10 Free & Best Android Video Editor Apps For 2018 Editing Like A Pro

by islam ahmed

while there are a vast number of video editing software available for PC, free video editor apps for Android smartphones are no less in the Google Play Store. They are convenient to work with and has a collection of amazing features. Here, we have compiled a list of best Android video editor apps which are free in the Play Store. With these editors, you can arrange the clips to perfection and also upload the videos to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or YouTube.

Note: This list isn’t in order of preference. You are advised to choose any of these editors that you prefer.

Ten Best Android Video Editor Apps Of 2018

1. FilmoraGo

FilmoraGo is remarkable Android video editor app which is liked by many users.  All the primary functions like trimming, cutting, adding themes, music, etc. can be easily performed. You can also make square 1:1 videos for Instagram, 16:9 videos for Youtube, create reverse videos, add transitions, slow motion, text, etc. to beautify your video.

FilmoraGo has got some in-app purchases, but most of the amazing features are available for free. You can either save the videos in your gallery directly or share it straight to any social networking site. It displays a watermark at the end of the video, but you can remove it with the upgrade.

2. Adobe Premiere Clip

Adobe Premiere Clip enables you to edit any video right from your Android device quickly. It is fast and fun to use. The best feature about Clip is the automatic video creation capability, i.e., the app can automatically create videos for you with any photos or clips that you choose. Moreover, you can also create your videos with its multiple video editing functions like cutting, trimming, adding transitions, music, filters, effects, etc.

It is free to download and does not display any ads. It also has direct video sharing capabilities.

3. VideoShow

VideoShow has received numerous awards and is undoubtedly one of the best video editing apps for Android available in the Play Store for free. With a user-friendly interface, VideoShow is reliable and easy to use. Apart from the essential functions, you can also beautify your video by adding text, effects, music and sound effects or perform live dubbing. There are over 50 different themes available, and you can also reduce the size of your video by compressing it. The videos do not lose any quality and have no video duration limits. This FilmoraGo alternative app has support for almost all Android devices.

4. PowerDirector Video Editor App

PowerDirector is a fully featured video editor that has an easy-to-use timeline interface, but it might take you some time to get used to the controls. However, once you become an expert with this app, you can create professional and effect rich videos within seconds. It has over 30 different effects and transition effects to choose from and add to your video.

Using this app, you can create awesome green screen videos. PowerDirector also comes with tutorial videos for all of its functions. Most of its features are available in the free version, but upgrading to the full version allows you to remove watermark, ads, and even to extract videos in 1080 and 4K resolutions. It is supported in Android 4.3 and above.

5. KineMaster

Combined with well-designed interface along with powerful features, KineMaster is a convenient video editing tool for Android. It enables drag-n-drop technique to import different media files easily. KineMaster offers remarkable levels of control over the editing process to create professional videos quickly. You can add different types of transition in between video fragments, or insert blocks of texts or subtitles.

However, the removal of the watermark and full access to premium assets can only be accessed if you purchase the professional edition of the app. Besides this, most of the functions come in the free version.

6. Quik

Quik is another smart way to create excellent videos. It is fast and free. Select any of your favorite photos or video clips to make your own stories with Quik. The best thing about Quik is that it comes with automatic video creation capabilities. You can crop videos, add effects, texts, and quickly sync everything to the beat of any music. Once you have completed the creation of the video, you can save it to your camera roll either in 1080p or 720p, or even directly share it on the social networking sites. Quik is reliable and does not display any annoying ads.

7. VivaVideo

VivaVideo has a lot of impressive video editing features. The app is thoughtfully designed to help you create professional looking videos directly from your Android. You can choose from hundreds of user-friendly effects that range from stickers and filters to animated clips and subtitles. It has an inbuilt slow motion video maker and slideshow maker. The essential functions of cutting and pasting videos, trimming, merging clips, etc. can be easily operated.

VivaVideo has over 200 million users worldwide, and also one of the best video editing apps for Android. You can also directly share your work to different social networking sites.

8. Funimate

Funimate video editor is perfect for creating fun videos easily. It can instantly transform everyday moments into creative videos and enables automatic sharing options to different social sites. It has over 20 advanced video effects which are designed to be a perfect match for editing short videos. You can even make short video loops which can be entertaining.

Funimate requires signing in before using the app. You can also get followers and follow other accounts in it. It is free, but the displayed ads can be annoying.

9. Magisto Video Editor & Maker

Magisto is a great video editor for those who don’t have a formal video editing experience. It combines video clips, photos, music, text, video effects and video filters to help you make an excellent video without much effort. Just select one or more video clip and a song for the soundtrack and the app will automatically create a video within few minutes.

Magisto uses a sophisticated A.I. that analyzes the videos and chooses the most interesting fragments. It usually produces an excellent result in video making. This FilmoraGo alternative is free with some in-app purchases.

10. Movie Maker Filmmaker

It is another good video editor worthy to be on this list. The app is 100% free with intuitive video editing tools which are easy to handle. It includes motion track animation effects, live video effects, text animations effects, music slideshows, and can assist you in making 16:9 videos or videos for Instagram in squared format. Overall, the app is useful for making short videos, but it displays a lot of ads which can be very disturbing.

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