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Streamline Your Workflow: 40 Essential FCPX Keyboard Shortcuts
Top 40 Keyboard Shortcuts for Final Cut Pro X
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
I confess I’m a keyboard shortcut junkie. Anything I can do to help me edit faster is a good thing, and nothing says “speed” like keyboard shortcuts. There are well over 600 menu options in FCP X, with hundreds of keyboard shortcuts. But, which ones are the best?
In this article, I share my Top 40 keyboard shortcuts. I use these beauties every day to help me get my projects done faster. Now, you can use them, too. Even better, I’ve categorized them to make them easier to find. Haven’t got FCPX yet? Get your 90-day free trial here.
(And, for those who take the time to count, you’ll discover this list actually includes 53 keyboard shortcuts. But using “Top 40” in the title seemed so much sexier than “Top 53.”)
Operations
Option + N | Create a new Event |
---|---|
Cmd + N | Create a new Project |
Shift + Cmd + D | Create a Project Snapshot |
Cmd + [plus] | Zoom into Timeline or image |
Cmd + [ minus ] | Zoom out of Timeline or image |
Shift + Z | Size the Timeline or image to fit in the window |
Control + Cmd + 1 | Toggle Library and Browser display on or off |
Control + Cmd + 3 | Toggle Event Viewer open/closed |
J - K - L | Reverse - Stop - Play the playhead (Tap multiple times to change speed) |
S | Toggle skimming on or off |
N | Toggle snapping on or off |
V | Toggle clip visibility on or off |
Control + Y | Toggle skimmer info display on/off in Browser |
Cmd + 4 | Toggle Inspector open/closed |
Cmd + 5 | Toggle Effects Browser open/closed |
Cmd + 6 | Toggle Color Board open/closed |
Cmd + 7 | Toggle video scope display on/off |
Editing
I | Set the In at the position of the skimmer/playhead |
---|---|
Shift + I | Jump the playhead to the In |
Option + I | Delete the In |
O | Set the Out at the position of the skimmer/playhead |
Shift + O | Jump the playhead to the Out |
Option + O | Delete the Out |
Option + X | Delete both the In and the Out |
M | Add a marker |
Option + M | Add a marker and open the edit marker dialog |
E | Perform an Append edit |
W | Perform an Insert edit |
D | Perform an Overwrite edit |
Q | Perform a Connected edit |
Shift + G | Create a connected storyline |
Shift + 1 | Edit video and audio to the Timeline |
Shift + 2 | Edit video-only to the Timeline |
Shift + 3 | Edit audio-only to the Timeline |
Option + W | Insert a gap at the position of the skimmer/playhead |
Control + S | Expand/collapse audio from synced video |
Option + Control + S | Expand/collapse audio components (multitrack audio) |
Shift + Cmd + F | Play project full screen (ESC to return) |
Shift + ? | Play a few seconds before and after the skimmer/playhead position |
Trimming
A | Select the Arrow (selection) tool |
---|---|
T | Select the Trim tool |
P | Select the Position tool |
B | Select the Blade tool |
R | Select the Range tool |
Shift + X | Jump the selected edit point to the position of the skimmer/playhead |
[ comma ] / [ period ] | Move the selected clip or edit point one frame left/right |
Shift + [ comma ] / Shift + [ period ] | Move selected clip or edit point ten frames left/right |
Other cool shortcuts
Cmd + T | Add cross-dissolve |
---|---|
Control + T | Add default full-screen title |
Shift + Control + T | Add default lower-third title |
Cmd + E | Export master file of project |
FAQ
- What to do when the shortcuts in FCPX not working?
Change your input source of keyboard set to US should fix the problem.
- How to modify shortcuts in FCPX?
There are two ways to open the modifying menu: choose Final Cut Pro > Commands > Customize, or press Option-Command-K. Then, change the shortcuts and save.
See more FCPX editing tips here .
Above are the top useful shortcuts that I used most when editing videos in Final Cut Pro. If you want to edit videos in a much easier way and get some Hollywood film looking at the same time, you can try Wondershare Filmora . Check the video to see how to edit videos with Filmora.
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
I confess I’m a keyboard shortcut junkie. Anything I can do to help me edit faster is a good thing, and nothing says “speed” like keyboard shortcuts. There are well over 600 menu options in FCP X, with hundreds of keyboard shortcuts. But, which ones are the best?
In this article, I share my Top 40 keyboard shortcuts. I use these beauties every day to help me get my projects done faster. Now, you can use them, too. Even better, I’ve categorized them to make them easier to find. Haven’t got FCPX yet? Get your 90-day free trial here.
(And, for those who take the time to count, you’ll discover this list actually includes 53 keyboard shortcuts. But using “Top 40” in the title seemed so much sexier than “Top 53.”)
Operations
Option + N | Create a new Event |
---|---|
Cmd + N | Create a new Project |
Shift + Cmd + D | Create a Project Snapshot |
Cmd + [plus] | Zoom into Timeline or image |
Cmd + [ minus ] | Zoom out of Timeline or image |
Shift + Z | Size the Timeline or image to fit in the window |
Control + Cmd + 1 | Toggle Library and Browser display on or off |
Control + Cmd + 3 | Toggle Event Viewer open/closed |
J - K - L | Reverse - Stop - Play the playhead (Tap multiple times to change speed) |
S | Toggle skimming on or off |
N | Toggle snapping on or off |
V | Toggle clip visibility on or off |
Control + Y | Toggle skimmer info display on/off in Browser |
Cmd + 4 | Toggle Inspector open/closed |
Cmd + 5 | Toggle Effects Browser open/closed |
Cmd + 6 | Toggle Color Board open/closed |
Cmd + 7 | Toggle video scope display on/off |
Editing
I | Set the In at the position of the skimmer/playhead |
---|---|
Shift + I | Jump the playhead to the In |
Option + I | Delete the In |
O | Set the Out at the position of the skimmer/playhead |
Shift + O | Jump the playhead to the Out |
Option + O | Delete the Out |
Option + X | Delete both the In and the Out |
M | Add a marker |
Option + M | Add a marker and open the edit marker dialog |
E | Perform an Append edit |
W | Perform an Insert edit |
D | Perform an Overwrite edit |
Q | Perform a Connected edit |
Shift + G | Create a connected storyline |
Shift + 1 | Edit video and audio to the Timeline |
Shift + 2 | Edit video-only to the Timeline |
Shift + 3 | Edit audio-only to the Timeline |
Option + W | Insert a gap at the position of the skimmer/playhead |
Control + S | Expand/collapse audio from synced video |
Option + Control + S | Expand/collapse audio components (multitrack audio) |
Shift + Cmd + F | Play project full screen (ESC to return) |
Shift + ? | Play a few seconds before and after the skimmer/playhead position |
Trimming
A | Select the Arrow (selection) tool |
---|---|
T | Select the Trim tool |
P | Select the Position tool |
B | Select the Blade tool |
R | Select the Range tool |
Shift + X | Jump the selected edit point to the position of the skimmer/playhead |
[ comma ] / [ period ] | Move the selected clip or edit point one frame left/right |
Shift + [ comma ] / Shift + [ period ] | Move selected clip or edit point ten frames left/right |
Other cool shortcuts
Cmd + T | Add cross-dissolve |
---|---|
Control + T | Add default full-screen title |
Shift + Control + T | Add default lower-third title |
Cmd + E | Export master file of project |
FAQ
- What to do when the shortcuts in FCPX not working?
Change your input source of keyboard set to US should fix the problem.
- How to modify shortcuts in FCPX?
There are two ways to open the modifying menu: choose Final Cut Pro > Commands > Customize, or press Option-Command-K. Then, change the shortcuts and save.
See more FCPX editing tips here .
Above are the top useful shortcuts that I used most when editing videos in Final Cut Pro. If you want to edit videos in a much easier way and get some Hollywood film looking at the same time, you can try Wondershare Filmora . Check the video to see how to edit videos with Filmora.
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
I confess I’m a keyboard shortcut junkie. Anything I can do to help me edit faster is a good thing, and nothing says “speed” like keyboard shortcuts. There are well over 600 menu options in FCP X, with hundreds of keyboard shortcuts. But, which ones are the best?
In this article, I share my Top 40 keyboard shortcuts. I use these beauties every day to help me get my projects done faster. Now, you can use them, too. Even better, I’ve categorized them to make them easier to find. Haven’t got FCPX yet? Get your 90-day free trial here.
(And, for those who take the time to count, you’ll discover this list actually includes 53 keyboard shortcuts. But using “Top 40” in the title seemed so much sexier than “Top 53.”)
Operations
Option + N | Create a new Event |
---|---|
Cmd + N | Create a new Project |
Shift + Cmd + D | Create a Project Snapshot |
Cmd + [plus] | Zoom into Timeline or image |
Cmd + [ minus ] | Zoom out of Timeline or image |
Shift + Z | Size the Timeline or image to fit in the window |
Control + Cmd + 1 | Toggle Library and Browser display on or off |
Control + Cmd + 3 | Toggle Event Viewer open/closed |
J - K - L | Reverse - Stop - Play the playhead (Tap multiple times to change speed) |
S | Toggle skimming on or off |
N | Toggle snapping on or off |
V | Toggle clip visibility on or off |
Control + Y | Toggle skimmer info display on/off in Browser |
Cmd + 4 | Toggle Inspector open/closed |
Cmd + 5 | Toggle Effects Browser open/closed |
Cmd + 6 | Toggle Color Board open/closed |
Cmd + 7 | Toggle video scope display on/off |
Editing
I | Set the In at the position of the skimmer/playhead |
---|---|
Shift + I | Jump the playhead to the In |
Option + I | Delete the In |
O | Set the Out at the position of the skimmer/playhead |
Shift + O | Jump the playhead to the Out |
Option + O | Delete the Out |
Option + X | Delete both the In and the Out |
M | Add a marker |
Option + M | Add a marker and open the edit marker dialog |
E | Perform an Append edit |
W | Perform an Insert edit |
D | Perform an Overwrite edit |
Q | Perform a Connected edit |
Shift + G | Create a connected storyline |
Shift + 1 | Edit video and audio to the Timeline |
Shift + 2 | Edit video-only to the Timeline |
Shift + 3 | Edit audio-only to the Timeline |
Option + W | Insert a gap at the position of the skimmer/playhead |
Control + S | Expand/collapse audio from synced video |
Option + Control + S | Expand/collapse audio components (multitrack audio) |
Shift + Cmd + F | Play project full screen (ESC to return) |
Shift + ? | Play a few seconds before and after the skimmer/playhead position |
Trimming
A | Select the Arrow (selection) tool |
---|---|
T | Select the Trim tool |
P | Select the Position tool |
B | Select the Blade tool |
R | Select the Range tool |
Shift + X | Jump the selected edit point to the position of the skimmer/playhead |
[ comma ] / [ period ] | Move the selected clip or edit point one frame left/right |
Shift + [ comma ] / Shift + [ period ] | Move selected clip or edit point ten frames left/right |
Other cool shortcuts
Cmd + T | Add cross-dissolve |
---|---|
Control + T | Add default full-screen title |
Shift + Control + T | Add default lower-third title |
Cmd + E | Export master file of project |
FAQ
- What to do when the shortcuts in FCPX not working?
Change your input source of keyboard set to US should fix the problem.
- How to modify shortcuts in FCPX?
There are two ways to open the modifying menu: choose Final Cut Pro > Commands > Customize, or press Option-Command-K. Then, change the shortcuts and save.
See more FCPX editing tips here .
Above are the top useful shortcuts that I used most when editing videos in Final Cut Pro. If you want to edit videos in a much easier way and get some Hollywood film looking at the same time, you can try Wondershare Filmora . Check the video to see how to edit videos with Filmora.
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
I confess I’m a keyboard shortcut junkie. Anything I can do to help me edit faster is a good thing, and nothing says “speed” like keyboard shortcuts. There are well over 600 menu options in FCP X, with hundreds of keyboard shortcuts. But, which ones are the best?
In this article, I share my Top 40 keyboard shortcuts. I use these beauties every day to help me get my projects done faster. Now, you can use them, too. Even better, I’ve categorized them to make them easier to find. Haven’t got FCPX yet? Get your 90-day free trial here.
(And, for those who take the time to count, you’ll discover this list actually includes 53 keyboard shortcuts. But using “Top 40” in the title seemed so much sexier than “Top 53.”)
Operations
Option + N | Create a new Event |
---|---|
Cmd + N | Create a new Project |
Shift + Cmd + D | Create a Project Snapshot |
Cmd + [plus] | Zoom into Timeline or image |
Cmd + [ minus ] | Zoom out of Timeline or image |
Shift + Z | Size the Timeline or image to fit in the window |
Control + Cmd + 1 | Toggle Library and Browser display on or off |
Control + Cmd + 3 | Toggle Event Viewer open/closed |
J - K - L | Reverse - Stop - Play the playhead (Tap multiple times to change speed) |
S | Toggle skimming on or off |
N | Toggle snapping on or off |
V | Toggle clip visibility on or off |
Control + Y | Toggle skimmer info display on/off in Browser |
Cmd + 4 | Toggle Inspector open/closed |
Cmd + 5 | Toggle Effects Browser open/closed |
Cmd + 6 | Toggle Color Board open/closed |
Cmd + 7 | Toggle video scope display on/off |
Editing
I | Set the In at the position of the skimmer/playhead |
---|---|
Shift + I | Jump the playhead to the In |
Option + I | Delete the In |
O | Set the Out at the position of the skimmer/playhead |
Shift + O | Jump the playhead to the Out |
Option + O | Delete the Out |
Option + X | Delete both the In and the Out |
M | Add a marker |
Option + M | Add a marker and open the edit marker dialog |
E | Perform an Append edit |
W | Perform an Insert edit |
D | Perform an Overwrite edit |
Q | Perform a Connected edit |
Shift + G | Create a connected storyline |
Shift + 1 | Edit video and audio to the Timeline |
Shift + 2 | Edit video-only to the Timeline |
Shift + 3 | Edit audio-only to the Timeline |
Option + W | Insert a gap at the position of the skimmer/playhead |
Control + S | Expand/collapse audio from synced video |
Option + Control + S | Expand/collapse audio components (multitrack audio) |
Shift + Cmd + F | Play project full screen (ESC to return) |
Shift + ? | Play a few seconds before and after the skimmer/playhead position |
Trimming
A | Select the Arrow (selection) tool |
---|---|
T | Select the Trim tool |
P | Select the Position tool |
B | Select the Blade tool |
R | Select the Range tool |
Shift + X | Jump the selected edit point to the position of the skimmer/playhead |
[ comma ] / [ period ] | Move the selected clip or edit point one frame left/right |
Shift + [ comma ] / Shift + [ period ] | Move selected clip or edit point ten frames left/right |
Other cool shortcuts
Cmd + T | Add cross-dissolve |
---|---|
Control + T | Add default full-screen title |
Shift + Control + T | Add default lower-third title |
Cmd + E | Export master file of project |
FAQ
- What to do when the shortcuts in FCPX not working?
Change your input source of keyboard set to US should fix the problem.
- How to modify shortcuts in FCPX?
There are two ways to open the modifying menu: choose Final Cut Pro > Commands > Customize, or press Option-Command-K. Then, change the shortcuts and save.
See more FCPX editing tips here .
Above are the top useful shortcuts that I used most when editing videos in Final Cut Pro. If you want to edit videos in a much easier way and get some Hollywood film looking at the same time, you can try Wondershare Filmora . Check the video to see how to edit videos with Filmora.
