro-$23.99/month	Medium-Difficult
Wondershare Filmora	Windows, Mac	Annual-$49.99, Perpetual-$79.99	Easy
Adobe Premiere Pro	Windows, Mac	$20.99/month	Easy-Medium
HitFilm Express	Windows, Mac	Free	Easy
Kdenlive	Windows, Mac, Linux	Free	Medium-Difficult
OpenShot	Windows, Mac, Linux, OsX	Free	Medium-Difficult
Blender	Windows, Mac, Linux	Free	Easy
Jahshaka	Windows, Linux, OsX	Free	Easy-Medium
Final Cut Pro	Mac	Lifetime-$299.99	Easy-Medium
Cyberlink PowerDirector 365	Windows, Mac	Lifetime-$52.50	Easy-Medium

Part 2: Top 10 Sony Vegas (Vegas Pro) Alternatives & Competitors

Now that you know the primary differences between the Sony Vegas Pro alternatives. Are you find anything you like? Let’s move on to more details for your further consideration.

1. Lightworks

With Lightworks, using the independent timeline codec, format, and resolution alteration in videos is extremely simple. In addition, you can use the multi-cam editing feature for real-time, high-quality editing work. Moreover, drag and drop elements into videos for optimized video editing work, including pre-existing Storyboard points.

Main Features:

• Industry-grade features like QC, transcoding, and automated transfer are available.
• Edit files at different FPS limits and use three-point editing for recording/source files.
• Insert files and overwrite on a new project, replace, backfill, and fit to fill your video clips.
• Attach Storyboard tiles and match-frame clips/sub-clips easily.

Pros

• Flexible functionality and speedy transfers
• Edit files with professional movie-like quality
• Auto Sync feature for automatic timeline re-syncing is available

Cons

• Direct X is only available on the Windows version
• TotalFX plugin is not available for free- you have to upgrade to use them

OS Compatibility: Windows , Mac , Linux

Best For: Editing experts creating visually animated and professional-looking short videos can work with Lightworks.

What users say:

For professional-level video editing work, Lightworks brings a lot of resources and elements to users. According to reviews , people who have tried it have experienced better video editing functionality with these resources.

2. Wondershare Filmora

The top Vegas Pro alternative that both Windows and Mac users can opt for is Filmora. The software has advanced AI-incorporated editing functions for automated editing work, including preset effects from FX plugins. Besides that, you can easily add pre-set transitions, audio clips, text, images, and more.

Beginners find it simple to navigate through its interface and can opt for the Instant Mode function for automatic video edits .

Free Download For Win 7 or later(64-bit)

Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later

For a better idea of how this works, you should check out this tutorial video: https://filmora.wondershare.com/get-creative/make-a-video-quickly.html

Main Features:

• Instant Mode is available for automatic video/audio project editing out of 6 shorter clips.
• Support Advanced editing tools like Chroma Key and AI Portrait.
• Record voiceover, apply speech-to-text/text-to-speech functions, and more audio editing features.
• OpenFX plugins like BorisFX and NewBlue FX for a better list of pre-set effects.

Pros

• Simple to use and navigate on the editor timeline, especially with drag-and-drop support
• Output your editing files in different video/audio formats
• Quickly share the file on Vimeo or YouTube, besides downloading it on the local hard drive

Cons

• Free trial users cannot bring their Instant Mode-created videos into the editor timeline
• 4K support only with selected MKV, MOV, M4V (for Mac), and MP4 codecs

OS Compatibility: Windows , Mac

G2 Rating: 4.4 out of 5

Best For: All types of users like educators, students, homeowners, businesses, and video editors for comprehensive video editing tools and uses.

What users say:

Filmora is extremely simple to use, with advanced features available for top-level video editing work. Users mention in reviews how they have benefitted from the simple functionality and dynamic AI-based features available here for video editing.

