2024 Approved Say Goodbye to Upside-Down Videos A Quick Fix Guide

2024 Approved Say Goodbye to Upside-Down Videos A Quick Fix Guide

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Say Goodbye to Upside-Down Videos: A Quick Fix Guide

How to Flip Video Quickly and Easily

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Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

It’s very common that you filmed some amazing portrait or landscape videos but in the wrong direction. This is an error made by many people because not everyone will always think about orientation when filming. Is there an easy way to flip/rotate videos so that you can watch them without turning your head sideways?

What you need is just an ease to use video editor like Wondershare Filmora to flip/rotate your video clips easily and quickly. This application offers a remarkably easy way to flip videos clockwise or anticlockwise, horizontal or vertical. What’s more, this flip software also offers a broad range of video editing features, effects and intro/credits.

In the following, I’ll describe how to flip a video in Windows using this video flip program. If you’re a Mac user, just adopt Wondershare Filmora X for Mac (Latest Filmora version X for Mac) to achieve the same.

First, please download Filmora X for free as per your operating system, and then follow the steps below.

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version

1. Import Your Original Video Clips

After launching Filmora X, click “New Project” to begin. Click “Import” to browse your file folder on computer or drag the video clips directly into the media library.

When you import all of them, click the thumbnails showing in the left pane to preview in the right screen window.

Note that this video editor supports an array of video & audio formats, such as MOV, MP4, AVI, WMV, DV, avchd (MTS, M2TS). And still image files like JPG, BMP, JPEG, PNG. TIFF are all fully compatible.

And then drag your video files from media library to the video Timeline.

 Filmora 9 Import

Learn the complete list of supported files formats of Filmora X.

2. Flip the Whole Video

Then double click the video in the timeline to access the editing panel. In the window that appears, switch to Video tab and you will find Transform option located on the top.

Click on the Transform to expand the four options including Rotate, Flip, Scale and Position. To get the effect you need, you can adjust the Rotate and Flip settings and check the real-time effect in the previewing window. Though only four buttons available, you can create more options by using them together.

  • Rotate: rotate video at any angle by entering the angle value or moving the Rotate slide: rotate 90° clockwise & anti-clockwise, rotate at 180°, rotate 270°, and more
  • Flip: Flip video horizontally, i.e. flip video left to right; flip video vertically that is fliping video upside down
  • You can combine Rotate and Flip feature to flip video vertically and rotate 90°clockwise or flip video vertically and rotate 90°counterclockwise.

 Filmora 9 Transform

Besides, you can also change the video position and the video scale. This is the step of flips the whole part of the video.

3. Flip Only a Part of the Video

Sometimes, you may just need to flip parts of your video file, e.g. only 1 minute instead of the whole video. In this case, you need to split your video into separate files , and then repeat step 2 to flip them individually.

To do it, just move the playhead to the position you want to split, and click the “Scissors” icon in the menu bar.

 Filmora 9 Split

Learn more about how to split videos

4 Export Flipped Video

When you’re satisfied with the result, click “Export” in the middle right to save the flipped video. In the pop-up output window that appears, select your wanted format or configured preset for your portable player directly to watch on the go.

You may also want to upload your creation to YouTube or burn to DVD disc for better preservation, just go for it. Finally, click Export to let this video flip program perform the rest.

Flip video editing output

With the latest Filmora X video editor, you can do more than just flipping video files. For example, you can apply special effects, add background music, create picture-in-picture effect, and more. Try it now!

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version

Check Best Program to Flip Video


Conclusion

If you are someone that can’t be bothered to learn a new video editor or someone that doesn’t want to fuss around and just want to get things done, Filmora is designed for you. Known for its lowest learning curve and low price, Filmora can help you to get the job done easily. Try it out with the buttons below to see if it matches your appetite.

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version

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Ollie Mattison

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

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

It’s very common that you filmed some amazing portrait or landscape videos but in the wrong direction. This is an error made by many people because not everyone will always think about orientation when filming. Is there an easy way to flip/rotate videos so that you can watch them without turning your head sideways?

What you need is just an ease to use video editor like Wondershare Filmora to flip/rotate your video clips easily and quickly. This application offers a remarkably easy way to flip videos clockwise or anticlockwise, horizontal or vertical. What’s more, this flip software also offers a broad range of video editing features, effects and intro/credits.

In the following, I’ll describe how to flip a video in Windows using this video flip program. If you’re a Mac user, just adopt Wondershare Filmora X for Mac (Latest Filmora version X for Mac) to achieve the same.

First, please download Filmora X for free as per your operating system, and then follow the steps below.

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version

1. Import Your Original Video Clips

After launching Filmora X, click “New Project” to begin. Click “Import” to browse your file folder on computer or drag the video clips directly into the media library.

When you import all of them, click the thumbnails showing in the left pane to preview in the right screen window.

Note that this video editor supports an array of video & audio formats, such as MOV, MP4, AVI, WMV, DV, avchd (MTS, M2TS). And still image files like JPG, BMP, JPEG, PNG. TIFF are all fully compatible.

And then drag your video files from media library to the video Timeline.

 Filmora 9 Import

Learn the complete list of supported files formats of Filmora X.

2. Flip the Whole Video

Then double click the video in the timeline to access the editing panel. In the window that appears, switch to Video tab and you will find Transform option located on the top.

Click on the Transform to expand the four options including Rotate, Flip, Scale and Position. To get the effect you need, you can adjust the Rotate and Flip settings and check the real-time effect in the previewing window. Though only four buttons available, you can create more options by using them together.

  • Rotate: rotate video at any angle by entering the angle value or moving the Rotate slide: rotate 90° clockwise & anti-clockwise, rotate at 180°, rotate 270°, and more
  • Flip: Flip video horizontally, i.e. flip video left to right; flip video vertically that is fliping video upside down
  • You can combine Rotate and Flip feature to flip video vertically and rotate 90°clockwise or flip video vertically and rotate 90°counterclockwise.

 Filmora 9 Transform

Besides, you can also change the video position and the video scale. This is the step of flips the whole part of the video.

3. Flip Only a Part of the Video

Sometimes, you may just need to flip parts of your video file, e.g. only 1 minute instead of the whole video. In this case, you need to split your video into separate files , and then repeat step 2 to flip them individually.

To do it, just move the playhead to the position you want to split, and click the “Scissors” icon in the menu bar.

 Filmora 9 Split

Learn more about how to split videos

4 Export Flipped Video

When you’re satisfied with the result, click “Export” in the middle right to save the flipped video. In the pop-up output window that appears, select your wanted format or configured preset for your portable player directly to watch on the go.

You may also want to upload your creation to YouTube or burn to DVD disc for better preservation, just go for it. Finally, click Export to let this video flip program perform the rest.

Flip video editing output

With the latest Filmora X video editor, you can do more than just flipping video files. For example, you can apply special effects, add background music, create picture-in-picture effect, and more. Try it now!

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version

Check Best Program to Flip Video


Conclusion

If you are someone that can’t be bothered to learn a new video editor or someone that doesn’t want to fuss around and just want to get things done, Filmora is designed for you. Known for its lowest learning curve and low price, Filmora can help you to get the job done easily. Try it out with the buttons below to see if it matches your appetite.

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version

author avatar

Ollie Mattison

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

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

It’s very common that you filmed some amazing portrait or landscape videos but in the wrong direction. This is an error made by many people because not everyone will always think about orientation when filming. Is there an easy way to flip/rotate videos so that you can watch them without turning your head sideways?

What you need is just an ease to use video editor like Wondershare Filmora to flip/rotate your video clips easily and quickly. This application offers a remarkably easy way to flip videos clockwise or anticlockwise, horizontal or vertical. What’s more, this flip software also offers a broad range of video editing features, effects and intro/credits.

In the following, I’ll describe how to flip a video in Windows using this video flip program. If you’re a Mac user, just adopt Wondershare Filmora X for Mac (Latest Filmora version X for Mac) to achieve the same.

First, please download Filmora X for free as per your operating system, and then follow the steps below.

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version

1. Import Your Original Video Clips

After launching Filmora X, click “New Project” to begin. Click “Import” to browse your file folder on computer or drag the video clips directly into the media library.

When you import all of them, click the thumbnails showing in the left pane to preview in the right screen window.

Note that this video editor supports an array of video & audio formats, such as MOV, MP4, AVI, WMV, DV, avchd (MTS, M2TS). And still image files like JPG, BMP, JPEG, PNG. TIFF are all fully compatible.

And then drag your video files from media library to the video Timeline.

 Filmora 9 Import

Learn the complete list of supported files formats of Filmora X.

