Video Editor, Maker -VideoCook

Review by eFreeware

VideoCook's most distinctive trait is the breadth of its AI toolkit. Background removal, auto captions, smart tracking and body effects sit alongside the ordinary cutting and trimming tools rather than behind a separate app. That combination is what makes it stand out in a crowded category.

The developer, InShot Video Editor, has built this for people who post short clips to TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, WhatsApp and Facebook. The free price, the 4.8 average from over a million ratings and the 100 million-plus installs suggest it has found a wide audience. If you want one app that handles the whole arc from raw footage to a finished vertical video, this is the kind of tool worth considering.

Cutting, timing and shaping clips

The core editing set covers the basics well. You can trim, cut and merge clips, adjust speed anywhere from 0.2x to 100x for slow motion or time-lapse, and crop or resize to standard aspect ratios including 1:1, 9:16 and 16:9. Clips can be reversed, rotated or flipped, and the app supports slideshows and stop-motion sequences.

For creators who want more control, VideoCook adds keyframe animation for text, stickers and video layers, picture-in-picture for multi-layer edits and collages, chroma key for green screen work, and mask and blend modes for overlays. You can keep colors consistent across a project. These are the tools I would expect a hobbyist editor to reach for once simple cuts stop being enough.

Glitch Cam is a separate recording mode that captures footage with glitch, VHS and face effects applied as you shoot. It is the sort of feature that works best for short, punchy content rather than long-form projects, and it fits the app's overall tilt toward social media clips.

Captions, music and the AI layer

Auto captions are the headline AI feature. The developer says the app generates subtitles automatically, which saves the tedious work of typing out dialogue for vlogs and talking-head videos. Smart tracking keeps text and stickers locked to moving objects, so a label stays on a person or product as it moves through the frame.

Background removal works in one tap, and the same AI approach powers body effects that enhance images and videos with presets. Smooth slow-motion is handled by the app rather than left to the speed slider alone. These are the features that would take the longest to replicate manually, so their presence in a free editor is notable.

On the audio side, you can add built-in or custom music, extract audio from video clips, record voiceovers with fade-in and fade-out plus volume control, and drop in sound effects. The recent update added fresh tracks to the Top Songs section and expanded caption language support. A library of more than 100 filters and glitch effects covers looks such as VHS, RGB, X-ray and Retro, and transitions include blur, zoom, fade and slide.

Text tools are similarly deep, with over 1,000 fonts and animated styles, subtitle support tied to auto captions, animated stickers, emojis and trending GIFs. You can build memes and overlays from your own images. The breadth here is the main reason to consider VideoCook over a simpler cutter.

Exporting and sharing to social platforms

Export quality goes up to 4K at 60fps, with HD options for lighter files. The developer promotes watermark-free output, and sharing is built for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels and WhatsApp among others. That direct-to-platform flow matters if your workflow is shoot, edit, post rather than edit on a phone and finish on a computer.

Beyond video, the app includes AI photo tools. A photo enhancer is meant to sharpen blurry images and refine facial detail, while an AI background remover cuts out subjects and exports clean PNGs. Those are useful for thumbnails and social posts, though they are a secondary part of what VideoCook does.

What you need before you start

The app is free to download and carries ads, and it offers in-app purchases. The app claims no ads and no watermark, which sits awkwardly beside the store's ad disclosure.

The app was released in February 2019 and last updated in September 2026, so it has been maintained over a long stretch. If you are new to editing, expect a learning curve on the advanced tools. Keyframes, chroma key and blend modes are not self-explanatory, and the sheer number of options can be overwhelming at first. The basic trim-and-export path is straightforward, but getting the most from the app means spending time with the menus.

Who will get the most from VideoCook

This app fits people who publish short-form video regularly and want to do it from a phone. If your output is Reels, Shorts or TikTok clips, the vertical aspect ratios, auto captions, trending effects and direct sharing cover most of what you need. Casual users who want to turn a few clips into a shareable video will also find the basics approachable.

It also suits creators who want AI assistance built into a free app. Background removal, smart tracking and auto captions are the main draw in a free app. The photo tools add value for anyone who also makes thumbnails or social images.

Where it is less suited is to professional editing work. The app is built around quick, mobile-first projects, and the feature set reflects that. If your work involves complex timelines, color grading at a professional level or collaboration with a team, this is not the tool for that job. For everyone else, the combination of price, feature depth and export quality makes VideoCook easy to recommend.

A capable free editor for social-first creators

VideoCook packs an unusual amount into a free Android app. The AI tools, the depth of the effects library and the 4K export option give it more range than most casual editors, and the 4.8 rating from over a million users suggests the formula works for a lot of people. The ad-supported model and in-app purchases are the trade-off, and the advanced tools take time to learn.

If you make short videos for social platforms and want AI captions, background removal and glitch effects without paying upfront, this is a strong candidate. If you need professional-grade editing, this may not match your expectations. For the audience it targets, VideoCook delivers a lot for the price.

What's new in version 3.030.20

🎙 [Auto Captions]: More languages supported 🎵 [Music]: Fresh tracks added in Top Songs 🖼 [Materials]: New built-in materials for editing - Bug fixes and a smoother experience 💡 Your feedback helps us make VideoCook better 📩 [email protected]