3. Adobe Premiere Pro

If you are looking for high-quality programs like Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere Pro is a reliable choice. This editing software allows you to easily create, delete, and move big video projects. Moreover, you can work on multiple files simultaneously and use shortcuts for faster editing work.

Preset filters and editing features are also available here, especially if they choose the Adobe Creative Cloud option.

Main Features:

• Multiple pre-set transitions and effects are available for quick thematic changes.
• Add graphics, titles, and captions.
• Color grading and correction tools are available.
• It is possible to add keyframing and animation elements.

Pros

• Opting for group plans for video editing practice and learning using Adobe Premiere Pro is possible
• Aligns audio with videos instantly during editing
• Utilize Quick Export functionality for video files in some taps

Cons

• Windows High Contrast Mode is supported but to a limited extent, like with menus and title bars
• HDR workflows can only be handled on the Windows version with DisplayHDR 400 support

OS Compatibility: Windows , Mac

G2 Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Best For: Professional editors and trainers can use the various plans under Adobe Premiere Pro for video/audio editing.

What users say:

Advertisers and videographers enjoy high-grade video editing features and like the simple effects and interface quality. The motion graphics support in Adobe Premiere Pro is high-grade as well.

4. HitFilm Express

A capable Sony Vegas free alternative that you should check out is HitFilm Express. With this, you can expect many prepared designs for quick video edits. Additionally, you can manually customize the video files you are working on with high-grade personalization features available in the timeline.

Main Features:

• Pre-set customizable designs are available.
• Built-in sound effects and soundtracks are usable for free.
• Cache renders in timelines are optimized.
• The New Grade Clips feature allows users to apply varying effects to many video clips.

Pros

• Stable process of switching between timelines with an active orbit tool
• Easy to switch between 2D/3D timelines while using the text tool
• Simple to use for an unlimited period

Cons

• Does not work on older versions than Windows 10 and macOS 10.14
• Users cannot integrate this with Vegas Pro like before

OS Compatibility: Windows , Mac

TechRadar Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Best For: This software is a high-quality video editor for custom video editing work, fit for beginners and professionals alike.

What users say:

HitFilm Express is easy to use and efficient in the market for professional-level editing. The tutorial is available here for quick learning about the steps, and expandable features are well-admired by users.

5. Kdenlive

A high-quality Sony Vegas open-source variety that you should seriously consider is Kdenlive. The video editor comes with MLT framework support and holds many tools for optimizing video editing.

To simplify, you can arrange and adjust various video/audio tracks and mute or lock specific ones as needed. Add everything from filters, texts, and transitions using this editor for high-grade video projects.

Main Features:

• Get an automatic backup of your video project while you are editing it.
• Use proxy editing to create low-resolution source clip copies and render them later on computers.
• Multiple video/audio scopes are available for monitoring projects like vectorscope, waveform, and RDB Parade.
• Many transition and effect choices to use.

Pros

• Flexibility with themes to add with multiple options
• Pre-render specific timeline parts for preview
• Effects are simple to use with keyframing quality

Cons

• Complex for completely non-technical users to adapt to
• Only supports 64-bit versions in regards to Windows-based compatibility

Trustpilot Rating: 3.7 out of 5

Best For: High-level editing experts who need strong video editing and monitoring features in an open-source platform.

What users say:

Kdenlive, as an open-source video editing software, assures quick and straightforward usability with projects. Per reviews , users like the ability to make simple video edits without bugs in this editor and quickly export finished projects.

6. OpenShot

OpenShot is a high-quality cross-platform video editor that you can use on different devices for quick but dynamic video project edits. Use keyframing ability here to adjust the animated elements you add to the file.

Moreover, cut the videos with simple steps and add many audio tracks/background videos/watermarks in layers. Also, get several video effects to optimize the video look easily.

Main Features:

• Adjust video speed in reverse motion, fast forward, and slow motion.
• Render effects and 3D animated elements into the video project.
• Get title templates and edit them as needed.
• Visualize the background audio beats with waveform support.