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Benjamin Arango
Two Ways to Fade In/Out Audio in Final Cut Pro
Two Ways to Fade In/Out Audio in Final Cut Pro
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Creating a fade in or out effect in Final Cut Pro will make your audio amazing. However, as Final Cut Pro is for pros, not every user knows how to make fade in/out audio. In fact, it is very easy to fade audio in Final Cut Pro. This tutorial will show you how to apply effects like fade-in, fade-out, and crossfade to your audio clips using Final Cut Pro in two ways.
Part 1: Use the Modify Menu to Fade In/Out Audio
Part 2: Use Fade Handles to Fade In/Out Audio
This tutorial offers only the basics of the audio fading techniques in Apple Final Cut Pro X, which is a specialized video editing software used by professionals worldwide. If you are an amateur who is new to video editing, we suggest you begin with Wondershare Filmora for Mac (originally Wondershare Video Editor for Mac). It is a powerful yet easy-to-use software that is ideal for beginners. You can download the free trial version of Wondershare Filmora below.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
With this modern and extremely user-friendly tool, you’ll find that applying effects like fade-in, fade-out, or crossfade to your audio clips is very easy.
Before we get started, you can firstly detach the audio from video to better edit it. Locate your audio clip in the timeline, highlight the desired audio/video clip, right click on it, and choose Detach audio to unlink your audio from your video to edit them as separate elements.
Check more articles here, if you are also interested in other audio editing tips in Final Cut Pro or want to know how to record a voice over with FCP.
Part 1: How to Fade Audio by using the Modify Menu
You can go to the Modify menu and easily apply fade-in or fade-outs to the audio clip you are editing. The Final Cut Pro preferences also allow you to adjust the fade duration.
Step 1 : First, you have to select the audio or the video clips with audio in the timeline.
Step 2 : Select Modify> Adjust Volume> Apply Fades.
You should remember that the fades appear at the beginning and the end of each clip. The default duration of the fade is one half-second. If you want to modify that duration, you just have to drag the fade handle up to the point where your fade is supposed to begin or end.
Step 3: If you want to remove the fades, choose Modify > Adjust Volume > Remove Fades.
See more details on how to fade audio in Final Cut Pro from the following video.
Part 2: How to Fade Music by using Fade Handles
You have already learned how to find the fade handles on the screen. Now, you just have to manually drag the handle to the exact point from which you want the fade to begin or end. Just keep in mid this simple rule: fade handles at the beginning of a clip produce fade-in effects, whereas fade handles at the end give fade-out effects.
You can manually fade-in or out a portion of the audio clip on your timeline by using the fade handles. Place the pointer over the clip and you can see the fade handles appearing in the top left and right corners of the waveform. To change the sound of the fade, you’ll have to modify the shape of the fade by selecting one of the several preconfigured choices.
Using the fade handles to create crossfades:
Step 1 : To create a crossfade, first you have to select two adjacent clips in the timeline. After that choose Clip> Expand Audio (or press Control-S). You can see the waveforms on your screen expanding.
Step 2 : To overlap the audio parts of the two clips on your timeline, just drag the end point of the first clip and the start point of the second clip.
Step 3 : Now, you’ll have to drag the fade handles of each clip to the exact points where you want the fade to start and finish.
Tips: How to change fade shapes while using the fade handle
You can easily change the sound of your fades by modifying the default fade shape. For this, you’ll have to control-click a fade handle and select one of the fade preferences from the list.
- Linear: The rate of change is constant over the length of the fade.
- S-curve: Eases in and out of the fade with the midpoint at 0 dB.
- +3dB: Picks up quickly and then gradually peters out toward the end. This is the considered to be the most useful mode while choosing a quick fade.
- –3dB: Begins slowly and then toward the end picks up fast. This setting allows you to maintain a perfectly natural volume while crossfading two clips.
- Linear: Maintains a constant rate of change over the length of the fade.
- S-curve: Eases in and out of the fade with the midpoint at 0 dB.
- +3dB: Starts quickly and then slowly tapers off toward the end. This is the most useful setting for quick fades.
- –3dB: Starts slowly and then moves quickly toward the end. This is the default setting and is best for maintaining a natural volume when crossfading between two adjacent clips.
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Creating a fade in or out effect in Final Cut Pro will make your audio amazing. However, as Final Cut Pro is for pros, not every user knows how to make fade in/out audio. In fact, it is very easy to fade audio in Final Cut Pro. This tutorial will show you how to apply effects like fade-in, fade-out, and crossfade to your audio clips using Final Cut Pro in two ways.
Part 1: Use the Modify Menu to Fade In/Out Audio
Part 2: Use Fade Handles to Fade In/Out Audio
This tutorial offers only the basics of the audio fading techniques in Apple Final Cut Pro X, which is a specialized video editing software used by professionals worldwide. If you are an amateur who is new to video editing, we suggest you begin with Wondershare Filmora for Mac (originally Wondershare Video Editor for Mac). It is a powerful yet easy-to-use software that is ideal for beginners. You can download the free trial version of Wondershare Filmora below.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
With this modern and extremely user-friendly tool, you’ll find that applying effects like fade-in, fade-out, or crossfade to your audio clips is very easy.
Before we get started, you can firstly detach the audio from video to better edit it. Locate your audio clip in the timeline, highlight the desired audio/video clip, right click on it, and choose Detach audio to unlink your audio from your video to edit them as separate elements.
Check more articles here, if you are also interested in other audio editing tips in Final Cut Pro or want to know how to record a voice over with FCP.
Part 1: How to Fade Audio by using the Modify Menu
You can go to the Modify menu and easily apply fade-in or fade-outs to the audio clip you are editing. The Final Cut Pro preferences also allow you to adjust the fade duration.
Step 1 : First, you have to select the audio or the video clips with audio in the timeline.
Step 2 : Select Modify> Adjust Volume> Apply Fades.
You should remember that the fades appear at the beginning and the end of each clip. The default duration of the fade is one half-second. If you want to modify that duration, you just have to drag the fade handle up to the point where your fade is supposed to begin or end.
Step 3: If you want to remove the fades, choose Modify > Adjust Volume > Remove Fades.
See more details on how to fade audio in Final Cut Pro from the following video.
Part 2: How to Fade Music by using Fade Handles
You have already learned how to find the fade handles on the screen. Now, you just have to manually drag the handle to the exact point from which you want the fade to begin or end. Just keep in mid this simple rule: fade handles at the beginning of a clip produce fade-in effects, whereas fade handles at the end give fade-out effects.
You can manually fade-in or out a portion of the audio clip on your timeline by using the fade handles. Place the pointer over the clip and you can see the fade handles appearing in the top left and right corners of the waveform. To change the sound of the fade, you’ll have to modify the shape of the fade by selecting one of the several preconfigured choices.
Using the fade handles to create crossfades:
Step 1 : To create a crossfade, first you have to select two adjacent clips in the timeline. After that choose Clip> Expand Audio (or press Control-S). You can see the waveforms on your screen expanding.
Step 2 : To overlap the audio parts of the two clips on your timeline, just drag the end point of the first clip and the start point of the second clip.
Step 3 : Now, you’ll have to drag the fade handles of each clip to the exact points where you want the fade to start and finish.
Tips: How to change fade shapes while using the fade handle
You can easily change the sound of your fades by modifying the default fade shape. For this, you’ll have to control-click a fade handle and select one of the fade preferences from the list.
- Linear: The rate of change is constant over the length of the fade.
- S-curve: Eases in and out of the fade with the midpoint at 0 dB.
- +3dB: Picks up quickly and then gradually peters out toward the end. This is the considered to be the most useful mode while choosing a quick fade.
- –3dB: Begins slowly and then toward the end picks up fast. This setting allows you to maintain a perfectly natural volume while crossfading two clips.
- Linear: Maintains a constant rate of change over the length of the fade.
- S-curve: Eases in and out of the fade with the midpoint at 0 dB.
- +3dB: Starts quickly and then slowly tapers off toward the end. This is the most useful setting for quick fades.
- –3dB: Starts slowly and then moves quickly toward the end. This is the default setting and is best for maintaining a natural volume when crossfading between two adjacent clips.
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Creating a fade in or out effect in Final Cut Pro will make your audio amazing. However, as Final Cut Pro is for pros, not every user knows how to make fade in/out audio. In fact, it is very easy to fade audio in Final Cut Pro. This tutorial will show you how to apply effects like fade-in, fade-out, and crossfade to your audio clips using Final Cut Pro in two ways.
Part 1: Use the Modify Menu to Fade In/Out Audio
Part 2: Use Fade Handles to Fade In/Out Audio
This tutorial offers only the basics of the audio fading techniques in Apple Final Cut Pro X, which is a specialized video editing software used by professionals worldwide. If you are an amateur who is new to video editing, we suggest you begin with Wondershare Filmora for Mac (originally Wondershare Video Editor for Mac). It is a powerful yet easy-to-use software that is ideal for beginners. You can download the free trial version of Wondershare Filmora below.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
With this modern and extremely user-friendly tool, you’ll find that applying effects like fade-in, fade-out, or crossfade to your audio clips is very easy.
Before we get started, you can firstly detach the audio from video to better edit it. Locate your audio clip in the timeline, highlight the desired audio/video clip, right click on it, and choose Detach audio to unlink your audio from your video to edit them as separate elements.
Check more articles here, if you are also interested in other audio editing tips in Final Cut Pro or want to know how to record a voice over with FCP.
Part 1: How to Fade Audio by using the Modify Menu
You can go to the Modify menu and easily apply fade-in or fade-outs to the audio clip you are editing. The Final Cut Pro preferences also allow you to adjust the fade duration.
Step 1 : First, you have to select the audio or the video clips with audio in the timeline.
Step 2 : Select Modify> Adjust Volume> Apply Fades.
You should remember that the fades appear at the beginning and the end of each clip. The default duration of the fade is one half-second. If you want to modify that duration, you just have to drag the fade handle up to the point where your fade is supposed to begin or end.
Step 3: If you want to remove the fades, choose Modify > Adjust Volume > Remove Fades.
See more details on how to fade audio in Final Cut Pro from the following video.
Part 2: How to Fade Music by using Fade Handles
You have already learned how to find the fade handles on the screen. Now, you just have to manually drag the handle to the exact point from which you want the fade to begin or end. Just keep in mid this simple rule: fade handles at the beginning of a clip produce fade-in effects, whereas fade handles at the end give fade-out effects.
You can manually fade-in or out a portion of the audio clip on your timeline by using the fade handles. Place the pointer over the clip and you can see the fade handles appearing in the top left and right corners of the waveform. To change the sound of the fade, you’ll have to modify the shape of the fade by selecting one of the several preconfigured choices.
Using the fade handles to create crossfades:
Step 1 : To create a crossfade, first you have to select two adjacent clips in the timeline. After that choose Clip> Expand Audio (or press Control-S). You can see the waveforms on your screen expanding.
Step 2 : To overlap the audio parts of the two clips on your timeline, just drag the end point of the first clip and the start point of the second clip.
Step 3 : Now, you’ll have to drag the fade handles of each clip to the exact points where you want the fade to start and finish.
Tips: How to change fade shapes while using the fade handle
You can easily change the sound of your fades by modifying the default fade shape. For this, you’ll have to control-click a fade handle and select one of the fade preferences from the list.
- Linear: The rate of change is constant over the length of the fade.
- S-curve: Eases in and out of the fade with the midpoint at 0 dB.
- +3dB: Picks up quickly and then gradually peters out toward the end. This is the considered to be the most useful mode while choosing a quick fade.
- –3dB: Begins slowly and then toward the end picks up fast. This setting allows you to maintain a perfectly natural volume while crossfading two clips.
- Linear: Maintains a constant rate of change over the length of the fade.
- S-curve: Eases in and out of the fade with the midpoint at 0 dB.
- +3dB: Starts quickly and then slowly tapers off toward the end. This is the most useful setting for quick fades.
- –3dB: Starts slowly and then moves quickly toward the end. This is the default setting and is best for maintaining a natural volume when crossfading between two adjacent clips.
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Creating a fade in or out effect in Final Cut Pro will make your audio amazing. However, as Final Cut Pro is for pros, not every user knows how to make fade in/out audio. In fact, it is very easy to fade audio in Final Cut Pro. This tutorial will show you how to apply effects like fade-in, fade-out, and crossfade to your audio clips using Final Cut Pro in two ways.
Part 1: Use the Modify Menu to Fade In/Out Audio
Part 2: Use Fade Handles to Fade In/Out Audio
This tutorial offers only the basics of the audio fading techniques in Apple Final Cut Pro X, which is a specialized video editing software used by professionals worldwide. If you are an amateur who is new to video editing, we suggest you begin with Wondershare Filmora for Mac (originally Wondershare Video Editor for Mac). It is a powerful yet easy-to-use software that is ideal for beginners. You can download the free trial version of Wondershare Filmora below.
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With this modern and extremely user-friendly tool, you’ll find that applying effects like fade-in, fade-out, or crossfade to your audio clips is very easy.
Before we get started, you can firstly detach the audio from video to better edit it. Locate your audio clip in the timeline, highlight the desired audio/video clip, right click on it, and choose Detach audio to unlink your audio from your video to edit them as separate elements.
Check more articles here, if you are also interested in other audio editing tips in Final Cut Pro or want to know how to record a voice over with FCP.
Part 1: How to Fade Audio by using the Modify Menu
You can go to the Modify menu and easily apply fade-in or fade-outs to the audio clip you are editing. The Final Cut Pro preferences also allow you to adjust the fade duration.
Step 1 : First, you have to select the audio or the video clips with audio in the timeline.
Step 2 : Select Modify> Adjust Volume> Apply Fades.
You should remember that the fades appear at the beginning and the end of each clip. The default duration of the fade is one half-second. If you want to modify that duration, you just have to drag the fade handle up to the point where your fade is supposed to begin or end.
Step 3: If you want to remove the fades, choose Modify > Adjust Volume > Remove Fades.
See more details on how to fade audio in Final Cut Pro from the following video.
Part 2: How to Fade Music by using Fade Handles
You have already learned how to find the fade handles on the screen. Now, you just have to manually drag the handle to the exact point from which you want the fade to begin or end. Just keep in mid this simple rule: fade handles at the beginning of a clip produce fade-in effects, whereas fade handles at the end give fade-out effects.
You can manually fade-in or out a portion of the audio clip on your timeline by using the fade handles. Place the pointer over the clip and you can see the fade handles appearing in the top left and right corners of the waveform. To change the sound of the fade, you’ll have to modify the shape of the fade by selecting one of the several preconfigured choices.
Using the fade handles to create crossfades:
Step 1 : To create a crossfade, first you have to select two adjacent clips in the timeline. After that choose Clip> Expand Audio (or press Control-S). You can see the waveforms on your screen expanding.
Step 2 : To overlap the audio parts of the two clips on your timeline, just drag the end point of the first clip and the start point of the second clip.
Step 3 : Now, you’ll have to drag the fade handles of each clip to the exact points where you want the fade to start and finish.
Tips: How to change fade shapes while using the fade handle
You can easily change the sound of your fades by modifying the default fade shape. For this, you’ll have to control-click a fade handle and select one of the fade preferences from the list.
- Linear: The rate of change is constant over the length of the fade.
- S-curve: Eases in and out of the fade with the midpoint at 0 dB.
- +3dB: Picks up quickly and then gradually peters out toward the end. This is the considered to be the most useful mode while choosing a quick fade.
- –3dB: Begins slowly and then toward the end picks up fast. This setting allows you to maintain a perfectly natural volume while crossfading two clips.
- Linear: Maintains a constant rate of change over the length of the fade.
- S-curve: Eases in and out of the fade with the midpoint at 0 dB.
- +3dB: Starts quickly and then slowly tapers off toward the end. This is the most useful setting for quick fades.
- –3dB: Starts slowly and then moves quickly toward the end. This is the default setting and is best for maintaining a natural volume when crossfading between two adjacent clips.
