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Numerous effects to choose from

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We have eight recommendations for you below that will allow you to pretty much do whatever you want (i.e., convert FLAC to MP3, convert FLAC to ALAC, convert WAV to FLAC, MP4 to FLAC, FLAC to MP4, M4A to FLAC, WAV to FLAC, and so much more.)

We’ve even included a handy general tutorial just after this to make sure that you’re able to easily make use of your chosen FLAC Converter.

In this article

01 [How to Convert FLAC to MP3 (Fast & Brilliant Way)](#Part 1)

02 [8 Best Free FLAC to MP3 Converter](#Part 2)

Part 1 How to Convert FLAC to MP3 (Fast & Brilliant Way)

As promised, we’ll be starting this off with a general tutorial that you can refer to when using the converters that we’ve listed below! The tool that we will be using for this step-by-step breakdown is an online FLAC Converter called FreeConvert. We did not include it on our list just to make sure that you have the most options possible, but it definitely deserves a spot of its own, since it is a free FLAC converter as well.

01Step 1: Open FLAC Converter!

To start things off, you need to either launch (if it’s software) or open (a.i., open the website for an online converter) your chosen FLAC Converter.

Once you’ve got your FLAC Converter all revved up. The first true step is the ‘UPLOAD’ step. This is when you use the upload features provided to prepare the FLAC audio that you want to convert.

For the tool we use for our example, you can do it in one of two ways:

● Upload Manually: Either from your device, from Dropbox, from Google Drive, or through a URL link.

● Drag-and-Drop: Simply drag and then drop the FLAC audio for conversion.

Here’s a link to FreeConvert in case you wanted to try it out for yourself:

02Step 2: Confirm Output Format!

For our example, we’ll be converting from FLAC to MP3. And so, when prompted to choose the desired output format, we choose “MP3”!

(Most converters will have multiple audio file formats and video file formats that you can convert to if you want to do something completely different — as is shown below):

03Step 3: (Optional) Advanced Settings

Before finishing up, you might want to explore the extra advanced settings offered by your chosen FLAC Converter! Each one will have different features.

FreeConvert, as an example, will allow you to adjust volume, add fade-in, add fade-out, reverse audio, and, even, trim audio before conversion! All you have to do to access these functions is to click the “SETTINGS” icon (pointed out in the image).

04Step 4: Convert FLAC to MP3

To initiate the actual conversion with FreeConvert, all you really need to do is click the ‘Convert to MP3’ button. Other FLAC converters, while not the same, should be similar.

05Step 5: Download Converted FLAC Audio!

Finally, when the conversion has been completed, select the ‘Download MP3’ button to save your converted audio to your PC! That’s it, you’re done!

Part 2 8 Best Free FLAC to MP3 Converter

Now on to our list of the best free FLAC Converter options out there. We have eight of them for you to choose from, each unique from the other to make sure that you can find the one that suits your current need or project the most.

01****Wondershare Filmora Video Editor **

Compatibility: Windows & Mac OS

What’s New: More Video Editing Solutions!

Rating and Reviews: 5/5

Price: FREEmium

Filmora is the first software on this list of FLAC converter options. As you’ll no doubt glean from the screenshot of the UI that we included, this isn’t really your average FLAC converter. But that’s why we included it! With Filmora Pro, not only will you get the FLAC converting functions that you’re looking for, but you’ll also get many other features.

Wondershare Filmora - Best Video Editor for Mac/Windows

Try It Free Try It Free

5,481,435 people have downloaded it.

Build unique custom animations without breaking a sweat.

Focus on creating epic stories and leave the details to Filmora’s auto features.

Start a creative adventure with drag & drop effects and endless possibilities.

Filmora simplifies advanced features to save you time and effort.

Filmora cuts out repetition so you can move on to your next creative breakthrough.

02UniConverter

Compatibility: Windows & Mac OS

What’s New: Extra Toolbox!

Rating and Reviews: 5/5

Price: FREEmium

For this next pick, just to cover our bases, we’ve chosen Wondershare Uniconverter. As you can guess from the name (and the UI, which we’ve shared below), this is an incredibly advanced converting tool. In order to match the requirements for this article, it does, of course, support FLAC as both input and output for conversion. But, even more than that, it offers bonus features (i.e., Download, Video Compressor, Video Editor, Content Merger, Screen Converter, etc.)

03XConvert

Compatibility: Windows & Mac OS + Android & iOS Support

What’s New: Google Drive & Dropbox Upload!

Rating and Reviews: 3/5

Price: FREE

With XConvert, we offer a secondary option for those who are looking for a FLAC converter online. This tool, much like FreeConvert, does not require any download or installation process. You can use it directly on your computer, smartphone, or tablet devices. Of course, unlike Filmora Pro or Wondershare UniConverter, it does not have extra bonus functions. But, it is, at the very least, 100% FREE.

04FLAC MP3 Converter

Compatibility: Mac OS & iOS Support

What’s New: High Quality FLAC to MP3 Conversion

Rating and Reviews: 3.5/5

Price: FREEmium

If you’re a Mac user and are looking for a quick, FREE solution for FLAC to MP3 conversion, you might want to consider the FLAC MP3 converter, which is available on the app store! This app is not 100% FREE, but you do have the opportunity to use it for general conversion if that’s all you need.

05123Apps

Compatibility: Windows and Mac & iOS and Android Support!

What’s New: Track Info Editing Tools!

Rating and Reviews: 3.5/5

Price: FREE

Up next is another online FLAC converter that you can use! One that will allow you to make sure that there is no quality loss! This tool is simply called Audio Converter, and it comes from 123Apps. It works just like any online audio converter — which means that it is FREE and can be accessed on most devices.

06Audacity

Compatibility: Windows OS

What’s New: Advanced Audio Editing Functions!

Rating and Reviews: 4/5

Price: FREE

When one talks about FREE audio editors, the one most frequently discussed is often Audacity! As you can see, the UI for it is pretty old, but it comes with tons of advanced features. Of course, the one that you’re probably most concerned about is its converting functions! For that, we can confirm that Audacity will, in fact, allow you to convert from FLAC or convert to FLAC. The process will be different, but it’s possible!

07MediaHuman Audio Converter

Compatibility: Windows & Mac OS

What’s New: Audio Editing Functions

Rating and Reviews: 4/5

Price: FREE

When it comes to Mac-prevalent audio converters, MediaHuman is often discussed as well! It is available for Windows, but its interface is best for its Mac version. As you can see from the UI screenshot, it’s very clean and easy to use. Allowing you to get your conversions done with no fuss!

08Freemake Audio Converter

Compatibility: Windows OS

What’s New: Advanced Audio Conversion (1000+ file support)

Rating and Reviews: 3.5/5

Price: FREE

The last of the tools on this list, Freemake, is another Windows-only software! Freemake allows you to convert to and from FLAC and offers some bonus editing features (though, notably, not as much as Wondershare’s UniConverter, which locks some of its more advanced features for its premium version.)

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Need a quick and easy way to convert from FLAC to MP3? How about WAV to FLAC? Whether you’re converting from or to FLAC, this article has made sure to give you options!

● Most FLAC converters, you’ll find, work much the same way (demonstrated in our tutorial in Part 1!)

● But, despite the similarities, there are multiple unique methods of converting from and to FLAC format that you can use! Hopefully, you’ll be able to find one that suits your project from the list that we provided in Part 2!)

Try It Free Try It Free

We have eight recommendations for you below that will allow you to pretty much do whatever you want (i.e., convert FLAC to MP3, convert FLAC to ALAC, convert WAV to FLAC, MP4 to FLAC, FLAC to MP4, M4A to FLAC, WAV to FLAC, and so much more.)

We’ve even included a handy general tutorial just after this to make sure that you’re able to easily make use of your chosen FLAC Converter.

In this article

01 [How to Convert FLAC to MP3 (Fast & Brilliant Way)](#Part 1)

02 [8 Best Free FLAC to MP3 Converter](#Part 2)

Part 1 How to Convert FLAC to MP3 (Fast & Brilliant Way)

As promised, we’ll be starting this off with a general tutorial that you can refer to when using the converters that we’ve listed below! The tool that we will be using for this step-by-step breakdown is an online FLAC Converter called FreeConvert. We did not include it on our list just to make sure that you have the most options possible, but it definitely deserves a spot of its own, since it is a free FLAC converter as well.

01Step 1: Open FLAC Converter!

To start things off, you need to either launch (if it’s software) or open (a.i., open the website for an online converter) your chosen FLAC Converter.

Once you’ve got your FLAC Converter all revved up. The first true step is the ‘UPLOAD’ step. This is when you use the upload features provided to prepare the FLAC audio that you want to convert.

For the tool we use for our example, you can do it in one of two ways:

● Upload Manually: Either from your device, from Dropbox, from Google Drive, or through a URL link.

● Drag-and-Drop: Simply drag and then drop the FLAC audio for conversion.

Here’s a link to FreeConvert in case you wanted to try it out for yourself:

02Step 2: Confirm Output Format!

For our example, we’ll be converting from FLAC to MP3. And so, when prompted to choose the desired output format, we choose “MP3”!

(Most converters will have multiple audio file formats and video file formats that you can convert to if you want to do something completely different — as is shown below):

03Step 3: (Optional) Advanced Settings

Before finishing up, you might want to explore the extra advanced settings offered by your chosen FLAC Converter! Each one will have different features.

FreeConvert, as an example, will allow you to adjust volume, add fade-in, add fade-out, reverse audio, and, even, trim audio before conversion! All you have to do to access these functions is to click the “SETTINGS” icon (pointed out in the image).

04Step 4: Convert FLAC to MP3

To initiate the actual conversion with FreeConvert, all you really need to do is click the ‘Convert to MP3’ button. Other FLAC converters, while not the same, should be similar.

05Step 5: Download Converted FLAC Audio!

Finally, when the conversion has been completed, select the ‘Download MP3’ button to save your converted audio to your PC! That’s it, you’re done!

Part 2 8 Best Free FLAC to MP3 Converter

Now on to our list of the best free FLAC Converter options out there. We have eight of them for you to choose from, each unique from the other to make sure that you can find the one that suits your current need or project the most.

01****Wondershare Filmora Video Editor **

Compatibility: Windows & Mac OS

What’s New: More Video Editing Solutions!

Rating and Reviews: 5/5

Price: FREEmium

Filmora is the first software on this list of FLAC converter options. As you’ll no doubt glean from the screenshot of the UI that we included, this isn’t really your average FLAC converter. But that’s why we included it! With Filmora Pro, not only will you get the FLAC converting functions that you’re looking for, but you’ll also get many other features.

Wondershare Filmora - Best Video Editor for Mac/Windows

Try It Free Try It Free

5,481,435 people have downloaded it.

Build unique custom animations without breaking a sweat.

Focus on creating epic stories and leave the details to Filmora’s auto features.

Start a creative adventure with drag & drop effects and endless possibilities.

Filmora simplifies advanced features to save you time and effort.

Filmora cuts out repetition so you can move on to your next creative breakthrough.

02UniConverter

Compatibility: Windows & Mac OS

What’s New: Extra Toolbox!

Rating and Reviews: 5/5

Price: FREEmium

For this next pick, just to cover our bases, we’ve chosen Wondershare Uniconverter. As you can guess from the name (and the UI, which we’ve shared below), this is an incredibly advanced converting tool. In order to match the requirements for this article, it does, of course, support FLAC as both input and output for conversion. But, even more than that, it offers bonus features (i.e., Download, Video Compressor, Video Editor, Content Merger, Screen Converter, etc.)

03XConvert

Compatibility: Windows & Mac OS + Android & iOS Support

What’s New: Google Drive & Dropbox Upload!

Rating and Reviews: 3/5

Price: FREE

With XConvert, we offer a secondary option for those who are looking for a FLAC converter online. This tool, much like FreeConvert, does not require any download or installation process. You can use it directly on your computer, smartphone, or tablet devices. Of course, unlike Filmora Pro or Wondershare UniConverter, it does not have extra bonus functions. But, it is, at the very least, 100% FREE.

04FLAC MP3 Converter

Compatibility: Mac OS & iOS Support

What’s New: High Quality FLAC to MP3 Conversion

Rating and Reviews: 3.5/5

Price: FREEmium

If you’re a Mac user and are looking for a quick, FREE solution for FLAC to MP3 conversion, you might want to consider the FLAC MP3 converter, which is available on the app store! This app is not 100% FREE, but you do have the opportunity to use it for general conversion if that’s all you need.

05123Apps

Compatibility: Windows and Mac & iOS and Android Support!

What’s New: Track Info Editing Tools!

Rating and Reviews: 3.5/5

Price: FREE

Up next is another online FLAC converter that you can use! One that will allow you to make sure that there is no quality loss! This tool is simply called Audio Converter, and it comes from 123Apps. It works just like any online audio converter — which means that it is FREE and can be accessed on most devices.

06Audacity

Compatibility: Windows OS

What’s New: Advanced Audio Editing Functions!

Rating and Reviews: 4/5

Price: FREE

When one talks about FREE audio editors, the one most frequently discussed is often Audacity! As you can see, the UI for it is pretty old, but it comes with tons of advanced features. Of course, the one that you’re probably most concerned about is its converting functions! For that, we can confirm that Audacity will, in fact, allow you to convert from FLAC or convert to FLAC. The process will be different, but it’s possible!

07MediaHuman Audio Converter

Compatibility: Windows & Mac OS

What’s New: Audio Editing Functions

Rating and Reviews: 4/5

Price: FREE

When it comes to Mac-prevalent audio converters, MediaHuman is often discussed as well! It is available for Windows, but its interface is best for its Mac version. As you can see from the UI screenshot, it’s very clean and easy to use. Allowing you to get your conversions done with no fuss!

08Freemake Audio Converter

Compatibility: Windows OS

What’s New: Advanced Audio Conversion (1000+ file support)

Rating and Reviews: 3.5/5

Price: FREE

The last of the tools on this list, Freemake, is another Windows-only software! Freemake allows you to convert to and from FLAC and offers some bonus editing features (though, notably, not as much as Wondershare’s UniConverter, which locks some of its more advanced features for its premium version.)

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Need a quick and easy way to convert from FLAC to MP3? How about WAV to FLAC? Whether you’re converting from or to FLAC, this article has made sure to give you options!

● Most FLAC converters, you’ll find, work much the same way (demonstrated in our tutorial in Part 1!)

● But, despite the similarities, there are multiple unique methods of converting from and to FLAC format that you can use! Hopefully, you’ll be able to find one that suits your project from the list that we provided in Part 2!)

Try It Free Try It Free

We have eight recommendations for you below that will allow you to pretty much do whatever you want (i.e., convert FLAC to MP3, convert FLAC to ALAC, convert WAV to FLAC, MP4 to FLAC, FLAC to MP4, M4A to FLAC, WAV to FLAC, and so much more.)

We’ve even included a handy general tutorial just after this to make sure that you’re able to easily make use of your chosen FLAC Converter.

In this article

01 [How to Convert FLAC to MP3 (Fast & Brilliant Way)](#Part 1)

02 [8 Best Free FLAC to MP3 Converter](#Part 2)

Part 1 How to Convert FLAC to MP3 (Fast & Brilliant Way)

As promised, we’ll be starting this off with a general tutorial that you can refer to when using the converters that we’ve listed below! The tool that we will be using for this step-by-step breakdown is an online FLAC Converter called FreeConvert. We did not include it on our list just to make sure that you have the most options possible, but it definitely deserves a spot of its own, since it is a free FLAC converter as well.

01Step 1: Open FLAC Converter!

To start things off, you need to either launch (if it’s software) or open (a.i., open the website for an online converter) your chosen FLAC Converter.

Once you’ve got your FLAC Converter all revved up. The first true step is the ‘UPLOAD’ step. This is when you use the upload features provided to prepare the FLAC audio that you want to convert.

For the tool we use for our example, you can do it in one of two ways:

● Upload Manually: Either from your device, from Dropbox, from Google Drive, or through a URL link.

● Drag-and-Drop: Simply drag and then drop the FLAC audio for conversion.

Here’s a link to FreeConvert in case you wanted to try it out for yourself:

02Step 2: Confirm Output Format!

For our example, we’ll be converting from FLAC to MP3. And so, when prompted to choose the desired output format, we choose “MP3”!

