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Best video editors for Android

Video editor apps trim and join clips, add music, text and captions, and apply effects or filters, so footage is ready to share without a computer.

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50 apps ranked · How we rank

  1. Number 1: Video Editor & Maker - InShot

    InShot Video Editor

    4.8 out of 5 (24.7M) 500M+ installs

    A wide-ranging free editor that suits casual video and photo creators, provided you accept ads and in-app purchases.

    Download Now: Video Editor & Maker - InShot Read our review of Video Editor & Maker - InShot

  2. Number 2: YouCut - Video Editor & Maker

    InShot Video Editor

    4.8 out of 5 (8.6M) 100M+ installs

    A free, watermark-free editor with real depth and useful AI tools, best for phone-shot social video.

    Download Now: YouCut - Video Editor & Maker Read our review of YouCut - Video Editor & Maker
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  1. Number 3: Video Maker

    InShot Video Editor

    4.8 out of 5 (3.1M) 100M+ installs

    A broad, free phone-first editor with 4K export and a deep effects library, supported by ads and in-app purchases.

    Download Now: Video Maker Read our review of Video Maker

  2. Number 4: Video Editor, Maker -VideoCook

    InShot Video Editor

    4.8 out of 5 (1.2M) 100M+ installs

    A feature-rich free editor for social-first creators, with AI tools and 4K export offset by ads and a learning curve.

    Download Now: Video Editor, Maker -VideoCook Read our review of Video Editor, Maker -VideoCook

  3. Number 5: VN: Photo & Video Editor

    Ubiquiti Labs, LLC

    4.7 out of 5 (5.5M) 100M+ installs

    A deep, free timeline editor for short-form video, best for creators who post often and want templates alongside manual control.

    Download Now: VN: Photo & Video Editor Read our review of VN: Photo & Video Editor

  4. Number 6: Edits: Video Editor

    Instagram

    4.7 out of 5 (1.8M) 100M+ installs

    A free, ad-free editor that suits regular short-video creators who want capture, editing and performance data in one app.

    Download Now: Edits: Video Editor Read our review of Edits: Video Editor
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  1. Number 7: KineMaster - AI Video Editor

    KineMaster, Video Editor Experts Group

    4.4 out of 5 (6.1M) 500M+ installs

    A deep, free Android editor for regular video makers, with AI shortcuts and manual controls that reward the time you put in.

    Download Now: KineMaster - AI Video Editor Read our review of KineMaster - AI Video Editor

  2. Number 8: AI Video Editor, Reels: inMelo

    Music Video Editor with Effects & Slideshow

    4.9 out of 5 (148.9K) 10M+ installs

    A free, template-driven editor for beat-synced Reels and Shorts, best suited to beginners and casual social creators.

    Download Now: AI Video Editor, Reels: inMelo Read our review of AI Video Editor, Reels: inMelo

  3. Number 9: Video Editor & Maker VideoShow

    VIDEOSHOW Video Editor & Maker & AI Chat Generator

    4.5 out of 5 (5.9M) 100M+ installs

    A broad, free Android editor whose AI generation and deep toolset suit social-first creators, provided you accept ads.

    Download Now: Video Editor & Maker VideoShow Read our review of Video Editor & Maker VideoShow

  4. Number 10: Canva: AI Photo & Video Editor

    Canva

    4.8 out of 5 (27.3M) 500M+ installs

    A free, wide-ranging design app that suits everyday creators, with a paid tier for premium assets and post scheduling.

    Download Now: Canva: AI Photo & Video Editor Read our review of Canva: AI Photo & Video Editor