2. Flip the Whole Video

Then double click the video in the timeline to access the editing panel. In the window that appears, switch to Video tab and you will find Transform option located on the top.

Click on the Transform to expand the four options including Rotate, Flip, Scale and Position. To get the effect you need, you can adjust the Rotate and Flip settings and check the real-time effect in the previewing window. Though only four buttons available, you can create more options by using them together.

  • Rotate: rotate video at any angle by entering the angle value or moving the Rotate slide: rotate 90° clockwise & anti-clockwise, rotate at 180°, rotate 270°, and more
  • Flip: Flip video horizontally, i.e. flip video left to right; flip video vertically that is fliping video upside down
  • You can combine Rotate and Flip feature to flip video vertically and rotate 90°clockwise or flip video vertically and rotate 90°counterclockwise.

 Filmora 9 Transform

Besides, you can also change the video position and the video scale. This is the step of flips the whole part of the video.

3. Flip Only a Part of the Video

Sometimes, you may just need to flip parts of your video file, e.g. only 1 minute instead of the whole video. In this case, you need to split your video into separate files , and then repeat step 2 to flip them individually.

To do it, just move the playhead to the position you want to split, and click the “Scissors” icon in the menu bar.

 Filmora 9 Split

Learn more about how to split videos

4 Export Flipped Video

When you’re satisfied with the result, click “Export” in the middle right to save the flipped video. In the pop-up output window that appears, select your wanted format or configured preset for your portable player directly to watch on the go.

You may also want to upload your creation to YouTube or burn to DVD disc for better preservation, just go for it. Finally, click Export to let this video flip program perform the rest.

Flip video editing output

With the latest Filmora X video editor, you can do more than just flipping video files. For example, you can apply special effects, add background music, create picture-in-picture effect, and more. Try it now!

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version

Check Best Program to Flip Video


Conclusion

If you are someone that can’t be bothered to learn a new video editor or someone that doesn’t want to fuss around and just want to get things done, Filmora is designed for you. Known for its lowest learning curve and low price, Filmora can help you to get the job done easily. Try it out with the buttons below to see if it matches your appetite.

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version

author avatar

Ollie Mattison

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

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

It’s very common that you filmed some amazing portrait or landscape videos but in the wrong direction. This is an error made by many people because not everyone will always think about orientation when filming. Is there an easy way to flip/rotate videos so that you can watch them without turning your head sideways?

What you need is just an ease to use video editor like Wondershare Filmora to flip/rotate your video clips easily and quickly. This application offers a remarkably easy way to flip videos clockwise or anticlockwise, horizontal or vertical. What’s more, this flip software also offers a broad range of video editing features, effects and intro/credits.

In the following, I’ll describe how to flip a video in Windows using this video flip program. If you’re a Mac user, just adopt Wondershare Filmora X for Mac (Latest Filmora version X for Mac) to achieve the same.

First, please download Filmora X for free as per your operating system, and then follow the steps below.

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version

1. Import Your Original Video Clips

After launching Filmora X, click “New Project” to begin. Click “Import” to browse your file folder on computer or drag the video clips directly into the media library.

When you import all of them, click the thumbnails showing in the left pane to preview in the right screen window.

Note that this video editor supports an array of video & audio formats, such as MOV, MP4, AVI, WMV, DV, avchd (MTS, M2TS). And still image files like JPG, BMP, JPEG, PNG. TIFF are all fully compatible.

And then drag your video files from media library to the video Timeline.

 Filmora 9 Import

Learn the complete list of supported files formats of Filmora X.

2. Flip the Whole Video

Then double click the video in the timeline to access the editing panel. In the window that appears, switch to Video tab and you will find Transform option located on the top.

Click on the Transform to expand the four options including Rotate, Flip, Scale and Position. To get the effect you need, you can adjust the Rotate and Flip settings and check the real-time effect in the previewing window. Though only four buttons available, you can create more options by using them together.

  • Rotate: rotate video at any angle by entering the angle value or moving the Rotate slide: rotate 90° clockwise & anti-clockwise, rotate at 180°, rotate 270°, and more
  • Flip: Flip video horizontally, i.e. flip video left to right; flip video vertically that is fliping video upside down
  • You can combine Rotate and Flip feature to flip video vertically and rotate 90°clockwise or flip video vertically and rotate 90°counterclockwise.

 Filmora 9 Transform

Besides, you can also change the video position and the video scale. This is the step of flips the whole part of the video.

3. Flip Only a Part of the Video

Sometimes, you may just need to flip parts of your video file, e.g. only 1 minute instead of the whole video. In this case, you need to split your video into separate files , and then repeat step 2 to flip them individually.

To do it, just move the playhead to the position you want to split, and click the “Scissors” icon in the menu bar.

 Filmora 9 Split

Learn more about how to split videos

4 Export Flipped Video

When you’re satisfied with the result, click “Export” in the middle right to save the flipped video. In the pop-up output window that appears, select your wanted format or configured preset for your portable player directly to watch on the go.

You may also want to upload your creation to YouTube or burn to DVD disc for better preservation, just go for it. Finally, click Export to let this video flip program perform the rest.

Flip video editing output

With the latest Filmora X video editor, you can do more than just flipping video files. For example, you can apply special effects, add background music, create picture-in-picture effect, and more. Try it now!

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version

Check Best Program to Flip Video


Conclusion

If you are someone that can’t be bothered to learn a new video editor or someone that doesn’t want to fuss around and just want to get things done, Filmora is designed for you. Known for its lowest learning curve and low price, Filmora can help you to get the job done easily. Try it out with the buttons below to see if it matches your appetite.

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version

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Ollie Mattison

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

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Mac Video Editor Showdown: The Best Options For

Best Video Editing Software for Mac in 2024

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Larry Jordan

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Regardless of whether you’re an experienced content maker or simply a beginner to edit your videos, the right video editing software for your Mac can improve things significantly. It should assist you with doing everything you want when editing videos on Mac, from basic editing to advanced editing. It should take your videos to a higher level and make it stand apart from the group. So, we did some testing and have tracked down the best video editing software on Mac for you. Followings are our picks for you, you can choose the one suits you more.

Part1: Best Video Editor for Mac – Wondershare Filmora for Mac

Wondershare Filmora is a powerful video-editing software available for Windows and Mac users. Just like its intuitive interface, you can conduct video editing easily with only few clicks, your videos will become much more attractive. You can not only simply trim, crop, split and merge videos, but also utilizing motion tracking, key framing and color match and others advanced tools to make your video more attractive. There are also tons of video effects like AR stickers and AI portrait, filters, elements, and titles to personalize you video. What’s more, you can use almost all features of it via free version. Try it now to edit your video easily.

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version

Main Features

  • Rich export options: support all the popular video formats, allows burn to video and can share on YouTube directly
  • Basic video editing: Quickly trim, cut, split, crop and merge videos
  • Advanced video editing: motion tracking, key framing, audio ducking, green screen and more
  • Amazing effects: cloud-based library with tons of effects, filters, transition and titles
  • Rich export options: support all the popular video formats, allows burn to video and can share on YouTube directly
  • Regular update: keeps providing improved and new features like AR stickers and AI portrait
  • GPU acceleration rendering faster when editing
  • Screen Recording: Easily record your screen and camera for further video editing

Part2: Other Best Video Editing Software for Mac

1. iMovie (Best for Beginners)

iMovie is a video editing application that pre-installed on Mac. This application provides a range of editing tools to create and edit your videos handily. iMovie also supports premium audio editing features with an intuitive interface for beginners. You can perform white balancing, transition effects, cool filters as well as export your masterpiece video in 4K resolution.

iMovie

Pros

  • Completely free application
  • Pro-level themes and features
  • Audio editing tools
  • 4K High-Definition resolution

Cons

  • Lacks multi-cam, motion tracking and new updates
  • Limited output controls

Price: Free

2. Adobe Premiere Elements

Premiere Elements is Adobe owned video editing software available for Mac. If you are new to video editing or just looking to edit your videos for fun, then you will find this application easy to navigate with all its features. Adobe Premiere Elements isn’t viable with 360-degree video and other imaginative abilities like multi-cam editing. The program’s AI tools will make it easier for you to perform the video editing process. Also, now it supports the masking effect with new updates.

Adobe Premiere Elements

Pros:

  • Supports cross-platform
  • AI-based features
  • 4K resolution

Cons:

  • Slow rendering process
  • It also doesn’t support multi cam feature

Price: $69.99

PowerDirector 365 is an easy-to-use video editing software for Mac users. Its top-notch features include great video effects, multi-cam editing, captions templates, audio editing and much more you can find out. Also, it supports a pro-level color correction features along to make your video stylish. But its new-released Mac version is not as good as its windows version.