(Most converters will have multiple audio file formats and video file formats that you can convert to if you want to do something completely different — as is shown below):

03Step 3: (Optional) Advanced Settings

Before finishing up, you might want to explore the extra advanced settings offered by your chosen FLAC Converter! Each one will have different features.

FreeConvert, as an example, will allow you to adjust volume, add fade-in, add fade-out, reverse audio, and, even, trim audio before conversion! All you have to do to access these functions is to click the “SETTINGS” icon (pointed out in the image).

04Step 4: Convert FLAC to MP3

To initiate the actual conversion with FreeConvert, all you really need to do is click the ‘Convert to MP3’ button. Other FLAC converters, while not the same, should be similar.

05Step 5: Download Converted FLAC Audio!

Finally, when the conversion has been completed, select the ‘Download MP3’ button to save your converted audio to your PC! That’s it, you’re done!

Part 2 8 Best Free FLAC to MP3 Converter

Now on to our list of the best free FLAC Converter options out there. We have eight of them for you to choose from, each unique from the other to make sure that you can find the one that suits your current need or project the most.

01****Wondershare Filmora Video Editor **

Compatibility: Windows & Mac OS

What’s New: More Video Editing Solutions!

Rating and Reviews: 5/5

Price: FREEmium

Filmora is the first software on this list of FLAC converter options. As you’ll no doubt glean from the screenshot of the UI that we included, this isn’t really your average FLAC converter. But that’s why we included it! With Filmora Pro, not only will you get the FLAC converting functions that you’re looking for, but you’ll also get many other features.

Wondershare Filmora - Best Video Editor for Mac/Windows

Try It Free Try It Free

5,481,435 people have downloaded it.

Build unique custom animations without breaking a sweat.

Focus on creating epic stories and leave the details to Filmora’s auto features.

Start a creative adventure with drag & drop effects and endless possibilities.

Filmora simplifies advanced features to save you time and effort.

Filmora cuts out repetition so you can move on to your next creative breakthrough.

02UniConverter

Compatibility: Windows & Mac OS

What’s New: Extra Toolbox!

Rating and Reviews: 5/5

Price: FREEmium

For this next pick, just to cover our bases, we’ve chosen Wondershare Uniconverter. As you can guess from the name (and the UI, which we’ve shared below), this is an incredibly advanced converting tool. In order to match the requirements for this article, it does, of course, support FLAC as both input and output for conversion. But, even more than that, it offers bonus features (i.e., Download, Video Compressor, Video Editor, Content Merger, Screen Converter, etc.)

03XConvert

Compatibility: Windows & Mac OS + Android & iOS Support

What’s New: Google Drive & Dropbox Upload!

Rating and Reviews: 3/5

Price: FREE

With XConvert, we offer a secondary option for those who are looking for a FLAC converter online. This tool, much like FreeConvert, does not require any download or installation process. You can use it directly on your computer, smartphone, or tablet devices. Of course, unlike Filmora Pro or Wondershare UniConverter, it does not have extra bonus functions. But, it is, at the very least, 100% FREE.

04FLAC MP3 Converter

Compatibility: Mac OS & iOS Support

What’s New: High Quality FLAC to MP3 Conversion

Rating and Reviews: 3.5/5

Price: FREEmium

If you’re a Mac user and are looking for a quick, FREE solution for FLAC to MP3 conversion, you might want to consider the FLAC MP3 converter, which is available on the app store! This app is not 100% FREE, but you do have the opportunity to use it for general conversion if that’s all you need.

05123Apps

Compatibility: Windows and Mac & iOS and Android Support!

What’s New: Track Info Editing Tools!

Rating and Reviews: 3.5/5

Price: FREE

Up next is another online FLAC converter that you can use! One that will allow you to make sure that there is no quality loss! This tool is simply called Audio Converter, and it comes from 123Apps. It works just like any online audio converter — which means that it is FREE and can be accessed on most devices.

06Audacity

Compatibility: Windows OS

What’s New: Advanced Audio Editing Functions!

Rating and Reviews: 4/5

Price: FREE

When one talks about FREE audio editors, the one most frequently discussed is often Audacity! As you can see, the UI for it is pretty old, but it comes with tons of advanced features. Of course, the one that you’re probably most concerned about is its converting functions! For that, we can confirm that Audacity will, in fact, allow you to convert from FLAC or convert to FLAC. The process will be different, but it’s possible!

07MediaHuman Audio Converter

Compatibility: Windows & Mac OS

What’s New: Audio Editing Functions

Rating and Reviews: 4/5

Price: FREE

When it comes to Mac-prevalent audio converters, MediaHuman is often discussed as well! It is available for Windows, but its interface is best for its Mac version. As you can see from the UI screenshot, it’s very clean and easy to use. Allowing you to get your conversions done with no fuss!

08Freemake Audio Converter

Compatibility: Windows OS

What’s New: Advanced Audio Conversion (1000+ file support)

Rating and Reviews: 3.5/5

Price: FREE

The last of the tools on this list, Freemake, is another Windows-only software! Freemake allows you to convert to and from FLAC and offers some bonus editing features (though, notably, not as much as Wondershare’s UniConverter, which locks some of its more advanced features for its premium version.)

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Need a quick and easy way to convert from FLAC to MP3? How about WAV to FLAC? Whether you’re converting from or to FLAC, this article has made sure to give you options!

● Most FLAC converters, you’ll find, work much the same way (demonstrated in our tutorial in Part 1!)

● But, despite the similarities, there are multiple unique methods of converting from and to FLAC format that you can use! Hopefully, you’ll be able to find one that suits your project from the list that we provided in Part 2!)

Try It Free Try It Free

We have eight recommendations for you below that will allow you to pretty much do whatever you want (i.e., convert FLAC to MP3, convert FLAC to ALAC, convert WAV to FLAC, MP4 to FLAC, FLAC to MP4, M4A to FLAC, WAV to FLAC, and so much more.)

We’ve even included a handy general tutorial just after this to make sure that you’re able to easily make use of your chosen FLAC Converter.

In this article

01 [How to Convert FLAC to MP3 (Fast & Brilliant Way)](#Part 1)

02 [8 Best Free FLAC to MP3 Converter](#Part 2)

Part 1 How to Convert FLAC to MP3 (Fast & Brilliant Way)

As promised, we’ll be starting this off with a general tutorial that you can refer to when using the converters that we’ve listed below! The tool that we will be using for this step-by-step breakdown is an online FLAC Converter called FreeConvert. We did not include it on our list just to make sure that you have the most options possible, but it definitely deserves a spot of its own, since it is a free FLAC converter as well.

01Step 1: Open FLAC Converter!

To start things off, you need to either launch (if it’s software) or open (a.i., open the website for an online converter) your chosen FLAC Converter.

Once you’ve got your FLAC Converter all revved up. The first true step is the ‘UPLOAD’ step. This is when you use the upload features provided to prepare the FLAC audio that you want to convert.

For the tool we use for our example, you can do it in one of two ways:

● Upload Manually: Either from your device, from Dropbox, from Google Drive, or through a URL link.

● Drag-and-Drop: Simply drag and then drop the FLAC audio for conversion.

Here’s a link to FreeConvert in case you wanted to try it out for yourself:

02Step 2: Confirm Output Format!

For our example, we’ll be converting from FLAC to MP3. And so, when prompted to choose the desired output format, we choose “MP3”!

(Most converters will have multiple audio file formats and video file formats that you can convert to if you want to do something completely different — as is shown below):

03Step 3: (Optional) Advanced Settings

Before finishing up, you might want to explore the extra advanced settings offered by your chosen FLAC Converter! Each one will have different features.

FreeConvert, as an example, will allow you to adjust volume, add fade-in, add fade-out, reverse audio, and, even, trim audio before conversion! All you have to do to access these functions is to click the “SETTINGS” icon (pointed out in the image).

04Step 4: Convert FLAC to MP3

To initiate the actual conversion with FreeConvert, all you really need to do is click the ‘Convert to MP3’ button. Other FLAC converters, while not the same, should be similar.

05Step 5: Download Converted FLAC Audio!

Finally, when the conversion has been completed, select the ‘Download MP3’ button to save your converted audio to your PC! That’s it, you’re done!

Part 2 8 Best Free FLAC to MP3 Converter

Now on to our list of the best free FLAC Converter options out there. We have eight of them for you to choose from, each unique from the other to make sure that you can find the one that suits your current need or project the most.

01****Wondershare Filmora Video Editor **

Compatibility: Windows & Mac OS

What’s New: More Video Editing Solutions!

Rating and Reviews: 5/5

Price: FREEmium

Filmora is the first software on this list of FLAC converter options. As you’ll no doubt glean from the screenshot of the UI that we included, this isn’t really your average FLAC converter. But that’s why we included it! With Filmora Pro, not only will you get the FLAC converting functions that you’re looking for, but you’ll also get many other features.

Wondershare Filmora - Best Video Editor for Mac/Windows

Try It Free Try It Free

5,481,435 people have downloaded it.

Build unique custom animations without breaking a sweat.

Focus on creating epic stories and leave the details to Filmora’s auto features.

Start a creative adventure with drag & drop effects and endless possibilities.

Filmora simplifies advanced features to save you time and effort.

Filmora cuts out repetition so you can move on to your next creative breakthrough.

02UniConverter

Compatibility: Windows & Mac OS

What’s New: Extra Toolbox!

Rating and Reviews: 5/5

Price: FREEmium

For this next pick, just to cover our bases, we’ve chosen Wondershare Uniconverter. As you can guess from the name (and the UI, which we’ve shared below), this is an incredibly advanced converting tool. In order to match the requirements for this article, it does, of course, support FLAC as both input and output for conversion. But, even more than that, it offers bonus features (i.e., Download, Video Compressor, Video Editor, Content Merger, Screen Converter, etc.)

03XConvert

Compatibility: Windows & Mac OS + Android & iOS Support

What’s New: Google Drive & Dropbox Upload!

Rating and Reviews: 3/5

Price: FREE

With XConvert, we offer a secondary option for those who are looking for a FLAC converter online. This tool, much like FreeConvert, does not require any download or installation process. You can use it directly on your computer, smartphone, or tablet devices. Of course, unlike Filmora Pro or Wondershare UniConverter, it does not have extra bonus functions. But, it is, at the very least, 100% FREE.

04FLAC MP3 Converter

Compatibility: Mac OS & iOS Support

What’s New: High Quality FLAC to MP3 Conversion

Rating and Reviews: 3.5/5

Price: FREEmium

If you’re a Mac user and are looking for a quick, FREE solution for FLAC to MP3 conversion, you might want to consider the FLAC MP3 converter, which is available on the app store! This app is not 100% FREE, but you do have the opportunity to use it for general conversion if that’s all you need.

05123Apps

Compatibility: Windows and Mac & iOS and Android Support!

What’s New: Track Info Editing Tools!

Rating and Reviews: 3.5/5

Price: FREE

Up next is another online FLAC converter that you can use! One that will allow you to make sure that there is no quality loss! This tool is simply called Audio Converter, and it comes from 123Apps. It works just like any online audio converter — which means that it is FREE and can be accessed on most devices.

06Audacity

Compatibility: Windows OS

What’s New: Advanced Audio Editing Functions!

Rating and Reviews: 4/5

Price: FREE

When one talks about FREE audio editors, the one most frequently discussed is often Audacity! As you can see, the UI for it is pretty old, but it comes with tons of advanced features. Of course, the one that you’re probably most concerned about is its converting functions! For that, we can confirm that Audacity will, in fact, allow you to convert from FLAC or convert to FLAC. The process will be different, but it’s possible!

07MediaHuman Audio Converter

Compatibility: Windows & Mac OS

What’s New: Audio Editing Functions

Rating and Reviews: 4/5

Price: FREE

When it comes to Mac-prevalent audio converters, MediaHuman is often discussed as well! It is available for Windows, but its interface is best for its Mac version. As you can see from the UI screenshot, it’s very clean and easy to use. Allowing you to get your conversions done with no fuss!

08Freemake Audio Converter

Compatibility: Windows OS

What’s New: Advanced Audio Conversion (1000+ file support)

Rating and Reviews: 3.5/5

Price: FREE

The last of the tools on this list, Freemake, is another Windows-only software! Freemake allows you to convert to and from FLAC and offers some bonus editing features (though, notably, not as much as Wondershare’s UniConverter, which locks some of its more advanced features for its premium version.)

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Need a quick and easy way to convert from FLAC to MP3? How about WAV to FLAC? Whether you’re converting from or to FLAC, this article has made sure to give you options!

● Most FLAC converters, you’ll find, work much the same way (demonstrated in our tutorial in Part 1!)

● But, despite the similarities, there are multiple unique methods of converting from and to FLAC format that you can use! Hopefully, you’ll be able to find one that suits your project from the list that we provided in Part 2!)

Unleash Your Creativity: Top 10 Free Video Editors for MP4 Files

Top 10 Best MP4 Video Editors

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

MP4 is one of the most popular video formats in the world, however, finding a free video editing software which can edit MP4 or MOV formats videos can be hard - with so many video editing software on the market, you don’t know what is great and what is a piece of junk, you don’t have time to test it one by one.

Thankfully, we have produced a top-five list of the best free MP4 editors for you to check. That’s right - with these video editors, you can just go with it and edit your MP4 video files in no time at all!

Recommended: Wondershare Filmora

If you’re inclined to edit videos with presets and templates and looking for a fully-featured product, you may also want to consider a commercial product like Wondershare Filmora .

This video editing tool enables you to seamlessly put together video clips, music & text, apply effects and get a professional-looking home movie in minutes. Download and try it out.

Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

See also: Best Video Editing for Windows

---

Here is a comparison table about the top MP4 editors. Have a quick look.

Supported system	Ratings from G2	Pricing	Free Trial	Level
Filmora	Windows/Mac	4.4/5	$49.99/Year, $79.99/Perpetual	Available	Newbies and experts. All levels of users.
Windows Movie Maker	Windows	4.0/5	Free	Available	User-friendly. Suitable for all levels.
iMovie	Mac	4.4/5	Free	Available	Beginner friendly
Avidemux	Mac/Windows/Linux	4.4/5	Free	Available	Great for beginners
Lightworks	Mac/Windows/Linux	3.5/5	$9.99 per user per month.	Not available	Suitable for all levels of users
VSDC	Windows	4.0/5	$19.99 per month	Not available	Intermediate
VEGAS Pro	Windows	4.3/5	$12.99 per month	30-day free trial	Suitable for experts.
Openshot	Mac/Windows/Linux	4.4/5	Free	Available	Suitable for newbies and experts.
Clipchamp	Web-based	4.3/5	$6 per month	Available	Newbie-friendly
Freemake	Windows	3.8/5	$24 per month.	Available	Simple. No learning curve. Suitable for all levels of users.
MiniTool MovieMaker	Windows	4.0/5	$12.99 per month	Not available	Suitable for all levels of users.

1. Windows Movie Maker

Windows Movie Maker is a great video editing tool and has been a part of the Windows system for many years. It supports various video formats including MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, M4V and more. The drag-n-drop functionality enables you to easily add video clips from the computer and drop them to the program.

With it, you can easily combine photos and videos, apply transitions and effects, add music or sound, move images and videos around and have them play at the speed of your choice, post to YouTube and much more.

Pros:

• Various video editing options;
• Easy-to-use;
• Different output options.

Cons:

• It crashes a lot;
• Many different versions of the same product;
• Not available anymore as a part of Windows OS.

Learn more details about Windows Movie Maker

2. iMovie

As the equivalent of Windows Movie Make for Mac OS X, iMovie gives you the chance to turn any movie into a major production. With a simple to use UI, you can easily enhance your videos quicker than ever. Now just import your video clips from computer or external devices, arrange them on the timeline, drop titles, effects and sounds on to the part of the video you wish to edit, and preview the results.

Once it’s all done, one-click to export your file for iOS or Internet usage.

Pros:

• User-friendly interface;
• Improved audio editing and fun Movie Trailers.

Cons:

• No native AVCHD editing or direct import;
• Pre-processing and import trans-coding can be time-consuming.

Learn more details about iMovie video editing tips

3. Avidemux

Avidemux is a free open-source video editing program for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. It natively supports a great number of video formats like MP4, AVI, MPEG, MKV and ASF and comes with a well selected feature set to get your cutting, filtering and encoding tasks done. It’s also filled with features like different filters, decoding options, frame rate configuration, processing tools etc.