More of the best video editors

  1. 11 VivaVideo - Video Cut & Editor QuVideo Inc. Video Editor & Video Maker App 4.3 500M+
  2. 12 AI Video Editor - Vidma Cut AI Vidma Video Studio 4.5 50M+
  3. 13 GoPro Quik: Video Editor GoPro 4.5 50M+
  4. 14 EasyCut - Video Editor & Maker Great Talent Video Inc. Video Editor App 4.4 100M+
  5. 15 Videoshop - Video Editor Jajijujejo Inc. 4.6 10M+
  6. 16 YouTube Create: Video editor Google LLC 4.6 10M+
  7. 17 AI Video Editor - VivaCut Ai Propulse2026 4.3 100M+
  8. 18 Node Video Shallway Studio 4.6 10M+
  9. 19 Funimate Video Editor & Maker Pixery Bilgi Teknolojileri 4.3 50M+
  10. 20 Video Compressor & Converter TarrySoft 4.5 10M+
  11. 21 PowerDirector - Video Editor Cyberlink Corp 4.2 100M+
  12. 22 Mojo: Reels and Video Captions Dailymotion Inc 4.5 10M+
  13. 23 VITA - Video Editor & Maker SNOW Corporation 4.2 100M+
  14. 24 Spring - Video Editor & Maker KineMaster, Video Editor Experts Group 4.6 5M+
  15. 25 Adobe Express: AI Photo, Video Adobe 4.6 100M+
  16. 26 AI Video Editor: ShotCut AI Shotcut Video Workshop 4.2 50M+
  17. 27 AI Video Enhancer & Editor Music Video Editor with Effects & Slideshow 4.4 10M+
  18. 28 BIGVU Teleprompter & Captions BIGVU AI Eye Contact & Video Subtitles 4.5 5M+
  19. 29 Video Maker & Editor: FotoPlay FotoPlay Video Maker 4.8 10M+
  20. 30 Videoleap: AI Video Editor Lightricks Ltd. 4.5 10M+
  21. 31 Filmora: AI Video Editor&Maker Wondershare Filmora 4.0 100M+
  22. 32 Wink: Video Enhancer & Editor Meitu (China) Limited 4.5 50M+
  23. 33 Photo Video Maker - InSlide Daily AI Studio 4.7 10M+
  24. 34 Filmigo: AI Video Maker VIDEOSHOW Video Editor & Maker & AI Chat Generator 4.4 100M+
  25. 35 Reels Maker for Instagram BEAT Mobile Presets & Filters 4.5 1M+
  26. 36 CapCut - Video Editor Bytedance Pte. Ltd. 3.6 1B+
  27. 37 Video Collage Maker:Mix Videos Momentic Apps 4.6 5M+
  28. 38 EPIK - AI Photo & Video Editor SNOW Corporation 4.3 50M+
  29. 39 Vmake Labs: create viral video Starii Tech Pty Ltd 4.1 5M+
  30. 40 LightCut -AI Auto Video Editor LightCut Inc. 4.6 1M+
  31. 41 Adobe Premiere: Video Editor Adobe 4.3 1M+
  32. 42 Magisto - Video Editor & Music Magisto by Vimeo 4.6 50M+
  33. 43 invideo: AI Video Editor invideo INC 3.9 10M+
  34. 44 1 Second Everyday Video Diary 1 Second Everyday, P.B.C. 4.2 1M+
  35. 45 Captions Lite Captions 4.2 1M+
  36. 46 Movirea Nexus Tech Apps 4.7 100K+
  37. 47 Vimo-CreativeCut Night2Night PM Services 4.0 1M+
  38. 48 AI Video Maker - Renderforest Renderforest 3.9 1M+
  39. 49 CineTap Khalid.bdarnh 4.6 50K+
  40. 50 YouCam Video: AI Video Editor Perfect Mobile Corp. 3.9 1M+
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About video editors

Casual creators and social media users rely on them to make a clip shorter, clearer or more polished before posting it. Some focus on simple cuts and fast exports, while others offer multi-track timelines, keyframes and color controls that take longer to learn. The main differences are how deep the editing tools go, how well the app runs on modest phones and tablets, and what limits the free version places on exports.

What to look for

  • Check the maximum export resolution and whether a watermark is added to free exports, since that affects the final quality and whether the video looks professional.
  • Look at the timeline features: whether you can add multiple video tracks, adjust clip speed, and keyframe effects, as these determine how much control you have over the edit.
  • See if the app supports the video formats and codecs you use, because unsupported files may not import or may lose quality after export.
  • Consider how the app is paid for: some charge a subscription to remove watermarks or unlock effects, while others show ads between editing sessions.
  • Check whether editing works offline, since cloud-based tools may require an internet connection and can be slow on mobile data.

How we rank

Apps are ranked by their Google Play rating (weighted by how many people rated them), their number of installs, how recently they were updated and how closely they fit the category. Only apps we've reviewed are included.