Pros

• Very user-friendly interface with a simple navigation guarantee
• Supports more than 70 languages that you can translate as well using LaunchPad
• Drag-and-drop functionality is supported for adding images, audio, and videos into the OpenShot editor timeline

Cons

• Some bug issues can occur
• Slightly complex learning curve

OS Compatibility: Windows , Linux , OsX

G2 Rating: 4.4 out of 5

Best For: Professional-level video editing experts can opt for this cross-platform free software for high-quality video creations.

What users say:

The OpenShot software is suitable for high-quality video editing across different devices and operating systems. Users like the lack of automated watermarks on all videos, its simple dashboard, and its multi-track editing ability, all available for free.

7. Blender

Blender is free video editing software like Sony Vegas that users can use for video editing, but it is also effective for game development with animations. Indeed, you can create and render dynamic-looking scenes with features like Cycles.

Furthermore, the software has a rich modelling toolset with solutions like curves and sculpting tools.

Main Features:

• Completely customization-friendly UI, shortcuts, and window layout here.
• Customization and scripting are possible to do with this software due to the Python API support.
• Supports access and integration of many pipeline tools for projects.
• Comes with advanced simulation-based features available in MantaFlow and Bullet libraries.

Pros

• Basic and advanced tools for quick video edits
• Strong composition and masking ability with object-based motion tracking benefits
• Easily create short animations with Blender

Cons

• Data under the standalone games created here fall under GPL conditions
• Strict licensing rules are applicable here

OS Compatibility: Windows , Mac , Linux

G2 Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Best For: Game developers and videographers for companies can use this open-source platform for creation and editing.

What users say:

Blender is a capable software for animation-based editing, with high-quality game-based features and interactive elements that make editing simple. As per reviews , users like the simple animation-based tools and fast rendering it offers.

8. Jahshaka

Users of Jahshaka can experience an inclusive, collaborative environment for metaverse-level editing work. This free editing software, like Sony Vegas, focuses mainly on VR-based editing functions and comes with powerful tools for project management and content creation.

Take the help of other team members to collaborate on dynamic virtual world building, editing, and publishing.

Main Features:

• Compatible player for different desktop and mobile devices.
• Create diversified worlds and scenes with one comprehensive platform.
• Immersive software 3D video development.
• Access to pre-built content and libraries of scenes and assets

Pros

• Easily share and distribute your virtual projects
• Deliver final projects offline and online
• An interactive multi-user engine is available

Cons

• Usable for a niche audience and does not include standard video editing tools
• Jahshaka V2 legacy support is no longer active

OS Compatibility: Windows , Linux , OsX

SourceForge Rating: 4.4 out of 5

Best For: Professional video editors who want a collaborative experience in VR-based development and publishing.

What users say:

Jahshaka is a suitable program for optimized VR-based editing with many preset features and themes to choose from. Most users enjoy the new features and worlds and can work with them efficiently.

9. Final Cut Pro

One of the top Sony Vegas alternatives Mac users can safely turn to is Final Cut Pro, which has powerful modern video editing features. With this software, you will access Cinematic Mode, which you can use to create stylish and thematic video scenes.

Similarly, the Object Tracker features utilize ML technology to automatically detect objects and faces in moving videos. It can align effects and titles accurately with the graphical elements in videos.

Main Features:

• Object Tracker feature for using color correction and adding texts into moving videos.
• Accelerated functional for motion tracking with Apple Neural Engine.
• Add high-quality effects and titles into videos with Cinematic Mode support.
• Preset audio tracks and royalty-free sound effects are available for editing.

Pros

• Handle color grading for optimized scene quality
• Adjust the field depth and focus depth in clips
• Share projects across iOS and macOS platforms

Cons

• Not valid for Windows users
• Relatively high cost to avail the paid version with all advanced features

OS Compatibility: Mac

TrustRadius Rating: 4.8 out of 5

Best For: Professional video editors, students, and filmmakers who want to create cinematic-quality video projects.