Other great feature is that tasks can be automated using projects and job queue.

Pros:

• Lightweight and fairly simple;
• A wide selection of filters;
• Provides command-line interface for advanced users.

Cons:

• Outdated interface;
• May drop frames in certain formats;
• Can be complicated for beginning users.

4. Lightworks

Lightworks is one of the most advanced free video editing tools available. With the user-friendly interface and packed timeline, you can easily import, trim and seamlessly weave audio and video files together with a few effortless mouse clicks.

On top of that, it also includes the features like profession-level color correction, video capture function, GPU-accelerated real-time effects and board video formats support.

Pros:

• Customizable screens;
• Amount of video editing options;
• High video quality.

Cons:

• It crashes occasionally;
• Requires a long learning curve.

5. VSDC Free Video Editor

VSDC is a free video editing program for Windows. The support video formats include MP4, AVI, MKV, MPG, WMV, FLV and more. It provides various video filters, transitions, audio effects as well as drawing and selection tools.

When the editing done, you can choose the optimized save outputs for a variety of devices, including smart phones and gaming consoles.

Pros:

• Provides various useful filters;
• Different output options.

Cons:

• Computer resources (CPU and RAM) are required at a high level.

6. VEGAS Pro MP4

VEGAS Pro is one of the highly-rated premium MP4 editor tools in the market. This program has many amazing features, including advanced HDR color correction, scene detection, sound design, and live streaming.

Furthermore, it has hundreds of filters, effects, titles, and transitions to transform your output file. This array of features makes it easy to edit videos on Windows PC.

Pros:

• This program has plenty of video editing features.
• It offers many filters, titles, and transitions.
• It allows unlimited video and audio tracks.
• It allows a nested timeline.
• The color grading tools are clear and top-grade.

Cons:

• Many users feel the interface is disorganized and difficult for newbies to navigate.
• The Multicam feature, although present, is nearly unusable.
• There are no welcome tutorials to get you started with ease.
• Vegas Pro is expensive and is only suitable for Windows. You can buy it at $249 or subscribe for $12.99 monthly.

7. OpenShot MP4 Video Editor

OpenShot is a popular free media editor for Windows, Linux, and Mac. This open-source tool has evolved and now supports many media formats, including audio, video, and image formats.

This tool has one of the simplest user interfaces designed with all categories of users in mind. It supports over 70 languages, and users can add as many layers of tracks.

OpenShot offers a powerful animation framework to allow users to play around with animations to produce quality output videos. OpenShot also provides transitions and over 14 effects to make your output MP4 file attractive.

Pros:

• OpenShot is a cross-platform video editor; hence, you can use it on Windows, Mac, and Linux without compatibility issues.
• It offers a good collection of animations and effects to make your video more appealing.
• It has a simple and user-friendly interface. Therefore, amateurs won’t struggle to edit their MP4 videos.
• It supports over 70 different languages.
• It is free.

Cons:

• Some of the purported features don’t function well.
• Although it has a good collection of features, several other useful features are missing.
• It cannot open AVCHD files.

8. Clipchamp MP4 Editor Online

Clipchamp is a free, easy-to-use video editor that is suitable for small business marketing. This web-based MP4 editor is designed with simplicity; hence, users can easily edit videos.

With Clipchamp, you can edit videos of all sizes directly on your browser without experience! You can add special effects, transitions, background music, and texts to make your output MP4 file eye-catchy.

Furthermore, you can trim, cut, split, combine, rotate, flip, and mirror videos depending on your need.

Pros:

• The combination of intelligent features and shortcuts significantly saves your time and energy.
• It offers a sleek and intuitive interface to edit MP4 videos seamlessly.
• It provides styling effects and lots of good transitions.
• It offers several templates to get started.

Cons:

• Users have limited control over the effects.
• Most useful content requires subscriptions.
• Users complain of slow export rendering.

9. Freemake MP4 Video Editor

Freemake is a common name in the media editing industry and is undoubtedly one of the best MP4 video editor tools.

Although it is not a fully-fledged app like other hot names, it allows you to quickly and easily edit MP4 videos on Windows. With Freemake, you can cut, rotate, and import files directly from YouTube.

Pros:

• It supports direct uploads from YouTube.
• It supports several file formats.
• It is easy to use.

Cons:

• It offers basic video editing features.
• It does not provide Mac support.

10. MiniTool MovieMaker

MiniTool MovieMaker is an easy-to-use video editor enriched with plenty of good video editing features. This tool offers an intuitive interface and collection of features that easily transform how you produce stunning videos.

With several video templates, you are one click away from generating stylish videos. The good with this tool is that it gives you a platform to inspire your creativity and export 1080P videos without a watermark.

Pros:

• It is friendly for beginners. Thanks to the simple and intuitive interface.
• It offers plenty of templates, filters, themes, and stickers.

Cons:

• It has limited editing features compared to top-grade tools like Filmora.
• The free version is ad-laden and has a forced watermark on the exported file.

FAQs About MP4 Video Editing

1. How Do I Shorten an MP4 Video?

In this article, we have listed 10 free MP4 video editors, but Filmora is one the best tool for shortening mp4 videos. It comes with Auto Scene Detection tool, Instant cutter tool & the Trim feature. The Instant Cutter tool allows you to trim MP4 videos quickly without re-encoding. On the timeline, drag the trim icon to the right or left to remove the video’s beginning and end parts, respectively, and trim your video to shorten an MP4 video easily. The instant cutter tool is totally free to use and there is no watermark.

2. How Can I Split MP4 Files Into Parts for Free?

With the instant cutter tool in Filmora, you can easily split mp4 videos into parts for free as you require. Click Import with Instant Cutter Tool and then open the file, move the playhead to the start position of the video part that you want to keep, and then click the Set In icon. Repeat the process to find the ending point, and then click the Add Segment button to split the video and save it as a new one. You can split several clips from the original footage.

A more accessible alternative to this approach is using the Auto Scene Detection tool . It splits your video into multiple strategic segments automatically based on scene changes. You then end up with multiple split parts of the original video which you can selectively delete and then add to the timeline.

Conclusion

This article has highlighted some of the best MP4 converters worth trying. However, not every tool works for you. Choosing a tool that meets your needs and gives you desired MP4 editing experience is important.

Fortunately, the all-in-one Video editor-Filmora Video Editor, ticks all the boxes and easily becomes the best choice. This MP4 editor offers an unmatchable video and audio editing experience within your budget. Try Filmora today and take your MP4 editing experience to another level.

Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

MP4 is one of the most popular video formats in the world, however, finding a free video editing software which can edit MP4 or MOV formats videos can be hard - with so many video editing software on the market, you don’t know what is great and what is a piece of junk, you don’t have time to test it one by one.

Thankfully, we have produced a top-five list of the best free MP4 editors for you to check. That’s right - with these video editors, you can just go with it and edit your MP4 video files in no time at all!

Recommended: Wondershare Filmora

If you’re inclined to edit videos with presets and templates and looking for a fully-featured product, you may also want to consider a commercial product like Wondershare Filmora .

This video editing tool enables you to seamlessly put together video clips, music & text, apply effects and get a professional-looking home movie in minutes. Download and try it out.

Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

See also: Best Video Editing for Windows

---

Here is a comparison table about the top MP4 editors. Have a quick look.

Supported system	Ratings from G2	Pricing	Free Trial	Level
Filmora	Windows/Mac	4.4/5	$49.99/Year, $79.99/Perpetual	Available	Newbies and experts. All levels of users.
Windows Movie Maker	Windows	4.0/5	Free	Available	User-friendly. Suitable for all levels.
iMovie	Mac	4.4/5	Free	Available	Beginner friendly
Avidemux	Mac/Windows/Linux	4.4/5	Free	Available	Great for beginners
Lightworks	Mac/Windows/Linux	3.5/5	$9.99 per user per month.	Not available	Suitable for all levels of users
VSDC	Windows	4.0/5	$19.99 per month	Not available	Intermediate
VEGAS Pro	Windows	4.3/5	$12.99 per month	30-day free trial	Suitable for experts.
Openshot	Mac/Windows/Linux	4.4/5	Free	Available	Suitable for newbies and experts.
Clipchamp	Web-based	4.3/5	$6 per month	Available	Newbie-friendly
Freemake	Windows	3.8/5	$24 per month.	Available	Simple. No learning curve. Suitable for all levels of users.
MiniTool MovieMaker	Windows	4.0/5	$12.99 per month	Not available	Suitable for all levels of users.

1. Windows Movie Maker

Windows Movie Maker is a great video editing tool and has been a part of the Windows system for many years. It supports various video formats including MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, M4V and more. The drag-n-drop functionality enables you to easily add video clips from the computer and drop them to the program.

With it, you can easily combine photos and videos, apply transitions and effects, add music or sound, move images and videos around and have them play at the speed of your choice, post to YouTube and much more.

Pros:

• Various video editing options;
• Easy-to-use;
• Different output options.

Cons:

• It crashes a lot;
• Many different versions of the same product;
• Not available anymore as a part of Windows OS.

Learn more details about Windows Movie Maker

2. iMovie

As the equivalent of Windows Movie Make for Mac OS X, iMovie gives you the chance to turn any movie into a major production. With a simple to use UI, you can easily enhance your videos quicker than ever. Now just import your video clips from computer or external devices, arrange them on the timeline, drop titles, effects and sounds on to the part of the video you wish to edit, and preview the results.

Once it’s all done, one-click to export your file for iOS or Internet usage.

Pros:

• User-friendly interface;
• Improved audio editing and fun Movie Trailers.

Cons:

• No native AVCHD editing or direct import;
• Pre-processing and import trans-coding can be time-consuming.

Learn more details about iMovie video editing tips

3. Avidemux

Avidemux is a free open-source video editing program for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. It natively supports a great number of video formats like MP4, AVI, MPEG, MKV and ASF and comes with a well selected feature set to get your cutting, filtering and encoding tasks done. It’s also filled with features like different filters, decoding options, frame rate configuration, processing tools etc.

Other great feature is that tasks can be automated using projects and job queue.

Pros:

• Lightweight and fairly simple;
• A wide selection of filters;
• Provides command-line interface for advanced users.

Cons:

• Outdated interface;
• May drop frames in certain formats;
• Can be complicated for beginning users.

4. Lightworks

Lightworks is one of the most advanced free video editing tools available. With the user-friendly interface and packed timeline, you can easily import, trim and seamlessly weave audio and video files together with a few effortless mouse clicks.

On top of that, it also includes the features like profession-level color correction, video capture function, GPU-accelerated real-time effects and board video formats support.

Pros:

• Customizable screens;
• Amount of video editing options;
• High video quality.

Cons:

• It crashes occasionally;
• Requires a long learning curve.

5. VSDC Free Video Editor

VSDC is a free video editing program for Windows. The support video formats include MP4, AVI, MKV, MPG, WMV, FLV and more. It provides various video filters, transitions, audio effects as well as drawing and selection tools.

When the editing done, you can choose the optimized save outputs for a variety of devices, including smart phones and gaming consoles.

Pros:

• Provides various useful filters;
• Different output options.

Cons:

• Computer resources (CPU and RAM) are required at a high level.

6. VEGAS Pro MP4

VEGAS Pro is one of the highly-rated premium MP4 editor tools in the market. This program has many amazing features, including advanced HDR color correction, scene detection, sound design, and live streaming.

Furthermore, it has hundreds of filters, effects, titles, and transitions to transform your output file. This array of features makes it easy to edit videos on Windows PC.

Pros:

• This program has plenty of video editing features.
• It offers many filters, titles, and transitions.
• It allows unlimited video and audio tracks.
• It allows a nested timeline.
• The color grading tools are clear and top-grade.

Cons:

• Many users feel the interface is disorganized and difficult for newbies to navigate.
• The Multicam feature, although present, is nearly unusable.
• There are no welcome tutorials to get you started with ease.
• Vegas Pro is expensive and is only suitable for Windows. You can buy it at $249 or subscribe for $12.99 monthly.

7. OpenShot MP4 Video Editor

OpenShot is a popular free media editor for Windows, Linux, and Mac. This open-source tool has evolved and now supports many media formats, including audio, video, and image formats.

This tool has one of the simplest user interfaces designed with all categories of users in mind. It supports over 70 languages, and users can add as many layers of tracks.

OpenShot offers a powerful animation framework to allow users to play around with animations to produce quality output videos. OpenShot also provides transitions and over 14 effects to make your output MP4 file attractive.

Pros:

• OpenShot is a cross-platform video editor; hence, you can use it on Windows, Mac, and Linux without compatibility issues.
• It offers a good collection of animations and effects to make your video more appealing.
• It has a simple and user-friendly interface. Therefore, amateurs won’t struggle to edit their MP4 videos.
• It supports over 70 different languages.
• It is free.

Cons:

• Some of the purported features don’t function well.
• Although it has a good collection of features, several other useful features are missing.
• It cannot open AVCHD files.

8. Clipchamp MP4 Editor Online

Clipchamp is a free, easy-to-use video editor that is suitable for small business marketing. This web-based MP4 editor is designed with simplicity; hence, users can easily edit videos.

With Clipchamp, you can edit videos of all sizes directly on your browser without experience! You can add special effects, transitions, background music, and texts to make your output MP4 file eye-catchy.

Furthermore, you can trim, cut, split, combine, rotate, flip, and mirror videos depending on your need.

Pros:

• The combination of intelligent features and shortcuts significantly saves your time and energy.
• It offers a sleek and intuitive interface to edit MP4 videos seamlessly.
• It provides styling effects and lots of good transitions.
• It offers several templates to get started.

Cons:

• Users have limited control over the effects.
• Most useful content requires subscriptions.
• Users complain of slow export rendering.

9. Freemake MP4 Video Editor

Freemake is a common name in the media editing industry and is undoubtedly one of the best MP4 video editor tools.

Although it is not a fully-fledged app like other hot names, it allows you to quickly and easily edit MP4 videos on Windows. With Freemake, you can cut, rotate, and import files directly from YouTube.

Pros:

• It supports direct uploads from YouTube.
• It supports several file formats.
• It is easy to use.

Cons:

• It offers basic video editing features.
• It does not provide Mac support.

10. MiniTool MovieMaker

MiniTool MovieMaker is an easy-to-use video editor enriched with plenty of good video editing features. This tool offers an intuitive interface and collection of features that easily transform how you produce stunning videos.

With several video templates, you are one click away from generating stylish videos. The good with this tool is that it gives you a platform to inspire your creativity and export 1080P videos without a watermark.

Pros:

• It is friendly for beginners. Thanks to the simple and intuitive interface.
• It offers plenty of templates, filters, themes, and stickers.

Cons:

• It has limited editing features compared to top-grade tools like Filmora.
• The free version is ad-laden and has a forced watermark on the exported file.

FAQs About MP4 Video Editing

1. How Do I Shorten an MP4 Video?

In this article, we have listed 10 free MP4 video editors, but Filmora is one the best tool for shortening mp4 videos. It comes with Auto Scene Detection tool, Instant cutter tool & the Trim feature. The Instant Cutter tool allows you to trim MP4 videos quickly without re-encoding. On the timeline, drag the trim icon to the right or left to remove the video’s beginning and end parts, respectively, and trim your video to shorten an MP4 video easily. The instant cutter tool is totally free to use and there is no watermark.

2. How Can I Split MP4 Files Into Parts for Free?

With the instant cutter tool in Filmora, you can easily split mp4 videos into parts for free as you require. Click Import with Instant Cutter Tool and then open the file, move the playhead to the start position of the video part that you want to keep, and then click the Set In icon. Repeat the process to find the ending point, and then click the Add Segment button to split the video and save it as a new one. You can split several clips from the original footage.

A more accessible alternative to this approach is using the Auto Scene Detection tool . It splits your video into multiple strategic segments automatically based on scene changes. You then end up with multiple split parts of the original video which you can selectively delete and then add to the timeline.

Conclusion

This article has highlighted some of the best MP4 converters worth trying. However, not every tool works for you. Choosing a tool that meets your needs and gives you desired MP4 editing experience is important.

Fortunately, the all-in-one Video editor-Filmora Video Editor, ticks all the boxes and easily becomes the best choice. This MP4 editor offers an unmatchable video and audio editing experience within your budget. Try Filmora today and take your MP4 editing experience to another level.

Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

MP4 is one of the most popular video formats in the world, however, finding a free video editing software which can edit MP4 or MOV formats videos can be hard - with so many video editing software on the market, you don’t know what is great and what is a piece of junk, you don’t have time to test it one by one.

Thankfully, we have produced a top-five list of the best free MP4 editors for you to check. That’s right - with these video editors, you can just go with it and edit your MP4 video files in no time at all!

Recommended: Wondershare Filmora

If you’re inclined to edit videos with presets and templates and looking for a fully-featured product, you may also want to consider a commercial product like Wondershare Filmora .

This video editing tool enables you to seamlessly put together video clips, music & text, apply effects and get a professional-looking home movie in minutes. Download and try it out.

Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

See also: Best Video Editing for Windows

---

Here is a comparison table about the top MP4 editors. Have a quick look.

Supported system	Ratings from G2	Pricing	Free Trial	Level
Filmora	Windows/Mac	4.4/5	$49.99/Year, $79.99/Perpetual	Available	Newbies and experts. All levels of users.
Windows Movie Maker	Windows	4.0/5	Free	Available	User-friendly. Suitable for all levels.
iMovie	Mac	4.4/5	Free	Available	Beginner friendly
Avidemux	Mac/Windows/Linux	4.4/5	Free	Available	Great for beginners
Lightworks	Mac/Windows/Linux	3.5/5	$9.99 per user per month.	Not available	Suitable for all levels of users
VSDC	Windows	4.0/5	$19.99 per month	Not available	Intermediate
VEGAS Pro	Windows	4.3/5	$12.99 per month	30-day free trial	Suitable for experts.
Openshot	Mac/Windows/Linux	4.4/5	Free	Available	Suitable for newbies and experts.
Clipchamp	Web-based	4.3/5	$6 per month	Available	Newbie-friendly
Freemake	Windows	3.8/5	$24 per month.	Available	Simple. No learning curve. Suitable for all levels of users.
MiniTool MovieMaker	Windows	4.0/5	$12.99 per month	Not available	Suitable for all levels of users.

1. Windows Movie Maker

Windows Movie Maker is a great video editing tool and has been a part of the Windows system for many years. It supports various video formats including MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, M4V and more. The drag-n-drop functionality enables you to easily add video clips from the computer and drop them to the program.

With it, you can easily combine photos and videos, apply transitions and effects, add music or sound, move images and videos around and have them play at the speed of your choice, post to YouTube and much more.

Pros:

• Various video editing options;
• Easy-to-use;
• Different output options.

Cons:

• It crashes a lot;
• Many different versions of the same product;
• Not available anymore as a part of Windows OS.

Learn more details about Windows Movie Maker

2. iMovie

As the equivalent of Windows Movie Make for Mac OS X, iMovie gives you the chance to turn any movie into a major production. With a simple to use UI, you can easily enhance your videos quicker than ever. Now just import your video clips from computer or external devices, arrange them on the timeline, drop titles, effects and sounds on to the part of the video you wish to edit, and preview the results.

Once it’s all done, one-click to export your file for iOS or Internet usage.

Pros:

• User-friendly interface;
• Improved audio editing and fun Movie Trailers.

Cons:

• No native AVCHD editing or direct import;
• Pre-processing and import trans-coding can be time-consuming.

Learn more details about iMovie video editing tips

3. Avidemux

Avidemux is a free open-source video editing program for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. It natively supports a great number of video formats like MP4, AVI, MPEG, MKV and ASF and comes with a well selected feature set to get your cutting, filtering and encoding tasks done. It’s also filled with features like different filters, decoding options, frame rate configuration, processing tools etc.

Other great feature is that tasks can be automated using projects and job queue.

Pros:

• Lightweight and fairly simple;
• A wide selection of filters;
• Provides command-line interface for advanced users.

Cons:

• Outdated interface;
• May drop frames in certain formats;
• Can be complicated for beginning users.

4. Lightworks

Lightworks is one of the most advanced free video editing tools available. With the user-friendly interface and packed timeline, you can easily import, trim and seamlessly weave audio and video files together with a few effortless mouse clicks.

On top of that, it also includes the features like profession-level color correction, video capture function, GPU-accelerated real-time effects and board video formats support.

Pros:

• Customizable screens;
• Amount of video editing options;
• High video quality.

Cons:

• It crashes occasionally;
• Requires a long learning curve.

5. VSDC Free Video Editor

VSDC is a free video editing program for Windows. The support video formats include MP4, AVI, MKV, MPG, WMV, FLV and more. It provides various video filters, transitions, audio effects as well as drawing and selection tools.

When the editing done, you can choose the optimized save outputs for a variety of devices, including smart phones and gaming consoles.

Pros:

• Provides various useful filters;
• Different output options.

Cons:

• Computer resources (CPU and RAM) are required at a high level.

6. VEGAS Pro MP4

VEGAS Pro is one of the highly-rated premium MP4 editor tools in the market. This program has many amazing features, including advanced HDR color correction, scene detection, sound design, and live streaming.

Furthermore, it has hundreds of filters, effects, titles, and transitions to transform your output file. This array of features makes it easy to edit videos on Windows PC.

Pros:

• This program has plenty of video editing features.
• It offers many filters, titles, and transitions.
• It allows unlimited video and audio tracks.
• It allows a nested timeline.
• The color grading tools are clear and top-grade.

Cons:

• Many users feel the interface is disorganized and difficult for newbies to navigate.
• The Multicam feature, although present, is nearly unusable.
• There are no welcome tutorials to get you started with ease.
• Vegas Pro is expensive and is only suitable for Windows. You can buy it at $249 or subscribe for $12.99 monthly.

7. OpenShot MP4 Video Editor

OpenShot is a popular free media editor for Windows, Linux, and Mac. This open-source tool has evolved and now supports many media formats, including audio, video, and image formats.

This tool has one of the simplest user interfaces designed with all categories of users in mind. It supports over 70 languages, and users can add as many layers of tracks.

OpenShot offers a powerful animation framework to allow users to play around with animations to produce quality output videos. OpenShot also provides transitions and over 14 effects to make your output MP4 file attractive.

Pros:

• OpenShot is a cross-platform video editor; hence, you can use it on Windows, Mac, and Linux without compatibility issues.
• It offers a good collection of animations and effects to make your video more appealing.
• It has a simple and user-friendly interface. Therefore, amateurs won’t struggle to edit their MP4 videos.
• It supports over 70 different languages.
• It is free.

Cons:

• Some of the purported features don’t function well.
• Although it has a good collection of features, several other useful features are missing.
• It cannot open AVCHD files.

8. Clipchamp MP4 Editor Online

Clipchamp is a free, easy-to-use video editor that is suitable for small business marketing. This web-based MP4 editor is designed with simplicity; hence, users can easily edit videos.

With Clipchamp, you can edit videos of all sizes directly on your browser without experience! You can add special effects, transitions, background music, and texts to make your output MP4 file eye-catchy.

Furthermore, you can trim, cut, split, combine, rotate, flip, and mirror videos depending on your need.

Pros:

• The combination of intelligent features and shortcuts significantly saves your time and energy.
• It offers a sleek and intuitive interface to edit MP4 videos seamlessly.
• It provides styling effects and lots of good transitions.
• It offers several templates to get started.

Cons:

• Users have limited control over the effects.
• Most useful content requires subscriptions.
• Users complain of slow export rendering.

9. Freemake MP4 Video Editor

Freemake is a common name in the media editing industry and is undoubtedly one of the best MP4 video editor tools.

Although it is not a fully-fledged app like other hot names, it allows you to quickly and easily edit MP4 videos on Windows. With Freemake, you can cut, rotate, and import files directly from YouTube.

Pros:

• It supports direct uploads from YouTube.
• It supports several file formats.
• It is easy to use.

Cons:

• It offers basic video editing features.
• It does not provide Mac support.

10. MiniTool MovieMaker

MiniTool MovieMaker is an easy-to-use video editor enriched with plenty of good video editing features. This tool offers an intuitive interface and collection of features that easily transform how you produce stunning videos.

With several video templates, you are one click away from generating stylish videos. The good with this tool is that it gives you a platform to inspire your creativity and export 1080P videos without a watermark.

Pros:

• It is friendly for beginners. Thanks to the simple and intuitive interface.
• It offers plenty of templates, filters, themes, and stickers.

Cons:

• It has limited editing features compared to top-grade tools like Filmora.
• The free version is ad-laden and has a forced watermark on the exported file.

FAQs About MP4 Video Editing

1. How Do I Shorten an MP4 Video?

In this article, we have listed 10 free MP4 video editors, but Filmora is one the best tool for shortening mp4 videos. It comes with Auto Scene Detection tool, Instant cutter tool & the Trim feature. The Instant Cutter tool allows you to trim MP4 videos quickly without re-encoding. On the timeline, drag the trim icon to the right or left to remove the video’s beginning and end parts, respectively, and trim your video to shorten an MP4 video easily. The instant cutter tool is totally free to use and there is no watermark.

2. How Can I Split MP4 Files Into Parts for Free?

With the instant cutter tool in Filmora, you can easily split mp4 videos into parts for free as you require. Click Import with Instant Cutter Tool and then open the file, move the playhead to the start position of the video part that you want to keep, and then click the Set In icon. Repeat the process to find the ending point, and then click the Add Segment button to split the video and save it as a new one. You can split several clips from the original footage.

A more accessible alternative to this approach is using the Auto Scene Detection tool . It splits your video into multiple strategic segments automatically based on scene changes. You then end up with multiple split parts of the original video which you can selectively delete and then add to the timeline.

Conclusion

This article has highlighted some of the best MP4 converters worth trying. However, not every tool works for you. Choosing a tool that meets your needs and gives you desired MP4 editing experience is important.

Fortunately, the all-in-one Video editor-Filmora Video Editor, ticks all the boxes and easily becomes the best choice. This MP4 editor offers an unmatchable video and audio editing experience within your budget. Try Filmora today and take your MP4 editing experience to another level.

Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

MP4 is one of the most popular video formats in the world, however, finding a free video editing software which can edit MP4 or MOV formats videos can be hard - with so many video editing software on the market, you don’t know what is great and what is a piece of junk, you don’t have time to test it one by one.

Thankfully, we have produced a top-five list of the best free MP4 editors for you to check. That’s right - with these video editors, you can just go with it and edit your MP4 video files in no time at all!

Recommended: Wondershare Filmora

If you’re inclined to edit videos with presets and templates and looking for a fully-featured product, you may also want to consider a commercial product like Wondershare Filmora .

This video editing tool enables you to seamlessly put together video clips, music & text, apply effects and get a professional-looking home movie in minutes. Download and try it out.

Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

See also: Best Video Editing for Windows

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Here is a comparison table about the top MP4 editors. Have a quick look.

Supported system	Ratings from G2	Pricing	Free Trial	Level
Filmora	Windows/Mac	4.4/5	$49.99/Year, $79.99/Perpetual	Available	Newbies and experts. All levels of users.
Windows Movie Maker	Windows	4.0/5	Free	Available	User-friendly. Suitable for all levels.
iMovie	Mac	4.4/5	Free	Available	Beginner friendly
Avidemux	Mac/Windows/Linux	4.4/5	Free	Available	Great for beginners
Lightworks	Mac/Windows/Linux	3.5/5	$9.99 per user per month.	Not available	Suitable for all levels of users
VSDC	Windows	4.0/5	$19.99 per month	Not available	Intermediate
VEGAS Pro	Windows	4.3/5	$12.99 per month	30-day free trial	Suitable for experts.
Openshot	Mac/Windows/Linux	4.4/5	Free	Available	Suitable for newbies and experts.
Clipchamp	Web-based	4.3/5	$6 per month	Available	Newbie-friendly
Freemake	Windows	3.8/5	$24 per month.	Available	Simple. No learning curve. Suitable for all levels of users.
MiniTool MovieMaker	Windows	4.0/5	$12.99 per month	Not available	Suitable for all levels of users.

1. Windows Movie Maker

Windows Movie Maker is a great video editing tool and has been a part of the Windows system for many years. It supports various video formats including MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, M4V and more. The drag-n-drop functionality enables you to easily add video clips from the computer and drop them to the program.

With it, you can easily combine photos and videos, apply transitions and effects, add music or sound, move images and videos around and have them play at the speed of your choice, post to YouTube and much more.

Pros:

• Various video editing options;
• Easy-to-use;
• Different output options.

Cons:

• It crashes a lot;
• Many different versions of the same product;
• Not available anymore as a part of Windows OS.

Learn more details about Windows Movie Maker

2. iMovie

As the equivalent of Windows Movie Make for Mac OS X, iMovie gives you the chance to turn any movie into a major production. With a simple to use UI, you can easily enhance your videos quicker than ever. Now just import your video clips from computer or external devices, arrange them on the timeline, drop titles, effects and sounds on to the part of the video you wish to edit, and preview the results.

Once it’s all done, one-click to export your file for iOS or Internet usage.

Pros:

• User-friendly interface;
• Improved audio editing and fun Movie Trailers.

Cons:

• No native AVCHD editing or direct import;
• Pre-processing and import trans-coding can be time-consuming.

Learn more details about iMovie video editing tips

3. Avidemux

Avidemux is a free open-source video editing program for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. It natively supports a great number of video formats like MP4, AVI, MPEG, MKV and ASF and comes with a well selected feature set to get your cutting, filtering and encoding tasks done. It’s also filled with features like different filters, decoding options, frame rate configuration, processing tools etc.

Other great feature is that tasks can be automated using projects and job queue.

Pros:

• Lightweight and fairly simple;
• A wide selection of filters;
• Provides command-line interface for advanced users.

Cons:

• Outdated interface;
• May drop frames in certain formats;
• Can be complicated for beginning users.

4. Lightworks

Lightworks is one of the most advanced free video editing tools available. With the user-friendly interface and packed timeline, you can easily import, trim and seamlessly weave audio and video files together with a few effortless mouse clicks.

On top of that, it also includes the features like profession-level color correction, video capture function, GPU-accelerated real-time effects and board video formats support.

Pros:

• Customizable screens;
• Amount of video editing options;
• High video quality.

Cons:

• It crashes occasionally;
• Requires a long learning curve.

5. VSDC Free Video Editor

VSDC is a free video editing program for Windows. The support video formats include MP4, AVI, MKV, MPG, WMV, FLV and more. It provides various video filters, transitions, audio effects as well as drawing and selection tools.

When the editing done, you can choose the optimized save outputs for a variety of devices, including smart phones and gaming consoles.

Pros:

• Provides various useful filters;
• Different output options.

Cons:

• Computer resources (CPU and RAM) are required at a high level.

6. VEGAS Pro MP4

VEGAS Pro is one of the highly-rated premium MP4 editor tools in the market. This program has many amazing features, including advanced HDR color correction, scene detection, sound design, and live streaming.

Furthermore, it has hundreds of filters, effects, titles, and transitions to transform your output file. This array of features makes it easy to edit videos on Windows PC.

Pros:

• This program has plenty of video editing features.
• It offers many filters, titles, and transitions.
• It allows unlimited video and audio tracks.
• It allows a nested timeline.
• The color grading tools are clear and top-grade.

Cons:

• Many users feel the interface is disorganized and difficult for newbies to navigate.
• The Multicam feature, although present, is nearly unusable.
• There are no welcome tutorials to get you started with ease.
• Vegas Pro is expensive and is only suitable for Windows. You can buy it at $249 or subscribe for $12.99 monthly.

7. OpenShot MP4 Video Editor

OpenShot is a popular free media editor for Windows, Linux, and Mac. This open-source tool has evolved and now supports many media formats, including audio, video, and image formats.

This tool has one of the simplest user interfaces designed with all categories of users in mind. It supports over 70 languages, and users can add as many layers of tracks.

OpenShot offers a powerful animation framework to allow users to play around with animations to produce quality output videos. OpenShot also provides transitions and over 14 effects to make your output MP4 file attractive.

Pros:

• OpenShot is a cross-platform video editor; hence, you can use it on Windows, Mac, and Linux without compatibility issues.
• It offers a good collection of animations and effects to make your video more appealing.
• It has a simple and user-friendly interface. Therefore, amateurs won’t struggle to edit their MP4 videos.
• It supports over 70 different languages.
• It is free.