Cyberlink PowerDirector 365

Pros:

  • Powerful yet simple to use app
  • 360-degree VR editing capabilit

Cons:

  • Lacks some audio editing features

Price: $59.99

4. Final Cut Pro

In case you are a high-level video content creator with a Mac, Final Cut Pro is the best video editor for you. This software comes up with some professional features that will empower you to make Hollywood-level videos from your work area. Paying the one-time cost will give you the overall ability to use its AI-based video editing features.

Final Cut Pro

Pros:

  • HDR resolution support
  • Fast performance and Intuitive interface
  • Also supports trackless timeline

Cons:

  • It lacks stabilization tool
  • Also it has no support for motion tracking feature

Price: $299

5. Adobe Premiere Pro (Best for Professionals)

If you are a professional video editor, Adobe Premiere Pro is your first to perform video editing. Adobe Premiere Pro can conduct 4K, 8K, and VR video editing. You can deal with an uncapped number of video tracks, which can be imported from practically any source you can consider.

Adobe Premiere Pro

Pros:

  • Professional-quality tools and interface
  • Compatibility with Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Quality stabilization tools

Cons:

  • Lacks sound effects templates
  • Difficult to use for normal users

Price: $239.88

Part3: FAQs of Video Editing on Mac

1. Is MacBook good for video editing?

MacBook systems are known for their best graphics and cool display which makes them pretty much viable for video editing purposes. Hence making them the best fit for video editing tasks.

2. Is there a default video editor on Mac?

iMovie is Apple’s free and built-in video editor which is available right inside the Apple store and you need to activate it if you’re a new user of MacBook.

3. Is Final Cut Pro for Mac only?

Final Cut Pro is a profoundly skilled application available only for Apple users. Unfortunately, you can not use it on Windows systems. Final Cut Pro is designed for professional video editors. If you only need to edit personal videos and share on social platform, you can just go with Filmora, it suits you well and you can try it for free now.

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version

author avatar

Larry Jordan

Larry Jordan is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Larry Jordan

Larry Jordan

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Regardless of whether you’re an experienced content maker or simply a beginner to edit your videos, the right video editing software for your Mac can improve things significantly. It should assist you with doing everything you want when editing videos on Mac, from basic editing to advanced editing. It should take your videos to a higher level and make it stand apart from the group. So, we did some testing and have tracked down the best video editing software on Mac for you. Followings are our picks for you, you can choose the one suits you more.

Part1: Best Video Editor for Mac – Wondershare Filmora for Mac

Wondershare Filmora is a powerful video-editing software available for Windows and Mac users. Just like its intuitive interface, you can conduct video editing easily with only few clicks, your videos will become much more attractive. You can not only simply trim, crop, split and merge videos, but also utilizing motion tracking, key framing and color match and others advanced tools to make your video more attractive. There are also tons of video effects like AR stickers and AI portrait, filters, elements, and titles to personalize you video. What’s more, you can use almost all features of it via free version. Try it now to edit your video easily.

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version

Main Features

  • Rich export options: support all the popular video formats, allows burn to video and can share on YouTube directly
  • Basic video editing: Quickly trim, cut, split, crop and merge videos
  • Advanced video editing: motion tracking, key framing, audio ducking, green screen and more
  • Amazing effects: cloud-based library with tons of effects, filters, transition and titles
  • Rich export options: support all the popular video formats, allows burn to video and can share on YouTube directly
  • Regular update: keeps providing improved and new features like AR stickers and AI portrait
  • GPU acceleration rendering faster when editing
  • Screen Recording: Easily record your screen and camera for further video editing

Part2: Other Best Video Editing Software for Mac

1. iMovie (Best for Beginners)

iMovie is a video editing application that pre-installed on Mac. This application provides a range of editing tools to create and edit your videos handily. iMovie also supports premium audio editing features with an intuitive interface for beginners. You can perform white balancing, transition effects, cool filters as well as export your masterpiece video in 4K resolution.

iMovie

Pros

  • Completely free application
  • Pro-level themes and features
  • Audio editing tools
  • 4K High-Definition resolution

Cons

  • Lacks multi-cam, motion tracking and new updates
  • Limited output controls

Price: Free

2. Adobe Premiere Elements

Premiere Elements is Adobe owned video editing software available for Mac. If you are new to video editing or just looking to edit your videos for fun, then you will find this application easy to navigate with all its features. Adobe Premiere Elements isn’t viable with 360-degree video and other imaginative abilities like multi-cam editing. The program’s AI tools will make it easier for you to perform the video editing process. Also, now it supports the masking effect with new updates.

Adobe Premiere Elements

Pros:

  • Supports cross-platform
  • AI-based features
  • 4K resolution

Cons:

  • Slow rendering process
  • It also doesn’t support multi cam feature

Price: $69.99

PowerDirector 365 is an easy-to-use video editing software for Mac users. Its top-notch features include great video effects, multi-cam editing, captions templates, audio editing and much more you can find out. Also, it supports a pro-level color correction features along to make your video stylish. But its new-released Mac version is not as good as its windows version.

Cyberlink PowerDirector 365

Pros:

  • Powerful yet simple to use app
  • 360-degree VR editing capabilit

Cons:

  • Lacks some audio editing features

Price: $59.99

4. Final Cut Pro

In case you are a high-level video content creator with a Mac, Final Cut Pro is the best video editor for you. This software comes up with some professional features that will empower you to make Hollywood-level videos from your work area. Paying the one-time cost will give you the overall ability to use its AI-based video editing features.

Final Cut Pro

Pros:

  • HDR resolution support
  • Fast performance and Intuitive interface
  • Also supports trackless timeline

Cons:

  • It lacks stabilization tool
  • Also it has no support for motion tracking feature

Price: $299

5. Adobe Premiere Pro (Best for Professionals)

If you are a professional video editor, Adobe Premiere Pro is your first to perform video editing. Adobe Premiere Pro can conduct 4K, 8K, and VR video editing. You can deal with an uncapped number of video tracks, which can be imported from practically any source you can consider.

Adobe Premiere Pro

Pros:

  • Professional-quality tools and interface
  • Compatibility with Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Quality stabilization tools

Cons:

  • Lacks sound effects templates
  • Difficult to use for normal users

Price: $239.88

Part3: FAQs of Video Editing on Mac

1. Is MacBook good for video editing?

MacBook systems are known for their best graphics and cool display which makes them pretty much viable for video editing purposes. Hence making them the best fit for video editing tasks.

2. Is there a default video editor on Mac?

iMovie is Apple’s free and built-in video editor which is available right inside the Apple store and you need to activate it if you’re a new user of MacBook.

3. Is Final Cut Pro for Mac only?

Final Cut Pro is a profoundly skilled application available only for Apple users. Unfortunately, you can not use it on Windows systems. Final Cut Pro is designed for professional video editors. If you only need to edit personal videos and share on social platform, you can just go with Filmora, it suits you well and you can try it for free now.

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version

author avatar

Larry Jordan

Larry Jordan is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Larry Jordan

Larry Jordan

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Regardless of whether you’re an experienced content maker or simply a beginner to edit your videos, the right video editing software for your Mac can improve things significantly. It should assist you with doing everything you want when editing videos on Mac, from basic editing to advanced editing. It should take your videos to a higher level and make it stand apart from the group. So, we did some testing and have tracked down the best video editing software on Mac for you. Followings are our picks for you, you can choose the one suits you more.

Part1: Best Video Editor for Mac – Wondershare Filmora for Mac

Wondershare Filmora is a powerful video-editing software available for Windows and Mac users. Just like its intuitive interface, you can conduct video editing easily with only few clicks, your videos will become much more attractive. You can not only simply trim, crop, split and merge videos, but also utilizing motion tracking, key framing and color match and others advanced tools to make your video more attractive. There are also tons of video effects like AR stickers and AI portrait, filters, elements, and titles to personalize you video. What’s more, you can use almost all features of it via free version. Try it now to edit your video easily.