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
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We Are Here to Take You to the Tour of the Easiest Video Editing Software that Would Promise a Professional Looking End-Product in Ten Minutes and some Basic Editing Terms You Should Know
Top 15 Free Video Editing Software for Beginners [Very Easy to Use]
Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
If you are not a video-making expert, own a video studio, or have a video specialist to trim and shoot video features, then don’t worry!
We are here to take you on the tour of the easiest video editing software that would promise a professional-looking end-product despite being absolutely inexperienced!
In my opinion, an ideal video editing software should be easy for everyone to get started. It could be simple video editing software, but it at least contains all the basic features you want. My recommendation is Wondershare Filmora, which compromises usability and capability to the best. It not only comes with all common video editing tools at your fingertips but also features you may need to bring your videos to the next level.
- 15 Best Easy Video Editing Software
- Basic Features You Need in an Easy Video Editing Software
- Why Video Editing Matters Nowadays?
- Basic Video Editing Terms You Should Know
Watch Video to Take a Quick View of the 18 Best Video Editors
Filmora Video Editor is an expert in creating and editing videos with outstanding functions and features. The easy-to-use interface will help you much! It offers versions for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS! Worth to have a try!
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15 Best Easy Video Editing Software
Below are the brief detail of easy video editors for PC, giving you more editing scalability than mobile-based editing apps. So if you are seeking easy video editing software for YouTube or website then look no further!
1. Wondershare Filmora - Easy Video Editing Software, Unlimited Video Sharing
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and iPad.
Wondershare Filmora paves the way to share videos instantly with family and friends, whatever it’s on YouTube, computer, mobile devices, or TV, you’ll choose your way.
For Win 7 or later (64-bit)
Secure Download
For macOS 10.14 or later
Secure Download
You can directly upload the video to YouTube, as well as an optional message sending to Facebook and Twitter.
Preset profiles are included in output videos for playing on mobile devices like iPhone, iPad, iPod, PSP, etc. No further conversion required. A build-in DVD tool allows you to burn video to a high-quality DVD for watching on TV with your home DVD player.
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Download the free trial version of Wondershare Filmora for your Mac/Windows version below, start to make your stunning home movies today!
2. Blender
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, and Linux.
This is free and open-source software, originally designed as a 3D animation suite but also has a use video editor. This editor lets you carry out basic actions like video cutting and video splicing. Hence, it is an easy video cutter and easy video joiner. It can also perform more advanced tasks such as video masking.
3. Lightworks
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Lightworks is a free easy to use video editing software that comes with High precision video trimming, 720p video export for YouTube, Multicam support, and support of a large range of video formats. Its free version has ample features enough for most of the users. Although the paid pro version costs $25 a month.
4. Shotcut
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Shotcut is a free, open-source video editing software, packed with ample features with wide range video formats support, timeline editing, 4K HD resolution support, and have several tutorials video.
Wondershare Filmora Video Editor
Filmora - No Watermark Video Editing Software
• Easily edit and export video files without watermark
• offers popular effects and filters for making your video professional
• Cross-platform supported - (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
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5. VSDC
Compatibility: Windows
VSDC, an easy video editing software for windows, is a free video editing software, having an easy-to-learn powerful suite of features including audio editing and color correction. Although a paid version, pro, costs $19.99, having visual waveform, image stabilization and voice over support.
6. Machete Lite
Compatibility: Windows
Machete Lite is a free yet the simplest video editing software perfect for simple editing tasks. Only AVI and WMV files are supported in its free version. Its full version costs $19.95 having audio editing and more file type support, unlike the free version.
7. Avidemux
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, and Linux
Avoided is the simplest video editing software, perfect for beginners. It allows performing simple editing features like Encoding, simple cutting, and filtering with an easy-to-use interface.
8. Hitfilm Express
Compatibility: Windows and Mac
HitFilm Express is a free video editing software with features ranging from basic editing features like trimming, audio editing, and slicing to advance tools and features. Its free version supports over 180 special effects. There’s a built-in YouTube uploading.
Finding a Way to Edit Video for Free? Try This Out!
Filmora Video Editor brings you all the convenience of editing videos with handy functions. You can make your creative ideas into realize! More importantly, your edited video can export without a watermark!
Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >
9. iMovie
Compatibility: Mac
If you are a beginner and searching for a good video editing software to get your hands clean on editing then iMovie editor is perfect for you. It is an easy video editing software for mac having an easy drag and drop interface. Features like Video trimming, split-screen, audio editing, pre-made transitions library, and 4K resolution support.
10. Openshot
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, and Linux
It is a free open source video editing software with an easy-to-use interface. Features like unlimited layers and tracks, time-mapping, real-time previews, trimming, snapping, clip resizing, curve-based keyframe animations etc. It offers more than enough features for free software.
11. Movie Maker
Compatibility: Windows
It is an easy video maker and editing software for beginners which can be downloaded from any third-party and use it to make and share high-quality movies.
12. Lumen5
Compatibility: Windows and Mac
It’s a perfect web-based video editing tool, best for Social Media promotion Campaigns with an easy drag-and-drop interface.
A cross-platform for making videos anywhere for all creators
Why your video editing isn’t good enough? How about some creative inspo?
- 100 Million+ Users
- 150+ Countries and Regions
- 4 Million+ Social Media Followers
- 5 Million+ Stock Media for Use
* Secure Download
13. Adobe Spark
Compatibility: Windows and Mac
Adobe Sparks is also a web-based easy video editor, similar to Lumen5. It offers an easy user interface but is a little restricted when it comes to offering a bank of images and footage to use.
14. Videopad
Compatibility: Windows
VideoPad is a simple video editing software for beginners, maybe not suitable for professional use. It has features like 3D Video Editing, Sound Effects and pre-made transitions Library, Reduce Camera Shakes and Multiple Resolutions export support.
15. Freemake
Compatibility: Windows
Freemake is a free video converter that is used to convert and alter videos that can modify and convert videos, embed videos to websites, and extract audio from video clips simply and fast. It supports above 500 video file formats and is compatible with multiple audio and image file formats for slideshows and video clip creation.
Basic Features You Need in an Easy Video Editing Software
A software having:
- Easy montage maker
- Easy video cutter
- Easy video joiner
- Compositing multiple elements together
- Color grading
- Motion tracking
- Stabilization
- Titles
- Background replacement
- Basic color correction
- Cross dissolves and fade-to-black transitions
- Audio crossfades
- Audio level adjustment using keyframes
- Auto synchronization of additional audio tracks
- Image position adjustment using keyframes
- Footage speed adjustments
- Basic color correction
- Footage bins for roughly organizing imported footage
Why Video Editing Matters Nowadays?
If videos aren’t a primary focus of your content marketing plan, the probability is it’s soon going to be certain! Every next production is turning into video-based content, be it content marketers or SEOs.
Around 50% of the content marketers are using Facebook and YouTube channels for the sake of video distribution since online activity spent on watching videos is 50%.
Moreover, by 2021, video is going to be projected to account for more than 80% out of all internet traffic.
Therefore, it has become a need to focus on video content if you are looking to grow the organic traffic of your publications.
Filmora Free Video Editor
Create AI-Generated Video with Filmora
Filmora Free video editor offers a ChatGPT plug-in and AI tools to enhance your creative vision. Make your idea into reality.
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Basic Video Editing Terms You Should Know
Below are some of the important yet basic terms that you should know related to videography in general and video editing in specific as well, whether you are a beginner or professional.
Aspect ratio:
The aspect ratio is the ratio of width and height of a video. Examples of the most used aspect ratios are: 4:3, 16:9, 1.85:1.
Refer to the image given below for a better understanding.
B-roll:
B-roll facilities one with the flexibility, when editing, to the video editing rules as it is an add-on picture that makes a previously incoherent scene seamless.
As shown in the image below, B-roll is used to insert which can make the transition easy to look on the eyes.
Bit rate:
Bit rate, also known as data rate, refers to the amount of data used for every second within the video. It is most commonly expressed in kilobits per second (kbps).
Close up:
Close-up refers to the shots that frame to subject tightly.
For instance, if it is a person, then the close-up covers solely his face.
Color temperature:
Color temperature refers to the light visibility in a shot. Color temperature is expressed in Kelvin. The scale of color temperature ranges from cool to warm.
Composition:
Composition entails the process of combining multiple footages using video editing software.
Compression:
Compression is the process of minimizing the quantity of data utilized in a video file. It helps make in the process of uploading and downloading quite faster. This also leaves you with ample space for more of your publications.
Crop factor:
Crop factor refers to a number that expresses the ratio of the imaging area of a sensor to a full-frame sensor. It typically ranges from 1.3 to 2.0.
Cut-in
Cut-in refers to showing a specific part of a subject in order to emphasize a certain aspect or emotion. For instance, hand gestures may show nervousness, enthusiasm, agitation, etc.
Foley:
Often times the original sound of the scene captured in the video is not captured as naturally as they were supposed to sound like in reality. Hence, Foley is when you reproduce those sounds for that video.
Frame rate:
Frame rate refers to the video capturing by a shutter in a second or shutter cycling rate through opening and closing. Some of the common frame rates are 24, 25, 29.97, 30, etc. The frame rate is expressed in frames per second (fps).
High definition media interface:
HDMI is the connectors that digitally transfer audio and HD video to a television. This is helpful if you intend to work on a bigger screen or wish to share some of your productions.
Resolution:
Resolution refers to the horizontal and vertical pixels of your video. For instance 640×480 for SD and 1280×720 for HD. Sometimes resolution refers only to the number of pixels that paper vertically. For example 480p, 720p, and 1080p respectively.
J-Cut:
J-cut refers to the editing technique in which the audio from a next scene is overlapped with the image from the previous scene, such that the audio segment of the next scene begins playing prior to its picture.
Jumpcut:
Jumpcut editing techniques refer to an abrupt transition between the two consecutive frames. The entity in the video containing jump cuts appears to jump along with the scene from one place to another. This looks disruptive to the audience.
L-Cut:
L-cut is exactly opposite to J-cut where the audio from the next scene overlays the image from the next scene to play the audio after an image has been displayed in the video.
Lower third:
As the name suggests, the lower third is derived from the rule of third which refers to the type of title, mostly used by vloggers, broadcasters, interviewers, and you tubers.
Memory bank:
You can understand the term by thinking of a memory box where we keep certain things as a memory of the events in someone’s life. Memory bank serves the same purpose through the use of video. It often uses natural sounds, document travel or merely store moments in routine life.
Press kit:
Press kit is used to provide information regarding your productions to the press for promotional purposes. Such information is often background including synopsis, crew, cast’s bios Q&A with the director, production stills and its reviews.
Shot list:
The shot list refers to the checklist related to the shots that a videographer plans to include in his/her content. This may help you save time and gear with efficient planning and handling. This gives a sense of direction to your production.
Storyboard:
A storyboard is a drawing to illustrate the scenes in the video. This gives a direct and organized way to visualize the needs for the shots or animation.
Sync:
Synchronization, aka sync, refers to the alignment of audio with video imaging.
Rule of thirds:
The rule of third is a grid that helps you to compose interesting and balanced shots to make your productions aesthetically pleasing. The grid is similar to a tic-tac-toe board since it segregates the picture into 9 segments. It helps bring points of interest to be aligned with the lines or intersection given in the grid.
Three-point lighting:
This helps one to diminish the shadows for image balancing and provides an appealing contrast. These three lights are commonly known as fill, key, and backlight.
Tilts:
Tilts refer to the vertical transitions that your camera. This is the opposite of pans.
Pans:
Pans refer to the horizontal movements of your camera. This is exactly contrary to tilts.
White balance:
White balance refers to the process where the unrealistic color casts are removed in order to render a white object to be actually white in your photo, and not have other tints.
Wide-angle:
A wide-angel lens refers to a short focal length of a lens. This brings more of a subject rather than a subject being captured by a normal lens at equal distances.
Non-linear editing:
NLEs is a non-destructive editing technique that allows one to access any frame in a video clip regardless of the sequence in the clip. It gives you the freedom to easily include effects, transitions, fades, etc. which cannot be achieved with linear editing
Pixel aspect ratio:
Pixels are several tiny squares that build up an image in a video. Whereas, aspect ratio refers to the ratio of width to height of a video. Hence, the pixel aspect ratio (PAR) is the ratio of width to height of the pixels.
Conclusion
Be it Instagram stories, YouTube product testimonials, or Facebook ads, using these easy-to-use video editing software will elevate your content into a professional and slick look.
So, I hope you are now ready to get started.
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Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
If you are not a video-making expert, own a video studio, or have a video specialist to trim and shoot video features, then don’t worry!
We are here to take you on the tour of the easiest video editing software that would promise a professional-looking end-product despite being absolutely inexperienced!
In my opinion, an ideal video editing software should be easy for everyone to get started. It could be simple video editing software, but it at least contains all the basic features you want. My recommendation is Wondershare Filmora, which compromises usability and capability to the best. It not only comes with all common video editing tools at your fingertips but also features you may need to bring your videos to the next level.
- 15 Best Easy Video Editing Software
- Basic Features You Need in an Easy Video Editing Software
- Why Video Editing Matters Nowadays?
- Basic Video Editing Terms You Should Know
Watch Video to Take a Quick View of the 18 Best Video Editors
Filmora Video Editor is an expert in creating and editing videos with outstanding functions and features. The easy-to-use interface will help you much! It offers versions for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS! Worth to have a try!
Try Free Video Editor Try Free Video Editor Try Free Video Editor Learn More >
15 Best Easy Video Editing Software
Below are the brief detail of easy video editors for PC, giving you more editing scalability than mobile-based editing apps. So if you are seeking easy video editing software for YouTube or website then look no further!
1. Wondershare Filmora - Easy Video Editing Software, Unlimited Video Sharing
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and iPad.
Wondershare Filmora paves the way to share videos instantly with family and friends, whatever it’s on YouTube, computer, mobile devices, or TV, you’ll choose your way.
For Win 7 or later (64-bit)
Secure Download
For macOS 10.14 or later
Secure Download
You can directly upload the video to YouTube, as well as an optional message sending to Facebook and Twitter.
Preset profiles are included in output videos for playing on mobile devices like iPhone, iPad, iPod, PSP, etc. No further conversion required. A build-in DVD tool allows you to burn video to a high-quality DVD for watching on TV with your home DVD player.
Filmstock Stock Media Library ](https://filmstock.wondershare.com/creative-theme-tutorial?spm=rs.filmora%5Fweb&source%5Fchannel=seo%5Farticle )
Download the free trial version of Wondershare Filmora for your Mac/Windows version below, start to make your stunning home movies today!
2. Blender
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, and Linux.
This is free and open-source software, originally designed as a 3D animation suite but also has a use video editor. This editor lets you carry out basic actions like video cutting and video splicing. Hence, it is an easy video cutter and easy video joiner. It can also perform more advanced tasks such as video masking.
3. Lightworks
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Lightworks is a free easy to use video editing software that comes with High precision video trimming, 720p video export for YouTube, Multicam support, and support of a large range of video formats. Its free version has ample features enough for most of the users. Although the paid pro version costs $25 a month.
4. Shotcut
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Shotcut is a free, open-source video editing software, packed with ample features with wide range video formats support, timeline editing, 4K HD resolution support, and have several tutorials video.
Wondershare Filmora Video Editor
Filmora - No Watermark Video Editing Software
• Easily edit and export video files without watermark
• offers popular effects and filters for making your video professional
• Cross-platform supported - (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Try Video Editor without Watermark Try Video Editor without Watermark Try Video Editor without Watermark Learn More >
5. VSDC
Compatibility: Windows
VSDC, an easy video editing software for windows, is a free video editing software, having an easy-to-learn powerful suite of features including audio editing and color correction. Although a paid version, pro, costs $19.99, having visual waveform, image stabilization and voice over support.
