Our Favorite Video Editing Apps of 2020
Video is magical!
We are so fortunate in our day and age to be able to capture great moments with just the tap of a button. Whether for business or personal, video brings us together in ways we never thought imaginable. Video allows us to look back at special moments to laugh, love and inspire us all. Every year we compile our list of the best video editing apps we’re using and loving!
FAVORITE APP FOR THE VIDEO PRO
Adobe Rush Premiere: $9.99 / month or free for Adobe account holders.
Usability: This app is great for you if you’re willing to dive in and get your hands dirty. There is a learning curve; however, if you’re wanting the BEST video editing app on the market…look no further than Rush from Adobe.
Why we love it: You can do just about anything you need in this handy little app. The fact that it comes from the Adobe suite of goodness gives it the street cred it deserves. We love all of the editing features available such as adding transitions, lower thirds, music and so much more. The best part? You can use this on your PC or Mac giving you even more flexibility and freedom rather than fumbling around on a little phone.
FAVORITE APP FOR CAPTURING FAMILY MOMENTS
Magisto: Free version or go pro starting at $6.99 / month
Usability: This app is a breeze to use thanks to the free templates and easy-to-add titles and music.
Why we love it: Select numerous photos and videos from your phone and the app does the rest of the work! Just in the free version alone there are great templates, text, color and music options to choose from. And then, boom! In just a few moments your memories turn into fun-loving videos the entire family will crave!
FAVORITE APP FOR RECORDING YOUR SCREEN
Record It!: Free in the Apple Store
Usability: Simplicity at its best! Start recording your screen in seconds with this easy-to-use app.
Why we love it: Recording our screen seems like such a simple need, but it took us some time to find the best app out there to accomplish this goal. We use this app for multiple reasons - sharing content on social media, how-tos for clients and our team and even a quick explainer for our parents on how to use technology:)
FAVORITE APP FOR SOCIAL MEDIA
Vixer: Free 3-day trial, then after that you pay a monthly or annual fee. Only available on Apple.
Usability: Seamless UI and loaded with tips. If you’re an active social media user, this will come easy!
Why we love it: What we love most about this video editor is the crop options. Crop options are labeled giving you the ultimate social media friendly experience such as “Story”, “Square” and “Feed”. Also comes equipped with filters, music and great text options. This app will certainly keep your social media game strong!