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version

Main Features

  • Rich export options: support all the popular video formats, allows burn to video and can share on YouTube directly
  • Basic video editing: Quickly trim, cut, split, crop and merge videos
  • Advanced video editing: motion tracking, key framing, audio ducking, green screen and more
  • Amazing effects: cloud-based library with tons of effects, filters, transition and titles
  • Rich export options: support all the popular video formats, allows burn to video and can share on YouTube directly
  • Regular update: keeps providing improved and new features like AR stickers and AI portrait
  • GPU acceleration rendering faster when editing
  • Screen Recording: Easily record your screen and camera for further video editing

Part2: Other Best Video Editing Software for Mac

1. iMovie (Best for Beginners)

iMovie is a video editing application that pre-installed on Mac. This application provides a range of editing tools to create and edit your videos handily. iMovie also supports premium audio editing features with an intuitive interface for beginners. You can perform white balancing, transition effects, cool filters as well as export your masterpiece video in 4K resolution.

iMovie

Pros

  • Completely free application
  • Pro-level themes and features
  • Audio editing tools
  • 4K High-Definition resolution

Cons

  • Lacks multi-cam, motion tracking and new updates
  • Limited output controls

Price: Free

2. Adobe Premiere Elements

Premiere Elements is Adobe owned video editing software available for Mac. If you are new to video editing or just looking to edit your videos for fun, then you will find this application easy to navigate with all its features. Adobe Premiere Elements isn’t viable with 360-degree video and other imaginative abilities like multi-cam editing. The program’s AI tools will make it easier for you to perform the video editing process. Also, now it supports the masking effect with new updates.

Adobe Premiere Elements

Pros:

  • Supports cross-platform
  • AI-based features
  • 4K resolution

Cons:

  • Slow rendering process
  • It also doesn’t support multi cam feature

Price: $69.99

PowerDirector 365 is an easy-to-use video editing software for Mac users. Its top-notch features include great video effects, multi-cam editing, captions templates, audio editing and much more you can find out. Also, it supports a pro-level color correction features along to make your video stylish. But its new-released Mac version is not as good as its windows version.

Cyberlink PowerDirector 365

Pros:

  • Powerful yet simple to use app
  • 360-degree VR editing capabilit

Cons:

  • Lacks some audio editing features

Price: $59.99

4. Final Cut Pro

In case you are a high-level video content creator with a Mac, Final Cut Pro is the best video editor for you. This software comes up with some professional features that will empower you to make Hollywood-level videos from your work area. Paying the one-time cost will give you the overall ability to use its AI-based video editing features.

Final Cut Pro

Pros:

  • HDR resolution support
  • Fast performance and Intuitive interface
  • Also supports trackless timeline

Cons:

  • It lacks stabilization tool
  • Also it has no support for motion tracking feature

Price: $299

5. Adobe Premiere Pro (Best for Professionals)

If you are a professional video editor, Adobe Premiere Pro is your first to perform video editing. Adobe Premiere Pro can conduct 4K, 8K, and VR video editing. You can deal with an uncapped number of video tracks, which can be imported from practically any source you can consider.

Adobe Premiere Pro

Pros:

  • Professional-quality tools and interface
  • Compatibility with Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Quality stabilization tools

Cons:

  • Lacks sound effects templates
  • Difficult to use for normal users

Price: $239.88

Part3: FAQs of Video Editing on Mac

1. Is MacBook good for video editing?

MacBook systems are known for their best graphics and cool display which makes them pretty much viable for video editing purposes. Hence making them the best fit for video editing tasks.

2. Is there a default video editor on Mac?

iMovie is Apple’s free and built-in video editor which is available right inside the Apple store and you need to activate it if you’re a new user of MacBook.

3. Is Final Cut Pro for Mac only?

Final Cut Pro is a profoundly skilled application available only for Apple users. Unfortunately, you can not use it on Windows systems. Final Cut Pro is designed for professional video editors. If you only need to edit personal videos and share on social platform, you can just go with Filmora, it suits you well and you can try it for free now.

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Larry Jordan

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Larry Jordan

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Regardless of whether you’re an experienced content maker or simply a beginner to edit your videos, the right video editing software for your Mac can improve things significantly. It should assist you with doing everything you want when editing videos on Mac, from basic editing to advanced editing. It should take your videos to a higher level and make it stand apart from the group. So, we did some testing and have tracked down the best video editing software on Mac for you. Followings are our picks for you, you can choose the one suits you more.

Part1: Best Video Editor for Mac – Wondershare Filmora for Mac

Wondershare Filmora is a powerful video-editing software available for Windows and Mac users. Just like its intuitive interface, you can conduct video editing easily with only few clicks, your videos will become much more attractive. You can not only simply trim, crop, split and merge videos, but also utilizing motion tracking, key framing and color match and others advanced tools to make your video more attractive. There are also tons of video effects like AR stickers and AI portrait, filters, elements, and titles to personalize you video. What’s more, you can use almost all features of it via free version. Try it now to edit your video easily.

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Main Features

  • Rich export options: support all the popular video formats, allows burn to video and can share on YouTube directly
  • Basic video editing: Quickly trim, cut, split, crop and merge videos
  • Advanced video editing: motion tracking, key framing, audio ducking, green screen and more
  • Amazing effects: cloud-based library with tons of effects, filters, transition and titles
  • Rich export options: support all the popular video formats, allows burn to video and can share on YouTube directly
  • Regular update: keeps providing improved and new features like AR stickers and AI portrait
  • GPU acceleration rendering faster when editing
  • Screen Recording: Easily record your screen and camera for further video editing

Part2: Other Best Video Editing Software for Mac

1. iMovie (Best for Beginners)

iMovie is a video editing application that pre-installed on Mac. This application provides a range of editing tools to create and edit your videos handily. iMovie also supports premium audio editing features with an intuitive interface for beginners. You can perform white balancing, transition effects, cool filters as well as export your masterpiece video in 4K resolution.

iMovie

Pros

  • Completely free application
  • Pro-level themes and features
  • Audio editing tools
  • 4K High-Definition resolution

Cons

  • Lacks multi-cam, motion tracking and new updates
  • Limited output controls

Price: Free

2. Adobe Premiere Elements

Premiere Elements is Adobe owned video editing software available for Mac. If you are new to video editing or just looking to edit your videos for fun, then you will find this application easy to navigate with all its features. Adobe Premiere Elements isn’t viable with 360-degree video and other imaginative abilities like multi-cam editing. The program’s AI tools will make it easier for you to perform the video editing process. Also, now it supports the masking effect with new updates.

Adobe Premiere Elements

Pros:

  • Supports cross-platform
  • AI-based features
  • 4K resolution

Cons:

  • Slow rendering process
  • It also doesn’t support multi cam feature

Price: $69.99

PowerDirector 365 is an easy-to-use video editing software for Mac users. Its top-notch features include great video effects, multi-cam editing, captions templates, audio editing and much more you can find out. Also, it supports a pro-level color correction features along to make your video stylish. But its new-released Mac version is not as good as its windows version.

Cyberlink PowerDirector 365

Pros:

  • Powerful yet simple to use app
  • 360-degree VR editing capabilit

Cons:

  • Lacks some audio editing features

Price: $59.99

4. Final Cut Pro

In case you are a high-level video content creator with a Mac, Final Cut Pro is the best video editor for you. This software comes up with some professional features that will empower you to make Hollywood-level videos from your work area. Paying the one-time cost will give you the overall ability to use its AI-based video editing features.

Final Cut Pro

Pros:

  • HDR resolution support
  • Fast performance and Intuitive interface
  • Also supports trackless timeline

Cons:

  • It lacks stabilization tool
  • Also it has no support for motion tracking feature

Price: $299

5. Adobe Premiere Pro (Best for Professionals)

If you are a professional video editor, Adobe Premiere Pro is your first to perform video editing. Adobe Premiere Pro can conduct 4K, 8K, and VR video editing. You can deal with an uncapped number of video tracks, which can be imported from practically any source you can consider.

Adobe Premiere Pro

Pros:

  • Professional-quality tools and interface
  • Compatibility with Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Quality stabilization tools

Cons:

  • Lacks sound effects templates
  • Difficult to use for normal users

Price: $239.88

Part3: FAQs of Video Editing on Mac

1. Is MacBook good for video editing?

MacBook systems are known for their best graphics and cool display which makes them pretty much viable for video editing purposes. Hence making them the best fit for video editing tasks.

2. Is there a default video editor on Mac?

iMovie is Apple’s free and built-in video editor which is available right inside the Apple store and you need to activate it if you’re a new user of MacBook.

3. Is Final Cut Pro for Mac only?

Final Cut Pro is a profoundly skilled application available only for Apple users. Unfortunately, you can not use it on Windows systems. Final Cut Pro is designed for professional video editors. If you only need to edit personal videos and share on social platform, you can just go with Filmora, it suits you well and you can try it for free now.