6. Machete Lite
Compatibility: Windows
Machete Lite is a free yet the simplest video editing software perfect for simple editing tasks. Only AVI and WMV files are supported in its free version. Its full version costs $19.95 having audio editing and more file type support, unlike the free version.
7. Avidemux
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, and Linux
Avoided is the simplest video editing software, perfect for beginners. It allows performing simple editing features like Encoding, simple cutting, and filtering with an easy-to-use interface.
8. Hitfilm Express
Compatibility: Windows and Mac
HitFilm Express is a free video editing software with features ranging from basic editing features like trimming, audio editing, and slicing to advance tools and features. Its free version supports over 180 special effects. There’s a built-in YouTube uploading.
Finding a Way to Edit Video for Free? Try This Out!
Filmora Video Editor brings you all the convenience of editing videos with handy functions. You can make your creative ideas into realize! More importantly, your edited video can export without a watermark!
Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >
9. iMovie
Compatibility: Mac
If you are a beginner and searching for a good video editing software to get your hands clean on editing then iMovie editor is perfect for you. It is an easy video editing software for mac having an easy drag and drop interface. Features like Video trimming, split-screen, audio editing, pre-made transitions library, and 4K resolution support.
10. Openshot
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, and Linux
It is a free open source video editing software with an easy-to-use interface. Features like unlimited layers and tracks, time-mapping, real-time previews, trimming, snapping, clip resizing, curve-based keyframe animations etc. It offers more than enough features for free software.
11. Movie Maker
Compatibility: Windows
It is an easy video maker and editing software for beginners which can be downloaded from any third-party and use it to make and share high-quality movies.
12. Lumen5
Compatibility: Windows and Mac
It’s a perfect web-based video editing tool, best for Social Media promotion Campaigns with an easy drag-and-drop interface.
A cross-platform for making videos anywhere for all creators
Why your video editing isn’t good enough? How about some creative inspo?
- 100 Million+ Users
- 150+ Countries and Regions
- 4 Million+ Social Media Followers
- 5 Million+ Stock Media for Use
* Secure Download
13. Adobe Spark
Compatibility: Windows and Mac
Adobe Sparks is also a web-based easy video editor, similar to Lumen5. It offers an easy user interface but is a little restricted when it comes to offering a bank of images and footage to use.
14. Videopad
Compatibility: Windows
VideoPad is a simple video editing software for beginners, maybe not suitable for professional use. It has features like 3D Video Editing, Sound Effects and pre-made transitions Library, Reduce Camera Shakes and Multiple Resolutions export support.
15. Freemake
Compatibility: Windows
Freemake is a free video converter that is used to convert and alter videos that can modify and convert videos, embed videos to websites, and extract audio from video clips simply and fast. It supports above 500 video file formats and is compatible with multiple audio and image file formats for slideshows and video clip creation.
Basic Features You Need in an Easy Video Editing Software
A software having:
- Easy montage maker
- Easy video cutter
- Easy video joiner
- Compositing multiple elements together
- Color grading
- Motion tracking
- Stabilization
- Titles
- Background replacement
- Basic color correction
- Cross dissolves and fade-to-black transitions
- Audio crossfades
- Audio level adjustment using keyframes
- Auto synchronization of additional audio tracks
- Image position adjustment using keyframes
- Footage speed adjustments
- Basic color correction
- Footage bins for roughly organizing imported footage
Why Video Editing Matters Nowadays?
If videos aren’t a primary focus of your content marketing plan, the probability is it’s soon going to be certain! Every next production is turning into video-based content, be it content marketers or SEOs.
Around 50% of the content marketers are using Facebook and YouTube channels for the sake of video distribution since online activity spent on watching videos is 50%.
Moreover, by 2021, video is going to be projected to account for more than 80% out of all internet traffic.
Therefore, it has become a need to focus on video content if you are looking to grow the organic traffic of your publications.
Filmora Free Video Editor
Create AI-Generated Video with Filmora
Filmora Free video editor offers a ChatGPT plug-in and AI tools to enhance your creative vision. Make your idea into reality.
Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >
Basic Video Editing Terms You Should Know
Below are some of the important yet basic terms that you should know related to videography in general and video editing in specific as well, whether you are a beginner or professional.
Aspect ratio:
The aspect ratio is the ratio of width and height of a video. Examples of the most used aspect ratios are: 4:3, 16:9, 1.85:1.
Refer to the image given below for a better understanding.
B-roll:
B-roll facilities one with the flexibility, when editing, to the video editing rules as it is an add-on picture that makes a previously incoherent scene seamless.
As shown in the image below, B-roll is used to insert which can make the transition easy to look on the eyes.
Bit rate:
Bit rate, also known as data rate, refers to the amount of data used for every second within the video. It is most commonly expressed in kilobits per second (kbps).
Close up:
Close-up refers to the shots that frame to subject tightly.
For instance, if it is a person, then the close-up covers solely his face.
Color temperature:
Color temperature refers to the light visibility in a shot. Color temperature is expressed in Kelvin. The scale of color temperature ranges from cool to warm.
Composition:
Composition entails the process of combining multiple footages using video editing software.
Compression:
Compression is the process of minimizing the quantity of data utilized in a video file. It helps make in the process of uploading and downloading quite faster. This also leaves you with ample space for more of your publications.
Crop factor:
Crop factor refers to a number that expresses the ratio of the imaging area of a sensor to a full-frame sensor. It typically ranges from 1.3 to 2.0.
Cut-in
Cut-in refers to showing a specific part of a subject in order to emphasize a certain aspect or emotion. For instance, hand gestures may show nervousness, enthusiasm, agitation, etc.
Foley:
Often times the original sound of the scene captured in the video is not captured as naturally as they were supposed to sound like in reality. Hence, Foley is when you reproduce those sounds for that video.
Frame rate:
Frame rate refers to the video capturing by a shutter in a second or shutter cycling rate through opening and closing. Some of the common frame rates are 24, 25, 29.97, 30, etc. The frame rate is expressed in frames per second (fps).
High definition media interface:
HDMI is the connectors that digitally transfer audio and HD video to a television. This is helpful if you intend to work on a bigger screen or wish to share some of your productions.
Resolution:
Resolution refers to the horizontal and vertical pixels of your video. For instance 640×480 for SD and 1280×720 for HD. Sometimes resolution refers only to the number of pixels that paper vertically. For example 480p, 720p, and 1080p respectively.
J-Cut:
J-cut refers to the editing technique in which the audio from a next scene is overlapped with the image from the previous scene, such that the audio segment of the next scene begins playing prior to its picture.
Jumpcut:
Jumpcut editing techniques refer to an abrupt transition between the two consecutive frames. The entity in the video containing jump cuts appears to jump along with the scene from one place to another. This looks disruptive to the audience.
L-Cut:
L-cut is exactly opposite to J-cut where the audio from the next scene overlays the image from the next scene to play the audio after an image has been displayed in the video.
Lower third:
As the name suggests, the lower third is derived from the rule of third which refers to the type of title, mostly used by vloggers, broadcasters, interviewers, and you tubers.
Memory bank:
You can understand the term by thinking of a memory box where we keep certain things as a memory of the events in someone’s life. Memory bank serves the same purpose through the use of video. It often uses natural sounds, document travel or merely store moments in routine life.
Press kit:
Press kit is used to provide information regarding your productions to the press for promotional purposes. Such information is often background including synopsis, crew, cast’s bios Q&A with the director, production stills and its reviews.
Shot list:
The shot list refers to the checklist related to the shots that a videographer plans to include in his/her content. This may help you save time and gear with efficient planning and handling. This gives a sense of direction to your production.
Storyboard:
A storyboard is a drawing to illustrate the scenes in the video. This gives a direct and organized way to visualize the needs for the shots or animation.
Sync:
Synchronization, aka sync, refers to the alignment of audio with video imaging.
Rule of thirds:
The rule of third is a grid that helps you to compose interesting and balanced shots to make your productions aesthetically pleasing. The grid is similar to a tic-tac-toe board since it segregates the picture into 9 segments. It helps bring points of interest to be aligned with the lines or intersection given in the grid.
Three-point lighting:
This helps one to diminish the shadows for image balancing and provides an appealing contrast. These three lights are commonly known as fill, key, and backlight.
Tilts:
Tilts refer to the vertical transitions that your camera. This is the opposite of pans.
Pans:
Pans refer to the horizontal movements of your camera. This is exactly contrary to tilts.
White balance:
White balance refers to the process where the unrealistic color casts are removed in order to render a white object to be actually white in your photo, and not have other tints.
Wide-angle:
A wide-angel lens refers to a short focal length of a lens. This brings more of a subject rather than a subject being captured by a normal lens at equal distances.
Non-linear editing:
NLEs is a non-destructive editing technique that allows one to access any frame in a video clip regardless of the sequence in the clip. It gives you the freedom to easily include effects, transitions, fades, etc. which cannot be achieved with linear editing
Pixel aspect ratio:
Pixels are several tiny squares that build up an image in a video. Whereas, aspect ratio refers to the ratio of width to height of a video. Hence, the pixel aspect ratio (PAR) is the ratio of width to height of the pixels.
Conclusion
Be it Instagram stories, YouTube product testimonials, or Facebook ads, using these easy-to-use video editing software will elevate your content into a professional and slick look.
So, I hope you are now ready to get started.
Lights, camera, action!
For Win 7 or later (64-bit)
Secure Download
For macOS 10.14 or later
Secure Download
Click here to get Filmora for PC by email
or Try Filmora App for mobile >>>
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Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
If you are not a video-making expert, own a video studio, or have a video specialist to trim and shoot video features, then don’t worry!
We are here to take you on the tour of the easiest video editing software that would promise a professional-looking end-product despite being absolutely inexperienced!
In my opinion, an ideal video editing software should be easy for everyone to get started. It could be simple video editing software, but it at least contains all the basic features you want. My recommendation is Wondershare Filmora, which compromises usability and capability to the best. It not only comes with all common video editing tools at your fingertips but also features you may need to bring your videos to the next level.
- 15 Best Easy Video Editing Software
- Basic Features You Need in an Easy Video Editing Software
- Why Video Editing Matters Nowadays?
- Basic Video Editing Terms You Should Know
Watch Video to Take a Quick View of the 18 Best Video Editors
Filmora Video Editor is an expert in creating and editing videos with outstanding functions and features. The easy-to-use interface will help you much! It offers versions for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS! Worth to have a try!
Try Free Video Editor Try Free Video Editor Try Free Video Editor Learn More >
15 Best Easy Video Editing Software
Below are the brief detail of easy video editors for PC, giving you more editing scalability than mobile-based editing apps. So if you are seeking easy video editing software for YouTube or website then look no further!
1. Wondershare Filmora - Easy Video Editing Software, Unlimited Video Sharing
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and iPad.
Wondershare Filmora paves the way to share videos instantly with family and friends, whatever it’s on YouTube, computer, mobile devices, or TV, you’ll choose your way.
For Win 7 or later (64-bit)
Secure Download
For macOS 10.14 or later
Secure Download
You can directly upload the video to YouTube, as well as an optional message sending to Facebook and Twitter.
Preset profiles are included in output videos for playing on mobile devices like iPhone, iPad, iPod, PSP, etc. No further conversion required. A build-in DVD tool allows you to burn video to a high-quality DVD for watching on TV with your home DVD player.
Filmstock Stock Media Library ](https://filmstock.wondershare.com/creative-theme-tutorial?spm=rs.filmora%5Fweb&source%5Fchannel=seo%5Farticle )
Download the free trial version of Wondershare Filmora for your Mac/Windows version below, start to make your stunning home movies today!
2. Blender
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, and Linux.
This is free and open-source software, originally designed as a 3D animation suite but also has a use video editor. This editor lets you carry out basic actions like video cutting and video splicing. Hence, it is an easy video cutter and easy video joiner. It can also perform more advanced tasks such as video masking.
3. Lightworks
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Lightworks is a free easy to use video editing software that comes with High precision video trimming, 720p video export for YouTube, Multicam support, and support of a large range of video formats. Its free version has ample features enough for most of the users. Although the paid pro version costs $25 a month.
4. Shotcut
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Shotcut is a free, open-source video editing software, packed with ample features with wide range video formats support, timeline editing, 4K HD resolution support, and have several tutorials video.
Wondershare Filmora Video Editor
Filmora - No Watermark Video Editing Software
• Easily edit and export video files without watermark
• offers popular effects and filters for making your video professional
• Cross-platform supported - (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Try Video Editor without Watermark Try Video Editor without Watermark Try Video Editor without Watermark Learn More >
5. VSDC
Compatibility: Windows
VSDC, an easy video editing software for windows, is a free video editing software, having an easy-to-learn powerful suite of features including audio editing and color correction. Although a paid version, pro, costs $19.99, having visual waveform, image stabilization and voice over support.
6. Machete Lite
Compatibility: Windows
Machete Lite is a free yet the simplest video editing software perfect for simple editing tasks. Only AVI and WMV files are supported in its free version. Its full version costs $19.95 having audio editing and more file type support, unlike the free version.
7. Avidemux
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, and Linux
Avoided is the simplest video editing software, perfect for beginners. It allows performing simple editing features like Encoding, simple cutting, and filtering with an easy-to-use interface.
8. Hitfilm Express
Compatibility: Windows and Mac
HitFilm Express is a free video editing software with features ranging from basic editing features like trimming, audio editing, and slicing to advance tools and features. Its free version supports over 180 special effects. There’s a built-in YouTube uploading.
Finding a Way to Edit Video for Free? Try This Out!
Filmora Video Editor brings you all the convenience of editing videos with handy functions. You can make your creative ideas into realize! More importantly, your edited video can export without a watermark!
Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >
9. iMovie
Compatibility: Mac
If you are a beginner and searching for a good video editing software to get your hands clean on editing then iMovie editor is perfect for you. It is an easy video editing software for mac having an easy drag and drop interface. Features like Video trimming, split-screen, audio editing, pre-made transitions library, and 4K resolution support.
10. Openshot
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, and Linux
It is a free open source video editing software with an easy-to-use interface. Features like unlimited layers and tracks, time-mapping, real-time previews, trimming, snapping, clip resizing, curve-based keyframe animations etc. It offers more than enough features for free software.
11. Movie Maker
Compatibility: Windows
It is an easy video maker and editing software for beginners which can be downloaded from any third-party and use it to make and share high-quality movies.
12. Lumen5
Compatibility: Windows and Mac
It’s a perfect web-based video editing tool, best for Social Media promotion Campaigns with an easy drag-and-drop interface.
A cross-platform for making videos anywhere for all creators
Why your video editing isn’t good enough? How about some creative inspo?
- 100 Million+ Users
- 150+ Countries and Regions
- 4 Million+ Social Media Followers
- 5 Million+ Stock Media for Use
* Secure Download
13. Adobe Spark
Compatibility: Windows and Mac
Adobe Sparks is also a web-based easy video editor, similar to Lumen5. It offers an easy user interface but is a little restricted when it comes to offering a bank of images and footage to use.
14. Videopad
Compatibility: Windows
VideoPad is a simple video editing software for beginners, maybe not suitable for professional use. It has features like 3D Video Editing, Sound Effects and pre-made transitions Library, Reduce Camera Shakes and Multiple Resolutions export support.
15. Freemake
Compatibility: Windows
Freemake is a free video converter that is used to convert and alter videos that can modify and convert videos, embed videos to websites, and extract audio from video clips simply and fast. It supports above 500 video file formats and is compatible with multiple audio and image file formats for slideshows and video clip creation.