Cons:

• Some of the purported features don’t function well.
• Although it has a good collection of features, several other useful features are missing.
• It cannot open AVCHD files.

8. Clipchamp MP4 Editor Online

Clipchamp is a free, easy-to-use video editor that is suitable for small business marketing. This web-based MP4 editor is designed with simplicity; hence, users can easily edit videos.

With Clipchamp, you can edit videos of all sizes directly on your browser without experience! You can add special effects, transitions, background music, and texts to make your output MP4 file eye-catchy.

Furthermore, you can trim, cut, split, combine, rotate, flip, and mirror videos depending on your need.

Pros:

• The combination of intelligent features and shortcuts significantly saves your time and energy.
• It offers a sleek and intuitive interface to edit MP4 videos seamlessly.
• It provides styling effects and lots of good transitions.
• It offers several templates to get started.

Cons:

• Users have limited control over the effects.
• Most useful content requires subscriptions.
• Users complain of slow export rendering.

9. Freemake MP4 Video Editor

Freemake is a common name in the media editing industry and is undoubtedly one of the best MP4 video editor tools.

Although it is not a fully-fledged app like other hot names, it allows you to quickly and easily edit MP4 videos on Windows. With Freemake, you can cut, rotate, and import files directly from YouTube.

Pros:

• It supports direct uploads from YouTube.
• It supports several file formats.
• It is easy to use.

Cons:

• It offers basic video editing features.
• It does not provide Mac support.

10. MiniTool MovieMaker

MiniTool MovieMaker is an easy-to-use video editor enriched with plenty of good video editing features. This tool offers an intuitive interface and collection of features that easily transform how you produce stunning videos.

With several video templates, you are one click away from generating stylish videos. The good with this tool is that it gives you a platform to inspire your creativity and export 1080P videos without a watermark.

Pros:

• It is friendly for beginners. Thanks to the simple and intuitive interface.
• It offers plenty of templates, filters, themes, and stickers.

Cons:

• It has limited editing features compared to top-grade tools like Filmora.
• The free version is ad-laden and has a forced watermark on the exported file.

FAQs About MP4 Video Editing

1. How Do I Shorten an MP4 Video?

In this article, we have listed 10 free MP4 video editors, but Filmora is one the best tool for shortening mp4 videos. It comes with Auto Scene Detection tool, Instant cutter tool & the Trim feature. The Instant Cutter tool allows you to trim MP4 videos quickly without re-encoding. On the timeline, drag the trim icon to the right or left to remove the video’s beginning and end parts, respectively, and trim your video to shorten an MP4 video easily. The instant cutter tool is totally free to use and there is no watermark.

2. How Can I Split MP4 Files Into Parts for Free?

With the instant cutter tool in Filmora, you can easily split mp4 videos into parts for free as you require. Click Import with Instant Cutter Tool and then open the file, move the playhead to the start position of the video part that you want to keep, and then click the Set In icon. Repeat the process to find the ending point, and then click the Add Segment button to split the video and save it as a new one. You can split several clips from the original footage.

A more accessible alternative to this approach is using the Auto Scene Detection tool . It splits your video into multiple strategic segments automatically based on scene changes. You then end up with multiple split parts of the original video which you can selectively delete and then add to the timeline.

Conclusion

This article has highlighted some of the best MP4 converters worth trying. However, not every tool works for you. Choosing a tool that meets your needs and gives you desired MP4 editing experience is important.

Fortunately, the all-in-one Video editor-Filmora Video Editor, ticks all the boxes and easily becomes the best choice. This MP4 editor offers an unmatchable video and audio editing experience within your budget. Try Filmora today and take your MP4 editing experience to another level.

Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Top Vignette Apps for Mobile Devices : Free and Premium Options

10 Best Vignette Apps in 2024 [iOS & Android]

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Sharing unedited photos and videos on your social media accounts can negatively reflect on the number of views and like your posts are getting. You don’t necessarily have to know a lot about photo or video editing process in order to add a vignette to a picture or adjust its color, brightness or highlights. As a matter of fact, all you need is a great app that lets you emphasize the center of the image and darken its edges. That’s why in this article we are going to take you through some of the best vignette apps for iPhones and Android devices that make the vignetting process fun.

Top 10 Vignette Apps in 2024 [Free & Paid]

Vignettes can be used to make your selfies look more artistic or to increase the contrast between the edges and the center of a landscape photo. Even though you can use vignetting in any type of photo or video, it is still advisable to carefully choose the images to which you’d like to add this effect, since the results you’re going to get depend mostly on the quality of the original footage. Here are the ten best vignette apps in 2019.

1. Apple Photos App

Price: Free

Compatibility: iOS

iPhone users can edit their photos with the built-in Photos app that offers a variety of photo and video shooting modes as well as a rich collection of filters and effects. The Vignette effect can be accessed from the Edit Photo menu, by tapping on the Adjust button and then opening the Add menu and selecting the effect from the list. The Auto option will be enabled by default and it will automatically adjust the vignette based on the composition of your photo. Alternatively, you can use the strength, Softness or Radius settings to control the size of the darkened area of the image or the vignette’s falloff. Even though the Photos app offers basic Vignetting tools that let you choose which part of a photo is going to be affected by the effect or how intense the effect is going to be, it is still better to use a more powerful photo editing app to create vignettes from your iPhone.

2. Final Touch

Price: $0.99

Compatibility: iOS

When creating a vignette, the lack of control over the feathering or opacity features can significantly limit your ability to produce vignettes that look natural. The Final Touch app is equipped with powerful vignetting tools that let you choose between square, ellipse or circle shapes of vignettes, move and rotate a vignette or adjust the feather size and fall off. However, the app doesn’t let you take photos, which means that all images you want to edit have to be imported from the camera roll. The Final Touch also offers a number of preset vignettes you can easily apply to a photo and customize in any way you want. After you’ve completed the vignetting process, you can share a photo to your social media accounts directly from the app.

3. Snapseed

Price: Free

Compatibility: Android, iOS

This photo editing app offers much more than the Vignette tool, as its users can process images in both JPEG and RAW file formats. Tap on the Pencil icon to access the app’s Tool menu, select the Vignette option and then proceed to adjust the Outer and Inner Brightness sliders. This will enable you to precisely define how dark you want the photo’s edges to be or how bright the central part of the picture is. To change the size of the vignette you just have to pinch in or out on the phone’s screen and Center Size option will appear near the bottom of the screen. Tap on the Save button once you’re happy with the results and then hit Export to create a copy of the photo that contains the changes you’ve made.

4. VSCO

Price: Free, but contains in-app purchases

Compatibility: Android , iOS

Besides being a powerful photo editor, the VSCO app is also a community of photography enthusiasts where you can discover inspiring work or connect with like-minded people. The app also features a collection of effects that enable you to recreate the look of vintage film produced by Kodak, Fuji or Agfa. Despite remarkably powerful photo editing options, VSCO is far from a perfect choice if you want to add a vignette to your photo since it only offers basic vignetting tools. You can add a vignette to a photo the same way you’d apply any other effect, but you won’t have access to advanced feathering options. iPhone and Android users in need of an app that lets them shoot and edit photos and videos should give VSCO a chance. Keep in mind that video editing options are only available if you purchase the VSCO X Membership.

5. Afterlight 2

Price: $2.99

Compatibility: iOS

iPhone photographers who would like to use photo editing tools such as Curves, Selective Hue/Saturation or Clarify are going to love using the Afterlife 2 app. Adding a vignette to a photo requires you to just tap on the Adjustment Tools icon and then browse through the adjustment tools icons until you find the Vignette option. Just tap on the Vignette icon to create the effect and then proceed to adjust the settings. Don’t expect too much control over the vignette size or feathering options, since Afterlight 2 only offers basic vignetting tools. Optionally, you can use Afterlight 2 as an extension for the Apple Photos App if you want to broaden the scope of photo editing tools you have at your disposal when using this native iPhone app.

6. PhotoToaster

Price: $2.99

Compatibility: iOS

A brief look at the list of features PhotoToaster app provides will leave you wondering if there is anything this app can’t do. There are over eighty different one-click settings in Lightning, Vignette, Texture or Border categories that grant you total creative control over the photo editing process. You can add a vignette to a photo you imported into the app from your iPhone’s camera roll, but you can’t use PhotoToaster to take photos. Furthermore, you can use the lightning adjustments to balance the shadows and highlights or process colors on separate channels. The PhotoToaster app is a great asset to all photographers who take photos with their iPhones, not only because it lets them create vignettes in just a few taps, but because it enables them to edit their photos professionally.

7. PicsArt Photo Editor

Price: Free, but contains in-app purchases

Compatibility: Android , iOS

Besides editing photos, you can also use the PicsArt app to create collages from your Smartphone. The app is also equipped with a rich effects library that contains the Vignette effect you can easily customize and apply to a photo. Tap on the Effects icon, select the Vignette effect from the Fx section and then tap on the Gear icon to customize the effect. Adjust the Radius and Fade sliders before picking the color of the vignette. Tap on the Checkmark icon to confirm the changes you’ve made and save the photo. PicsArt is a vibrant community of photography enthusiasts where you can share your works with other users or connect with photographers you like.

8. EffectsStudio

Price: $0.99

Compatibility: iOS

The user-friendly interface and the abundance of photo editing options, make the EffectsStudio one of the best iOS-based photo editing app you can use to add vignettes to your photos. You just have to import a photo from the camera roll and enter the app’s Edit mode to start processing a photo. You can adjust the Vignette effect’s settings, by simply dragging sliders, and all changes you make will be immediately displayed on the screen. Make sure to complete all basic photo editing actions before you add a vignette to a photo in order to avoid losing a part of a picture. The app offers nearly eighty standard filters, more than two hundred custom filters as well as fifty effects you can use to enhance your photos.

9. EyeEm

Price: Free

Compatibility: Android , iOS

EyeEm is a global community of photographers, where you can sell your photos, develop your photography skills or connect with photographers whose work you admire. You can use some of the adjustable photo filters or manipulate your images in any way you want with this app. Creating a vignette with EyeEm is easy since you just have to apply the effect and tweak the settings. The best part is that you can combine the Vignette effect with other options such as Contrast, Exposure or Sharpen to create a visual style you want. Sharing photos on this platform can help you get useful advice from more experienced photographers who can suggest a creative way to use vignettes or any other photo effects.

10. ToolWiz Photos

Price: Free, but contains in-app purchases

Compatibility: Android, iOS

This simple photo editing app offers AI filters, and effects you can apply to a picture in just a single tap. All effects, including the Vignette effect located in the Photography menu, are fully customizable, so you can adjust the radius or choose where the center of the vignette is going to be. When done, you just have to tap on the Checkmark icon to confirm the changes you made and then proceed to apply an art filter like Grainy Film or use Fish Eye, Double Exposure or Mirror effects. The app’s file sharing capabilities could be better since you have to save all the photos you edit to your phone.

Conclusion

Making the edges of a photo darker can without a doubt make your photos stand out, but falling in love with vignettes and using this effect excessively is not necessarily a great idea. Using vignettes in your photos subtly so they aren’t easy to notice will probably create the best results. Which iPhone or Android vignette app do you use to edit your photos? Leave a comment and let us know.

Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Sharing unedited photos and videos on your social media accounts can negatively reflect on the number of views and like your posts are getting. You don’t necessarily have to know a lot about photo or video editing process in order to add a vignette to a picture or adjust its color, brightness or highlights. As a matter of fact, all you need is a great app that lets you emphasize the center of the image and darken its edges. That’s why in this article we are going to take you through some of the best vignette apps for iPhones and Android devices that make the vignetting process fun.

Top 10 Vignette Apps in 2024 [Free & Paid]

Vignettes can be used to make your selfies look more artistic or to increase the contrast between the edges and the center of a landscape photo. Even though you can use vignetting in any type of photo or video, it is still advisable to carefully choose the images to which you’d like to add this effect, since the results you’re going to get depend mostly on the quality of the original footage. Here are the ten best vignette apps in 2019.

1. Apple Photos App

Price: Free

Compatibility: iOS

iPhone users can edit their photos with the built-in Photos app that offers a variety of photo and video shooting modes as well as a rich collection of filters and effects. The Vignette effect can be accessed from the Edit Photo menu, by tapping on the Adjust button and then opening the Add menu and selecting the effect from the list. The Auto option will be enabled by default and it will automatically adjust the vignette based on the composition of your photo. Alternatively, you can use the strength, Softness or Radius settings to control the size of the darkened area of the image or the vignette’s falloff. Even though the Photos app offers basic Vignetting tools that let you choose which part of a photo is going to be affected by the effect or how intense the effect is going to be, it is still better to use a more powerful photo editing app to create vignettes from your iPhone.

2. Final Touch

Price: $0.99

Compatibility: iOS

When creating a vignette, the lack of control over the feathering or opacity features can significantly limit your ability to produce vignettes that look natural. The Final Touch app is equipped with powerful vignetting tools that let you choose between square, ellipse or circle shapes of vignettes, move and rotate a vignette or adjust the feather size and fall off. However, the app doesn’t let you take photos, which means that all images you want to edit have to be imported from the camera roll. The Final Touch also offers a number of preset vignettes you can easily apply to a photo and customize in any way you want. After you’ve completed the vignetting process, you can share a photo to your social media accounts directly from the app.

3. Snapseed

Price: Free

Compatibility: Android, iOS

This photo editing app offers much more than the Vignette tool, as its users can process images in both JPEG and RAW file formats. Tap on the Pencil icon to access the app’s Tool menu, select the Vignette option and then proceed to adjust the Outer and Inner Brightness sliders. This will enable you to precisely define how dark you want the photo’s edges to be or how bright the central part of the picture is. To change the size of the vignette you just have to pinch in or out on the phone’s screen and Center Size option will appear near the bottom of the screen. Tap on the Save button once you’re happy with the results and then hit Export to create a copy of the photo that contains the changes you’ve made.

4. VSCO

Price: Free, but contains in-app purchases

Compatibility: Android , iOS

Besides being a powerful photo editor, the VSCO app is also a community of photography enthusiasts where you can discover inspiring work or connect with like-minded people. The app also features a collection of effects that enable you to recreate the look of vintage film produced by Kodak, Fuji or Agfa. Despite remarkably powerful photo editing options, VSCO is far from a perfect choice if you want to add a vignette to your photo since it only offers basic vignetting tools. You can add a vignette to a photo the same way you’d apply any other effect, but you won’t have access to advanced feathering options. iPhone and Android users in need of an app that lets them shoot and edit photos and videos should give VSCO a chance. Keep in mind that video editing options are only available if you purchase the VSCO X Membership.

5. Afterlight 2

Price: $2.99

Compatibility: iOS

iPhone photographers who would like to use photo editing tools such as Curves, Selective Hue/Saturation or Clarify are going to love using the Afterlife 2 app. Adding a vignette to a photo requires you to just tap on the Adjustment Tools icon and then browse through the adjustment tools icons until you find the Vignette option. Just tap on the Vignette icon to create the effect and then proceed to adjust the settings. Don’t expect too much control over the vignette size or feathering options, since Afterlight 2 only offers basic vignetting tools. Optionally, you can use Afterlight 2 as an extension for the Apple Photos App if you want to broaden the scope of photo editing tools you have at your disposal when using this native iPhone app.

6. PhotoToaster

Price: $2.99

Compatibility: iOS

A brief look at the list of features PhotoToaster app provides will leave you wondering if there is anything this app can’t do. There are over eighty different one-click settings in Lightning, Vignette, Texture or Border categories that grant you total creative control over the photo editing process. You can add a vignette to a photo you imported into the app from your iPhone’s camera roll, but you can’t use PhotoToaster to take photos. Furthermore, you can use the lightning adjustments to balance the shadows and highlights or process colors on separate channels. The PhotoToaster app is a great asset to all photographers who take photos with their iPhones, not only because it lets them create vignettes in just a few taps, but because it enables them to edit their photos professionally.

7. PicsArt Photo Editor

Price: Free, but contains in-app purchases

Compatibility: Android , iOS

Besides editing photos, you can also use the PicsArt app to create collages from your Smartphone. The app is also equipped with a rich effects library that contains the Vignette effect you can easily customize and apply to a photo. Tap on the Effects icon, select the Vignette effect from the Fx section and then tap on the Gear icon to customize the effect. Adjust the Radius and Fade sliders before picking the color of the vignette. Tap on the Checkmark icon to confirm the changes you’ve made and save the photo. PicsArt is a vibrant community of photography enthusiasts where you can share your works with other users or connect with photographers you like.