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Unleash Your Creativity: Making Videos From Photos and Soundtracks

How to Make a Video with Photos and Music

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Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Want to make your own video but don’t have a camcorder? Don’t worry, you can still make great videos using still photos and music with the help of different video slideshow makers available on the market. In case you don’t know which one to choose, here a great video slideshow maker - Wondershare Filmora is recommended. It enables you to share life’s memorable moments, like wedding , birthday, graduation , and baby 1st year in a new unforgettable way. Read on to know how to make a video with pictures and music:

You may also like: Best 12 Free Photo Slideshow Makers 2018 [Desktop/Online/Mobile] >>

How to make a video with pictures and music using Wondershare Filmora?

Filmora has built-in royalty free audio effects that you can use to touch up your video. It includes various video effects, elements and filters to maker your video more attractive. More than that, more than 150 video transitions can also make video more natural to watch. Check this video below to know more about Filmora. Now download it to have a try!

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version

1. Import media files

Download and open Filmora , create a new prtoject and import your photos or video footage into the program, drag and drop the files into the timeline to start editing.

2. Create your story

The still image default duration is 5 seconds, you can shorten or extend it by drag the border of image in the timeline.

change duration

Adding motion and trasitions can make your photo slideshow more attractive. To add motions, just double click on the image clip in the timeline, and there are over 50 motion options for you to choose. Select the one you prefer (the effect will be shown in the preview window) and double click on it to apply it on the selected image.

add motion

Adding transitions between images can make the story go smoothly. Go Transitions, choose one transition, and click the Play button on the preview window to check the effect. Click the plus icon on the transition you like to apply it to the clip.

add transition

3. Apply title and effects

If you want to express your feelings or explain something in the slideshow, you can simply add texts to the image. Click Titles at the top to browse the available caption styles. Once you’ve picked a title style, drag it to the Timeline.

add titles

4. Select music

Music is the must-have element in a photo slideshow. In Filmora, there are over 50 royalty free music for you to choose to make your slideshow more engaging. Just drag the one you like to timeline.

add audio

5. Export

Save your slideshow in different formats, choose from ready-made presets for all popular mobile devices, upload it to YouTube or burn it a DVD collection.

export

What to look for when choosing a good slideshow maker?

Get a smart video slideshow maker to edit and create your own video, you need take those things into consideration:

  • 1. Work with popular image formats like JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF and more.
  • 2. Easily crop, trim, cut or combine your slideshow or fine-tune the settings.
  • 3. Personalize video slideshow with stunning transitions, intro/credits, and sound effects.
  • 4. Apply more advanced video effects like Mosaic, Face Off, Jump Cut and more.
  • 5. Save video slideshows for any device, burn them to DVD or upload them online.

Why Choose Wondershare Filmora?

1. Initiative Interface
This video slideshow maker features a smart wizard which enables you to easily add your photos and videos, insert a soundtrack - and your slideshow is ready! It supports both Windows and Mac OS.

2. Rich Slideshow Effects and Themes
There are more than 300 effects available in Filmora. You can add various filters, text, elements as you like. Pan & zoom, rotation and artistic color effects will bring your still pictures to life. More advanced effects like PIP, Face Off, Jump Cut, etc are waiting for you to explore.

3. Handy Video Editing Tools
Easily rotate photos, enhance brightness and color balance to fine tune your video slideshow. Give your slideshow an extra dimension by adding your favorite music.

4. Share Video in Different Ways
Save your slideshow in different formats, choose from ready-made presets for all popular mobile devices, upload it to Facebook and YouTube or burn it a DVD collection.

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

author avatar

Liza Brown

Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

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Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Want to make your own video but don’t have a camcorder? Don’t worry, you can still make great videos using still photos and music with the help of different video slideshow makers available on the market. In case you don’t know which one to choose, here a great video slideshow maker - Wondershare Filmora is recommended. It enables you to share life’s memorable moments, like wedding , birthday, graduation , and baby 1st year in a new unforgettable way. Read on to know how to make a video with pictures and music:

You may also like: Best 12 Free Photo Slideshow Makers 2018 [Desktop/Online/Mobile] >>

How to make a video with pictures and music using Wondershare Filmora?

Filmora has built-in royalty free audio effects that you can use to touch up your video. It includes various video effects, elements and filters to maker your video more attractive. More than that, more than 150 video transitions can also make video more natural to watch. Check this video below to know more about Filmora. Now download it to have a try!

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version

1. Import media files

Download and open Filmora , create a new prtoject and import your photos or video footage into the program, drag and drop the files into the timeline to start editing.

2. Create your story

The still image default duration is 5 seconds, you can shorten or extend it by drag the border of image in the timeline.

change duration

Adding motion and trasitions can make your photo slideshow more attractive. To add motions, just double click on the image clip in the timeline, and there are over 50 motion options for you to choose. Select the one you prefer (the effect will be shown in the preview window) and double click on it to apply it on the selected image.

add motion

Adding transitions between images can make the story go smoothly. Go Transitions, choose one transition, and click the Play button on the preview window to check the effect. Click the plus icon on the transition you like to apply it to the clip.

add transition

3. Apply title and effects

If you want to express your feelings or explain something in the slideshow, you can simply add texts to the image. Click Titles at the top to browse the available caption styles. Once you’ve picked a title style, drag it to the Timeline.

add titles

4. Select music

Music is the must-have element in a photo slideshow. In Filmora, there are over 50 royalty free music for you to choose to make your slideshow more engaging. Just drag the one you like to timeline.

add audio

5. Export

Save your slideshow in different formats, choose from ready-made presets for all popular mobile devices, upload it to YouTube or burn it a DVD collection.

export

What to look for when choosing a good slideshow maker?

Get a smart video slideshow maker to edit and create your own video, you need take those things into consideration:

  • 1. Work with popular image formats like JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF and more.
  • 2. Easily crop, trim, cut or combine your slideshow or fine-tune the settings.
  • 3. Personalize video slideshow with stunning transitions, intro/credits, and sound effects.
  • 4. Apply more advanced video effects like Mosaic, Face Off, Jump Cut and more.
  • 5. Save video slideshows for any device, burn them to DVD or upload them online.

Why Choose Wondershare Filmora?

1. Initiative Interface
This video slideshow maker features a smart wizard which enables you to easily add your photos and videos, insert a soundtrack - and your slideshow is ready! It supports both Windows and Mac OS.

2. Rich Slideshow Effects and Themes
There are more than 300 effects available in Filmora. You can add various filters, text, elements as you like. Pan & zoom, rotation and artistic color effects will bring your still pictures to life. More advanced effects like PIP, Face Off, Jump Cut, etc are waiting for you to explore.

3. Handy Video Editing Tools
Easily rotate photos, enhance brightness and color balance to fine tune your video slideshow. Give your slideshow an extra dimension by adding your favorite music.

4. Share Video in Different Ways
Save your slideshow in different formats, choose from ready-made presets for all popular mobile devices, upload it to Facebook and YouTube or burn it a DVD collection.

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

author avatar

Liza Brown

Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Liza Brown

Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Want to make your own video but don’t have a camcorder? Don’t worry, you can still make great videos using still photos and music with the help of different video slideshow makers available on the market. In case you don’t know which one to choose, here a great video slideshow maker - Wondershare Filmora is recommended. It enables you to share life’s memorable moments, like wedding , birthday, graduation , and baby 1st year in a new unforgettable way. Read on to know how to make a video with pictures and music:

You may also like: Best 12 Free Photo Slideshow Makers 2018 [Desktop/Online/Mobile] >>

How to make a video with pictures and music using Wondershare Filmora?

Filmora has built-in royalty free audio effects that you can use to touch up your video. It includes various video effects, elements and filters to maker your video more attractive. More than that, more than 150 video transitions can also make video more natural to watch. Check this video below to know more about Filmora. Now download it to have a try!

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version

1. Import media files

Download and open Filmora , create a new prtoject and import your photos or video footage into the program, drag and drop the files into the timeline to start editing.

2. Create your story

The still image default duration is 5 seconds, you can shorten or extend it by drag the border of image in the timeline.

change duration

Adding motion and trasitions can make your photo slideshow more attractive. To add motions, just double click on the image clip in the timeline, and there are over 50 motion options for you to choose. Select the one you prefer (the effect will be shown in the preview window) and double click on it to apply it on the selected image.

add motion

Adding transitions between images can make the story go smoothly. Go Transitions, choose one transition, and click the Play button on the preview window to check the effect. Click the plus icon on the transition you like to apply it to the clip.

add transition

3. Apply title and effects

If you want to express your feelings or explain something in the slideshow, you can simply add texts to the image. Click Titles at the top to browse the available caption styles. Once you’ve picked a title style, drag it to the Timeline.

add titles

4. Select music

Music is the must-have element in a photo slideshow. In Filmora, there are over 50 royalty free music for you to choose to make your slideshow more engaging. Just drag the one you like to timeline.

add audio

5. Export

Save your slideshow in different formats, choose from ready-made presets for all popular mobile devices, upload it to YouTube or burn it a DVD collection.

export

What to look for when choosing a good slideshow maker?