Basic Features You Need in an Easy Video Editing Software
A software having:
- Easy montage maker
- Easy video cutter
- Easy video joiner
- Compositing multiple elements together
- Color grading
- Motion tracking
- Stabilization
- Titles
- Background replacement
- Basic color correction
- Cross dissolves and fade-to-black transitions
- Audio crossfades
- Audio level adjustment using keyframes
- Auto synchronization of additional audio tracks
- Image position adjustment using keyframes
- Footage speed adjustments
- Basic color correction
- Footage bins for roughly organizing imported footage
Why Video Editing Matters Nowadays?
If videos aren’t a primary focus of your content marketing plan, the probability is it’s soon going to be certain! Every next production is turning into video-based content, be it content marketers or SEOs.
Around 50% of the content marketers are using Facebook and YouTube channels for the sake of video distribution since online activity spent on watching videos is 50%.
Moreover, by 2021, video is going to be projected to account for more than 80% out of all internet traffic.
Therefore, it has become a need to focus on video content if you are looking to grow the organic traffic of your publications.
Filmora Free Video Editor
Create AI-Generated Video with Filmora
Filmora Free video editor offers a ChatGPT plug-in and AI tools to enhance your creative vision. Make your idea into reality.
Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >
Basic Video Editing Terms You Should Know
Below are some of the important yet basic terms that you should know related to videography in general and video editing in specific as well, whether you are a beginner or professional.
Aspect ratio:
The aspect ratio is the ratio of width and height of a video. Examples of the most used aspect ratios are: 4:3, 16:9, 1.85:1.
Refer to the image given below for a better understanding.
B-roll:
B-roll facilities one with the flexibility, when editing, to the video editing rules as it is an add-on picture that makes a previously incoherent scene seamless.
As shown in the image below, B-roll is used to insert which can make the transition easy to look on the eyes.
Bit rate:
Bit rate, also known as data rate, refers to the amount of data used for every second within the video. It is most commonly expressed in kilobits per second (kbps).
Close up:
Close-up refers to the shots that frame to subject tightly.
For instance, if it is a person, then the close-up covers solely his face.
Color temperature:
Color temperature refers to the light visibility in a shot. Color temperature is expressed in Kelvin. The scale of color temperature ranges from cool to warm.
Composition:
Composition entails the process of combining multiple footages using video editing software.
Compression:
Compression is the process of minimizing the quantity of data utilized in a video file. It helps make in the process of uploading and downloading quite faster. This also leaves you with ample space for more of your publications.
Crop factor:
Crop factor refers to a number that expresses the ratio of the imaging area of a sensor to a full-frame sensor. It typically ranges from 1.3 to 2.0.
Cut-in
Cut-in refers to showing a specific part of a subject in order to emphasize a certain aspect or emotion. For instance, hand gestures may show nervousness, enthusiasm, agitation, etc.
Foley:
Often times the original sound of the scene captured in the video is not captured as naturally as they were supposed to sound like in reality. Hence, Foley is when you reproduce those sounds for that video.
Frame rate:
Frame rate refers to the video capturing by a shutter in a second or shutter cycling rate through opening and closing. Some of the common frame rates are 24, 25, 29.97, 30, etc. The frame rate is expressed in frames per second (fps).
High definition media interface:
HDMI is the connectors that digitally transfer audio and HD video to a television. This is helpful if you intend to work on a bigger screen or wish to share some of your productions.
Resolution:
Resolution refers to the horizontal and vertical pixels of your video. For instance 640×480 for SD and 1280×720 for HD. Sometimes resolution refers only to the number of pixels that paper vertically. For example 480p, 720p, and 1080p respectively.
J-Cut:
J-cut refers to the editing technique in which the audio from a next scene is overlapped with the image from the previous scene, such that the audio segment of the next scene begins playing prior to its picture.
Jumpcut:
Jumpcut editing techniques refer to an abrupt transition between the two consecutive frames. The entity in the video containing jump cuts appears to jump along with the scene from one place to another. This looks disruptive to the audience.
L-Cut:
L-cut is exactly opposite to J-cut where the audio from the next scene overlays the image from the next scene to play the audio after an image has been displayed in the video.
Lower third:
As the name suggests, the lower third is derived from the rule of third which refers to the type of title, mostly used by vloggers, broadcasters, interviewers, and you tubers.
Memory bank:
You can understand the term by thinking of a memory box where we keep certain things as a memory of the events in someone’s life. Memory bank serves the same purpose through the use of video. It often uses natural sounds, document travel or merely store moments in routine life.
Press kit:
Press kit is used to provide information regarding your productions to the press for promotional purposes. Such information is often background including synopsis, crew, cast’s bios Q&A with the director, production stills and its reviews.
Shot list:
The shot list refers to the checklist related to the shots that a videographer plans to include in his/her content. This may help you save time and gear with efficient planning and handling. This gives a sense of direction to your production.
Storyboard:
A storyboard is a drawing to illustrate the scenes in the video. This gives a direct and organized way to visualize the needs for the shots or animation.
Sync:
Synchronization, aka sync, refers to the alignment of audio with video imaging.
Rule of thirds:
The rule of third is a grid that helps you to compose interesting and balanced shots to make your productions aesthetically pleasing. The grid is similar to a tic-tac-toe board since it segregates the picture into 9 segments. It helps bring points of interest to be aligned with the lines or intersection given in the grid.
Three-point lighting:
This helps one to diminish the shadows for image balancing and provides an appealing contrast. These three lights are commonly known as fill, key, and backlight.
Tilts:
Tilts refer to the vertical transitions that your camera. This is the opposite of pans.
Pans:
Pans refer to the horizontal movements of your camera. This is exactly contrary to tilts.
White balance:
White balance refers to the process where the unrealistic color casts are removed in order to render a white object to be actually white in your photo, and not have other tints.
Wide-angle:
A wide-angel lens refers to a short focal length of a lens. This brings more of a subject rather than a subject being captured by a normal lens at equal distances.
Non-linear editing:
NLEs is a non-destructive editing technique that allows one to access any frame in a video clip regardless of the sequence in the clip. It gives you the freedom to easily include effects, transitions, fades, etc. which cannot be achieved with linear editing
Pixel aspect ratio:
Pixels are several tiny squares that build up an image in a video. Whereas, aspect ratio refers to the ratio of width to height of a video. Hence, the pixel aspect ratio (PAR) is the ratio of width to height of the pixels.
Conclusion
Be it Instagram stories, YouTube product testimonials, or Facebook ads, using these easy-to-use video editing software will elevate your content into a professional and slick look.
So, I hope you are now ready to get started.
Lights, camera, action!
For Win 7 or later (64-bit)
Secure Download
For macOS 10.14 or later
Secure Download
Click here to get Filmora for PC by email
or Try Filmora App for mobile >>>
download filmora app for ios ](https://app.adjust.com/b0k9hf2%5F4bsu85t ) download filmora app for android ](https://app.adjust.com/b0k9hf2%5F4bsu85t )
Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
If you are not a video-making expert, own a video studio, or have a video specialist to trim and shoot video features, then don’t worry!
We are here to take you on the tour of the easiest video editing software that would promise a professional-looking end-product despite being absolutely inexperienced!
In my opinion, an ideal video editing software should be easy for everyone to get started. It could be simple video editing software, but it at least contains all the basic features you want. My recommendation is Wondershare Filmora, which compromises usability and capability to the best. It not only comes with all common video editing tools at your fingertips but also features you may need to bring your videos to the next level.
- 15 Best Easy Video Editing Software
- Basic Features You Need in an Easy Video Editing Software
- Why Video Editing Matters Nowadays?
- Basic Video Editing Terms You Should Know
Watch Video to Take a Quick View of the 18 Best Video Editors
Filmora Video Editor is an expert in creating and editing videos with outstanding functions and features. The easy-to-use interface will help you much! It offers versions for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS! Worth to have a try!
Try Free Video Editor Try Free Video Editor Try Free Video Editor Learn More >
15 Best Easy Video Editing Software
Below are the brief detail of easy video editors for PC, giving you more editing scalability than mobile-based editing apps. So if you are seeking easy video editing software for YouTube or website then look no further!
1. Wondershare Filmora - Easy Video Editing Software, Unlimited Video Sharing
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and iPad.
Wondershare Filmora paves the way to share videos instantly with family and friends, whatever it’s on YouTube, computer, mobile devices, or TV, you’ll choose your way.
For Win 7 or later (64-bit)
Secure Download
For macOS 10.14 or later
Secure Download
You can directly upload the video to YouTube, as well as an optional message sending to Facebook and Twitter.
Preset profiles are included in output videos for playing on mobile devices like iPhone, iPad, iPod, PSP, etc. No further conversion required. A build-in DVD tool allows you to burn video to a high-quality DVD for watching on TV with your home DVD player.
Filmstock Stock Media Library ](https://filmstock.wondershare.com/creative-theme-tutorial?spm=rs.filmora%5Fweb&source%5Fchannel=seo%5Farticle )
Download the free trial version of Wondershare Filmora for your Mac/Windows version below, start to make your stunning home movies today!
2. Blender
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, and Linux.
This is free and open-source software, originally designed as a 3D animation suite but also has a use video editor. This editor lets you carry out basic actions like video cutting and video splicing. Hence, it is an easy video cutter and easy video joiner. It can also perform more advanced tasks such as video masking.
3. Lightworks
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Lightworks is a free easy to use video editing software that comes with High precision video trimming, 720p video export for YouTube, Multicam support, and support of a large range of video formats. Its free version has ample features enough for most of the users. Although the paid pro version costs $25 a month.
4. Shotcut
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Shotcut is a free, open-source video editing software, packed with ample features with wide range video formats support, timeline editing, 4K HD resolution support, and have several tutorials video.
Wondershare Filmora Video Editor
Filmora - No Watermark Video Editing Software
• Easily edit and export video files without watermark
• offers popular effects and filters for making your video professional
• Cross-platform supported - (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Try Video Editor without Watermark Try Video Editor without Watermark Try Video Editor without Watermark Learn More >
5. VSDC
Compatibility: Windows
VSDC, an easy video editing software for windows, is a free video editing software, having an easy-to-learn powerful suite of features including audio editing and color correction. Although a paid version, pro, costs $19.99, having visual waveform, image stabilization and voice over support.
6. Machete Lite
Compatibility: Windows
Machete Lite is a free yet the simplest video editing software perfect for simple editing tasks. Only AVI and WMV files are supported in its free version. Its full version costs $19.95 having audio editing and more file type support, unlike the free version.
7. Avidemux
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, and Linux
Avoided is the simplest video editing software, perfect for beginners. It allows performing simple editing features like Encoding, simple cutting, and filtering with an easy-to-use interface.
8. Hitfilm Express
Compatibility: Windows and Mac
HitFilm Express is a free video editing software with features ranging from basic editing features like trimming, audio editing, and slicing to advance tools and features. Its free version supports over 180 special effects. There’s a built-in YouTube uploading.
Finding a Way to Edit Video for Free? Try This Out!
Filmora Video Editor brings you all the convenience of editing videos with handy functions. You can make your creative ideas into realize! More importantly, your edited video can export without a watermark!
Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >
9. iMovie
Compatibility: Mac
If you are a beginner and searching for a good video editing software to get your hands clean on editing then iMovie editor is perfect for you. It is an easy video editing software for mac having an easy drag and drop interface. Features like Video trimming, split-screen, audio editing, pre-made transitions library, and 4K resolution support.
10. Openshot
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, and Linux
It is a free open source video editing software with an easy-to-use interface. Features like unlimited layers and tracks, time-mapping, real-time previews, trimming, snapping, clip resizing, curve-based keyframe animations etc. It offers more than enough features for free software.
11. Movie Maker
Compatibility: Windows
It is an easy video maker and editing software for beginners which can be downloaded from any third-party and use it to make and share high-quality movies.
12. Lumen5
Compatibility: Windows and Mac
It’s a perfect web-based video editing tool, best for Social Media promotion Campaigns with an easy drag-and-drop interface.
A cross-platform for making videos anywhere for all creators
Why your video editing isn’t good enough? How about some creative inspo?
- 100 Million+ Users
- 150+ Countries and Regions
- 4 Million+ Social Media Followers
- 5 Million+ Stock Media for Use
* Secure Download
13. Adobe Spark
Compatibility: Windows and Mac
Adobe Sparks is also a web-based easy video editor, similar to Lumen5. It offers an easy user interface but is a little restricted when it comes to offering a bank of images and footage to use.
14. Videopad
Compatibility: Windows
VideoPad is a simple video editing software for beginners, maybe not suitable for professional use. It has features like 3D Video Editing, Sound Effects and pre-made transitions Library, Reduce Camera Shakes and Multiple Resolutions export support.
15. Freemake
Compatibility: Windows
Freemake is a free video converter that is used to convert and alter videos that can modify and convert videos, embed videos to websites, and extract audio from video clips simply and fast. It supports above 500 video file formats and is compatible with multiple audio and image file formats for slideshows and video clip creation.
Basic Features You Need in an Easy Video Editing Software
A software having:
- Easy montage maker
- Easy video cutter
- Easy video joiner
- Compositing multiple elements together
- Color grading
- Motion tracking
- Stabilization
- Titles
- Background replacement
- Basic color correction
- Cross dissolves and fade-to-black transitions
- Audio crossfades
- Audio level adjustment using keyframes
- Auto synchronization of additional audio tracks
- Image position adjustment using keyframes
- Footage speed adjustments
- Basic color correction
- Footage bins for roughly organizing imported footage
Why Video Editing Matters Nowadays?
If videos aren’t a primary focus of your content marketing plan, the probability is it’s soon going to be certain! Every next production is turning into video-based content, be it content marketers or SEOs.
Around 50% of the content marketers are using Facebook and YouTube channels for the sake of video distribution since online activity spent on watching videos is 50%.
Moreover, by 2021, video is going to be projected to account for more than 80% out of all internet traffic.
Therefore, it has become a need to focus on video content if you are looking to grow the organic traffic of your publications.
Filmora Free Video Editor
Create AI-Generated Video with Filmora
Filmora Free video editor offers a ChatGPT plug-in and AI tools to enhance your creative vision. Make your idea into reality.
Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >
Basic Video Editing Terms You Should Know
Below are some of the important yet basic terms that you should know related to videography in general and video editing in specific as well, whether you are a beginner or professional.
Aspect ratio:
The aspect ratio is the ratio of width and height of a video. Examples of the most used aspect ratios are: 4:3, 16:9, 1.85:1.
Refer to the image given below for a better understanding.
B-roll:
B-roll facilities one with the flexibility, when editing, to the video editing rules as it is an add-on picture that makes a previously incoherent scene seamless.
As shown in the image below, B-roll is used to insert which can make the transition easy to look on the eyes.
Bit rate:
Bit rate, also known as data rate, refers to the amount of data used for every second within the video. It is most commonly expressed in kilobits per second (kbps).
Close up:
Close-up refers to the shots that frame to subject tightly.
For instance, if it is a person, then the close-up covers solely his face.
Color temperature:
Color temperature refers to the light visibility in a shot. Color temperature is expressed in Kelvin. The scale of color temperature ranges from cool to warm.
Composition:
Composition entails the process of combining multiple footages using video editing software.
Compression:
Compression is the process of minimizing the quantity of data utilized in a video file. It helps make in the process of uploading and downloading quite faster. This also leaves you with ample space for more of your publications.
Crop factor:
Crop factor refers to a number that expresses the ratio of the imaging area of a sensor to a full-frame sensor. It typically ranges from 1.3 to 2.0.
Cut-in
Cut-in refers to showing a specific part of a subject in order to emphasize a certain aspect or emotion. For instance, hand gestures may show nervousness, enthusiasm, agitation, etc.
