Apple Clips AlternativesVideo Editors and other similar apps like Apple Clips

Apple Clips is described as 'Clips lets you easily make fun videos to share with the world. Create video messages or stories with animated text, graphics and more, with just a few taps' and is a Video Editor in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Apple Clips for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPad and iPhone apps. The best Apple Clips alternative is Kdenlive, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Apple Clips are Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve, OpenShot and Adobe Premiere Pro.

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  1. Kdenlive icon
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    Kdenlive

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    Kdenlive is a non linear video editor. It is based on the MLT framework and accepts many audio and video formats, allows you to add effects, transitions and render into the format of your choice.

    117 Kdenlive alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Editing
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    Effects

    Top Kdenlive Features

    1.  Visual Editing
    2.  Sync Audio & Video
    3.  Split videos
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Watermark free
    7.  Non linear editor
    8.  MultiTrack
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    11.  Add subtitles
    12.  GPU Support
    13.  Realtime filter effects
    14.  Color correction
    15.  No registration required
    16.  Live editing
    17.  Works Offline
    18.  Speech to text
    19.  Normalize Volume
    20.  Support for 4K
    21.  Support for MOV files
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    Kdenlive VS Apple Clips

    Is Kdenlive a good alternative to Apple Clips?
     

    • Kdenlive is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Apple Clips.

    • Kdenlive is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Apple Clips.

    • Kdenlive is Free and Open SourceApple Clips is Free and Proprietary
  2. Shotcut icon
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    Shotcut

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    Shotcut is a free, open source, cross-platform, non-linear video editor.

    122 Shotcut alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Watermark
    2.  Video filters
    3.  Video Converter
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  CPU&GPU Rendering
    6.  Visual timeline
    7.  Trim video
    8.  Low CPU usage
    9.  Portable
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Timeline
    12.  Non linear editor
    13.  No registration required
    14.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    15.  Multitrack editing
    16.  Drag and Drop
    17.  Works Offline
    18.  Subtitles and captions
    19.  No Tracking
    20.  Support for subtitles
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  4. DaVinci Resolve icon
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    DaVinci Resolve

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    Combines advanced video editing and color correction with integrated visual effects, motion graphics, and audio post-production in a user-friendly interface used by professionals, supporting 4K content, node-based control, plugins, and non-destructive editing, all within one app.

    122 DaVinci Resolve alternatives
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    Top DaVinci Resolve Features

    1.  Color correction
    2.  Colour Grading
    3.  Compositor
    4.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    5.  Built-in editor
    6.  Advanced Trimming
    7.  Hardware Accelerated
    8.  8K editing capabilities
    9.  Non linear editor
    10.  Remove Noise
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Node Based
    13.  Support for 4K
    14.  Works Offline
    15.  Dark Mode
    16.  Multi-Screen
    17.  Multitrack editing
    18.  Noise Reduction
    19.  Support for VST Plugins
    20.  No registration required
    21.  Grading
    22.  Controller Support
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    DaVinci Resolve VS Apple Clips

    Is DaVinci Resolve a good alternative to Apple Clips?
     

    • DaVinci Resolve is the most popular iPad alternative to Apple Clips.

    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryApple Clips is Free and Proprietary
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    Ashampoo Movie Studio

    Ashampoo Movie Studio is the ideal multi-purpose application for video creation and editing. Cut, convert or share your movies and merge photos and videos with elegant transitions.

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  6. OpenShot icon
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    OpenShot

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    OpenShot is a free and open-source video editor for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS, designed to be easy to use and quick to learn.

    129 OpenShot alternatives
    OpenShot screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    OpenShot screenshot 1
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    OpenShot screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Watermark
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  3D animated titles
    4.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  32-bit support
    7.  Non Destructive Editing
    8.  Photo effects
    9.  Layer Movement
    10.  Geometry editing
    11.  Edit screenshots
    12.  Blender Integration
    13.  Non linear editor
    14.  Track multiple packages
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  7. Adobe Premiere Pro icon
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    Adobe Premiere Pro

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    Advanced video editing tool offering customizable timelines, multi-format import without transcoding, improved media management, and GPU acceleration for faster rendering. Integrates with Creative Cloud to sync settings, allowing you to edit efficiently on any machine anywhere in the world.

