VSDC Free Video Editor review

VSDC is a Windows only editor that packs a large toolset into its free version. The vendor says it adds no watermarks and imposes no limits on file size or duration, and that the free version edits in 4K, 5.3K and up to 8K at frame rates up to 120fps. It is a non-linear editor in a looser sense than most: objects can be placed anywhere on the timeline at any size, and their shape and position can change over time. The free version includes over 200 effects and filters, LUTs and scopes, masking, motion tracking, multicam for two camera angles, stabilization, subtitles, charts and a template library. Export profiles cover YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Vimeo, with H.265/HEVC for smaller 4K files, and extras include DVD burning, a converter and desktop capture. The interface takes getting used to, and the Pro edition price did not show in USD from our location, so we list it as pending.

Who it is for

Windows users who want 4K exports, motion tracking and many effects in a free download.

Price

Free version; VSDC Pro: see vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Non-linear editor where objects can sit anywhere on the timeline
• Over 200 built-in video effects, filters and color grading tools
• Masking and motion tracking
• Multicam for switching between two camera angles
• Export profiles for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and other platforms, including H.265/HEVC

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Exports in 4K without watermarks, with no file size or duration limits
• Strength: Free version edits up to 8K at up to 120fps
• Strength: Includes DVD burning, a video converter and desktop capture
• Weakness: Windows only
• Weakness: Interface relies on wizards and object properties that differ from typical timelines
• Weakness: Some advanced features sit in the paid Pro edition

Key facts

• Free version: Yes, no watermarks
• Resolution: Up to 8K at up to 120fps
• Effects: 200+ built-in
• Platforms: Windows (64-bit and 32-bit)

Where it ranks

VSDC Free Video Editor is No. 7 in our Best Free Video Editors for Windows verdict.