What users say:

Final Cut Pro is an efficient Mac-based video editing tool with easy sharing and editing capabilities, rich effects/transitions options, and fast rendering ability. Customers enjoy the intuitive non-linear editor, easy accessibility to social media platforms for file exporting, and live scrubbing, as noted in one review .

10. Cyberlink PowerDirector 365

Another Sony Vegas mac alternative for Windows you should give a try is PowerDirector 365 from Cyberlink. This software removes or compiles video clips and uses masking features like image/custom masks.

Preset special effects, blending modes, and sound effects are available here for quick editing. Additionally, the AI-powered Motion Tracking traces objects in clips and adds graphics, animations, and text quickly in line with it.

Main Features:

• You can create and remove videos with masking features.
• Drag and drop the pre-set effects and texts into videos.
• Adjust video clips with tools for border, gradation, and shadowing.
• Multiple animations, callouts, graphics, and stickers to add to videos.

Pros

• Use green screen functionality for quick background removal or editing
• Automatic audio mastering and mixing functionality are available
• Keyframing benefits for customized animations like scaling and positioning

Cons

• Dolby Digital-centric audio codec is not available for users
• Users can try features like Room Echo Removal and NVIDIA A/V Denoise only on Windows 11

OS Compatibility: Windows

TechRadar Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Best For: Professional videographers and regular users who want a Windows-based video editing software for standard video clip editing.

What users say:

Cyberlink PowerDirector is a powerful video editor with standard editing functions many users have tried and benefited from. According to customers , the program has high-quality video and audio editing benefits for presentations, with additional effects/splitting/cropping features.

Part 3: What are the limitations when using Sony Vegas (Vegas Pro) on Mac?

Yes, with the given Sony Vegas alternatives, Mac and Windows users can benefit heavily. But why is it important to try for a replacement when Sony Vegas Pro is relatively efficient software?

To know the answer, you should take the time to understand its limitations, which do exist.

It only works for Windows users

The Sony Vegas Pro software is not available for Mac or other operating systems besides Windows. In addition, it’ll be really complex and time-consuming, even if you opt for virtual machine software or handle dual booting techniques to configure the software on your Mac or Linux.

You need to invest in other hardware

Sony Vegas Pro does do not work within one comprehensive platform like other capable video editing software types, like Wondershare Filmora . You have to acquire a powerful PC and tools to operate it separately. The software works very slowly on older devices.

Not incredibly unique

The functions of Sony Vegas Pro match somewhat with other options in the market. So, users would not expect much value in purchasing this software’s plans that they want to upgrade from their previous system, but on the other hand, the available features are mostly standard-level in functionality as well.

Hot FAQs about Vegas Pro Alternatives

After knowing these details, many users still have specific common queries about opting for a Sony Vegas Pro alternatively. So these are some common FAQs about this- answered.

1. Can Sony Vegas be used on a Mac?

No, it is impossible to directly use Sony Vegas on macOS devices since it does not support it. Instead, you have to separately use a dual boot strategy or virtual machine software to activate the video editor on Mac devices, but the process for that is complex.

2. Is Wondershare Filmora or Vegas Pro better?

Wondershare Filmora and Vegas Pro are top-level options in video and audio editing projects with professional-level editing accuracy. However, Filmora has a cohesive ecosystem with rich AI and standard functions and comes with Mac/Windows support. So, in that sense, Filmora is comparatively a better choice.

Final Words

In place of Sony Vegas Pro, any of these options would also give you a great user experience. Out of them, Filmora is one that we will recommend due to its multi-faceted benefits and features for Mac and Windows users. Ultimately, make your decision based on your particular needs.

Free Download For Win 7 or later(64-bit)

Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later

Part 1: Sony Vegas Pro Alternatives & Competitors Overview

Here is a list of the top 10 tools we found after research. For an easier understanding, the following are the essential points of difference between alternative video editing software types for Sony Vegas Pro in a tabular form.

