The Studio version of DaVinci Resolve costs nearly $1,000, but the basic version is completely free. Summary: A powerful, professional-grade video editor that unfortunately lacks the color-grading tools the developers are famous for. Additionally, the app allows you to export directly to YouTube and Vimeo at up to 4K resolution. It can generate Hollywood-style trailers using footage that you supply. The app comes with built-in music and sound effects that are ready to go. iMovie lets you generate titles, drag-and-drop transitions, and add motion graphics like 3D globes or travel maps. It also supports picture-in-picture video and slow-motion or fast-forward visual effects. To facilitate this, iMovie uses a simplified timeline editor that doesn't allow for multi-track editing.ĭespite the linear editing and basic UI, iMovie is a highly optimized piece of software that can handle 4K video and green screen compositing. The software is aimed at consumers who want to quickly create videos with footage stored in their Photos library.

Plus, the iOS version is free to all iPhone and iPad owners. IMovie is free for anyone who owns a Mac. It's well optimized for Apple hardware and suitable for most personal projects. Summary: A free, consumer-grade video editor.