8. EffectsStudio

Price: $0.99

Compatibility: iOS

The user-friendly interface and the abundance of photo editing options, make the EffectsStudio one of the best iOS-based photo editing app you can use to add vignettes to your photos. You just have to import a photo from the camera roll and enter the app’s Edit mode to start processing a photo. You can adjust the Vignette effect’s settings, by simply dragging sliders, and all changes you make will be immediately displayed on the screen. Make sure to complete all basic photo editing actions before you add a vignette to a photo in order to avoid losing a part of a picture. The app offers nearly eighty standard filters, more than two hundred custom filters as well as fifty effects you can use to enhance your photos.

9. EyeEm

Price: Free

Compatibility: Android , iOS

EyeEm is a global community of photographers, where you can sell your photos, develop your photography skills or connect with photographers whose work you admire. You can use some of the adjustable photo filters or manipulate your images in any way you want with this app. Creating a vignette with EyeEm is easy since you just have to apply the effect and tweak the settings. The best part is that you can combine the Vignette effect with other options such as Contrast, Exposure or Sharpen to create a visual style you want. Sharing photos on this platform can help you get useful advice from more experienced photographers who can suggest a creative way to use vignettes or any other photo effects.

10. ToolWiz Photos

Price: Free, but contains in-app purchases

Compatibility: Android, iOS

This simple photo editing app offers AI filters, and effects you can apply to a picture in just a single tap. All effects, including the Vignette effect located in the Photography menu, are fully customizable, so you can adjust the radius or choose where the center of the vignette is going to be. When done, you just have to tap on the Checkmark icon to confirm the changes you made and then proceed to apply an art filter like Grainy Film or use Fish Eye, Double Exposure or Mirror effects. The app’s file sharing capabilities could be better since you have to save all the photos you edit to your phone.

Conclusion

Making the edges of a photo darker can without a doubt make your photos stand out, but falling in love with vignettes and using this effect excessively is not necessarily a great idea. Using vignettes in your photos subtly so they aren’t easy to notice will probably create the best results. Which iPhone or Android vignette app do you use to edit your photos? Leave a comment and let us know.

Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Sharing unedited photos and videos on your social media accounts can negatively reflect on the number of views and like your posts are getting. You don’t necessarily have to know a lot about photo or video editing process in order to add a vignette to a picture or adjust its color, brightness or highlights. As a matter of fact, all you need is a great app that lets you emphasize the center of the image and darken its edges. That’s why in this article we are going to take you through some of the best vignette apps for iPhones and Android devices that make the vignetting process fun.

Top 10 Vignette Apps in 2024 [Free & Paid]

Vignettes can be used to make your selfies look more artistic or to increase the contrast between the edges and the center of a landscape photo. Even though you can use vignetting in any type of photo or video, it is still advisable to carefully choose the images to which you’d like to add this effect, since the results you’re going to get depend mostly on the quality of the original footage. Here are the ten best vignette apps in 2019.

1. Apple Photos App

Price: Free

Compatibility: iOS

iPhone users can edit their photos with the built-in Photos app that offers a variety of photo and video shooting modes as well as a rich collection of filters and effects. The Vignette effect can be accessed from the Edit Photo menu, by tapping on the Adjust button and then opening the Add menu and selecting the effect from the list. The Auto option will be enabled by default and it will automatically adjust the vignette based on the composition of your photo. Alternatively, you can use the strength, Softness or Radius settings to control the size of the darkened area of the image or the vignette’s falloff. Even though the Photos app offers basic Vignetting tools that let you choose which part of a photo is going to be affected by the effect or how intense the effect is going to be, it is still better to use a more powerful photo editing app to create vignettes from your iPhone.

2. Final Touch

Price: $0.99

Compatibility: iOS

When creating a vignette, the lack of control over the feathering or opacity features can significantly limit your ability to produce vignettes that look natural. The Final Touch app is equipped with powerful vignetting tools that let you choose between square, ellipse or circle shapes of vignettes, move and rotate a vignette or adjust the feather size and fall off. However, the app doesn’t let you take photos, which means that all images you want to edit have to be imported from the camera roll. The Final Touch also offers a number of preset vignettes you can easily apply to a photo and customize in any way you want. After you’ve completed the vignetting process, you can share a photo to your social media accounts directly from the app.

3. Snapseed

Price: Free

Compatibility: Android, iOS

This photo editing app offers much more than the Vignette tool, as its users can process images in both JPEG and RAW file formats. Tap on the Pencil icon to access the app’s Tool menu, select the Vignette option and then proceed to adjust the Outer and Inner Brightness sliders. This will enable you to precisely define how dark you want the photo’s edges to be or how bright the central part of the picture is. To change the size of the vignette you just have to pinch in or out on the phone’s screen and Center Size option will appear near the bottom of the screen. Tap on the Save button once you’re happy with the results and then hit Export to create a copy of the photo that contains the changes you’ve made.

4. VSCO

Price: Free, but contains in-app purchases

Compatibility: Android , iOS

Besides being a powerful photo editor, the VSCO app is also a community of photography enthusiasts where you can discover inspiring work or connect with like-minded people. The app also features a collection of effects that enable you to recreate the look of vintage film produced by Kodak, Fuji or Agfa. Despite remarkably powerful photo editing options, VSCO is far from a perfect choice if you want to add a vignette to your photo since it only offers basic vignetting tools. You can add a vignette to a photo the same way you’d apply any other effect, but you won’t have access to advanced feathering options. iPhone and Android users in need of an app that lets them shoot and edit photos and videos should give VSCO a chance. Keep in mind that video editing options are only available if you purchase the VSCO X Membership.

5. Afterlight 2

Price: $2.99

Compatibility: iOS

iPhone photographers who would like to use photo editing tools such as Curves, Selective Hue/Saturation or Clarify are going to love using the Afterlife 2 app. Adding a vignette to a photo requires you to just tap on the Adjustment Tools icon and then browse through the adjustment tools icons until you find the Vignette option. Just tap on the Vignette icon to create the effect and then proceed to adjust the settings. Don’t expect too much control over the vignette size or feathering options, since Afterlight 2 only offers basic vignetting tools. Optionally, you can use Afterlight 2 as an extension for the Apple Photos App if you want to broaden the scope of photo editing tools you have at your disposal when using this native iPhone app.

6. PhotoToaster

Price: $2.99

Compatibility: iOS

A brief look at the list of features PhotoToaster app provides will leave you wondering if there is anything this app can’t do. There are over eighty different one-click settings in Lightning, Vignette, Texture or Border categories that grant you total creative control over the photo editing process. You can add a vignette to a photo you imported into the app from your iPhone’s camera roll, but you can’t use PhotoToaster to take photos. Furthermore, you can use the lightning adjustments to balance the shadows and highlights or process colors on separate channels. The PhotoToaster app is a great asset to all photographers who take photos with their iPhones, not only because it lets them create vignettes in just a few taps, but because it enables them to edit their photos professionally.

7. PicsArt Photo Editor

Price: Free, but contains in-app purchases

Compatibility: Android , iOS

Besides editing photos, you can also use the PicsArt app to create collages from your Smartphone. The app is also equipped with a rich effects library that contains the Vignette effect you can easily customize and apply to a photo. Tap on the Effects icon, select the Vignette effect from the Fx section and then tap on the Gear icon to customize the effect. Adjust the Radius and Fade sliders before picking the color of the vignette. Tap on the Checkmark icon to confirm the changes you’ve made and save the photo. PicsArt is a vibrant community of photography enthusiasts where you can share your works with other users or connect with photographers you like.

8. EffectsStudio

Price: $0.99

Compatibility: iOS

The user-friendly interface and the abundance of photo editing options, make the EffectsStudio one of the best iOS-based photo editing app you can use to add vignettes to your photos. You just have to import a photo from the camera roll and enter the app’s Edit mode to start processing a photo. You can adjust the Vignette effect’s settings, by simply dragging sliders, and all changes you make will be immediately displayed on the screen. Make sure to complete all basic photo editing actions before you add a vignette to a photo in order to avoid losing a part of a picture. The app offers nearly eighty standard filters, more than two hundred custom filters as well as fifty effects you can use to enhance your photos.

9. EyeEm

Price: Free

Compatibility: Android , iOS

EyeEm is a global community of photographers, where you can sell your photos, develop your photography skills or connect with photographers whose work you admire. You can use some of the adjustable photo filters or manipulate your images in any way you want with this app. Creating a vignette with EyeEm is easy since you just have to apply the effect and tweak the settings. The best part is that you can combine the Vignette effect with other options such as Contrast, Exposure or Sharpen to create a visual style you want. Sharing photos on this platform can help you get useful advice from more experienced photographers who can suggest a creative way to use vignettes or any other photo effects.

10. ToolWiz Photos

Price: Free, but contains in-app purchases

Compatibility: Android, iOS

This simple photo editing app offers AI filters, and effects you can apply to a picture in just a single tap. All effects, including the Vignette effect located in the Photography menu, are fully customizable, so you can adjust the radius or choose where the center of the vignette is going to be. When done, you just have to tap on the Checkmark icon to confirm the changes you made and then proceed to apply an art filter like Grainy Film or use Fish Eye, Double Exposure or Mirror effects. The app’s file sharing capabilities could be better since you have to save all the photos you edit to your phone.

Conclusion

Making the edges of a photo darker can without a doubt make your photos stand out, but falling in love with vignettes and using this effect excessively is not necessarily a great idea. Using vignettes in your photos subtly so they aren’t easy to notice will probably create the best results. Which iPhone or Android vignette app do you use to edit your photos? Leave a comment and let us know.

Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Sharing unedited photos and videos on your social media accounts can negatively reflect on the number of views and like your posts are getting. You don’t necessarily have to know a lot about photo or video editing process in order to add a vignette to a picture or adjust its color, brightness or highlights. As a matter of fact, all you need is a great app that lets you emphasize the center of the image and darken its edges. That’s why in this article we are going to take you through some of the best vignette apps for iPhones and Android devices that make the vignetting process fun.

Top 10 Vignette Apps in 2024 [Free & Paid]

Vignettes can be used to make your selfies look more artistic or to increase the contrast between the edges and the center of a landscape photo. Even though you can use vignetting in any type of photo or video, it is still advisable to carefully choose the images to which you’d like to add this effect, since the results you’re going to get depend mostly on the quality of the original footage. Here are the ten best vignette apps in 2019.

1. Apple Photos App

Price: Free

Compatibility: iOS

iPhone users can edit their photos with the built-in Photos app that offers a variety of photo and video shooting modes as well as a rich collection of filters and effects. The Vignette effect can be accessed from the Edit Photo menu, by tapping on the Adjust button and then opening the Add menu and selecting the effect from the list. The Auto option will be enabled by default and it will automatically adjust the vignette based on the composition of your photo. Alternatively, you can use the strength, Softness or Radius settings to control the size of the darkened area of the image or the vignette’s falloff. Even though the Photos app offers basic Vignetting tools that let you choose which part of a photo is going to be affected by the effect or how intense the effect is going to be, it is still better to use a more powerful photo editing app to create vignettes from your iPhone.

2. Final Touch

Price: $0.99

Compatibility: iOS

When creating a vignette, the lack of control over the feathering or opacity features can significantly limit your ability to produce vignettes that look natural. The Final Touch app is equipped with powerful vignetting tools that let you choose between square, ellipse or circle shapes of vignettes, move and rotate a vignette or adjust the feather size and fall off. However, the app doesn’t let you take photos, which means that all images you want to edit have to be imported from the camera roll. The Final Touch also offers a number of preset vignettes you can easily apply to a photo and customize in any way you want. After you’ve completed the vignetting process, you can share a photo to your social media accounts directly from the app.

3. Snapseed

Price: Free

Compatibility: Android, iOS

This photo editing app offers much more than the Vignette tool, as its users can process images in both JPEG and RAW file formats. Tap on the Pencil icon to access the app’s Tool menu, select the Vignette option and then proceed to adjust the Outer and Inner Brightness sliders. This will enable you to precisely define how dark you want the photo’s edges to be or how bright the central part of the picture is. To change the size of the vignette you just have to pinch in or out on the phone’s screen and Center Size option will appear near the bottom of the screen. Tap on the Save button once you’re happy with the results and then hit Export to create a copy of the photo that contains the changes you’ve made.

4. VSCO

Price: Free, but contains in-app purchases

Compatibility: Android , iOS

Besides being a powerful photo editor, the VSCO app is also a community of photography enthusiasts where you can discover inspiring work or connect with like-minded people. The app also features a collection of effects that enable you to recreate the look of vintage film produced by Kodak, Fuji or Agfa. Despite remarkably powerful photo editing options, VSCO is far from a perfect choice if you want to add a vignette to your photo since it only offers basic vignetting tools. You can add a vignette to a photo the same way you’d apply any other effect, but you won’t have access to advanced feathering options. iPhone and Android users in need of an app that lets them shoot and edit photos and videos should give VSCO a chance. Keep in mind that video editing options are only available if you purchase the VSCO X Membership.

5. Afterlight 2

Price: $2.99

Compatibility: iOS

iPhone photographers who would like to use photo editing tools such as Curves, Selective Hue/Saturation or Clarify are going to love using the Afterlife 2 app. Adding a vignette to a photo requires you to just tap on the Adjustment Tools icon and then browse through the adjustment tools icons until you find the Vignette option. Just tap on the Vignette icon to create the effect and then proceed to adjust the settings. Don’t expect too much control over the vignette size or feathering options, since Afterlight 2 only offers basic vignetting tools. Optionally, you can use Afterlight 2 as an extension for the Apple Photos App if you want to broaden the scope of photo editing tools you have at your disposal when using this native iPhone app.

6. PhotoToaster

Price: $2.99

Compatibility: iOS

A brief look at the list of features PhotoToaster app provides will leave you wondering if there is anything this app can’t do. There are over eighty different one-click settings in Lightning, Vignette, Texture or Border categories that grant you total creative control over the photo editing process. You can add a vignette to a photo you imported into the app from your iPhone’s camera roll, but you can’t use PhotoToaster to take photos. Furthermore, you can use the lightning adjustments to balance the shadows and highlights or process colors on separate channels. The PhotoToaster app is a great asset to all photographers who take photos with their iPhones, not only because it lets them create vignettes in just a few taps, but because it enables them to edit their photos professionally.

7. PicsArt Photo Editor

Price: Free, but contains in-app purchases

Compatibility: Android , iOS

Besides editing photos, you can also use the PicsArt app to create collages from your Smartphone. The app is also equipped with a rich effects library that contains the Vignette effect you can easily customize and apply to a photo. Tap on the Effects icon, select the Vignette effect from the Fx section and then tap on the Gear icon to customize the effect. Adjust the Radius and Fade sliders before picking the color of the vignette. Tap on the Checkmark icon to confirm the changes you’ve made and save the photo. PicsArt is a vibrant community of photography enthusiasts where you can share your works with other users or connect with photographers you like.

8. EffectsStudio

Price: $0.99

Compatibility: iOS

The user-friendly interface and the abundance of photo editing options, make the EffectsStudio one of the best iOS-based photo editing app you can use to add vignettes to your photos. You just have to import a photo from the camera roll and enter the app’s Edit mode to start processing a photo. You can adjust the Vignette effect’s settings, by simply dragging sliders, and all changes you make will be immediately displayed on the screen. Make sure to complete all basic photo editing actions before you add a vignette to a photo in order to avoid losing a part of a picture. The app offers nearly eighty standard filters, more than two hundred custom filters as well as fifty effects you can use to enhance your photos.

9. EyeEm

Price: Free

Compatibility: Android , iOS

EyeEm is a global community of photographers, where you can sell your photos, develop your photography skills or connect with photographers whose work you admire. You can use some of the adjustable photo filters or manipulate your images in any way you want with this app. Creating a vignette with EyeEm is easy since you just have to apply the effect and tweak the settings. The best part is that you can combine the Vignette effect with other options such as Contrast, Exposure or Sharpen to create a visual style you want. Sharing photos on this platform can help you get useful advice from more experienced photographers who can suggest a creative way to use vignettes or any other photo effects.