    131 Adobe Premiere Pro alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Top Adobe Premiere Pro Features

    1.  Non linear editor
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  Text editing
    4.  Support for 4K
    5.  Crash recovery
    6.  Subscription based
    7.  Photo effects
    8.  Multitrack editing
    9.  Colour Grading
    10.  Support for Oracle
    11.  Keyframe Animation
    12.  Timeline-based
    13.  Capture Video
    14.  Non Destructive Editing
    15.  Hardware Accelerated
    16.  Dark Mode
    17.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    18.  Works Offline
    19.  Convert Videos to Animated GIFs
    20.  Timeline
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    Adobe Premiere Pro VS Apple Clips

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    • Adobe Premiere Pro is the most popular commercial alternative to Apple Clips.

    • Adobe Premiere Pro is Paid and ProprietaryApple Clips is Free and Proprietary
  8. Olive Video Editor icon
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    Olive Video Editor

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    Olive is a free non-linear video editor aiming to provide a fully-featured alternative to high-end professional video editing software.

    115 Olive Video Editor alternatives
    Olive Video Editor screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Curve Keyframe
    Export File Extension

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Non linear editor
    2.  Multitrack editing
    3.  Keyframe Animation
    4.  Multi Platform
    5.  Node Based
    6.  Custom layouts
    7.  Support for Unicode
    8.  Offline Data Collection
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  10. CapCut icon
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    CapCut

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    CapCut is a free video editing app offering a suite of features including cutting, speed adjustment, advanced filters, a vast music library, and creative effects to help users produce high-quality videos.

    138 CapCut alternatives
    Web Editor

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    CapCut for PC
    CapCut Mobile Screenshot

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Automated Captions
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    8.  Transitions Effects
    9.  Non Destructive Editing
    10.  Colour Grading
    11.  Support for 4K
    12.  Portable
    13.  Support for Layers
    CapCut iconApple Clips Icon

    CapCut VS Apple Clips

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    • CapCut is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & Android Tablet alternative to Apple Clips.

    • CapCut is Freemium and ProprietaryApple Clips is Free and Proprietary
    • CapCut is LightweightApple Clips is not according to our users
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    Lightworks

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    Lightworks is an editing powerhouse, delivering unparalleled speed and flexibility, fully integrated with the other members of the Complete Collaboration family.

    102 Lightworks alternatives
    Lightworks screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Trimming
    Multiple viewers
    +2
    Fx

    Lightworks Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    3.  Node Based
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  Color correction
    6.  Non linear editor
    7.  Watermarking
    8.  Capture Video
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  12. PiTiVi icon
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    PiTiVi

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    Free video editor with a beautiful and intuitive user interface, a clean codebase and a fantastic community.

    101 PiTiVi alternatives
    PiTiVi screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD

    PiTiVi Features

    1.  Transformation toolbox
    2.  Compositor
    3.  Non linear editor
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  32-bit support
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  13. Flowblade icon
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    Flowblade

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    Flowblade is a multitrack non-linear video editor for Linux released under GPL 3 license.

    68 Flowblade alternatives
    Flowblade screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Flowblade Features

    1.  Color correction
    2.  Non linear editor
    Flowblade screenshot 1
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  14. Final Cut Pro icon
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    Final Cut Pro

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    Final Cut Pro provides non-linear, non-destructive editing of any QuickTime-compatible video format including DV, HDV, P2 MXF (DVCProHD), XDCAM (via plug-in), and 2K film formats. It supports a number of simultaneously composited video tracks (limited mainly by video format and...

    125 Final Cut Pro alternatives
    Final Cut Pro screenshot 1

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    • Mac
    • iPad
    Final Cut Pro screenshot 1
    Final Cut Pro screenshot 2
    +2
    Final Cut Pro screenshot 3

    Final Cut Pro Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Non linear editor
    4.  Non linear presentation
    5.  Linear editor
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  15. Wondershare Filmora icon
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    Wondershare Filmora

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    The easiest-to-use home video editing software with special editing features lets you seamlessly stitch together video clips, music & text, apply effects and get a professional-looking home movie in minutes.

    135 Wondershare Filmora alternatives
    Wondershare Filmora screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Wondershare Filmora screenshot 1
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    Wondershare Filmora screenshot 3

    Top Wondershare Filmora Features

    1.  3D animated titles
    2.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    3.  Visual-thinking
    4.  AI-Powered
    5.  Keyframe Animation
    6.  Record desktop activity
    7.  Noise Reduction
    8.  Text animation
    9.  Sync Audio & Video
    10.  Record videos
    11.  Special effects
    Wondershare Filmora iconApple Clips Icon

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