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VSDC Free Video Editor
What VSDC Free Video Editor is
VSDC Free Video Editor is a nonlinear editor for making and editing videos with visual and audio effects. Its free Windows editor handles 4K, 5.3K, and up to 8K video at up to 120 frames per second. The maker says free exports have no watermark and that file size and video duration are not limited. The Windows editor includes more than 200 video effects, filters, and color grading tools, plus audio effects, animated text, and a subtitle editor. It also supports multicamera synchronization and switching between two videos recorded from different angles.
Export profiles cover Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and Vimeo, and the editor can upload directly to YouTube. The listed platforms are Windows and iOS; VSDC offers desktop and mobile apps, but no web app. The free plan costs nothing. Two paid plan listings are provided: Pro at $29.99 a year, billed as an annual subscription, and VSDC Pro at $19.99 a year, valid for a year. Pro features include hardware acceleration, advanced masking and chroma key, audio waveform, voiceover, and video stabilization. VSDC Pro can also sync GPS telemetry from imported GPX files. The maker provides an HTML user manual and a YouTube channel with around 600 tutorials.
Who it suits
VSDC suits people editing videos on Windows who want high-resolution workflows, effects, subtitles, and no watermark or duration limit on free exports. Those needing hardware acceleration, advanced masking, chroma key, voiceover, stabilization, or GPS telemetry can consider a Pro plan.
What it does well
- Free editor exports without a watermark.
- Supports up to 8K video at up to 120 frames per second.
- More than 200 built-in video effects, filters, and color tools.
- Includes multicamera synchronization and subtitle editing.
- Direct YouTube uploads and export profiles for five services.
What to know first
- Projects using Pro features cannot be exported without Pro.
- There is no web app.
- Team collaboration is not supported.
- The current version does not run on Windows earlier than Windows XP SP3.
Limits
The free editor lets users try most options, but projects using a Pro feature cannot be exported without Pro. The Pro plan listings are $29.99 a year and $19.99 a year.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Video editing · Audio and visual effects · Format support · 4K and higher-resolution workflows | Free |
| Pro | Annual subscription · Hardware acceleration · Advanced editing settings · Advanced video effects | $29.99 a year |
| VSDC Free Video Editor | Windows desktop editor · Pro features cannot be exported in the free version | Free |
| VSDC Pro | valid for a year · Paid upgrade with Pro editing features | $19.99 a year |
| VSDC Video Editor Pro for iOS | App Store lists monthly, annual, and perpetual options; prices vary by selection · 7-day trial for monthly and annual subscriptions · Watermark-free export and additional features | On request |
As videosoftdev.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the VSDC website.
- Choose the desktop or mobile app for a listed platform.
- Start with the free plan or select a listed Pro plan.
- Use the HTML manual or the maker’s YouTube tutorials for guidance.
- Choose an export profile or upload a finished video directly to YouTube.
Verdict
Choose VSDC if you want a Windows editor with high-resolution support and free exports without a watermark or duration limit. Consider Pro if you need its advanced editing features; projects that use those features require Pro to export.
Questions
Is VSDC Free Video Editor free?
Yes. The Free plan is listed as free.
What does the free editor support?
It supports 4K, 5.3K, and up to 8K video at up to 120 frames per second, with no watermark or file-size and duration limits, according to the maker.
Which platforms are available?
The listed platforms are Windows and iOS. There is a desktop app and a mobile app, but no web app.
How much does Pro cost?
The plans list Pro at $29.99 a year, billed as an annual subscription, and VSDC Pro at $19.99 a year, valid for a year.
What does Pro add?
Pro features include hardware acceleration, advanced masking and chroma key, audio waveform, voiceover, and video stabilization. VSDC Pro also supports syncing GPS telemetry from imported GPX files.
Can the editor upload videos directly to YouTube?
Yes. It can upload directly to YouTube and provides export profiles for Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and Vimeo.
Facts from VSDC Free Video Editor's own pages
- Apple app capabilities
- The iPhone app listing describes cutting, splitting, merging, rotating, speed changes, voiceovers, titles, and filters. · apps.apple.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Audio and subtitles
- The editor supports audio effects and filters, animated text, and a subtitle editor. · videosoftdev.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Camera tools
- The free editor includes multicamera synchronization and switching between two videos captured from different angles. · videosoftdev.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Company founding
- The company About page says the VSDC project was founded in 2011. · videosoftdev.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters
- The maker’s About page does not state a headquarters location. · videosoftdev.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Company legal name
- The maker’s EULA names the licensor as FLASH-INTEGRO LLC. · videosoftdev.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Company size
- The About page describes VSDC as an SMB company but does not give an employee count. · videosoftdev.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Desktop app
- Yes · videosoftdev.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Documentation
- The online user manual covers the program’s Free and Pro options together. · videosoftdev.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Editing
- The free editor supports 4K, 5.3K, and up to 8K video at up to 120 frames per second. · videosoftdev.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Effects
- The free Windows editor includes more than 200 built-in video effects, filters, and color grading tools. · videosoftdev.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Export integrations
- Export profiles are provided for Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and Vimeo, and the app can upload directly to YouTube. · videosoftdev.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Extensibility
- The EULA prohibits reverse engineering, decompiling, disassembling, repackaging, and derivative works, subject to applicable law. · videosoftdev.com, 21 Oct 2026
- 4K export
- Yes · videosoftdev.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Free edition
- The maker says free users can try most options, but projects using a Pro feature cannot be exported in the free edition. · videosoftdev.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · videosoftdev.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Free versus Pro limitation
- The manual says free users can try most options, but projects using a Pro feature cannot be exported without Pro. · videosoftdev.com, 7 Oct 2026
- GPS compatibility
- VSDC Pro can sync GPS telemetry from imported GPX files, including files from Garmin, Suunto, or the VSDC Track iPhone app. · videosoftdev.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker’s privacy page says the software can use YouTube API Services to render and upload videos to a YouTube account. · videosoftdev.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Key feature: DVD
- The editor can burn finished projects to DVD, according to TechRadar’s review. · techradar.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Key feature: editing
- The editor supports non-linear projects in which media objects can be placed and timed independently. · videosoftdev.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Key feature: effects
- The product page describes video and audio effects, filters, and transitions as part of the editing toolkit. · videosoftdev.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Key feature: formats
- The editor supports a range of media formats and provides export profiles for different devices. · videosoftdev.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Key feature: screen capture
- The product includes a desktop screen capture tool for recording video and still images. · techradar.com, 21 Oct 2026
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