10. ToolWiz Photos

Price: Free, but contains in-app purchases

Compatibility: Android, iOS

This simple photo editing app offers AI filters, and effects you can apply to a picture in just a single tap. All effects, including the Vignette effect located in the Photography menu, are fully customizable, so you can adjust the radius or choose where the center of the vignette is going to be. When done, you just have to tap on the Checkmark icon to confirm the changes you made and then proceed to apply an art filter like Grainy Film or use Fish Eye, Double Exposure or Mirror effects. The app’s file sharing capabilities could be better since you have to save all the photos you edit to your phone.

Conclusion

Making the edges of a photo darker can without a doubt make your photos stand out, but falling in love with vignettes and using this effect excessively is not necessarily a great idea. Using vignettes in your photos subtly so they aren’t easy to notice will probably create the best results. Which iPhone or Android vignette app do you use to edit your photos? Leave a comment and let us know.

Ollie Mattison

Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Ollie Mattison

Get the Job Done: 10 Reliable Vegas Pro Alternatives for Mac Users

For creating high-grade dynamic videos, simply shooting or recording a clip is not enough. Finding the best Sony Ve gas alternatives for Mac is essential since the software mainly targets Windows users.

Thanks to developers, there are many free and paid options to start your video editing journey on a Mac. Let’s first have a look at alternative software you could consider.

1. Lightworks
2. Wondershare Filmora
3. Adobe Premiere Pro
4. HitFilm Express
5. Kdenlive
6. OpenShot
7. Blender
8. Jahshaka
9. Final Cut Pro
10. Cyberlink PowerDirector 365

• What are the limitations when using Sony Vegas (Vegas Pro) on Mac?
• Hot FAQs about Vegas Pro Alternatives

Part 1: Sony Vegas Pro Alternatives & Competitors Overview

Here is a list of the top 10 tools we found after research. For an easier understanding, the following are the essential points of difference between alternative video editing software types for Sony Vegas Pro in a tabular form.

Software	Supported OS	Price	Editor’s Verdict
Lightworks	Windows, Mac, Linux	Create-$9.99/month, Pro-$23.99/month	Medium-Difficult
Wondershare Filmora	Windows, Mac	Annual-$49.99, Perpetual-$79.99	Easy
Adobe Premiere Pro	Windows, Mac	$20.99/month	Easy-Medium
HitFilm Express	Windows, Mac	Free	Easy
Kdenlive	Windows, Mac, Linux	Free	Medium-Difficult
OpenShot	Windows, Mac, Linux, OsX	Free	Medium-Difficult
Blender	Windows, Mac, Linux	Free	Easy
Jahshaka	Windows, Linux, OsX	Free	Easy-Medium
Final Cut Pro	Mac	Lifetime-$299.99	Easy-Medium
Cyberlink PowerDirector 365	Windows, Mac	Lifetime-$52.50	Easy-Medium

Part 2: Top 10 Sony Vegas (Vegas Pro) Alternatives & Competitors

Now that you know the primary differences between the Sony Vegas Pro alternatives. Are you find anything you like? Let’s move on to more details for your further consideration.

1. Lightworks

With Lightworks, using the independent timeline codec, format, and resolution alteration in videos is extremely simple. In addition, you can use the multi-cam editing feature for real-time, high-quality editing work. Moreover, drag and drop elements into videos for optimized video editing work, including pre-existing Storyboard points.

Main Features:

• Industry-grade features like QC, transcoding, and automated transfer are available.
• Edit files at different FPS limits and use three-point editing for recording/source files.
• Insert files and overwrite on a new project, replace, backfill, and fit to fill your video clips.
• Attach Storyboard tiles and match-frame clips/sub-clips easily.

Pros

• Flexible functionality and speedy transfers
• Edit files with professional movie-like quality
• Auto Sync feature for automatic timeline re-syncing is available

Cons

• Direct X is only available on the Windows version
• TotalFX plugin is not available for free- you have to upgrade to use them

OS Compatibility: Windows , Mac , Linux

Best For: Editing experts creating visually animated and professional-looking short videos can work with Lightworks.

What users say:

For professional-level video editing work, Lightworks brings a lot of resources and elements to users. According to reviews , people who have tried it have experienced better video editing functionality with these resources.

2. Wondershare Filmora

The top Vegas Pro alternative that both Windows and Mac users can opt for is Filmora. The software has advanced AI-incorporated editing functions for automated editing work, including preset effects from FX plugins. Besides that, you can easily add pre-set transitions, audio clips, text, images, and more.

Beginners find it simple to navigate through its interface and can opt for the Instant Mode function for automatic video edits .

Free Download For Win 7 or later(64-bit)

Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later

For a better idea of how this works, you should check out this tutorial video: https://filmora.wondershare.com/get-creative/make-a-video-quickly.html

Main Features:

• Instant Mode is available for automatic video/audio project editing out of 6 shorter clips.
• Support Advanced editing tools like Chroma Key and AI Portrait.
• Record voiceover, apply speech-to-text/text-to-speech functions, and more audio editing features.
• OpenFX plugins like BorisFX and NewBlue FX for a better list of pre-set effects.

Pros

• Simple to use and navigate on the editor timeline, especially with drag-and-drop support
• Output your editing files in different video/audio formats
• Quickly share the file on Vimeo or YouTube, besides downloading it on the local hard drive

Cons

• Free trial users cannot bring their Instant Mode-created videos into the editor timeline
• 4K support only with selected MKV, MOV, M4V (for Mac), and MP4 codecs

OS Compatibility: Windows , Mac

G2 Rating: 4.4 out of 5

Best For: All types of users like educators, students, homeowners, businesses, and video editors for comprehensive video editing tools and uses.

What users say:

Filmora is extremely simple to use, with advanced features available for top-level video editing work. Users mention in reviews how they have benefitted from the simple functionality and dynamic AI-based features available here for video editing.

3. Adobe Premiere Pro

If you are looking for high-quality programs like Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere Pro is a reliable choice. This editing software allows you to easily create, delete, and move big video projects. Moreover, you can work on multiple files simultaneously and use shortcuts for faster editing work.

Preset filters and editing features are also available here, especially if they choose the Adobe Creative Cloud option.

Main Features:

• Multiple pre-set transitions and effects are available for quick thematic changes.
• Add graphics, titles, and captions.
• Color grading and correction tools are available.
• It is possible to add keyframing and animation elements.

Pros

• Opting for group plans for video editing practice and learning using Adobe Premiere Pro is possible
• Aligns audio with videos instantly during editing
• Utilize Quick Export functionality for video files in some taps

Cons

• Windows High Contrast Mode is supported but to a limited extent, like with menus and title bars
• HDR workflows can only be handled on the Windows version with DisplayHDR 400 support

OS Compatibility: Windows , Mac

G2 Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Best For: Professional editors and trainers can use the various plans under Adobe Premiere Pro for video/audio editing.

What users say:

Advertisers and videographers enjoy high-grade video editing features and like the simple effects and interface quality. The motion graphics support in Adobe Premiere Pro is high-grade as well.

4. HitFilm Express

A capable Sony Vegas free alternative that you should check out is HitFilm Express. With this, you can expect many prepared designs for quick video edits. Additionally, you can manually customize the video files you are working on with high-grade personalization features available in the timeline.

Main Features:

• Pre-set customizable designs are available.
• Built-in sound effects and soundtracks are usable for free.
• Cache renders in timelines are optimized.
• The New Grade Clips feature allows users to apply varying effects to many video clips.

Pros

• Stable process of switching between timelines with an active orbit tool
• Easy to switch between 2D/3D timelines while using the text tool
• Simple to use for an unlimited period

Cons

• Does not work on older versions than Windows 10 and macOS 10.14
• Users cannot integrate this with Vegas Pro like before

OS Compatibility: Windows , Mac

TechRadar Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Best For: This software is a high-quality video editor for custom video editing work, fit for beginners and professionals alike.

What users say:

HitFilm Express is easy to use and efficient in the market for professional-level editing. The tutorial is available here for quick learning about the steps, and expandable features are well-admired by users.

5. Kdenlive

A high-quality Sony Vegas open-source variety that you should seriously consider is Kdenlive. The video editor comes with MLT framework support and holds many tools for optimizing video editing.

To simplify, you can arrange and adjust various video/audio tracks and mute or lock specific ones as needed. Add everything from filters, texts, and transitions using this editor for high-grade video projects.

Main Features:

• Get an automatic backup of your video project while you are editing it.
• Use proxy editing to create low-resolution source clip copies and render them later on computers.
• Multiple video/audio scopes are available for monitoring projects like vectorscope, waveform, and RDB Parade.
• Many transition and effect choices to use.

Pros

• Flexibility with themes to add with multiple options
• Pre-render specific timeline parts for preview
• Effects are simple to use with keyframing quality

Cons

• Complex for completely non-technical users to adapt to
• Only supports 64-bit versions in regards to Windows-based compatibility

Trustpilot Rating: 3.7 out of 5

Best For: High-level editing experts who need strong video editing and monitoring features in an open-source platform.

What users say:

Kdenlive, as an open-source video editing software, assures quick and straightforward usability with projects. Per reviews , users like the ability to make simple video edits without bugs in this editor and quickly export finished projects.

6. OpenShot

OpenShot is a high-quality cross-platform video editor that you can use on different devices for quick but dynamic video project edits. Use keyframing ability here to adjust the animated elements you add to the file.

Moreover, cut the videos with simple steps and add many audio tracks/background videos/watermarks in layers. Also, get several video effects to optimize the video look easily.

Main Features:

• Adjust video speed in reverse motion, fast forward, and slow motion.
• Render effects and 3D animated elements into the video project.
• Get title templates and edit them as needed.
• Visualize the background audio beats with waveform support.

Pros

• Very user-friendly interface with a simple navigation guarantee
• Supports more than 70 languages that you can translate as well using LaunchPad
• Drag-and-drop functionality is supported for adding images, audio, and videos into the OpenShot editor timeline

Cons

• Some bug issues can occur
• Slightly complex learning curve

OS Compatibility: Windows , Linux , OsX

G2 Rating: 4.4 out of 5

Best For: Professional-level video editing experts can opt for this cross-platform free software for high-quality video creations.

What users say:

The OpenShot software is suitable for high-quality video editing across different devices and operating systems. Users like the lack of automated watermarks on all videos, its simple dashboard, and its multi-track editing ability, all available for free.

7. Blender

Blender is free video editing software like Sony Vegas that users can use for video editing, but it is also effective for game development with animations. Indeed, you can create and render dynamic-looking scenes with features like Cycles.

Furthermore, the software has a rich modelling toolset with solutions like curves and sculpting tools.

Main Features:

• Completely customization-friendly UI, shortcuts, and window layout here.
• Customization and scripting are possible to do with this software due to the Python API support.
• Supports access and integration of many pipeline tools for projects.
• Comes with advanced simulation-based features available in MantaFlow and Bullet libraries.

Pros

• Basic and advanced tools for quick video edits
• Strong composition and masking ability with object-based motion tracking benefits
• Easily create short animations with Blender

Cons

• Data under the standalone games created here fall under GPL conditions
• Strict licensing rules are applicable here

OS Compatibility: Windows , Mac , Linux

G2 Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Best For: Game developers and videographers for companies can use this open-source platform for creation and editing.

What users say:

Blender is a capable software for animation-based editing, with high-quality game-based features and interactive elements that make editing simple. As per reviews , users like the simple animation-based tools and fast rendering it offers.

8. Jahshaka

Users of Jahshaka can experience an inclusive, collaborative environment for metaverse-level editing work. This free editing software, like Sony Vegas, focuses mainly on VR-based editing functions and comes with powerful tools for project management and content creation.

Take the help of other team members to collaborate on dynamic virtual world building, editing, and publishing.

Main Features:

• Compatible player for different desktop and mobile devices.
• Create diversified worlds and scenes with one comprehensive platform.
• Immersive software 3D video development.
• Access to pre-built content and libraries of scenes and assets

Pros

• Easily share and distribute your virtual projects
• Deliver final projects offline and online
• An interactive multi-user engine is available

Cons

• Usable for a niche audience and does not include standard video editing tools
• Jahshaka V2 legacy support is no longer active

OS Compatibility: Windows , Linux , OsX

SourceForge Rating: 4.4 out of 5

Best For: Professional video editors who want a collaborative experience in VR-based development and publishing.

What users say:

Jahshaka is a suitable program for optimized VR-based editing with many preset features and themes to choose from. Most users enjoy the new features and worlds and can work with them efficiently.

9. Final Cut Pro

One of the top Sony Vegas alternatives Mac users can safely turn to is Final Cut Pro, which has powerful modern video editing features. With this software, you will access Cinematic Mode, which you can use to create stylish and thematic video scenes.

Similarly, the Object Tracker features utilize ML technology to automatically detect objects and faces in moving videos. It can align effects and titles accurately with the graphical elements in videos.

Main Features:

• Object Tracker feature for using color correction and adding texts into moving videos.
• Accelerated functional for motion tracking with Apple Neural Engine.
• Add high-quality effects and titles into videos with Cinematic Mode support.
• Preset audio tracks and royalty-free sound effects are available for editing.

Pros

• Handle color grading for optimized scene quality
• Adjust the field depth and focus depth in clips
• Share projects across iOS and macOS platforms

Cons

• Not valid for Windows users
• Relatively high cost to avail the paid version with all advanced features

OS Compatibility: Mac

TrustRadius Rating: 4.8 out of 5

Best For: Professional video editors, students, and filmmakers who want to create cinematic-quality video projects.

What users say:

Final Cut Pro is an efficient Mac-based video editing tool with easy sharing and editing capabilities, rich effects/transitions options, and fast rendering ability. Customers enjoy the intuitive non-linear editor, easy accessibility to social media platforms for file exporting, and live scrubbing, as noted in one review .

10. Cyberlink PowerDirector 365

Another Sony Vegas mac alternative for Windows you should give a try is PowerDirector 365 from Cyberlink. This software removes or compiles video clips and uses masking features like image/custom masks.

Preset special effects, blending modes, and sound effects are available here for quick editing. Additionally, the AI-powered Motion Tracking traces objects in clips and adds graphics, animations, and text quickly in line with it.

Main Features:

• You can create and remove videos with masking features.
• Drag and drop the pre-set effects and texts into videos.
• Adjust video clips with tools for border, gradation, and shadowing.
• Multiple animations, callouts, graphics, and stickers to add to videos.

Pros

• Use green screen functionality for quick background removal or editing
• Automatic audio mastering and mixing functionality are available
• Keyframing benefits for customized animations like scaling and positioning

Cons

• Dolby Digital-centric audio codec is not available for users
• Users can try features like Room Echo Removal and NVIDIA A/V Denoise only on Windows 11

OS Compatibility: Windows

TechRadar Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Best For: Professional videographers and regular users who want a Windows-based video editing software for standard video clip editing.

What users say:

Cyberlink PowerDirector is a powerful video editor with standard editing functions many users have tried and benefited from. According to customers , the program has high-quality video and audio editing benefits for presentations, with additional effects/splitting/cropping features.

Part 3: What are the limitations when using Sony Vegas (Vegas Pro) on Mac?

Yes, with the given Sony Vegas alternatives, Mac and Windows users can benefit heavily. But why is it important to try for a replacement when Sony Vegas Pro is relatively efficient software?

To know the answer, you should take the time to understand its limitations, which do exist.

It only works for Windows users

The Sony Vegas Pro software is not available for Mac or other operating systems besides Windows. In addition, it’ll be really complex and time-consuming, even if you opt for virtual machine software or handle dual booting techniques to configure the software on your Mac or Linux.

You need to invest in other hardware

Sony Vegas Pro does do not work within one comprehensive platform like other capable video editing software types, like Wondershare Filmora . You have to acquire a powerful PC and tools to operate it separately. The software works very slowly on older devices.

Not incredibly unique

The functions of Sony Vegas Pro match somewhat with other options in the market. So, users would not expect much value in purchasing this software’s plans that they want to upgrade from their previous system, but on the other hand, the available features are mostly standard-level in functionality as well.

Hot FAQs about Vegas Pro Alternatives

After knowing these details, many users still have specific common queries about opting for a Sony Vegas Pro alternatively. So these are some common FAQs about this- answered.

