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VSDC Video Editor
What VSDC Video Editor is
VSDC Video Editor is a non-linear video editor for Windows, with a free version and a Pro subscription. Its free editor supports working with 4K, 5.3K and up to 8K video at frame rates up to 120 frames per second. The listed Free plan includes 4K and 8K export and no watermark; the separate maximum export resolution listing says 4K. Editing tools include more than 200 video effects, filters and color-grading tools, plus audio effects for normalization, volume correction, echo, reverberation and equalization. It can also convert video and audio, author DVDs and burn discs. VSDC Cloud works through a browser to store, back up, edit and share projects and media. Saving a .vproj project there uploads and links the source video, audio and image files. The free version is for personal and educational use; commercial use requires Pro. Pro costs $29.99 a year and adds hardware acceleration and advanced editing tools. The current download supports Windows 7 and newer. VSDC also offers an HTML manual to all users, a PDF manual to Pro users, and a YouTube channel with around 600 instructions. Schools and universities can apply for free Pro licenses for the computers they need.
Who it suits
VSDC suits Windows users who want a video editor with a free plan, broad resolution support, effects, audio tools and DVD authoring. Schools and universities can apply for free Pro licenses, while commercial users need Pro.
What it does well
- Free plan includes editing and export features with no watermark.
- Supports editing up to 8K at frame rates up to 120 fps.
- Includes more than 200 effects, filters and color-grading tools.
- Provides audio effects, media conversion and DVD authoring.
- VSDC Cloud links project files with their source media.
What to know first
- Commercial use requires the paid Pro plan.
- The current download does not support Windows editions older than Windows 7.
- Pro is billed annually at $29.99 a year.
Limits
The free version is for personal and educational use; commercial use requires Pro. Pro is billed at $29.99 a year. Free plan details list 4K and 8K export, while the maximum export resolution listing says 4K.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free version · Video editing · 360° video editing · 4K and 8K export · No watermark | Free |
| Pro | Annual subscription · Hardware acceleration · Advanced masking · Advanced chroma key · Advanced stabilization and editing tools | $29.99 a year |
| VSDC Free Video Editor | no watermarks · no time limits · no file-size or duration limits | Free |
| VSDC Video Editor Pro | annual subscription · hardware acceleration · advanced settings · advanced mask, chroma key and voice-over tools | $29.99 a year |
As videosoftdev.com lists them, read 21 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the VSDC Video Editor website.
- Choose the free version or the Pro annual subscription.
- Download the current Windows editor; it supports Windows 7 and newer.
- Use the HTML manual or VSDC's YouTube instructions for guidance.
- Save a .vproj project to VSDC Cloud through a browser to upload and link its source media.
Verdict
Choose VSDC Video Editor if you want a Windows editor with a free plan, a wide set of built-in effects and media tools. Commercial users and those who want hardware acceleration or advanced editing tools need Pro at $29.99 a year.
Questions
Is VSDC Video Editor free?
Yes. The Free plan costs nothing version and lists video editing, 360° video editing, 4K and 8K export, and no watermark.
How much does Pro cost?
Pro costs $29.99 a year, billed as an annual subscription.
Which platforms does it support?
The listed desktop platform is Windows. The current download does not support Windows editions older than Windows 7.
Can I use the free version for commercial work?
No. The free version is for personal and educational use; commercial use requires VSDC Pro.
Does it support 360° video?
Yes. The listed features include 360 editing and 360 camera import.
Who makes VSDC Video Editor?
The maker is VSDC Video Editor. Its project was founded in 2011 by a small team experienced in multimedia-processing software.
Facts from VSDC Video Editor's own pages
- Audio tools
- The editor provides audio effects including normalization, volume correction, echo, reverberation and equalization. · videosoftdev.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Cloud security
- VSDC Cloud states that it provides access controls, regular server monitoring and data protection for stored files. · videosoftdev.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Cloud service
- VSDC Cloud stores, backs up, edits and shares video projects and media files through a browser. · videosoftdev.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Commercial-use limit
- The FAQ states that the free version is for personal and educational use and that commercial use requires VSDC Pro. · videosoftdev.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Documentation
- The user manual is available in HTML for all users, while Pro users receive a PDF version with an interactive menu. · videosoftdev.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Editor type
- VSDC Video Editor is a non-linear video editor for Windows. · videosoftdev.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Education program
- Schools and universities can apply for free VSDC Pro licenses for the required number of computers. · videosoftdev.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2011 · videosoftdev.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · videosoftdev.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Media tools
- VSDC includes video and audio conversion tools and a built-in DVD authoring and disc-burning tool. · videosoftdev.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Project history
- The VSDC project was founded in 2011 by a small team of IT enthusiasts experienced in multimedia-processing software. · videosoftdev.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Project syncing
- When a .vproj project is saved to VSDC Cloud, the service automatically uploads and links the source videos, audio and images used by the project. · videosoftdev.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Resolution support
- The free version supports editing in 4K, 5.3K and up to 8K resolution at frame rates up to 120 frames per second. · videosoftdev.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Tutorial support
- VSDC says its YouTube channel has around 600 instructions and is regularly updated. · videosoftdev.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Video effects
- The Windows editor includes more than 200 built-in video effects, filters and color-grading tools. · videosoftdev.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Windows requirement
- The current download does not support Windows editions older than Windows 7. · videosoftdev.com, 30 Sept 2026
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