Foley:
Often times the original sound of the scene captured in the video is not captured as naturally as they were supposed to sound like in reality. Hence, Foley is when you reproduce those sounds for that video.
Frame rate:
Frame rate refers to the video capturing by a shutter in a second or shutter cycling rate through opening and closing. Some of the common frame rates are 24, 25, 29.97, 30, etc. The frame rate is expressed in frames per second (fps).
High definition media interface:
HDMI is the connectors that digitally transfer audio and HD video to a television. This is helpful if you intend to work on a bigger screen or wish to share some of your productions.
Resolution:
Resolution refers to the horizontal and vertical pixels of your video. For instance 640×480 for SD and 1280×720 for HD. Sometimes resolution refers only to the number of pixels that paper vertically. For example 480p, 720p, and 1080p respectively.
J-Cut:
J-cut refers to the editing technique in which the audio from a next scene is overlapped with the image from the previous scene, such that the audio segment of the next scene begins playing prior to its picture.
Jumpcut:
Jumpcut editing techniques refer to an abrupt transition between the two consecutive frames. The entity in the video containing jump cuts appears to jump along with the scene from one place to another. This looks disruptive to the audience.
L-Cut:
L-cut is exactly opposite to J-cut where the audio from the next scene overlays the image from the next scene to play the audio after an image has been displayed in the video.
Lower third:
As the name suggests, the lower third is derived from the rule of third which refers to the type of title, mostly used by vloggers, broadcasters, interviewers, and you tubers.
Memory bank:
You can understand the term by thinking of a memory box where we keep certain things as a memory of the events in someone’s life. Memory bank serves the same purpose through the use of video. It often uses natural sounds, document travel or merely store moments in routine life.
Press kit:
Press kit is used to provide information regarding your productions to the press for promotional purposes. Such information is often background including synopsis, crew, cast’s bios Q&A with the director, production stills and its reviews.
Shot list:
The shot list refers to the checklist related to the shots that a videographer plans to include in his/her content. This may help you save time and gear with efficient planning and handling. This gives a sense of direction to your production.
Storyboard:
A storyboard is a drawing to illustrate the scenes in the video. This gives a direct and organized way to visualize the needs for the shots or animation.
Sync:
Synchronization, aka sync, refers to the alignment of audio with video imaging.
Rule of thirds:
The rule of third is a grid that helps you to compose interesting and balanced shots to make your productions aesthetically pleasing. The grid is similar to a tic-tac-toe board since it segregates the picture into 9 segments. It helps bring points of interest to be aligned with the lines or intersection given in the grid.
Three-point lighting:
This helps one to diminish the shadows for image balancing and provides an appealing contrast. These three lights are commonly known as fill, key, and backlight.
Tilts:
Tilts refer to the vertical transitions that your camera. This is the opposite of pans.
Pans:
Pans refer to the horizontal movements of your camera. This is exactly contrary to tilts.
White balance:
White balance refers to the process where the unrealistic color casts are removed in order to render a white object to be actually white in your photo, and not have other tints.
Wide-angle:
A wide-angel lens refers to a short focal length of a lens. This brings more of a subject rather than a subject being captured by a normal lens at equal distances.
Non-linear editing:
NLEs is a non-destructive editing technique that allows one to access any frame in a video clip regardless of the sequence in the clip. It gives you the freedom to easily include effects, transitions, fades, etc. which cannot be achieved with linear editing
Pixel aspect ratio:
Pixels are several tiny squares that build up an image in a video. Whereas, aspect ratio refers to the ratio of width to height of a video. Hence, the pixel aspect ratio (PAR) is the ratio of width to height of the pixels.
Conclusion
Be it Instagram stories, YouTube product testimonials, or Facebook ads, using these easy-to-use video editing software will elevate your content into a professional and slick look.
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10 Best PC and Online Cartoon Video Makers Easily [Easy to Use]
Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Animated videos offer solutions to some of the issues that are common during the video production process. You won’t have to scout for locations, rent the pricey equipment or go through a seemingly endless casting process.
On the other hand, there are certain limitations you’ll need to take into account before you decide to use online, Windows, Mac and PC-based cartoon video makers to promote the products or services your company offers.
Using animation templates can impact the structure of a video’s plot, and more complex templates may cost more.
Despite the restrictions, cartoon video makers still offer a sea of possibilities to their users. So in this article, we will share with you about the top 10 best cartoon video makers online and PC that you can use before diving into the magical world of animated video.
- Part 1: Best Cartoon Video Makers Online
- Part 2: Best Cartoon Video Makers for PC
- Part 3: FAQ about Best Cartoon Video Makers
Part 1: Best Cartoon Video Makers Online
Using most of the online animation platforms featured in this article doesn’t require you to have a lot of previous experience, but the animation software products for Mac and PC computers can be overwhelming for young and inexperienced animators. Let’s check out the top ten cartoon video makers in 2020.
1. Animaker
Price: Free version available, subscription plans start at $12 per month billed annually.
Compatibility: Online-based platform
The amount of options Animaker offers is staggering, as you can choose from hundreds of animated characters, backgrounds or maps. There are six video styles available such as Infographic, Typography or 2D that can be used for different types of projects. The Whiteboard feature lets you select the board style that best fits the cartoon you’re working on, while features such a Multimove, Curve or Enter/Exit Effects enable you to animate your videos at a professional level. More than fifty background music tracks, nearly two hundred sound effects, and Direct Voice Recording option make this cartoon video maker one of the best online animation apps.
Pros:
- Superb animation tools
- A rich selection of templates
- Excellent audio editing options
Cons:
- Creating an account is mandatory, even if you opt to use the free version of the platform
- Pricy monthly fee
- Animated videos created with the free version of the app contain a watermark.
2. Moovly
Price: Free 30-day trial, $24.92 per month billed annually.
Compatibility: Online-based platform
Before you can start working on your new cartoon, you must first log in to the Moovly platform. There’s no need to create a new account as you can use your Google or LinkedIn account to sign in quickly. Moovly lets you create your own content libraries or use Clip, Clean or Motion Graphics libraries in your projects. The properties of the ‘Stage’ or the work area can be controlled by adjusting the Size, Project Mode or Background-color options. All the visual objects you add to your project are going to be displayed the timeline and you can edit them from the Properties menu, located on the right side of the screen.
Pros:
- Lets you import content from online sources like Shutterstock or Storyblock
- Voiceovers or music of your own choosing can be easily added to animations
- User-friendly interface
Cons:
- All videos created during the free trial are watermarked
- Exporting videos in HD 1080p quality requires you to purchase one of the available plans
3. Powtoon
Price: Subscription plans start at $16 per month, billed annually
Compatibility: Online based-platform
Producing infographic, business or explainer videos with Powtoon is easy because you just have to select a template you like and customize it. Both visual and textual elements of templates can be adjusted in accordance with the demands of the project you’re currently working on. In addition, Powtoon’s users can freely select props, characters or music they add to their cartoons. However, changing a template’s duration isn’t an option, this online cartoon video maker offers. The rich selection of powerful animation tools makes Powtoon a great choice for businesses in need of a reliable way of producing captivating visual content.
Pros
- Fully customizable templates
- Free image and music sources
- Great file sharing capabilities
Cons:
- No voiceover recording feature
- The maximum duration of a cartoon depends on the pricing plan
- Storage space is limited to 100MB on the Free version of the platform
4. Renderforest
Price: Free version available. Subscription plans start at $16 per month, billed annually
Compatibility: Online based-platform
This popular online cartoon video maker can be used for a wide array of purposes. Logo animations, 3D explainer videos or professional presentations are among numerous options the Renderforest platform offers to its users. Each template you select is customizable, which enables you to control the process of creating a cartoon entirely. You can add text overlays, change the colors of the backgrounds or use some of the royalty free music provided by the platform. Renderforest lets you create fun, but professional cartoons and animations of all sorts and its beautifully designed interface doesn’t take too long to get used to.
Pros
- A large library of templates is available
- The maximum duration of a video is 120 minutes
- Offers up to 250GB of online storage space
Cons:
- Modest export options
- A relatively limited amount of commercial music tracks
5. Biteable
Price: Free, $23 per month, billed annually.
Compatibility: Online-based platform
The seemingly endless list of template categories Biteable provides will cater for all your online media marketing needs. Besides offering entertaining cartoon templates, the platform also lets you create Facebook covers, motion graphics or content for your social media channels. The best part is that the Biteable is completely free, although the number of watermarked videos you can produce in a month is limited to just five. Opting for one of the available monthly subscription plans will remove the watermarks from your cartoons, enable you to upload your media files, and enjoy the unlimited storage space.
Pros
- Create entertaining cartoons quickly
- Easily customizable templates
- A perfect option for social media managers
Cons
- Registration is mandatory.
- The Download option is disabled on the free version of the platform
- No audio editing options
- File sharing capabilities are limited to Facebook and YouTube
6. Explee
Price: Subscription plans start at $7 per month
Compatibility: Online-based platform
All of your ideas can be turned into professional-looking animations with the tools supplied by the Explee app. The platform utilizes the Bringlife technology to animate all images, which means that you can easily upload your pictures and bring them to life. There are over 6000 thousand images in the Explee’s image library that are organized by categories and keywords to simplify the search. All the sounds you use in your whiteboard animations can be edited in any way you want using the platform’s Softcut audio editor. Newcomers to the world of animation may need some time to learn how to use this powerful cartoon video maker, as some of its features are aimed at skilled animators.
Pros
- High-end text to speech system
- Excellent audio editing options
- Lots of cloud storage space
Cons
- Limited file sharing options
- No Free subscription plan
- Doesn’t offer a lot of animation effects
7. Vyond
Price: Subscription plans start from $39 per month, billed annually
Compatibility: Online-based platform
This is probably one of the oldest online cartoon video makers on the World Wide Web, as the platform was launched in 2007 under the name Go!Animate. A decade later it is still one of the most popular online destinations for anyone who wants to create an animated video quickly. The impressive list of assets is constantly being updated and new features are added frequently to improve the user experience. There are thousands of templates and animated assets available, while features like Shape Opacity Control enable you to be in charge of every step of the cartoon video production process.
Pros
- Automatic character lip syncing
- Fully customizable templates
- High-end character and object animation features
Cons
- The amount of available options depends on the subscription model
- Expensive
- Not the best option for inexperienced animators
Part 2: Best Cartoon Video Makers for PC
8. Animiz
Price: Free version available, subscription plans start from $29 per month
Compatibility: Windows XP/Vista/Win7/Win8/Win10
Diversity is the word that best describes this platform, because its users can create cartoons in a wide range of styles, in only a couple of minutes. More than 300 scene templates, as well as assets such as shapes, roles, or audios, enable you to unleash your creativity and produce breathtaking animations.
This cartoon video maker is also equipped with animation effects that can ensure smooth transitions between scenes or make your animations even more compelling. The maximum number of scenes and cameras you can use in a video, as well as the size of the videos you export, depends on your current subscription plan.
Pros:
- An impressive library of templates and royalty-free vector images
- Powerful Voiceover and Subtitling features
- Zooming, Panning and Rotating Camera effects
Cons
- Expensive
- Videos can be exported in only six different file formats
- The quality of cartoon videos depends on the subscription plan
9. Adobe Animate CC
Price: $26 per month if purchased as a single app or $66 per month if purchased as a part of All Apps subscription plan.
Compatibility: Windows, Mac
Adobe Animate has been one of the most powerful animation software products on the market for decades. You can use it to animate images you want to use for games, film or online and produce HTML 5, WebGL or Flash content. The Bone tool that makes the character movement fluid or Sound Synchronization feature that syncs the music with images are only a few among numerous options that enable Adobe Animate’s users to create perfect animated videos. If you are not familiar with this software, or animation learning how to create cartoons with it, will take a lot of dedication and effort.
Pros
- Excellent choice for complex animations
- Puppeting features
- Freehand drawing capability
Cons
- It takes years to master the software
- You may require other Adobe’s software while working on a project
- Ill-suited for non-professional users
10. Toonboom Harmony
Price: Subscription plans start at $19 per month, billed annually
Compatibility: Mac, Windows
This software lets you create 2D animations for video games, TV and Film in a wide range of styles. It also enables you to integrate other software in the production pipeline, so you can use PSD, PDF, bitmaps or audio files in all your projects. The Premium version of this cartoon video maker offers the option to animate 3D models that can be later integrated with 2D characters. Universal Studios, Ubisoft, Lucas Film or Fox are just a few entertainment industry giants that use this software to create movies, TV shows or video games.
Pros
- Excellent choice for the creation of the Cut-Out or Paperless animations
- A wide range of drawing tools
- Extensive library of special effects
Cons
- Not the quickest option to create a cartoon video
- Inexperienced animators may have to overcome a steep learning curve
Part 3: FAQ about Best Cartoon Video Makers
1. What is the best animated video maker?
The best-animated video maker is the one that offers you all the features for creating the kind of videos you always wanted to make. Some animated video maker software are specially made for cartoon video maker.
Moovly, PowToon, and Animaker are a few of the popular animated cartoon video maker software. You can download them on your PC and start to design your world with fantastic tools and your designs.
Apart from that, a top animated video maker software will come with pre-made templates to help you in creating cartoons quickly. If the software will ask you to buy a license, then first check if the trial is available or not.
2. Where can I animate for free?
The online world is full of such platforms where you can animate anything without paying for it.
Blender is one such tool that allows you to do 3D designing. It comes with plenty of features and using them. You can animate whatever you want.
Opentoonz and K-3D are sufficiently compact tools for the animation artists and cartoon video maker.
Whatever you are imagining can be put into visual design and animation with these kinds of freeware.
If you still have doubts, then try one of them, and you will recognize which tool fits your need. Once you find out what tools you require, creating animated videos will become effortless.
3. How can I make my own cartoon video?
This is something we appreciate because many people enjoy watching cartoons only and never try to make one on their own.
Creating a cartoon is not everyone’s cup of tea. Many have failed in this journey, but with some patience and persistence, you can succeed in making a funny or emotional cartoon as well.
The most talented cartoon video maker has the idea of handy tools and tricks to design animations in a short period.
Please create your cartoon by installing cartoon maker software and share it with the world. Your effort will be valued.
Conclusion
Animated videos have become widely popular in the last couple of years and a growing number of companies use them for promotional purposes. The online cartoon video makers offer a quick and easy way to produce explainer, infographic or tutorial videos, that may help you lead a more successful online marketing strategy. If you want to make cartoon video easily, why don’t try Filmora ? It is a video editor that you will can make cartoon like a pro. Do you use cartoon video makers? Share your experiences with us in the comments.
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Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Animated videos offer solutions to some of the issues that are common during the video production process. You won’t have to scout for locations, rent the pricey equipment or go through a seemingly endless casting process.
On the other hand, there are certain limitations you’ll need to take into account before you decide to use online, Windows, Mac and PC-based cartoon video makers to promote the products or services your company offers.
Using animation templates can impact the structure of a video’s plot, and more complex templates may cost more.
Despite the restrictions, cartoon video makers still offer a sea of possibilities to their users. So in this article, we will share with you about the top 10 best cartoon video makers online and PC that you can use before diving into the magical world of animated video.
- Part 1: Best Cartoon Video Makers Online
- Part 2: Best Cartoon Video Makers for PC
- Part 3: FAQ about Best Cartoon Video Makers
Part 1: Best Cartoon Video Makers Online
Using most of the online animation platforms featured in this article doesn’t require you to have a lot of previous experience, but the animation software products for Mac and PC computers can be overwhelming for young and inexperienced animators. Let’s check out the top ten cartoon video makers in 2020.
1. Animaker
Price: Free version available, subscription plans start at $12 per month billed annually.