Software	Supported OS	Price	Editor’s Verdict
Lightworks	Windows, Mac, Linux	Create-$9.99/month, Pro-$23.99/month	Medium-Difficult
Wondershare Filmora	Windows, Mac	Annual-$49.99, Perpetual-$79.99	Easy
Adobe Premiere Pro	Windows, Mac	$20.99/month	Easy-Medium
HitFilm Express	Windows, Mac	Free	Easy
Kdenlive	Windows, Mac, Linux	Free	Medium-Difficult
OpenShot	Windows, Mac, Linux, OsX	Free	Medium-Difficult
Blender	Windows, Mac, Linux	Free	Easy
Jahshaka	Windows, Linux, OsX	Free	Easy-Medium
Final Cut Pro	Mac	Lifetime-$299.99	Easy-Medium
Cyberlink PowerDirector 365	Windows, Mac	Lifetime-$52.50	Easy-Medium

Part 2: Top 10 Sony Vegas (Vegas Pro) Alternatives & Competitors

Now that you know the primary differences between the Sony Vegas Pro alternatives. Are you find anything you like? Let’s move on to more details for your further consideration.

1. Lightworks

With Lightworks, using the independent timeline codec, format, and resolution alteration in videos is extremely simple. In addition, you can use the multi-cam editing feature for real-time, high-quality editing work. Moreover, drag and drop elements into videos for optimized video editing work, including pre-existing Storyboard points.

Main Features:

• Industry-grade features like QC, transcoding, and automated transfer are available.
• Edit files at different FPS limits and use three-point editing for recording/source files.
• Insert files and overwrite on a new project, replace, backfill, and fit to fill your video clips.
• Attach Storyboard tiles and match-frame clips/sub-clips easily.

Pros

• Flexible functionality and speedy transfers
• Edit files with professional movie-like quality
• Auto Sync feature for automatic timeline re-syncing is available

Cons

• Direct X is only available on the Windows version
• TotalFX plugin is not available for free- you have to upgrade to use them

OS Compatibility: Windows , Mac , Linux

Best For: Editing experts creating visually animated and professional-looking short videos can work with Lightworks.

What users say:

For professional-level video editing work, Lightworks brings a lot of resources and elements to users. According to reviews , people who have tried it have experienced better video editing functionality with these resources.

2. Wondershare Filmora

The top Vegas Pro alternative that both Windows and Mac users can opt for is Filmora. The software has advanced AI-incorporated editing functions for automated editing work, including preset effects from FX plugins. Besides that, you can easily add pre-set transitions, audio clips, text, images, and more.

Beginners find it simple to navigate through its interface and can opt for the Instant Mode function for automatic video edits .

Free Download For Win 7 or later(64-bit)

Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later

For a better idea of how this works, you should check out this tutorial video: https://filmora.wondershare.com/get-creative/make-a-video-quickly.html

Main Features:

• Instant Mode is available for automatic video/audio project editing out of 6 shorter clips.
• Support Advanced editing tools like Chroma Key and AI Portrait.
• Record voiceover, apply speech-to-text/text-to-speech functions, and more audio editing features.
• OpenFX plugins like BorisFX and NewBlue FX for a better list of pre-set effects.

Pros

• Simple to use and navigate on the editor timeline, especially with drag-and-drop support
• Output your editing files in different video/audio formats
• Quickly share the file on Vimeo or YouTube, besides downloading it on the local hard drive

Cons

• Free trial users cannot bring their Instant Mode-created videos into the editor timeline
• 4K support only with selected MKV, MOV, M4V (for Mac), and MP4 codecs

OS Compatibility: Windows , Mac

G2 Rating: 4.4 out of 5

Best For: All types of users like educators, students, homeowners, businesses, and video editors for comprehensive video editing tools and uses.