Get a smart video slideshow maker to edit and create your own video, you need take those things into consideration:

  • 1. Work with popular image formats like JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF and more.
  • 2. Easily crop, trim, cut or combine your slideshow or fine-tune the settings.
  • 3. Personalize video slideshow with stunning transitions, intro/credits, and sound effects.
  • 4. Apply more advanced video effects like Mosaic, Face Off, Jump Cut and more.
  • 5. Save video slideshows for any device, burn them to DVD or upload them online.

Why Choose Wondershare Filmora?

1. Initiative Interface
This video slideshow maker features a smart wizard which enables you to easily add your photos and videos, insert a soundtrack - and your slideshow is ready! It supports both Windows and Mac OS.

2. Rich Slideshow Effects and Themes
There are more than 300 effects available in Filmora. You can add various filters, text, elements as you like. Pan & zoom, rotation and artistic color effects will bring your still pictures to life. More advanced effects like PIP, Face Off, Jump Cut, etc are waiting for you to explore.

3. Handy Video Editing Tools
Easily rotate photos, enhance brightness and color balance to fine tune your video slideshow. Give your slideshow an extra dimension by adding your favorite music.

4. Share Video in Different Ways
Save your slideshow in different formats, choose from ready-made presets for all popular mobile devices, upload it to Facebook and YouTube or burn it a DVD collection.

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

author avatar

Liza Brown

Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Liza Brown

Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Want to make your own video but don’t have a camcorder? Don’t worry, you can still make great videos using still photos and music with the help of different video slideshow makers available on the market. In case you don’t know which one to choose, here a great video slideshow maker - Wondershare Filmora is recommended. It enables you to share life’s memorable moments, like wedding , birthday, graduation , and baby 1st year in a new unforgettable way. Read on to know how to make a video with pictures and music:

You may also like: Best 12 Free Photo Slideshow Makers 2018 [Desktop/Online/Mobile] >>

How to make a video with pictures and music using Wondershare Filmora?

Filmora has built-in royalty free audio effects that you can use to touch up your video. It includes various video effects, elements and filters to maker your video more attractive. More than that, more than 150 video transitions can also make video more natural to watch. Check this video below to know more about Filmora. Now download it to have a try!

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version

1. Import media files

Download and open Filmora , create a new prtoject and import your photos or video footage into the program, drag and drop the files into the timeline to start editing.

2. Create your story

The still image default duration is 5 seconds, you can shorten or extend it by drag the border of image in the timeline.

change duration

Adding motion and trasitions can make your photo slideshow more attractive. To add motions, just double click on the image clip in the timeline, and there are over 50 motion options for you to choose. Select the one you prefer (the effect will be shown in the preview window) and double click on it to apply it on the selected image.

add motion

Adding transitions between images can make the story go smoothly. Go Transitions, choose one transition, and click the Play button on the preview window to check the effect. Click the plus icon on the transition you like to apply it to the clip.

add transition

3. Apply title and effects

If you want to express your feelings or explain something in the slideshow, you can simply add texts to the image. Click Titles at the top to browse the available caption styles. Once you’ve picked a title style, drag it to the Timeline.

add titles

4. Select music

Music is the must-have element in a photo slideshow. In Filmora, there are over 50 royalty free music for you to choose to make your slideshow more engaging. Just drag the one you like to timeline.

add audio

5. Export

Save your slideshow in different formats, choose from ready-made presets for all popular mobile devices, upload it to YouTube or burn it a DVD collection.

export

What to look for when choosing a good slideshow maker?

Get a smart video slideshow maker to edit and create your own video, you need take those things into consideration:

  • 1. Work with popular image formats like JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF and more.
  • 2. Easily crop, trim, cut or combine your slideshow or fine-tune the settings.
  • 3. Personalize video slideshow with stunning transitions, intro/credits, and sound effects.
  • 4. Apply more advanced video effects like Mosaic, Face Off, Jump Cut and more.
  • 5. Save video slideshows for any device, burn them to DVD or upload them online.

Why Choose Wondershare Filmora?

1. Initiative Interface
This video slideshow maker features a smart wizard which enables you to easily add your photos and videos, insert a soundtrack - and your slideshow is ready! It supports both Windows and Mac OS.

2. Rich Slideshow Effects and Themes
There are more than 300 effects available in Filmora. You can add various filters, text, elements as you like. Pan & zoom, rotation and artistic color effects will bring your still pictures to life. More advanced effects like PIP, Face Off, Jump Cut, etc are waiting for you to explore.

3. Handy Video Editing Tools
Easily rotate photos, enhance brightness and color balance to fine tune your video slideshow. Give your slideshow an extra dimension by adding your favorite music.

4. Share Video in Different Ways
Save your slideshow in different formats, choose from ready-made presets for all popular mobile devices, upload it to Facebook and YouTube or burn it a DVD collection.

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

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Liza Brown

Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

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What’s the Difference Between Adobe Premiere and After Effects?

After Effects VS Adobe Premiere, 9 Differences Tell You Which One is Better?

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Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

This is perhaps the most asked question regarding video processing on the internet. And looking at the product descriptions on the Adobe site gives us a clue why. There seems to be a large overlap between the two programs, and technically there is, although as we shall see capability doesn’t always mean suitability, so the similarities are not quite as pronounced as they would appear.

With that in mind, it is worth looking at the key differences between After Effects and Premiere to get a clearer understanding of what is best for which situation and why you would pick one program over the other. So below are the 9 points that I will make a comparison.

Comparison Table

After Effects Adobe Premiere
Price $31.49/month $31.49/month
Offcial Features Create motion graphics and visual effects Professional video and film editing
Includes 100GB of cloud storage Includes 100GB of cloud storage
Support Phone/Live/Ticket/Training Phone/Live/Ticket/Training
Users Advanced/Average Advanced/Average/Naive
Device Win/Mac/Android/iPhone Win/Mac/Android/iPhone

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.

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After Effects VS Adobe Premiere

1Timeline

There are numerous editing differences between the two programs, but we will start with the timeline as it perhaps best illustrates the different focus of each package. Premiere has a very detailed timeline panel with a huge amount of functionality built in to move through and manipulate the contents of a project. After Effects, on the other hand, has less options for dealing with multiple clips and is designed to deal with the composite components in a more user friendly way.

The upshot of this would be the basic premise of the differences, for editing clips into a movie, whilst both can perform the task to an extent, Premiere’s timeline interface makes it a much easier process with many more options to make technical editing easier for the user.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

2Editing

In addition to the timeline, Premiere has an interface and toolset built for precise editing and clip manipulation, both audio and video. This is not surprising of course, Premiere is after all first and foremost an editing package. By contrast, whilst there is editing functionality within After Effects, it is neither as user friendly, nor remotely as comprehensive a tool set, and as such would not be a suitable environment for extensive editing workflow.

This is perhaps the crux of the differences between the two packages, for editing work Premiere offers a complete toolset far beyond the requirements for many projects, but as comprehensive as one wishes, whilst After Effects is focus more on composites and motion video work and has an editing tool set that is not conducive to efficiency and ease of use.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

3Audio Mixer

In today’s market the audio component on a video product can be as important as the visual aspects, the audio clip mixer within Premiere is a professional grade tool designed to offer precise control over a projects audio output and includes the ability to use VST3 industry standard plugins. Because After Effects is primarily a composite application it lacks the finesse of Premiere where audio is concerned. Again this shouldn’t be read as being an inferior program, it simply has a different focus.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

4Mercury Playback Engine

In terms of perceived functionality probably not the top of the list, but Premiere uses this to employ either software (useful) or hardware (brilliant), assuming you have a compatible graphics card, accelerated real time renderless viewing of clips and sequences. This creates a much faster workflow for editing than is possible with After Effects beyond the previously mentioned tools and interface restrictions.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

5 Multicam

In terms of editing this is where After Effects just isn’t comparable at all, the multi camera interface within Premiere is exceptionally featured and allows on the fly angle changes and edits and the ability to sync a single shot through numerous camera simultaneously. As said, the editing functionality on offer here is what Premiere exists for, and whilst both Premiere and After Effects are video manipulation packages, editing and composting are very different focuses, and the products reflect those differences.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

6Media Management

Often overlooked but very important for project fidelity, the media management facilities within Premiere are designed around the needs of editing production and enable a much easier organizational approach for large projects than that of After Effects.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

7Masking

This is where After Effects comes to the fore. The ability to create masks that track through scenes is a fundamental component of After Effects workflow and why it is so good for effects creation and compositing. None of these effects are readily achievable within Premiere as it ships, and even add ons will never achieve the fluidity and ease of use the purpose designed interface provides.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

8 Camera Tracker

The 3D camera tracker within After Effects is an incredibly useful tool designed to replicate the camera movements within a given scene to allow new layers to be added that precisely match the original scene, essential for composite work and simply not possible within Premiere.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

9 Effects

The collection of specific tools within After Effects for applying motion control effects, for color control, blurring shadows transitions and titles is vast, and whilst Premiere includes some of its own, it is clear that here After Effects has the edge and it once again highlights the different approach taken by each program. Premiere is primarily an editing application, it is designed to enable the fastest, most efficient and highest quality non-linear editing of a project possible. Within that framework it includes the ability, both natively and with plugins, to incorporate a limited range transitions and effects to aid the editing process.