Compatibility: Online-based platform
The amount of options Animaker offers is staggering, as you can choose from hundreds of animated characters, backgrounds or maps. There are six video styles available such as Infographic, Typography or 2D that can be used for different types of projects. The Whiteboard feature lets you select the board style that best fits the cartoon you’re working on, while features such a Multimove, Curve or Enter/Exit Effects enable you to animate your videos at a professional level. More than fifty background music tracks, nearly two hundred sound effects, and Direct Voice Recording option make this cartoon video maker one of the best online animation apps.
Pros:
- Superb animation tools
- A rich selection of templates
- Excellent audio editing options
Cons:
- Creating an account is mandatory, even if you opt to use the free version of the platform
- Pricy monthly fee
- Animated videos created with the free version of the app contain a watermark.
2. Moovly
Price: Free 30-day trial, $24.92 per month billed annually.
Compatibility: Online-based platform
Before you can start working on your new cartoon, you must first log in to the Moovly platform. There’s no need to create a new account as you can use your Google or LinkedIn account to sign in quickly. Moovly lets you create your own content libraries or use Clip, Clean or Motion Graphics libraries in your projects. The properties of the ‘Stage’ or the work area can be controlled by adjusting the Size, Project Mode or Background-color options. All the visual objects you add to your project are going to be displayed the timeline and you can edit them from the Properties menu, located on the right side of the screen.
Pros:
- Lets you import content from online sources like Shutterstock or Storyblock
- Voiceovers or music of your own choosing can be easily added to animations
- User-friendly interface
Cons:
- All videos created during the free trial are watermarked
- Exporting videos in HD 1080p quality requires you to purchase one of the available plans
3. Powtoon
Price: Subscription plans start at $16 per month, billed annually
Compatibility: Online based-platform
Producing infographic, business or explainer videos with Powtoon is easy because you just have to select a template you like and customize it. Both visual and textual elements of templates can be adjusted in accordance with the demands of the project you’re currently working on. In addition, Powtoon’s users can freely select props, characters or music they add to their cartoons. However, changing a template’s duration isn’t an option, this online cartoon video maker offers. The rich selection of powerful animation tools makes Powtoon a great choice for businesses in need of a reliable way of producing captivating visual content.
Pros
- Fully customizable templates
- Free image and music sources
- Great file sharing capabilities
Cons:
- No voiceover recording feature
- The maximum duration of a cartoon depends on the pricing plan
- Storage space is limited to 100MB on the Free version of the platform
4. Renderforest
Price: Free version available. Subscription plans start at $16 per month, billed annually
Compatibility: Online based-platform
This popular online cartoon video maker can be used for a wide array of purposes. Logo animations, 3D explainer videos or professional presentations are among numerous options the Renderforest platform offers to its users. Each template you select is customizable, which enables you to control the process of creating a cartoon entirely. You can add text overlays, change the colors of the backgrounds or use some of the royalty free music provided by the platform. Renderforest lets you create fun, but professional cartoons and animations of all sorts and its beautifully designed interface doesn’t take too long to get used to.
Pros
- A large library of templates is available
- The maximum duration of a video is 120 minutes
- Offers up to 250GB of online storage space
Cons:
- Modest export options
- A relatively limited amount of commercial music tracks
5. Biteable
Price: Free, $23 per month, billed annually.
Compatibility: Online-based platform
The seemingly endless list of template categories Biteable provides will cater for all your online media marketing needs. Besides offering entertaining cartoon templates, the platform also lets you create Facebook covers, motion graphics or content for your social media channels. The best part is that the Biteable is completely free, although the number of watermarked videos you can produce in a month is limited to just five. Opting for one of the available monthly subscription plans will remove the watermarks from your cartoons, enable you to upload your media files, and enjoy the unlimited storage space.
Pros
- Create entertaining cartoons quickly
- Easily customizable templates
- A perfect option for social media managers
Cons
- Registration is mandatory.
- The Download option is disabled on the free version of the platform
- No audio editing options
- File sharing capabilities are limited to Facebook and YouTube
6. Explee
Price: Subscription plans start at $7 per month
Compatibility: Online-based platform
All of your ideas can be turned into professional-looking animations with the tools supplied by the Explee app. The platform utilizes the Bringlife technology to animate all images, which means that you can easily upload your pictures and bring them to life. There are over 6000 thousand images in the Explee’s image library that are organized by categories and keywords to simplify the search. All the sounds you use in your whiteboard animations can be edited in any way you want using the platform’s Softcut audio editor. Newcomers to the world of animation may need some time to learn how to use this powerful cartoon video maker, as some of its features are aimed at skilled animators.
Pros
- High-end text to speech system
- Excellent audio editing options
- Lots of cloud storage space
Cons
- Limited file sharing options
- No Free subscription plan
- Doesn’t offer a lot of animation effects
7. Vyond
Price: Subscription plans start from $39 per month, billed annually
Compatibility: Online-based platform
This is probably one of the oldest online cartoon video makers on the World Wide Web, as the platform was launched in 2007 under the name Go!Animate. A decade later it is still one of the most popular online destinations for anyone who wants to create an animated video quickly. The impressive list of assets is constantly being updated and new features are added frequently to improve the user experience. There are thousands of templates and animated assets available, while features like Shape Opacity Control enable you to be in charge of every step of the cartoon video production process.
Pros
- Automatic character lip syncing
- Fully customizable templates
- High-end character and object animation features
Cons
- The amount of available options depends on the subscription model
- Expensive
- Not the best option for inexperienced animators
Part 2: Best Cartoon Video Makers for PC
8. Animiz
Price: Free version available, subscription plans start from $29 per month
Compatibility: Windows XP/Vista/Win7/Win8/Win10
Diversity is the word that best describes this platform, because its users can create cartoons in a wide range of styles, in only a couple of minutes. More than 300 scene templates, as well as assets such as shapes, roles, or audios, enable you to unleash your creativity and produce breathtaking animations.
This cartoon video maker is also equipped with animation effects that can ensure smooth transitions between scenes or make your animations even more compelling. The maximum number of scenes and cameras you can use in a video, as well as the size of the videos you export, depends on your current subscription plan.
Pros:
- An impressive library of templates and royalty-free vector images
- Powerful Voiceover and Subtitling features
- Zooming, Panning and Rotating Camera effects
Cons
- Expensive
- Videos can be exported in only six different file formats
- The quality of cartoon videos depends on the subscription plan
9. Adobe Animate CC
Price: $26 per month if purchased as a single app or $66 per month if purchased as a part of All Apps subscription plan.
Compatibility: Windows, Mac
Adobe Animate has been one of the most powerful animation software products on the market for decades. You can use it to animate images you want to use for games, film or online and produce HTML 5, WebGL or Flash content. The Bone tool that makes the character movement fluid or Sound Synchronization feature that syncs the music with images are only a few among numerous options that enable Adobe Animate’s users to create perfect animated videos. If you are not familiar with this software, or animation learning how to create cartoons with it, will take a lot of dedication and effort.
Pros
- Excellent choice for complex animations
- Puppeting features
- Freehand drawing capability
Cons
- It takes years to master the software
- You may require other Adobe’s software while working on a project
- Ill-suited for non-professional users
10. Toonboom Harmony
Price: Subscription plans start at $19 per month, billed annually
Compatibility: Mac, Windows
This software lets you create 2D animations for video games, TV and Film in a wide range of styles. It also enables you to integrate other software in the production pipeline, so you can use PSD, PDF, bitmaps or audio files in all your projects. The Premium version of this cartoon video maker offers the option to animate 3D models that can be later integrated with 2D characters. Universal Studios, Ubisoft, Lucas Film or Fox are just a few entertainment industry giants that use this software to create movies, TV shows or video games.
Pros
- Excellent choice for the creation of the Cut-Out or Paperless animations
- A wide range of drawing tools
- Extensive library of special effects
Cons
- Not the quickest option to create a cartoon video
- Inexperienced animators may have to overcome a steep learning curve
Part 3: FAQ about Best Cartoon Video Makers
1. What is the best animated video maker?
The best-animated video maker is the one that offers you all the features for creating the kind of videos you always wanted to make. Some animated video maker software are specially made for cartoon video maker.
Moovly, PowToon, and Animaker are a few of the popular animated cartoon video maker software. You can download them on your PC and start to design your world with fantastic tools and your designs.
Apart from that, a top animated video maker software will come with pre-made templates to help you in creating cartoons quickly. If the software will ask you to buy a license, then first check if the trial is available or not.
2. Where can I animate for free?
The online world is full of such platforms where you can animate anything without paying for it.
Blender is one such tool that allows you to do 3D designing. It comes with plenty of features and using them. You can animate whatever you want.
Opentoonz and K-3D are sufficiently compact tools for the animation artists and cartoon video maker.
Whatever you are imagining can be put into visual design and animation with these kinds of freeware.
If you still have doubts, then try one of them, and you will recognize which tool fits your need. Once you find out what tools you require, creating animated videos will become effortless.
3. How can I make my own cartoon video?
This is something we appreciate because many people enjoy watching cartoons only and never try to make one on their own.
Creating a cartoon is not everyone’s cup of tea. Many have failed in this journey, but with some patience and persistence, you can succeed in making a funny or emotional cartoon as well.
The most talented cartoon video maker has the idea of handy tools and tricks to design animations in a short period.
Please create your cartoon by installing cartoon maker software and share it with the world. Your effort will be valued.
Conclusion
Animated videos have become widely popular in the last couple of years and a growing number of companies use them for promotional purposes. The online cartoon video makers offer a quick and easy way to produce explainer, infographic or tutorial videos, that may help you lead a more successful online marketing strategy. If you want to make cartoon video easily, why don’t try Filmora ? It is a video editor that you will can make cartoon like a pro. Do you use cartoon video makers? Share your experiences with us in the comments.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Animated videos offer solutions to some of the issues that are common during the video production process. You won’t have to scout for locations, rent the pricey equipment or go through a seemingly endless casting process.
On the other hand, there are certain limitations you’ll need to take into account before you decide to use online, Windows, Mac and PC-based cartoon video makers to promote the products or services your company offers.
Using animation templates can impact the structure of a video’s plot, and more complex templates may cost more.
Despite the restrictions, cartoon video makers still offer a sea of possibilities to their users. So in this article, we will share with you about the top 10 best cartoon video makers online and PC that you can use before diving into the magical world of animated video.
- Part 1: Best Cartoon Video Makers Online
- Part 2: Best Cartoon Video Makers for PC
- Part 3: FAQ about Best Cartoon Video Makers
Part 1: Best Cartoon Video Makers Online
Using most of the online animation platforms featured in this article doesn’t require you to have a lot of previous experience, but the animation software products for Mac and PC computers can be overwhelming for young and inexperienced animators. Let’s check out the top ten cartoon video makers in 2020.
1. Animaker
Price: Free version available, subscription plans start at $12 per month billed annually.
Compatibility: Online-based platform
The amount of options Animaker offers is staggering, as you can choose from hundreds of animated characters, backgrounds or maps. There are six video styles available such as Infographic, Typography or 2D that can be used for different types of projects. The Whiteboard feature lets you select the board style that best fits the cartoon you’re working on, while features such a Multimove, Curve or Enter/Exit Effects enable you to animate your videos at a professional level. More than fifty background music tracks, nearly two hundred sound effects, and Direct Voice Recording option make this cartoon video maker one of the best online animation apps.
Pros:
- Superb animation tools
- A rich selection of templates
- Excellent audio editing options
Cons:
- Creating an account is mandatory, even if you opt to use the free version of the platform
- Pricy monthly fee
- Animated videos created with the free version of the app contain a watermark.
2. Moovly
Price: Free 30-day trial, $24.92 per month billed annually.
Compatibility: Online-based platform
Before you can start working on your new cartoon, you must first log in to the Moovly platform. There’s no need to create a new account as you can use your Google or LinkedIn account to sign in quickly. Moovly lets you create your own content libraries or use Clip, Clean or Motion Graphics libraries in your projects. The properties of the ‘Stage’ or the work area can be controlled by adjusting the Size, Project Mode or Background-color options. All the visual objects you add to your project are going to be displayed the timeline and you can edit them from the Properties menu, located on the right side of the screen.
Pros:
- Lets you import content from online sources like Shutterstock or Storyblock
- Voiceovers or music of your own choosing can be easily added to animations
- User-friendly interface
Cons:
- All videos created during the free trial are watermarked
- Exporting videos in HD 1080p quality requires you to purchase one of the available plans
3. Powtoon
Price: Subscription plans start at $16 per month, billed annually
Compatibility: Online based-platform
Producing infographic, business or explainer videos with Powtoon is easy because you just have to select a template you like and customize it. Both visual and textual elements of templates can be adjusted in accordance with the demands of the project you’re currently working on. In addition, Powtoon’s users can freely select props, characters or music they add to their cartoons. However, changing a template’s duration isn’t an option, this online cartoon video maker offers. The rich selection of powerful animation tools makes Powtoon a great choice for businesses in need of a reliable way of producing captivating visual content.
Pros
- Fully customizable templates
- Free image and music sources
- Great file sharing capabilities
Cons:
- No voiceover recording feature
- The maximum duration of a cartoon depends on the pricing plan
- Storage space is limited to 100MB on the Free version of the platform
4. Renderforest
Price: Free version available. Subscription plans start at $16 per month, billed annually
Compatibility: Online based-platform
This popular online cartoon video maker can be used for a wide array of purposes. Logo animations, 3D explainer videos or professional presentations are among numerous options the Renderforest platform offers to its users. Each template you select is customizable, which enables you to control the process of creating a cartoon entirely. You can add text overlays, change the colors of the backgrounds or use some of the royalty free music provided by the platform. Renderforest lets you create fun, but professional cartoons and animations of all sorts and its beautifully designed interface doesn’t take too long to get used to.
Pros
- A large library of templates is available
- The maximum duration of a video is 120 minutes
- Offers up to 250GB of online storage space
Cons:
- Modest export options
- A relatively limited amount of commercial music tracks
5. Biteable
Price: Free, $23 per month, billed annually.
Compatibility: Online-based platform
The seemingly endless list of template categories Biteable provides will cater for all your online media marketing needs. Besides offering entertaining cartoon templates, the platform also lets you create Facebook covers, motion graphics or content for your social media channels. The best part is that the Biteable is completely free, although the number of watermarked videos you can produce in a month is limited to just five. Opting for one of the available monthly subscription plans will remove the watermarks from your cartoons, enable you to upload your media files, and enjoy the unlimited storage space.
Pros
- Create entertaining cartoons quickly
- Easily customizable templates
- A perfect option for social media managers
Cons
- Registration is mandatory.
- The Download option is disabled on the free version of the platform
- No audio editing options
- File sharing capabilities are limited to Facebook and YouTube
6. Explee
Price: Subscription plans start at $7 per month
Compatibility: Online-based platform
All of your ideas can be turned into professional-looking animations with the tools supplied by the Explee app. The platform utilizes the Bringlife technology to animate all images, which means that you can easily upload your pictures and bring them to life. There are over 6000 thousand images in the Explee’s image library that are organized by categories and keywords to simplify the search. All the sounds you use in your whiteboard animations can be edited in any way you want using the platform’s Softcut audio editor. Newcomers to the world of animation may need some time to learn how to use this powerful cartoon video maker, as some of its features are aimed at skilled animators.
Pros
- High-end text to speech system
- Excellent audio editing options
- Lots of cloud storage space
Cons
- Limited file sharing options
- No Free subscription plan
- Doesn’t offer a lot of animation effects
7. Vyond
Price: Subscription plans start from $39 per month, billed annually
Compatibility: Online-based platform
This is probably one of the oldest online cartoon video makers on the World Wide Web, as the platform was launched in 2007 under the name Go!Animate. A decade later it is still one of the most popular online destinations for anyone who wants to create an animated video quickly. The impressive list of assets is constantly being updated and new features are added frequently to improve the user experience. There are thousands of templates and animated assets available, while features like Shape Opacity Control enable you to be in charge of every step of the cartoon video production process.