What users say:

Filmora is extremely simple to use, with advanced features available for top-level video editing work. Users mention in reviews how they have benefitted from the simple functionality and dynamic AI-based features available here for video editing.

3. Adobe Premiere Pro

If you are looking for high-quality programs like Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere Pro is a reliable choice. This editing software allows you to easily create, delete, and move big video projects. Moreover, you can work on multiple files simultaneously and use shortcuts for faster editing work.

Preset filters and editing features are also available here, especially if they choose the Adobe Creative Cloud option.

Main Features:

• Multiple pre-set transitions and effects are available for quick thematic changes.
• Add graphics, titles, and captions.
• Color grading and correction tools are available.
• It is possible to add keyframing and animation elements.

Pros

• Opting for group plans for video editing practice and learning using Adobe Premiere Pro is possible
• Aligns audio with videos instantly during editing
• Utilize Quick Export functionality for video files in some taps

Cons

• Windows High Contrast Mode is supported but to a limited extent, like with menus and title bars
• HDR workflows can only be handled on the Windows version with DisplayHDR 400 support

OS Compatibility: Windows , Mac

G2 Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Best For: Professional editors and trainers can use the various plans under Adobe Premiere Pro for video/audio editing.

What users say:

Advertisers and videographers enjoy high-grade video editing features and like the simple effects and interface quality. The motion graphics support in Adobe Premiere Pro is high-grade as well.

4. HitFilm Express

A capable Sony Vegas free alternative that you should check out is HitFilm Express. With this, you can expect many prepared designs for quick video edits. Additionally, you can manually customize the video files you are working on with high-grade personalization features available in the timeline.

Main Features:

• Pre-set customizable designs are available.
• Built-in sound effects and soundtracks are usable for free.
• Cache renders in timelines are optimized.
• The New Grade Clips feature allows users to apply varying effects to many video clips.

Pros

• Stable process of switching between timelines with an active orbit tool
• Easy to switch between 2D/3D timelines while using the text tool
• Simple to use for an unlimited period

Cons

• Does not work on older versions than Windows 10 and macOS 10.14
• Users cannot integrate this with Vegas Pro like before

OS Compatibility: Windows , Mac

TechRadar Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Best For: This software is a high-quality video editor for custom video editing work, fit for beginners and professionals alike.

What users say:

HitFilm Express is easy to use and efficient in the market for professional-level editing. The tutorial is available here for quick learning about the steps, and expandable features are well-admired by users.

5. Kdenlive

A high-quality Sony Vegas open-source variety that you should seriously consider is Kdenlive. The video editor comes with MLT framework support and holds many tools for optimizing video editing.

To simplify, you can arrange and adjust various video/audio tracks and mute or lock specific ones as needed. Add everything from filters, texts, and transitions using this editor for high-grade video projects.

Main Features:

• Get an automatic backup of your video project while you are editing it.
• Use proxy editing to create low-resolution source clip copies and render them later on computers.
• Multiple video/audio scopes are available for monitoring projects like vectorscope, waveform, and RDB Parade.
• Many transition and effect choices to use.

Pros

• Flexibility with themes to add with multiple options
• Pre-render specific timeline parts for preview
• Effects are simple to use with keyframing quality

Cons

• Complex for completely non-technical users to adapt to
• Only supports 64-bit versions in regards to Windows-based compatibility

Trustpilot Rating: 3.7 out of 5

Best For: High-level editing experts who need strong video editing and monitoring features in an open-source platform.

What users say:

Kdenlive, as an open-source video editing software, assures quick and straightforward usability with projects. Per reviews , users like the ability to make simple video edits without bugs in this editor and quickly export finished projects.

6. OpenShot

OpenShot is a high-quality cross-platform video editor that you can use on different devices for quick but dynamic video project edits. Use keyframing ability here to adjust the animated elements you add to the file.

Moreover, cut the videos with simple steps and add many audio tracks/background videos/watermarks in layers. Also, get several video effects to optimize the video look easily.