1. Can Sony Vegas be used on a Mac?

No, it is impossible to directly use Sony Vegas on macOS devices since it does not support it. Instead, you have to separately use a dual boot strategy or virtual machine software to activate the video editor on Mac devices, but the process for that is complex.

2. Is Wondershare Filmora or Vegas Pro better?

Wondershare Filmora and Vegas Pro are top-level options in video and audio editing projects with professional-level editing accuracy. However, Filmora has a cohesive ecosystem with rich AI and standard functions and comes with Mac/Windows support. So, in that sense, Filmora is comparatively a better choice.

Final Words

In place of Sony Vegas Pro, any of these options would also give you a great user experience. Out of them, Filmora is one that we will recommend due to its multi-faceted benefits and features for Mac and Windows users. Ultimately, make your decision based on your particular needs.

Free Download For Win 7 or later(64-bit)

Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later

Part 1: Sony Vegas Pro Alternatives & Competitors Overview

Here is a list of the top 10 tools we found after research. For an easier understanding, the following are the essential points of difference between alternative video editing software types for Sony Vegas Pro in a tabular form.

Software	Supported OS	Price	Editor’s Verdict
Lightworks	Windows, Mac, Linux	Create-$9.99/month, Pro-$23.99/month	Medium-Difficult
Wondershare Filmora	Windows, Mac	Annual-$49.99, Perpetual-$79.99	Easy
Adobe Premiere Pro	Windows, Mac	$20.99/month	Easy-Medium
HitFilm Express	Windows, Mac	Free	Easy
Kdenlive	Windows, Mac, Linux	Free	Medium-Difficult
OpenShot	Windows, Mac, Linux, OsX	Free	Medium-Difficult
Blender	Windows, Mac, Linux	Free	Easy
Jahshaka	Windows, Linux, OsX	Free	Easy-Medium
Final Cut Pro	Mac	Lifetime-$299.99	Easy-Medium
Cyberlink PowerDirector 365	Windows, Mac	Lifetime-$52.50	Easy-Medium

Part 2: Top 10 Sony Vegas (Vegas Pro) Alternatives & Competitors

Now that you know the primary differences between the Sony Vegas Pro alternatives. Are you find anything you like? Let’s move on to more details for your further consideration.

1. Lightworks

With Lightworks, using the independent timeline codec, format, and resolution alteration in videos is extremely simple. In addition, you can use the multi-cam editing feature for real-time, high-quality editing work. Moreover, drag and drop elements into videos for optimized video editing work, including pre-existing Storyboard points.

Main Features:

• Industry-grade features like QC, transcoding, and automated transfer are available.
• Edit files at different FPS limits and use three-point editing for recording/source files.
• Insert files and overwrite on a new project, replace, backfill, and fit to fill your video clips.
• Attach Storyboard tiles and match-frame clips/sub-clips easily.

Pros

• Flexible functionality and speedy transfers
• Edit files with professional movie-like quality
• Auto Sync feature for automatic timeline re-syncing is available

Cons

• Direct X is only available on the Windows version
• TotalFX plugin is not available for free- you have to upgrade to use them

OS Compatibility: Windows , Mac , Linux

Best For: Editing experts creating visually animated and professional-looking short videos can work with Lightworks.

What users say:

For professional-level video editing work, Lightworks brings a lot of resources and elements to users. According to reviews , people who have tried it have experienced better video editing functionality with these resources.

2. Wondershare Filmora

The top Vegas Pro alternative that both Windows and Mac users can opt for is Filmora. The software has advanced AI-incorporated editing functions for automated editing work, including preset effects from FX plugins. Besides that, you can easily add pre-set transitions, audio clips, text, images, and more.

Beginners find it simple to navigate through its interface and can opt for the Instant Mode function for automatic video edits .

Free Download For Win 7 or later(64-bit)

Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later

For a better idea of how this works, you should check out this tutorial video: https://filmora.wondershare.com/get-creative/make-a-video-quickly.html

Main Features:

• Instant Mode is available for automatic video/audio project editing out of 6 shorter clips.
• Support Advanced editing tools like Chroma Key and AI Portrait.
• Record voiceover, apply speech-to-text/text-to-speech functions, and more audio editing features.
• OpenFX plugins like BorisFX and NewBlue FX for a better list of pre-set effects.

Pros

• Simple to use and navigate on the editor timeline, especially with drag-and-drop support
• Output your editing files in different video/audio formats
• Quickly share the file on Vimeo or YouTube, besides downloading it on the local hard drive

Cons

• Free trial users cannot bring their Instant Mode-created videos into the editor timeline
• 4K support only with selected MKV, MOV, M4V (for Mac), and MP4 codecs

OS Compatibility: Windows , Mac

G2 Rating: 4.4 out of 5

Best For: All types of users like educators, students, homeowners, businesses, and video editors for comprehensive video editing tools and uses.

What users say:

Filmora is extremely simple to use, with advanced features available for top-level video editing work. Users mention in reviews how they have benefitted from the simple functionality and dynamic AI-based features available here for video editing.

3. Adobe Premiere Pro

If you are looking for high-quality programs like Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere Pro is a reliable choice. This editing software allows you to easily create, delete, and move big video projects. Moreover, you can work on multiple files simultaneously and use shortcuts for faster editing work.

Preset filters and editing features are also available here, especially if they choose the Adobe Creative Cloud option.

Main Features:

• Multiple pre-set transitions and effects are available for quick thematic changes.
• Add graphics, titles, and captions.
• Color grading and correction tools are available.
• It is possible to add keyframing and animation elements.

Pros

• Opting for group plans for video editing practice and learning using Adobe Premiere Pro is possible
• Aligns audio with videos instantly during editing
• Utilize Quick Export functionality for video files in some taps

Cons

• Windows High Contrast Mode is supported but to a limited extent, like with menus and title bars
• HDR workflows can only be handled on the Windows version with DisplayHDR 400 support

OS Compatibility: Windows , Mac

G2 Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Best For: Professional editors and trainers can use the various plans under Adobe Premiere Pro for video/audio editing.

What users say:

Advertisers and videographers enjoy high-grade video editing features and like the simple effects and interface quality. The motion graphics support in Adobe Premiere Pro is high-grade as well.

4. HitFilm Express

A capable Sony Vegas free alternative that you should check out is HitFilm Express. With this, you can expect many prepared designs for quick video edits. Additionally, you can manually customize the video files you are working on with high-grade personalization features available in the timeline.

Main Features:

• Pre-set customizable designs are available.
• Built-in sound effects and soundtracks are usable for free.
• Cache renders in timelines are optimized.
• The New Grade Clips feature allows users to apply varying effects to many video clips.

Pros

• Stable process of switching between timelines with an active orbit tool
• Easy to switch between 2D/3D timelines while using the text tool
• Simple to use for an unlimited period

Cons

• Does not work on older versions than Windows 10 and macOS 10.14
• Users cannot integrate this with Vegas Pro like before

OS Compatibility: Windows , Mac

TechRadar Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Best For: This software is a high-quality video editor for custom video editing work, fit for beginners and professionals alike.

What users say:

HitFilm Express is easy to use and efficient in the market for professional-level editing. The tutorial is available here for quick learning about the steps, and expandable features are well-admired by users.

5. Kdenlive

A high-quality Sony Vegas open-source variety that you should seriously consider is Kdenlive. The video editor comes with MLT framework support and holds many tools for optimizing video editing.

To simplify, you can arrange and adjust various video/audio tracks and mute or lock specific ones as needed. Add everything from filters, texts, and transitions using this editor for high-grade video projects.

Main Features:

• Get an automatic backup of your video project while you are editing it.
• Use proxy editing to create low-resolution source clip copies and render them later on computers.
• Multiple video/audio scopes are available for monitoring projects like vectorscope, waveform, and RDB Parade.
• Many transition and effect choices to use.

Pros

• Flexibility with themes to add with multiple options
• Pre-render specific timeline parts for preview
• Effects are simple to use with keyframing quality

Cons

• Complex for completely non-technical users to adapt to
• Only supports 64-bit versions in regards to Windows-based compatibility

Trustpilot Rating: 3.7 out of 5

Best For: High-level editing experts who need strong video editing and monitoring features in an open-source platform.

What users say:

Kdenlive, as an open-source video editing software, assures quick and straightforward usability with projects. Per reviews , users like the ability to make simple video edits without bugs in this editor and quickly export finished projects.

6. OpenShot

OpenShot is a high-quality cross-platform video editor that you can use on different devices for quick but dynamic video project edits. Use keyframing ability here to adjust the animated elements you add to the file.

Moreover, cut the videos with simple steps and add many audio tracks/background videos/watermarks in layers. Also, get several video effects to optimize the video look easily.

Main Features:

• Adjust video speed in reverse motion, fast forward, and slow motion.
• Render effects and 3D animated elements into the video project.
• Get title templates and edit them as needed.
• Visualize the background audio beats with waveform support.

Pros

• Very user-friendly interface with a simple navigation guarantee
• Supports more than 70 languages that you can translate as well using LaunchPad
• Drag-and-drop functionality is supported for adding images, audio, and videos into the OpenShot editor timeline

Cons

• Some bug issues can occur
• Slightly complex learning curve

OS Compatibility: Windows , Linux , OsX

G2 Rating: 4.4 out of 5

Best For: Professional-level video editing experts can opt for this cross-platform free software for high-quality video creations.

What users say:

The OpenShot software is suitable for high-quality video editing across different devices and operating systems. Users like the lack of automated watermarks on all videos, its simple dashboard, and its multi-track editing ability, all available for free.

7. Blender

Blender is free video editing software like Sony Vegas that users can use for video editing, but it is also effective for game development with animations. Indeed, you can create and render dynamic-looking scenes with features like Cycles.

Furthermore, the software has a rich modelling toolset with solutions like curves and sculpting tools.

Main Features:

• Completely customization-friendly UI, shortcuts, and window layout here.
• Customization and scripting are possible to do with this software due to the Python API support.
• Supports access and integration of many pipeline tools for projects.
• Comes with advanced simulation-based features available in MantaFlow and Bullet libraries.

Pros

• Basic and advanced tools for quick video edits
• Strong composition and masking ability with object-based motion tracking benefits
• Easily create short animations with Blender

Cons

• Data under the standalone games created here fall under GPL conditions
• Strict licensing rules are applicable here

OS Compatibility: Windows , Mac , Linux

G2 Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Best For: Game developers and videographers for companies can use this open-source platform for creation and editing.

What users say:

Blender is a capable software for animation-based editing, with high-quality game-based features and interactive elements that make editing simple. As per reviews , users like the simple animation-based tools and fast rendering it offers.

8. Jahshaka

Users of Jahshaka can experience an inclusive, collaborative environment for metaverse-level editing work. This free editing software, like Sony Vegas, focuses mainly on VR-based editing functions and comes with powerful tools for project management and content creation.

Take the help of other team members to collaborate on dynamic virtual world building, editing, and publishing.

Main Features:

• Compatible player for different desktop and mobile devices.
• Create diversified worlds and scenes with one comprehensive platform.
• Immersive software 3D video development.
• Access to pre-built content and libraries of scenes and assets

Pros

• Easily share and distribute your virtual projects
• Deliver final projects offline and online
• An interactive multi-user engine is available

Cons

• Usable for a niche audience and does not include standard video editing tools
• Jahshaka V2 legacy support is no longer active

OS Compatibility: Windows , Linux , OsX

SourceForge Rating: 4.4 out of 5

Best For: Professional video editors who want a collaborative experience in VR-based development and publishing.

What users say:

Jahshaka is a suitable program for optimized VR-based editing with many preset features and themes to choose from. Most users enjoy the new features and worlds and can work with them efficiently.

9. Final Cut Pro

One of the top Sony Vegas alternatives Mac users can safely turn to is Final Cut Pro, which has powerful modern video editing features. With this software, you will access Cinematic Mode, which you can use to create stylish and thematic video scenes.

Similarly, the Object Tracker features utilize ML technology to automatically detect objects and faces in moving videos. It can align effects and titles accurately with the graphical elements in videos.

Main Features:

• Object Tracker feature for using color correction and adding texts into moving videos.
• Accelerated functional for motion tracking with Apple Neural Engine.
• Add high-quality effects and titles into videos with Cinematic Mode support.
• Preset audio tracks and royalty-free sound effects are available for editing.

Pros

• Handle color grading for optimized scene quality
• Adjust the field depth and focus depth in clips
• Share projects across iOS and macOS platforms

Cons

• Not valid for Windows users
• Relatively high cost to avail the paid version with all advanced features

OS Compatibility: Mac

TrustRadius Rating: 4.8 out of 5

Best For: Professional video editors, students, and filmmakers who want to create cinematic-quality video projects.

What users say:

Final Cut Pro is an efficient Mac-based video editing tool with easy sharing and editing capabilities, rich effects/transitions options, and fast rendering ability. Customers enjoy the intuitive non-linear editor, easy accessibility to social media platforms for file exporting, and live scrubbing, as noted in one review .

10. Cyberlink PowerDirector 365

Another Sony Vegas mac alternative for Windows you should give a try is PowerDirector 365 from Cyberlink. This software removes or compiles video clips and uses masking features like image/custom masks.

Preset special effects, blending modes, and sound effects are available here for quick editing. Additionally, the AI-powered Motion Tracking traces objects in clips and adds graphics, animations, and text quickly in line with it.

Main Features:

• You can create and remove videos with masking features.
• Drag and drop the pre-set effects and texts into videos.
• Adjust video clips with tools for border, gradation, and shadowing.
• Multiple animations, callouts, graphics, and stickers to add to videos.

Pros

• Use green screen functionality for quick background removal or editing
• Automatic audio mastering and mixing functionality are available
• Keyframing benefits for customized animations like scaling and positioning

Cons

• Dolby Digital-centric audio codec is not available for users
• Users can try features like Room Echo Removal and NVIDIA A/V Denoise only on Windows 11

OS Compatibility: Windows

TechRadar Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Best For: Professional videographers and regular users who want a Windows-based video editing software for standard video clip editing.

What users say:

Cyberlink PowerDirector is a powerful video editor with standard editing functions many users have tried and benefited from. According to customers , the program has high-quality video and audio editing benefits for presentations, with additional effects/splitting/cropping features.

Part 3: What are the limitations when using Sony Vegas (Vegas Pro) on Mac?

Yes, with the given Sony Vegas alternatives, Mac and Windows users can benefit heavily. But why is it important to try for a replacement when Sony Vegas Pro is relatively efficient software?

To know the answer, you should take the time to understand its limitations, which do exist.

It only works for Windows users

The Sony Vegas Pro software is not available for Mac or other operating systems besides Windows. In addition, it’ll be really complex and time-consuming, even if you opt for virtual machine software or handle dual booting techniques to configure the software on your Mac or Linux.

You need to invest in other hardware

Sony Vegas Pro does do not work within one comprehensive platform like other capable video editing software types, like Wondershare Filmora . You have to acquire a powerful PC and tools to operate it separately. The software works very slowly on older devices.

Not incredibly unique

The functions of Sony Vegas Pro match somewhat with other options in the market. So, users would not expect much value in purchasing this software’s plans that they want to upgrade from their previous system, but on the other hand, the available features are mostly standard-level in functionality as well.

Hot FAQs about Vegas Pro Alternatives

After knowing these details, many users still have specific common queries about opting for a Sony Vegas Pro alternatively. So these are some common FAQs about this- answered.

1. Can Sony Vegas be used on a Mac?

No, it is impossible to directly use Sony Vegas on macOS devices since it does not support it. Instead, you have to separately use a dual boot strategy or virtual machine software to activate the video editor on Mac devices, but the process for that is complex.

2. Is Wondershare Filmora or Vegas Pro better?

Wondershare Filmora and Vegas Pro are top-level options in video and audio editing projects with professional-level editing accuracy. However, Filmora has a cohesive ecosystem with rich AI and standard functions and comes with Mac/Windows support. So, in that sense, Filmora is comparatively a better choice.

Final Words

In place of Sony Vegas Pro, any of these options would also give you a great user experience. Out of them, Filmora is one that we will recommend due to its multi-faceted benefits and features for Mac and Windows users. Ultimately, make your decision based on your particular needs.

Free Download For Win 7 or later(64-bit)

Free Download For macOS 10.14 or later

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