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Best Video Editing Software for Gamers

Enjoy playing computer games and want to share your gaming videos via social media? So you may need the best video editing software for gaming to turn several footages into an engaging gameplay video. We know finding the right tool can be a tricky task since there are so many video editors. No worries, you will not need to spend a lot of time looking for a handy program. We have done that for you and want to share with you our top editors.

In our review, you will explore the 7 best video editors: free and paid, for advanced users and newbies, as well as the pros and cons of each of these programs. What we are not going to tell you about is Adobe products. We believe you have already heard about them a lot and are ready to learn about other programs that are definitely worth your attention. So without further ado, let’s start with the first software.

DaVinci Resolve

DaVinci Resolve is a gaming video editor with a rich toolkit that you can employ to trim your clips, stabilize your videos, add some visual effects, or motion graphics to them. The editor allows you to put some characters into 3D scenes, as well as remove unneeded objects. There are some handy features as picture-in-picture, color matching, and chroma key function. You can choose between a free version with a range of useful functions and a paid version that is more than needed for enthusiast-level video editing.

Pros

  • Multiple users can work on the same video
  • Library of royalty-free stock audio
  • Keyframes for control edits
  • Runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux
  • User-friendly interface

Cons

  • Requires registration on its website
  • Takes much of computer memory
  • Steep learning curve
  • Lack of built-in templates

Clipify

Clipify is a well-equipped video editing software for gaming equally suitable for newbies and experienced users. Due to the variety of its functions the software allows you to zoom in and out on your clip, cut and trim your footage and overlay your video with a picture or a text caption. You can also add some background music or record your own voice-over. What’s more, you can change the speed of your gameplay video and then render it in the most suitable for you format. There are tutorials available on the official website that facilitate mastering the program.

Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Clear interface
  • Wide range of tools
  • 30+ export formats
  • 150+ filters and effects
  • Library of 200+ music tracks

Cons

  • Not compatible with macOS

Lightworks

Lightworks is a non-linear gaming video editing software that you can use to edit your videos. You can access different functions of the editor including color LUTs, blend modes, chroma keying. You can improve the audio, get rid of hum removal and boost treble. Even though the software supports different formats for import, the output formats are limited and depend on the Lightworks version that you are using. By the way, the editor allows you to upload your videos directly to YouTube and Vimeo.

Pros

  • Supports many file formats
  • Access to files in cloud accounts
  • Automatic saving of the video
  • Cross-platform editor

Cons

  • Registration is needed
  • Requires a powerful PC
  • Steep learning curve

VideoPad Video Editor

VideoPad Video Editor is video editor for gamers that can help you to enhance your footage. You can cut your clips, add effects, images, and animated credits to them as well as remove jitter from your game videos. The software also allows you to add soundtracks and fine-tune them. Keep in mind that, the free version of VideoPad Video Editor has limited functionality and is available for home use only. In case you need more features you can purchase one of three paid versions depending on your editing needs and budget.

Pros

  • User-friendly interface
  • 3D and 360 video support
  • 50+ visual effects

Cons

  • Limited functions in the free version
  • Long export of the edited video

OpenShot

OpenShot is an open-source video editing software for gaming montages. You can perform basic editing like crop, cut, trim, split, or merge your gameplay video clips. The software allows you to apply transitions and effects to your recorded games and add titles, animation, or keyframes. There is also an audio editing feature, so you can tweak the voice-recording or the sound of your game. OpenShot is packed with useful features but for smooth work of the editor, you will need a high-end PC.

Pros

  • Free
  • 3D animated effects
  • Output videos without watermarks
  • Cross-platform editing

Cons

  • Can crash while editing
  • Outdated interface

InVideo

InVideo is video editing software for gamers that you can easily use to create your videos online. The editor can boast a huge library of customizable pre-made templates. InVideo can help you to adjust the speed of your clip, turn a written script for your video (if you have one) into an automated voice-over, as well as cut, trim, or flip your gaming clip. You can also color correct the image, add motion graphics, animated icons, text, and video transitions. There are three versions of InVideo, so you can choose the most suitable for you one.

Pros

  • Multiple users can work on the project
  • Royalty-free audiotracks and images
  • Good choice of features

Cons

  • Requires a stable Internet connection
  • Videos created in the free version are watermarked

SmartSHOW 3D

Even though SmartSHOW 3D was not initially tailored as a video editing program, this software has a number of functions that can be of real help for creating your own game videos. So you can make use of the following features of this handy program: create a picture-in-picture video, add your own voice-over and put multiple layers on one slide. What’s more, the editor has a library of more than 700 transitions, professionally designed templates and special effects. The built-in editor will help you to improve the quality of your gameplay video as well as modify the speed and volume of the clip in a few moments.

Pros

  • Huge library of effects
  • Easy-to-use
  • Voice-over recording
  • Export in 30+ video formats

Cons

  • Lacks some functionality

Now you have learned the 7 best gaming video editors and hopefully found the most suitable for your creative needs and budget program.

Simon Lüthje

I am co-founder of this blog and am very interested in everything that has to do with technology, but I also like to play games. I was born in Hamburg, but now I live in Bad Segeberg.

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