Main Features:

• Adjust video speed in reverse motion, fast forward, and slow motion.
• Render effects and 3D animated elements into the video project.
• Get title templates and edit them as needed.
• Visualize the background audio beats with waveform support.

Pros

• Very user-friendly interface with a simple navigation guarantee
• Supports more than 70 languages that you can translate as well using LaunchPad
• Drag-and-drop functionality is supported for adding images, audio, and videos into the OpenShot editor timeline

Cons

• Some bug issues can occur
• Slightly complex learning curve

OS Compatibility: Windows , Linux , OsX

G2 Rating: 4.4 out of 5

Best For: Professional-level video editing experts can opt for this cross-platform free software for high-quality video creations.

What users say:

The OpenShot software is suitable for high-quality video editing across different devices and operating systems. Users like the lack of automated watermarks on all videos, its simple dashboard, and its multi-track editing ability, all available for free.

7. Blender

Blender is free video editing software like Sony Vegas that users can use for video editing, but it is also effective for game development with animations. Indeed, you can create and render dynamic-looking scenes with features like Cycles.

Furthermore, the software has a rich modelling toolset with solutions like curves and sculpting tools.

Main Features:

• Completely customization-friendly UI, shortcuts, and window layout here.
• Customization and scripting are possible to do with this software due to the Python API support.
• Supports access and integration of many pipeline tools for projects.
• Comes with advanced simulation-based features available in MantaFlow and Bullet libraries.

Pros

• Basic and advanced tools for quick video edits
• Strong composition and masking ability with object-based motion tracking benefits
• Easily create short animations with Blender

Cons

• Data under the standalone games created here fall under GPL conditions
• Strict licensing rules are applicable here

OS Compatibility: Windows , Mac , Linux

G2 Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Best For: Game developers and videographers for companies can use this open-source platform for creation and editing.

What users say:

Blender is a capable software for animation-based editing, with high-quality game-based features and interactive elements that make editing simple. As per reviews , users like the simple animation-based tools and fast rendering it offers.

8. Jahshaka

Users of Jahshaka can experience an inclusive, collaborative environment for metaverse-level editing work. This free editing software, like Sony Vegas, focuses mainly on VR-based editing functions and comes with powerful tools for project management and content creation.

Take the help of other team members to collaborate on dynamic virtual world building, editing, and publishing.

Main Features:

• Compatible player for different desktop and mobile devices.
• Create diversified worlds and scenes with one comprehensive platform.
• Immersive software 3D video development.
• Access to pre-built content and libraries of scenes and assets

Pros

• Easily share and distribute your virtual projects
• Deliver final projects offline and online
• An interactive multi-user engine is available

Cons

• Usable for a niche audience and does not include standard video editing tools
• Jahshaka V2 legacy support is no longer active

OS Compatibility: Windows , Linux , OsX

SourceForge Rating: 4.4 out of 5

Best For: Professional video editors who want a collaborative experience in VR-based development and publishing.

What users say:

Jahshaka is a suitable program for optimized VR-based editing with many preset features and themes to choose from. Most users enjoy the new features and worlds and can work with them efficiently.

9. Final Cut Pro

One of the top Sony Vegas alternatives Mac users can safely turn to is Final Cut Pro, which has powerful modern video editing features. With this software, you will access Cinematic Mode, which you can use to create stylish and thematic video scenes.

Similarly, the Object Tracker features utilize ML technology to automatically detect objects and faces in moving videos. It can align effects and titles accurately with the graphical elements in videos.

Main Features:

• Object Tracker feature for using color correction and adding texts into moving videos.
• Accelerated functional for motion tracking with Apple Neural Engine.
• Add high-quality effects and titles into videos with Cinematic Mode support.
• Preset audio tracks and royalty-free sound effects are available for editing.