After Effects, however, is an application built around effects, it is designed to allow an almost unlimited variety of effects, transitions and animations to be incorporated into a project via compositing and as such has a wealth of tools to enable the efficient workflow of those tasks, including some editing tools that would likely be needed for that job.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

Conclusion

I’ve seen it explained before in terms of Word and Excel. You can compose a letter in Excel and create a spreadsheet in Word with the tables functionality, but the end result will take much longer and never be quite as good doing it that way. This perhaps is the best way to explain the relationship between Premiere and After Effects.

Yes, a spec sheet makes the two programs seem somewhat comparable, but it is the focus of each application that shows why they differ so much. Ultimately, the best use of these programs is together, they complement each other perfectly.

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Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

This is perhaps the most asked question regarding video processing on the internet. And looking at the product descriptions on the Adobe site gives us a clue why. There seems to be a large overlap between the two programs, and technically there is, although as we shall see capability doesn’t always mean suitability, so the similarities are not quite as pronounced as they would appear.

With that in mind, it is worth looking at the key differences between After Effects and Premiere to get a clearer understanding of what is best for which situation and why you would pick one program over the other. So below are the 9 points that I will make a comparison.

Comparison Table

After Effects Adobe Premiere
Price $31.49/month $31.49/month
Offcial Features Create motion graphics and visual effects Professional video and film editing
Includes 100GB of cloud storage Includes 100GB of cloud storage
Support Phone/Live/Ticket/Training Phone/Live/Ticket/Training
Users Advanced/Average Advanced/Average/Naive
Device Win/Mac/Android/iPhone Win/Mac/Android/iPhone

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


After Effects VS Adobe Premiere

1Timeline

There are numerous editing differences between the two programs, but we will start with the timeline as it perhaps best illustrates the different focus of each package. Premiere has a very detailed timeline panel with a huge amount of functionality built in to move through and manipulate the contents of a project. After Effects, on the other hand, has less options for dealing with multiple clips and is designed to deal with the composite components in a more user friendly way.

The upshot of this would be the basic premise of the differences, for editing clips into a movie, whilst both can perform the task to an extent, Premiere’s timeline interface makes it a much easier process with many more options to make technical editing easier for the user.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

2Editing

In addition to the timeline, Premiere has an interface and toolset built for precise editing and clip manipulation, both audio and video. This is not surprising of course, Premiere is after all first and foremost an editing package. By contrast, whilst there is editing functionality within After Effects, it is neither as user friendly, nor remotely as comprehensive a tool set, and as such would not be a suitable environment for extensive editing workflow.

This is perhaps the crux of the differences between the two packages, for editing work Premiere offers a complete toolset far beyond the requirements for many projects, but as comprehensive as one wishes, whilst After Effects is focus more on composites and motion video work and has an editing tool set that is not conducive to efficiency and ease of use.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

3Audio Mixer

In today’s market the audio component on a video product can be as important as the visual aspects, the audio clip mixer within Premiere is a professional grade tool designed to offer precise control over a projects audio output and includes the ability to use VST3 industry standard plugins. Because After Effects is primarily a composite application it lacks the finesse of Premiere where audio is concerned. Again this shouldn’t be read as being an inferior program, it simply has a different focus.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

4Mercury Playback Engine

In terms of perceived functionality probably not the top of the list, but Premiere uses this to employ either software (useful) or hardware (brilliant), assuming you have a compatible graphics card, accelerated real time renderless viewing of clips and sequences. This creates a much faster workflow for editing than is possible with After Effects beyond the previously mentioned tools and interface restrictions.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

5 Multicam

In terms of editing this is where After Effects just isn’t comparable at all, the multi camera interface within Premiere is exceptionally featured and allows on the fly angle changes and edits and the ability to sync a single shot through numerous camera simultaneously. As said, the editing functionality on offer here is what Premiere exists for, and whilst both Premiere and After Effects are video manipulation packages, editing and composting are very different focuses, and the products reflect those differences.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

6Media Management

Often overlooked but very important for project fidelity, the media management facilities within Premiere are designed around the needs of editing production and enable a much easier organizational approach for large projects than that of After Effects.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

7Masking

This is where After Effects comes to the fore. The ability to create masks that track through scenes is a fundamental component of After Effects workflow and why it is so good for effects creation and compositing. None of these effects are readily achievable within Premiere as it ships, and even add ons will never achieve the fluidity and ease of use the purpose designed interface provides.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

8 Camera Tracker

The 3D camera tracker within After Effects is an incredibly useful tool designed to replicate the camera movements within a given scene to allow new layers to be added that precisely match the original scene, essential for composite work and simply not possible within Premiere.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

9 Effects

The collection of specific tools within After Effects for applying motion control effects, for color control, blurring shadows transitions and titles is vast, and whilst Premiere includes some of its own, it is clear that here After Effects has the edge and it once again highlights the different approach taken by each program. Premiere is primarily an editing application, it is designed to enable the fastest, most efficient and highest quality non-linear editing of a project possible. Within that framework it includes the ability, both natively and with plugins, to incorporate a limited range transitions and effects to aid the editing process.

After Effects, however, is an application built around effects, it is designed to allow an almost unlimited variety of effects, transitions and animations to be incorporated into a project via compositing and as such has a wealth of tools to enable the efficient workflow of those tasks, including some editing tools that would likely be needed for that job.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

Conclusion

I’ve seen it explained before in terms of Word and Excel. You can compose a letter in Excel and create a spreadsheet in Word with the tables functionality, but the end result will take much longer and never be quite as good doing it that way. This perhaps is the best way to explain the relationship between Premiere and After Effects.

Yes, a spec sheet makes the two programs seem somewhat comparable, but it is the focus of each application that shows why they differ so much. Ultimately, the best use of these programs is together, they complement each other perfectly.

author avatar

Benjamin Arango

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

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

This is perhaps the most asked question regarding video processing on the internet. And looking at the product descriptions on the Adobe site gives us a clue why. There seems to be a large overlap between the two programs, and technically there is, although as we shall see capability doesn’t always mean suitability, so the similarities are not quite as pronounced as they would appear.

With that in mind, it is worth looking at the key differences between After Effects and Premiere to get a clearer understanding of what is best for which situation and why you would pick one program over the other. So below are the 9 points that I will make a comparison.

Comparison Table

After Effects Adobe Premiere
Price $31.49/month $31.49/month
Offcial Features Create motion graphics and visual effects Professional video and film editing
Includes 100GB of cloud storage Includes 100GB of cloud storage
Support Phone/Live/Ticket/Training Phone/Live/Ticket/Training
Users Advanced/Average Advanced/Average/Naive
Device Win/Mac/Android/iPhone Win/Mac/Android/iPhone

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


After Effects VS Adobe Premiere

1Timeline

There are numerous editing differences between the two programs, but we will start with the timeline as it perhaps best illustrates the different focus of each package. Premiere has a very detailed timeline panel with a huge amount of functionality built in to move through and manipulate the contents of a project. After Effects, on the other hand, has less options for dealing with multiple clips and is designed to deal with the composite components in a more user friendly way.

The upshot of this would be the basic premise of the differences, for editing clips into a movie, whilst both can perform the task to an extent, Premiere’s timeline interface makes it a much easier process with many more options to make technical editing easier for the user.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

2Editing

In addition to the timeline, Premiere has an interface and toolset built for precise editing and clip manipulation, both audio and video. This is not surprising of course, Premiere is after all first and foremost an editing package. By contrast, whilst there is editing functionality within After Effects, it is neither as user friendly, nor remotely as comprehensive a tool set, and as such would not be a suitable environment for extensive editing workflow.

