By Zainab Shafiq 
The video editing landscape changed drastically in 2024, flaunting a plethora of free tools targeting both beginners and pros. From social media content, short films, and even family fun video edits, quality video editing software must take charge of the task.
The following article gives five free video editing tools that dominated 2024, making them worth looking out for.
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve by Blackmagic Design, arguably, remains the most powerful free video editing tool in existence. It has been surmised for professional-grade features including expansive tools to enhance and edit video, colour correction, visual effects tools, and audio post-production. The software supports 8K editing, so you can use it on high-resolution projects.
DaVinci Resolve comes with a node-based interface that’s very powerful for colour grading and Fusion visual effects, along with Fairlight audio editing—truly a one-stop shop for any video editor looking to create professional results without the price tag to match.
HitFilm Express
This is yet another free powerful tool in video editing, with so many features that cover areas usually attended to by subscribers or purchasers of such software. It contains over 400 different effects and presets, advanced cutting tools, and supports 4K video.
HitFilm Express is known for the vastness of its visual effects, making it perfect for a content developer who wants to have some cinematic feel in his videos. The software also contains tutorials and a large community that helps in getting the most from its comprehensive feature set.
Lightworks
Lightworks is professional-grade video editing software that includes a free version with some surprisingly robust features inclusions. Used in editing major motion pictures, such as “Pulp Fiction” and “The Wolf of Wall Street,” Lightworks supports multi-cam editing, real-time effects, and a wide variety of video formats.
While the free version limits itself to 720p exports, it still remains a powerful tool in case one wants powerful video editing software without cost. With an intuitive interface, this video editing software can definitely offer the best choices for both beginners and experienced editors who want professional-level tools.
Shotcut
Shotcut is another free, open-source video editor available on many platforms. What sets this editor apart is its simplicity and flexibility. Added to that, having integrated FFmpeg, it supports a large variety of video formats and provides some engaging editing features, such as 4K resolution, huge arrays of audio and video effects, and timeline editing.
Among the most exciting Shotcut features is its modular interface, which makes space according to the user’s need, making it a flexible tool for many types of video projects. Simplicity in design and powerful features make it just right for the beginner and advanced user.
OpenShot
OpenShot is a free, open-source video editor heaping much praise for its easy handling and great set of features. It supports multiple layers, transitions, keyframe animation, and even 3D animations. But it’s the drag-and-drop interface that definitely nods at the beginners, while advanced features in it help complete difficult tasks.
It also includes real-time previews, which help in keeping track of whether all your edits fit perfectly before actually bringing about the final mix in your video.
Conclusion
Free video editors have reached, in 2024, a level of sophistication previously unseen and equalled by many paid alternatives. DaVinci Resolve, HitFilm Express, Lightworks, Shotcut, and OpenShot make up the cream of the crop by delivering a good number of professional-grade features for free.
Whether you’re an experienced editor or just getting started, these tools will get the job done and help bring your imagination to life. Unleash the power of free video editing tools, and give your video projects the best software to make movies like a pro.
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