VideoPad AlternativesTop Video Editors and other similar apps like VideoPad

VideoPad is described as 'Versatile video editing software with 50+ effects, real-time previews, and optimization tools for brightness and color. Share projects on DVDs, online, or mobile devices' and is a popular Video Editor in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to VideoPad for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android and Linux apps. The best VideoPad alternative is Kdenlive, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like VideoPad are Shotcut, Avidemux, DaVinci Resolve and OpenShot.

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Versatile video editing software with 50+ effects, real-time previews, and optimization tools for brightness and color. Share projects on DVDs, online, or mobile devices.

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  1. Kdenlive icon
    Kdenlive icon

    Kdenlive

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    Free, open-source multi-track video editor supporting multiple platforms and formats. Features include chroma key, color grading, 4K rendering, keyframe animation, and customizable workspaces. Offers privacy focus, offline use, and hardware acceleration without ads or registration.

    113 Kdenlive alternatives
    Logging

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Editing
    Audio
    +2
    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
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    Comments about Kdenlive as an Alternative to VideoPad
     
    Guest

    For one, you need dvdauthor to create a DVD, and when yuo download it, there is no .EXE file.

    Negative comment •Nov 9, 2019
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    • Some users think Kdenlive is a great VideoPad alternative, some don't.

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

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

    • Kdenlive is Free and Open SourceVideoPad is Freemium 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
    Text filter settings

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    Shotcut on Ubuntu
    Shotcut on Windows
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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.  Works Offline
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  4. Avidemux icon
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    Avidemux

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    Free and simple video editor that supports a variety of file types and automated tasks. SIMPLE video editor, dedicated for ONE video at a time. NOT for multi video editing/montage.

    140 Avidemux alternatives
    Avidemux screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    Main window
    Bitrate/size calculator
    +4
    Video filter manager

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cut video
    2.  Built-in Video Converter
    3.  Crop video
    4.  Lossless Muxing
    5.  Sync Audio & Video
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Visual Editing
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Support for 4K
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Keyframe Animation
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    Avid Media Composer

    Feature-rich editor with Emmy-winning multicamera syncing, AI tools like PhraseFind AI for offline security, and Panel SDK for third-party integration, ideal for broadcasters.

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  6. DaVinci Resolve icon
    DaVinci Resolve icon

    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.

    113 DaVinci Resolve alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
    All In One Solution for Post Production
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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
    DaVinci Resolve iconVideoPad Icon

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    • This alternative is disputed. DaVinci Resolve is a legitimate VideoPad alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • DaVinci Resolve is the most popular iPad alternative to VideoPad.

    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryVideoPad is also Freemium and Proprietary
  7. 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.

    128 OpenShot alternatives
    OpenShot screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    OpenShot screenshot 1
    OpenShot screenshot 2
    +2
    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 icon  Blender Integration
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  8. Animation Desk icon
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    Animation Desk

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    Animation Desk is a perfect tool for animating, storyboarding, and sketching. It’s an app Loved by professional and amateur animators, Youtubers, and many art lovers. Draw you frame-to-frame animation from scratch, or create animations upon videos, images, PSD layers.

    94 Animation Desk alternatives
    Animation Desk screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Animation Desk screenshot 1
    Animation Desk screenshot 2
    +2
    Animation Desk screenshot 3

    Top Animation Desk Features

    1.  Onion skinning
    2.  Live Screen Recording
    3.  Keyframe Animation
    4.  Video Import
    5.  Support for Layers
    6.  Rotoscoping
    7.  Animated Videos
    8.  Symmetry brush
    9.  Stamps
    10.  Sketch to PSD
    11.  Built-in PDF converter
    12.  Convert Videos to Animated GIFs
    Animation Desk iconVideoPad Icon

    Animation Desk VS VideoPad

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    Comments about Animation Desk as an Alternative to VideoPad
     
    Dayna Barber

    Awesome for beginners. Easy to navigate interface.

    Positive comment •Aug 8, 2020
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    • Almost everyone thinks Animation Desk is a great VideoPad alternative.