Pros
- Automatic character lip syncing
- Fully customizable templates
- High-end character and object animation features
Cons
- The amount of available options depends on the subscription model
- Expensive
- Not the best option for inexperienced animators
Part 2: Best Cartoon Video Makers for PC
8. Animiz
Price: Free version available, subscription plans start from $29 per month
Compatibility: Windows XP/Vista/Win7/Win8/Win10
Diversity is the word that best describes this platform, because its users can create cartoons in a wide range of styles, in only a couple of minutes. More than 300 scene templates, as well as assets such as shapes, roles, or audios, enable you to unleash your creativity and produce breathtaking animations.
This cartoon video maker is also equipped with animation effects that can ensure smooth transitions between scenes or make your animations even more compelling. The maximum number of scenes and cameras you can use in a video, as well as the size of the videos you export, depends on your current subscription plan.
Pros:
- An impressive library of templates and royalty-free vector images
- Powerful Voiceover and Subtitling features
- Zooming, Panning and Rotating Camera effects
Cons
- Expensive
- Videos can be exported in only six different file formats
- The quality of cartoon videos depends on the subscription plan
9. Adobe Animate CC
Price: $26 per month if purchased as a single app or $66 per month if purchased as a part of All Apps subscription plan.
Compatibility: Windows, Mac
Adobe Animate has been one of the most powerful animation software products on the market for decades. You can use it to animate images you want to use for games, film or online and produce HTML 5, WebGL or Flash content. The Bone tool that makes the character movement fluid or Sound Synchronization feature that syncs the music with images are only a few among numerous options that enable Adobe Animate’s users to create perfect animated videos. If you are not familiar with this software, or animation learning how to create cartoons with it, will take a lot of dedication and effort.
Pros
- Excellent choice for complex animations
- Puppeting features
- Freehand drawing capability
Cons
- It takes years to master the software
- You may require other Adobe’s software while working on a project
- Ill-suited for non-professional users
10. Toonboom Harmony
Price: Subscription plans start at $19 per month, billed annually
Compatibility: Mac, Windows
This software lets you create 2D animations for video games, TV and Film in a wide range of styles. It also enables you to integrate other software in the production pipeline, so you can use PSD, PDF, bitmaps or audio files in all your projects. The Premium version of this cartoon video maker offers the option to animate 3D models that can be later integrated with 2D characters. Universal Studios, Ubisoft, Lucas Film or Fox are just a few entertainment industry giants that use this software to create movies, TV shows or video games.
Pros
- Excellent choice for the creation of the Cut-Out or Paperless animations
- A wide range of drawing tools
- Extensive library of special effects
Cons
- Not the quickest option to create a cartoon video
- Inexperienced animators may have to overcome a steep learning curve
Part 3: FAQ about Best Cartoon Video Makers
1. What is the best animated video maker?
The best-animated video maker is the one that offers you all the features for creating the kind of videos you always wanted to make. Some animated video maker software are specially made for cartoon video maker.
Moovly, PowToon, and Animaker are a few of the popular animated cartoon video maker software. You can download them on your PC and start to design your world with fantastic tools and your designs.
Apart from that, a top animated video maker software will come with pre-made templates to help you in creating cartoons quickly. If the software will ask you to buy a license, then first check if the trial is available or not.
2. Where can I animate for free?
The online world is full of such platforms where you can animate anything without paying for it.
Blender is one such tool that allows you to do 3D designing. It comes with plenty of features and using them. You can animate whatever you want.
Opentoonz and K-3D are sufficiently compact tools for the animation artists and cartoon video maker.
Whatever you are imagining can be put into visual design and animation with these kinds of freeware.
If you still have doubts, then try one of them, and you will recognize which tool fits your need. Once you find out what tools you require, creating animated videos will become effortless.
3. How can I make my own cartoon video?
This is something we appreciate because many people enjoy watching cartoons only and never try to make one on their own.
Creating a cartoon is not everyone’s cup of tea. Many have failed in this journey, but with some patience and persistence, you can succeed in making a funny or emotional cartoon as well.
The most talented cartoon video maker has the idea of handy tools and tricks to design animations in a short period.
Please create your cartoon by installing cartoon maker software and share it with the world. Your effort will be valued.
Conclusion
Animated videos have become widely popular in the last couple of years and a growing number of companies use them for promotional purposes. The online cartoon video makers offer a quick and easy way to produce explainer, infographic or tutorial videos, that may help you lead a more successful online marketing strategy. If you want to make cartoon video easily, why don’t try Filmora ? It is a video editor that you will can make cartoon like a pro. Do you use cartoon video makers? Share your experiences with us in the comments.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Ollie Mattison
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Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Animated videos offer solutions to some of the issues that are common during the video production process. You won’t have to scout for locations, rent the pricey equipment or go through a seemingly endless casting process.
On the other hand, there are certain limitations you’ll need to take into account before you decide to use online, Windows, Mac and PC-based cartoon video makers to promote the products or services your company offers.
Using animation templates can impact the structure of a video’s plot, and more complex templates may cost more.
Despite the restrictions, cartoon video makers still offer a sea of possibilities to their users. So in this article, we will share with you about the top 10 best cartoon video makers online and PC that you can use before diving into the magical world of animated video.
- Part 1: Best Cartoon Video Makers Online
- Part 2: Best Cartoon Video Makers for PC
- Part 3: FAQ about Best Cartoon Video Makers
Part 1: Best Cartoon Video Makers Online
Using most of the online animation platforms featured in this article doesn’t require you to have a lot of previous experience, but the animation software products for Mac and PC computers can be overwhelming for young and inexperienced animators. Let’s check out the top ten cartoon video makers in 2020.
1. Animaker
Price: Free version available, subscription plans start at $12 per month billed annually.
Compatibility: Online-based platform
The amount of options Animaker offers is staggering, as you can choose from hundreds of animated characters, backgrounds or maps. There are six video styles available such as Infographic, Typography or 2D that can be used for different types of projects. The Whiteboard feature lets you select the board style that best fits the cartoon you’re working on, while features such a Multimove, Curve or Enter/Exit Effects enable you to animate your videos at a professional level. More than fifty background music tracks, nearly two hundred sound effects, and Direct Voice Recording option make this cartoon video maker one of the best online animation apps.
Pros:
- Superb animation tools
- A rich selection of templates
- Excellent audio editing options
Cons:
- Creating an account is mandatory, even if you opt to use the free version of the platform
- Pricy monthly fee
- Animated videos created with the free version of the app contain a watermark.
2. Moovly
Price: Free 30-day trial, $24.92 per month billed annually.
Compatibility: Online-based platform
Before you can start working on your new cartoon, you must first log in to the Moovly platform. There’s no need to create a new account as you can use your Google or LinkedIn account to sign in quickly. Moovly lets you create your own content libraries or use Clip, Clean or Motion Graphics libraries in your projects. The properties of the ‘Stage’ or the work area can be controlled by adjusting the Size, Project Mode or Background-color options. All the visual objects you add to your project are going to be displayed the timeline and you can edit them from the Properties menu, located on the right side of the screen.
Pros:
- Lets you import content from online sources like Shutterstock or Storyblock
- Voiceovers or music of your own choosing can be easily added to animations
- User-friendly interface
Cons:
- All videos created during the free trial are watermarked
- Exporting videos in HD 1080p quality requires you to purchase one of the available plans
3. Powtoon
Price: Subscription plans start at $16 per month, billed annually
Compatibility: Online based-platform
Producing infographic, business or explainer videos with Powtoon is easy because you just have to select a template you like and customize it. Both visual and textual elements of templates can be adjusted in accordance with the demands of the project you’re currently working on. In addition, Powtoon’s users can freely select props, characters or music they add to their cartoons. However, changing a template’s duration isn’t an option, this online cartoon video maker offers. The rich selection of powerful animation tools makes Powtoon a great choice for businesses in need of a reliable way of producing captivating visual content.
Pros
- Fully customizable templates
- Free image and music sources
- Great file sharing capabilities
Cons:
- No voiceover recording feature
- The maximum duration of a cartoon depends on the pricing plan
- Storage space is limited to 100MB on the Free version of the platform
4. Renderforest
Price: Free version available. Subscription plans start at $16 per month, billed annually
Compatibility: Online based-platform
This popular online cartoon video maker can be used for a wide array of purposes. Logo animations, 3D explainer videos or professional presentations are among numerous options the Renderforest platform offers to its users. Each template you select is customizable, which enables you to control the process of creating a cartoon entirely. You can add text overlays, change the colors of the backgrounds or use some of the royalty free music provided by the platform. Renderforest lets you create fun, but professional cartoons and animations of all sorts and its beautifully designed interface doesn’t take too long to get used to.
Pros
- A large library of templates is available
- The maximum duration of a video is 120 minutes
- Offers up to 250GB of online storage space
Cons:
- Modest export options
- A relatively limited amount of commercial music tracks
5. Biteable
Price: Free, $23 per month, billed annually.
Compatibility: Online-based platform
The seemingly endless list of template categories Biteable provides will cater for all your online media marketing needs. Besides offering entertaining cartoon templates, the platform also lets you create Facebook covers, motion graphics or content for your social media channels. The best part is that the Biteable is completely free, although the number of watermarked videos you can produce in a month is limited to just five. Opting for one of the available monthly subscription plans will remove the watermarks from your cartoons, enable you to upload your media files, and enjoy the unlimited storage space.
Pros
- Create entertaining cartoons quickly
- Easily customizable templates
- A perfect option for social media managers
Cons
- Registration is mandatory.
- The Download option is disabled on the free version of the platform
- No audio editing options
- File sharing capabilities are limited to Facebook and YouTube
6. Explee
Price: Subscription plans start at $7 per month
Compatibility: Online-based platform
All of your ideas can be turned into professional-looking animations with the tools supplied by the Explee app. The platform utilizes the Bringlife technology to animate all images, which means that you can easily upload your pictures and bring them to life. There are over 6000 thousand images in the Explee’s image library that are organized by categories and keywords to simplify the search. All the sounds you use in your whiteboard animations can be edited in any way you want using the platform’s Softcut audio editor. Newcomers to the world of animation may need some time to learn how to use this powerful cartoon video maker, as some of its features are aimed at skilled animators.
Pros
- High-end text to speech system
- Excellent audio editing options
- Lots of cloud storage space
Cons
- Limited file sharing options
- No Free subscription plan
- Doesn’t offer a lot of animation effects
7. Vyond
Price: Subscription plans start from $39 per month, billed annually
Compatibility: Online-based platform
This is probably one of the oldest online cartoon video makers on the World Wide Web, as the platform was launched in 2007 under the name Go!Animate. A decade later it is still one of the most popular online destinations for anyone who wants to create an animated video quickly. The impressive list of assets is constantly being updated and new features are added frequently to improve the user experience. There are thousands of templates and animated assets available, while features like Shape Opacity Control enable you to be in charge of every step of the cartoon video production process.
Pros
- Automatic character lip syncing
- Fully customizable templates
- High-end character and object animation features
Cons
- The amount of available options depends on the subscription model
- Expensive
- Not the best option for inexperienced animators
Part 2: Best Cartoon Video Makers for PC
8. Animiz
Price: Free version available, subscription plans start from $29 per month
Compatibility: Windows XP/Vista/Win7/Win8/Win10
Diversity is the word that best describes this platform, because its users can create cartoons in a wide range of styles, in only a couple of minutes. More than 300 scene templates, as well as assets such as shapes, roles, or audios, enable you to unleash your creativity and produce breathtaking animations.
This cartoon video maker is also equipped with animation effects that can ensure smooth transitions between scenes or make your animations even more compelling. The maximum number of scenes and cameras you can use in a video, as well as the size of the videos you export, depends on your current subscription plan.
Pros:
- An impressive library of templates and royalty-free vector images
- Powerful Voiceover and Subtitling features
- Zooming, Panning and Rotating Camera effects
Cons
- Expensive
- Videos can be exported in only six different file formats
- The quality of cartoon videos depends on the subscription plan
9. Adobe Animate CC
Price: $26 per month if purchased as a single app or $66 per month if purchased as a part of All Apps subscription plan.
Compatibility: Windows, Mac
Adobe Animate has been one of the most powerful animation software products on the market for decades. You can use it to animate images you want to use for games, film or online and produce HTML 5, WebGL or Flash content. The Bone tool that makes the character movement fluid or Sound Synchronization feature that syncs the music with images are only a few among numerous options that enable Adobe Animate’s users to create perfect animated videos. If you are not familiar with this software, or animation learning how to create cartoons with it, will take a lot of dedication and effort.
Pros
- Excellent choice for complex animations
- Puppeting features
- Freehand drawing capability
Cons
- It takes years to master the software
- You may require other Adobe’s software while working on a project
- Ill-suited for non-professional users
10. Toonboom Harmony
Price: Subscription plans start at $19 per month, billed annually
Compatibility: Mac, Windows
This software lets you create 2D animations for video games, TV and Film in a wide range of styles. It also enables you to integrate other software in the production pipeline, so you can use PSD, PDF, bitmaps or audio files in all your projects. The Premium version of this cartoon video maker offers the option to animate 3D models that can be later integrated with 2D characters. Universal Studios, Ubisoft, Lucas Film or Fox are just a few entertainment industry giants that use this software to create movies, TV shows or video games.
Pros
- Excellent choice for the creation of the Cut-Out or Paperless animations
- A wide range of drawing tools
- Extensive library of special effects
Cons
- Not the quickest option to create a cartoon video
- Inexperienced animators may have to overcome a steep learning curve
Part 3: FAQ about Best Cartoon Video Makers
1. What is the best animated video maker?
The best-animated video maker is the one that offers you all the features for creating the kind of videos you always wanted to make. Some animated video maker software are specially made for cartoon video maker.
Moovly, PowToon, and Animaker are a few of the popular animated cartoon video maker software. You can download them on your PC and start to design your world with fantastic tools and your designs.
Apart from that, a top animated video maker software will come with pre-made templates to help you in creating cartoons quickly. If the software will ask you to buy a license, then first check if the trial is available or not.
2. Where can I animate for free?
The online world is full of such platforms where you can animate anything without paying for it.
Blender is one such tool that allows you to do 3D designing. It comes with plenty of features and using them. You can animate whatever you want.
Opentoonz and K-3D are sufficiently compact tools for the animation artists and cartoon video maker.
Whatever you are imagining can be put into visual design and animation with these kinds of freeware.
If you still have doubts, then try one of them, and you will recognize which tool fits your need. Once you find out what tools you require, creating animated videos will become effortless.
3. How can I make my own cartoon video?
This is something we appreciate because many people enjoy watching cartoons only and never try to make one on their own.
Creating a cartoon is not everyone’s cup of tea. Many have failed in this journey, but with some patience and persistence, you can succeed in making a funny or emotional cartoon as well.
The most talented cartoon video maker has the idea of handy tools and tricks to design animations in a short period.
Please create your cartoon by installing cartoon maker software and share it with the world. Your effort will be valued.
Conclusion
Animated videos have become widely popular in the last couple of years and a growing number of companies use them for promotional purposes. The online cartoon video makers offer a quick and easy way to produce explainer, infographic or tutorial videos, that may help you lead a more successful online marketing strategy. If you want to make cartoon video easily, why don’t try Filmora ? It is a video editor that you will can make cartoon like a pro. Do you use cartoon video makers? Share your experiences with us in the comments.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Ollie Mattison
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