Overview
We handed five editing apps to complete beginners and timed how long it took each to cut, caption and export their first one-minute video.
Our winner got a first-timer from install to upload in under an hour, with templates that teach technique instead of hiding it.
What our testing covered
- First-video timed with true beginners
- Export quality compared frame by frame
- Free vs paid tiers mapped honestly
- Learning curve tracked over two weeks
The good and the not-so-good
What we liked - Beginners finish a video in an hour
- Templates that actually teach
- Generous free tier
Worth knowing - 4K multicam needs the paid plan
- Effects library smaller than pro rivals
Start here, finish videos. The rare beginner app that stays useful as your skills grow.
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