    • Animation Desk is the most popular Android, iPhone & Android Tablet alternative to VideoPad.

    • Animation Desk is Freemium and ProprietaryVideoPad is also Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Adobe Premiere Pro icon
    Adobe Premiere Pro icon

    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.

    132 Adobe Premiere Pro alternatives
    Adobe Premiere Pro screenshot 1

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Adobe Premiere Pro screenshot 1
    Adobe Premiere Pro screenshot 2

    Top Adobe Premiere Pro Features

    1.  Non linear editor
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  Text editing
    4.  Support for 4K
    5.  Crash recovery
    6.  Colour Grading
    7.  Keyframe Animation
    8.  Non Destructive Editing
    9.  Hardware Accelerated
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    12.  Works Offline
    Adobe Premiere Pro iconVideoPad Icon

    Adobe Premiere Pro VS VideoPad

    Is Adobe Premiere Pro a good alternative to VideoPad?
     

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

    • Adobe Premiere Pro is Paid and ProprietaryVideoPad is Freemium and Proprietary
  11. Olive Video Editor icon
    Olive Video Editor icon

    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

    Application type

    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
    Olive Video Editor iconVideoPad Icon

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  12. Open Video Editor icon
    Open Video Editor icon

    Open Video Editor

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    Open Video Editor lets you edit your videos. It supports HDR and allows to apply filters. With this app you also can trim, scale, and rotate your videos or even grayscale them. It is also possible to use this app to extract audio from a video, to convert a HDR video to SDR, or...

    61 Open Video Editor alternatives
    Open Video Editor screenshot 1
    Open Video Editor screenshot 2
    +5
    Open Video Editor screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Crop video
    2.  Trim video
    3.  Rotate Video
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Support for Layers
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Change resolution
    Open Video Editor iconVideoPad Icon

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  13. VEGAS Pro icon
    VEGAS Pro icon

    VEGAS Pro

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    Video editing with AI enhances creativity. SOUND FORGE Pro for advanced audio editing. Use VEGAS Hub for media management. Features effects chains and Open FX plug-ins. Utilize hardware acceleration and mobile video uploads for seamless editing experience.

    103 VEGAS Pro alternatives
    VEGAS Pro screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    VEGAS Pro screenshot 1
    VEGAS Pro screenshot 2
    +1
    VEGAS Pro screenshot 3

    Top VEGAS Pro Features

    1.  Multitrack editing
    2.  Colour Grading
    3.  Support for VST Plugins
    4.  Transitions Effects
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    7.  Support for 4K
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Hardware Accelerated
    10.  RAW Photo Editors
    11.  Text to Speech
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    VEGAS Pro iconVideoPad Icon

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  14. CapCut icon
    CapCut icon

    CapCut

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    This free video editing app offers features like cutting, speed adjustments, advanced filters, chroma key, and a vast music library. Enjoy non-destructive editing, keyframe animation, transitions, and 4K support across multiple devices without ads or registration.

    140 CapCut alternatives
    CapCut screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    CapCut screenshot 1
    CapCut screenshot 2
    +4
    CapCut screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    CapCut VS VideoPad

    Is CapCut a good alternative to VideoPad?
     

    • CapCut is the most popular Web-based alternative to VideoPad.

    • CapCut is Freemium and ProprietaryVideoPad is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • CapCut is LightweightVideoPad is not according to our users
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    VirtualDub

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    VirtualDub is a video capture/processing utility for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows platforms (98/ME/NT4/2000/XP/Vista/7), licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). It lacks the editing power of a general-purpose editor such as Adobe Premiere, but is streamlined for fast...

    131 VirtualDub alternatives
    Main window with input and output window

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    VirtualDub Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Capture Video
    3.  Embed subtitles into video
    4.  Batch processing
    Filters
    Job Control / Batch Operations
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be no longer developed. Last version, 1.10.4.35491, released on October 27, 2013, can be still downloaded from SourceForge

    VirtualDub iconVideoPad Icon

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