Pros

• Handle color grading for optimized scene quality
• Adjust the field depth and focus depth in clips
• Share projects across iOS and macOS platforms

Cons

• Not valid for Windows users
• Relatively high cost to avail the paid version with all advanced features

OS Compatibility: Mac

TrustRadius Rating: 4.8 out of 5

Best For: Professional video editors, students, and filmmakers who want to create cinematic-quality video projects.

What users say:

Final Cut Pro is an efficient Mac-based video editing tool with easy sharing and editing capabilities, rich effects/transitions options, and fast rendering ability. Customers enjoy the intuitive non-linear editor, easy accessibility to social media platforms for file exporting, and live scrubbing, as noted in one review .

10. Cyberlink PowerDirector 365

Another Sony Vegas mac alternative for Windows you should give a try is PowerDirector 365 from Cyberlink. This software removes or compiles video clips and uses masking features like image/custom masks.

Preset special effects, blending modes, and sound effects are available here for quick editing. Additionally, the AI-powered Motion Tracking traces objects in clips and adds graphics, animations, and text quickly in line with it.

Main Features:

• You can create and remove videos with masking features.
• Drag and drop the pre-set effects and texts into videos.
• Adjust video clips with tools for border, gradation, and shadowing.
• Multiple animations, callouts, graphics, and stickers to add to videos.

Pros

• Use green screen functionality for quick background removal or editing
• Automatic audio mastering and mixing functionality are available
• Keyframing benefits for customized animations like scaling and positioning

Cons

• Dolby Digital-centric audio codec is not available for users
• Users can try features like Room Echo Removal and NVIDIA A/V Denoise only on Windows 11

OS Compatibility: Windows

TechRadar Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Best For: Professional videographers and regular users who want a Windows-based video editing software for standard video clip editing.

What users say:

Cyberlink PowerDirector is a powerful video editor with standard editing functions many users have tried and benefited from. According to customers , the program has high-quality video and audio editing benefits for presentations, with additional effects/splitting/cropping features.

Part 3: What are the limitations when using Sony Vegas (Vegas Pro) on Mac?

Yes, with the given Sony Vegas alternatives, Mac and Windows users can benefit heavily. But why is it important to try for a replacement when Sony Vegas Pro is relatively efficient software?

To know the answer, you should take the time to understand its limitations, which do exist.

It only works for Windows users

The Sony Vegas Pro software is not available for Mac or other operating systems besides Windows. In addition, it’ll be really complex and time-consuming, even if you opt for virtual machine software or handle dual booting techniques to configure the software on your Mac or Linux.

You need to invest in other hardware

Sony Vegas Pro does do not work within one comprehensive platform like other capable video editing software types, like Wondershare Filmora . You have to acquire a powerful PC and tools to operate it separately. The software works very slowly on older devices.

Not incredibly unique

The functions of Sony Vegas Pro match somewhat with other options in the market. So, users would not expect much value in purchasing this software’s plans that they want to upgrade from their previous system, but on the other hand, the available features are mostly standard-level in functionality as well.

Hot FAQs about Vegas Pro Alternatives

After knowing these details, many users still have specific common queries about opting for a Sony Vegas Pro alternatively. So these are some common FAQs about this- answered.

1. Can Sony Vegas be used on a Mac?

No, it is impossible to directly use Sony Vegas on macOS devices since it does not support it. Instead, you have to separately use a dual boot strategy or virtual machine software to activate the video editor on Mac devices, but the process for that is complex.

2. Is Wondershare Filmora or Vegas Pro better?

Wondershare Filmora and Vegas Pro are top-level options in video and audio editing projects with professional-level editing accuracy. However, Filmora has a cohesive ecosystem with rich AI and standard functions and comes with Mac/Windows support. So, in that sense, Filmora is comparatively a better choice.

Final Words

In place of Sony Vegas Pro, any of these options would also give you a great user experience. Out of them, Filmora is one that we will recommend due to its multi-faceted benefits and features for Mac and Windows users. Ultimately, make your decision based on your particular needs.

Free Download For Win 7 or later(64-bit)

Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later

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