This is perhaps the crux of the differences between the two packages, for editing work Premiere offers a complete toolset far beyond the requirements for many projects, but as comprehensive as one wishes, whilst After Effects is focus more on composites and motion video work and has an editing tool set that is not conducive to efficiency and ease of use.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

3Audio Mixer

In today’s market the audio component on a video product can be as important as the visual aspects, the audio clip mixer within Premiere is a professional grade tool designed to offer precise control over a projects audio output and includes the ability to use VST3 industry standard plugins. Because After Effects is primarily a composite application it lacks the finesse of Premiere where audio is concerned. Again this shouldn’t be read as being an inferior program, it simply has a different focus.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

4Mercury Playback Engine

In terms of perceived functionality probably not the top of the list, but Premiere uses this to employ either software (useful) or hardware (brilliant), assuming you have a compatible graphics card, accelerated real time renderless viewing of clips and sequences. This creates a much faster workflow for editing than is possible with After Effects beyond the previously mentioned tools and interface restrictions.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

5 Multicam

In terms of editing this is where After Effects just isn’t comparable at all, the multi camera interface within Premiere is exceptionally featured and allows on the fly angle changes and edits and the ability to sync a single shot through numerous camera simultaneously. As said, the editing functionality on offer here is what Premiere exists for, and whilst both Premiere and After Effects are video manipulation packages, editing and composting are very different focuses, and the products reflect those differences.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

6Media Management

Often overlooked but very important for project fidelity, the media management facilities within Premiere are designed around the needs of editing production and enable a much easier organizational approach for large projects than that of After Effects.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

7Masking

This is where After Effects comes to the fore. The ability to create masks that track through scenes is a fundamental component of After Effects workflow and why it is so good for effects creation and compositing. None of these effects are readily achievable within Premiere as it ships, and even add ons will never achieve the fluidity and ease of use the purpose designed interface provides.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

8 Camera Tracker

The 3D camera tracker within After Effects is an incredibly useful tool designed to replicate the camera movements within a given scene to allow new layers to be added that precisely match the original scene, essential for composite work and simply not possible within Premiere.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

9 Effects

The collection of specific tools within After Effects for applying motion control effects, for color control, blurring shadows transitions and titles is vast, and whilst Premiere includes some of its own, it is clear that here After Effects has the edge and it once again highlights the different approach taken by each program. Premiere is primarily an editing application, it is designed to enable the fastest, most efficient and highest quality non-linear editing of a project possible. Within that framework it includes the ability, both natively and with plugins, to incorporate a limited range transitions and effects to aid the editing process.

After Effects, however, is an application built around effects, it is designed to allow an almost unlimited variety of effects, transitions and animations to be incorporated into a project via compositing and as such has a wealth of tools to enable the efficient workflow of those tasks, including some editing tools that would likely be needed for that job.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

Conclusion

I’ve seen it explained before in terms of Word and Excel. You can compose a letter in Excel and create a spreadsheet in Word with the tables functionality, but the end result will take much longer and never be quite as good doing it that way. This perhaps is the best way to explain the relationship between Premiere and After Effects.

Yes, a spec sheet makes the two programs seem somewhat comparable, but it is the focus of each application that shows why they differ so much. Ultimately, the best use of these programs is together, they complement each other perfectly.

author avatar

Benjamin Arango

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

Follow @Benjamin Arango

Benjamin Arango

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

This is perhaps the most asked question regarding video processing on the internet. And looking at the product descriptions on the Adobe site gives us a clue why. There seems to be a large overlap between the two programs, and technically there is, although as we shall see capability doesn’t always mean suitability, so the similarities are not quite as pronounced as they would appear.

With that in mind, it is worth looking at the key differences between After Effects and Premiere to get a clearer understanding of what is best for which situation and why you would pick one program over the other. So below are the 9 points that I will make a comparison.

Comparison Table

After Effects Adobe Premiere
Price $31.49/month $31.49/month
Offcial Features Create motion graphics and visual effects Professional video and film editing
Includes 100GB of cloud storage Includes 100GB of cloud storage
Support Phone/Live/Ticket/Training Phone/Live/Ticket/Training
Users Advanced/Average Advanced/Average/Naive
Device Win/Mac/Android/iPhone Win/Mac/Android/iPhone

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


After Effects VS Adobe Premiere

1Timeline

There are numerous editing differences between the two programs, but we will start with the timeline as it perhaps best illustrates the different focus of each package. Premiere has a very detailed timeline panel with a huge amount of functionality built in to move through and manipulate the contents of a project. After Effects, on the other hand, has less options for dealing with multiple clips and is designed to deal with the composite components in a more user friendly way.

The upshot of this would be the basic premise of the differences, for editing clips into a movie, whilst both can perform the task to an extent, Premiere’s timeline interface makes it a much easier process with many more options to make technical editing easier for the user.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

2Editing

In addition to the timeline, Premiere has an interface and toolset built for precise editing and clip manipulation, both audio and video. This is not surprising of course, Premiere is after all first and foremost an editing package. By contrast, whilst there is editing functionality within After Effects, it is neither as user friendly, nor remotely as comprehensive a tool set, and as such would not be a suitable environment for extensive editing workflow.

This is perhaps the crux of the differences between the two packages, for editing work Premiere offers a complete toolset far beyond the requirements for many projects, but as comprehensive as one wishes, whilst After Effects is focus more on composites and motion video work and has an editing tool set that is not conducive to efficiency and ease of use.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

3Audio Mixer

In today’s market the audio component on a video product can be as important as the visual aspects, the audio clip mixer within Premiere is a professional grade tool designed to offer precise control over a projects audio output and includes the ability to use VST3 industry standard plugins. Because After Effects is primarily a composite application it lacks the finesse of Premiere where audio is concerned. Again this shouldn’t be read as being an inferior program, it simply has a different focus.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

4Mercury Playback Engine

In terms of perceived functionality probably not the top of the list, but Premiere uses this to employ either software (useful) or hardware (brilliant), assuming you have a compatible graphics card, accelerated real time renderless viewing of clips and sequences. This creates a much faster workflow for editing than is possible with After Effects beyond the previously mentioned tools and interface restrictions.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

5 Multicam

In terms of editing this is where After Effects just isn’t comparable at all, the multi camera interface within Premiere is exceptionally featured and allows on the fly angle changes and edits and the ability to sync a single shot through numerous camera simultaneously. As said, the editing functionality on offer here is what Premiere exists for, and whilst both Premiere and After Effects are video manipulation packages, editing and composting are very different focuses, and the products reflect those differences.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

6Media Management

Often overlooked but very important for project fidelity, the media management facilities within Premiere are designed around the needs of editing production and enable a much easier organizational approach for large projects than that of After Effects.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

7Masking

This is where After Effects comes to the fore. The ability to create masks that track through scenes is a fundamental component of After Effects workflow and why it is so good for effects creation and compositing. None of these effects are readily achievable within Premiere as it ships, and even add ons will never achieve the fluidity and ease of use the purpose designed interface provides.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

8 Camera Tracker

The 3D camera tracker within After Effects is an incredibly useful tool designed to replicate the camera movements within a given scene to allow new layers to be added that precisely match the original scene, essential for composite work and simply not possible within Premiere.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

9 Effects

The collection of specific tools within After Effects for applying motion control effects, for color control, blurring shadows transitions and titles is vast, and whilst Premiere includes some of its own, it is clear that here After Effects has the edge and it once again highlights the different approach taken by each program. Premiere is primarily an editing application, it is designed to enable the fastest, most efficient and highest quality non-linear editing of a project possible. Within that framework it includes the ability, both natively and with plugins, to incorporate a limited range transitions and effects to aid the editing process.

After Effects, however, is an application built around effects, it is designed to allow an almost unlimited variety of effects, transitions and animations to be incorporated into a project via compositing and as such has a wealth of tools to enable the efficient workflow of those tasks, including some editing tools that would likely be needed for that job.

Adobe Premiere vs After Effects

Conclusion

I’ve seen it explained before in terms of Word and Excel. You can compose a letter in Excel and create a spreadsheet in Word with the tables functionality, but the end result will take much longer and never be quite as good doing it that way. This perhaps is the best way to explain the relationship between Premiere and After Effects.

Yes, a spec sheet makes the two programs seem somewhat comparable, but it is the focus of each application that shows why they differ so much. Ultimately, the best use of these programs is together, they complement each other perfectly.

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Benjamin Arango

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