Video editing is the first thing that comes to our mind when we think of becoming a YouTuber. And the biggest dilemma of an aspiring content creator is to choose the best video editor from the numerous options available in the market. So here are the top 10 video editing software for PC and Mac that are used by most of the video creators in the world.

1. Adobe Premiere Pro

Premiere Pro is the most popular professional video editing software that is not only used by YouTubers and content creators but is widely used in the film and media industry. If you are into cinematography or make cinematic vlogs on YouTube, it’s the best software for you.

It comes with a free trial of 7 days and if you enjoy editing with Premiere Pro then you can purchase its license as a single app or within the collection of 20+ apps that Adobe Creative Cloud provides for photography, video, design, web, UX, and social media.

Premiere Pro can be used both on PC and Mac with the minimum system requirements of 8 GB RAM and storage. But if you want to use this software to its full potential, you should go for a high-end PC.

2. Final Cut Pro

Final Cut Pro (FCP) is a video editing software by Apple and it only runs on macOS. It is also a very popular video editor that many content creators and YouTubers use for its smooth and fast editing workflow.

If you have Apple’s MacBook or iMac, you should definitely give it a try. And you’ll love it unless you are into motion graphics and animations because, in comparison to FCP, Premiere Pro has better integration with Adobe’s other programs which are widely used for animations.

Most of the travel and lifestyle vloggers whom you watch on YouTube use Final Cut Pro. Many creators claim that FCP is very fast in exporting video and it helps them upload videos regularly no matter where they are, they can edit videos even while traveling in a car, bus, or even on an airplane.

3. DaVinci Resolve

It is a free video editing software both for Windows and Mac. DaVinci Resolve is very popular mostly among video creators who do color correction a lot because it combines editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics, and audio post-production all in one software.

Its elegant, modern interface is fast to learn and easy enough for new users, yet powerful for professionals. DaVinci Resolve has a lot of features for editing your videos with high quality and with a lot of amazing effects.

4. iMovie

In addition to Final Cut Pro, Apple also has a free video editing software, iMovie which can be used in macOS. You can call it the lower version of FCP and it’s very easy for beginners because of its basic layout. iMovie also runs on iOS and the best part is that you can even start editing on your iPhone or iPad, and then finish on your Mac.

With iMovie, you can create professional-looking videos without knowing even the basics of video editing. You can easily add photos and videos to projects, trim clips, add seamless transitions, fade audio like a pro, and fast export a high-quality video.

5. HitFilm Express

HitFilm Express is a free video editing software with professional-grade VFX tools and everything you need to make awesome content, films, or gaming videos. It’s perfect for beginners, film students, gamers, YouTubers, or any creative without a budget.

Its main features include advanced cutting tools, audio, and video filters, layers and masking, compositing tools, keying for green-screen effects, and support for 360˚ video.

You can also create professional-looking motion graphics, track them onto moving objects, and use HitFilm’s pre-built Behavior effects to create organic and visually-engaging animations in just a few clicks.

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6. Wondershare Filmora

Filmora is a simple video editor for PC and Mac that has all the basic editing features you can expect, plus a pleasing interface and tons of advanced features such as green screen, chroma key, color grading, color match, keyframing, audio ducking, motion tracking, tilt-shift, masks, and more.

Nowadays many new YouTubers are using Wondershare Filmora as it’s simple to use and doesn’t require high-end PCs like other professional software. Also, it fits in the budget of most people as it’s cheaper than other video editors and you can easily edit your videos at an intermediate level.

7. Movavi Video Editor Plus

This video editing software is also becoming popular because it’s even cheaper than Filmora. And you can easily make your videos rock with special effects, keyframe animation, and ready-made intros. Movavi Video Editor Plus is the perfect tool to bring your creative ideas to life and share them with the world.

You might have seen some videos about Movavi on YouTube, and it’s a good start for a beginner video creator as it costs very minimal and offers a bundle of features. It also runs both on PC and Mac and it also has a mobile app called Movavi Clips which is really an advanced video editor for mobile devices.

In Movavi Video Editor Plus, every tool is right where you’d expect it to be. So even if you’ve never tried to edit videos on a PC before, it will take you no more than 20 minutes to master this movie editor and start editing like a pro.

8. Vegas Pro

VEGAS Pro is one of the best video editing and effects software, but it can only be used on a PC and it’s not available for Mac. This software gives you all the tools you need for professional video editing with advanced HDR color correction, live streaming, and sound design.

It is a great software offering a full suite of video editing tools, but they are not organized in a way that a beginner can easily edit videos. If you don’t know the basics of video editing, you might feel Vegas Pro is a complex video editor but it’s a great tool for professionals.

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9. CyberLink PowerDirector

PowerDirector is also a popular video editor and supports both Windows and macOS. It offers best-in-class editing tools with an intuitive workflow. No matter how inexperienced you’re, you can easily create compelling content with powerful effects, and a streamlined user interface.

CyberLink also has a mobile video editing app with the same name, PowerDirector and it’s very popular among the creators who edit their videos on their smartphones. If you have a budget for this software, you can go for it because it has a lot of amazing transitions, effects, graphics, and other video editing tools.

10. Camtasia

Camtasia is the best all-in-one screen recorder and video editor to create professional-looking videos on Windows and Mac. It is a very easy-to-use video editing tool that has a lot of features like screen recording, pre-built assets, templates, transitions, and animations.

So these are some of the most popular video editing software that you can use for editing your videos for your YouTube channel or other social media. If you’re a complete beginner, I would highly recommend you to first go with the free trial of the software that you wish to use and then go for a paid version if you really like its editing features. And the best way to learn video editing is to watch tutorials on YouTube. Thanks!