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Mikko Jun 8, 2020 @ 7:17am
Best Free Video Editor to edit videos with a low end pc?
My PC is not that good, any recommended free video editors for a low end pc? My specs is in my profile description.
Last edited by Mikko; Jun 8, 2020 @ 7:17am
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Electric Cupcake Jun 8, 2020 @ 7:17am 
Avidemux for simple edits and transformations.

Cinelerra for more advanced stuff.
Bykeshgoly Jun 8, 2020 @ 7:18am 
Sony Vegas, if you catch my drift.
Mikko Jun 8, 2020 @ 7:19am 
Originally posted by Bykeshgoly:
Sony Vegas, if you catch my drift.
is it free?
Jake Jun 8, 2020 @ 7:26am 
I used clipchamp a few times and it worked fine
Unfortunately for free you can only render in max 480p
Xpliciit Jun 8, 2020 @ 7:26am 
Originally posted by Rookie:
Originally posted by Bykeshgoly:
Sony Vegas, if you catch my drift.
is it free?

It has been known to be included in Software Bundles on Humble Bundle for as little as around $12 I think where it is in fact $400+ software depending on the version.
Mikko Jun 8, 2020 @ 7:29am 
So any best free video editor with 1080p 60 fps render?
Lamblahdelta Jun 8, 2020 @ 7:40am 
There’s 2 free video editing programs that I know of that allows you to render in 1080p 60fps, it even works on low end PC’s as well:

1. Hitfilm 4 Express:

Basically a free version of Adobe Premiere Pro + After effects. But the downside is that it might be a little taxing on CPU.

2. Shotcut:

Works on Linux, Mac and Windows, but there is a slight learning curve on working with it’s interface. Not so taxing on CPU.

Hope this was helpful.
Last edited by Lamblahdelta; Jun 8, 2020 @ 7:47am
Mikko Jun 8, 2020 @ 8:56am 
Originally posted by Jillˢᵗⁱⁿᵍʳᵃʸ:
There’s 2 free video editing programs that I know of that allows you to render in 1080p 60fps, it even works on low end PC’s as well:

1. Hitfilm 4 Express:

Basically a free version of Adobe Premiere Pro + After effects. But the downside is that it might be a little taxing on CPU.

2. Shotcut:

Works on Linux, Mac and Windows, but there is a slight learning curve on working with it’s interface. Not so taxing on CPU.

Hope this was helpful.
Thanks, can my PC handle it though?
Lamblahdelta Jun 8, 2020 @ 9:07am 
Originally posted by Rookie:
Originally posted by Jillˢᵗⁱⁿᵍʳᵃʸ:
There’s 2 free video editing programs that I know of that allows you to render in 1080p 60fps, it even works on low end PC’s as well:

1. Hitfilm 4 Express:

Basically a free version of Adobe Premiere Pro + After effects. But the downside is that it might be a little taxing on CPU.

2. Shotcut:

Works on Linux, Mac and Windows, but there is a slight learning curve on working with it’s interface. Not so taxing on CPU.

Hope this was helpful.
Thanks, can my PC handle it though?


Your PC is more powerful than mine. So yes, it can handle it.
Mikko Jun 8, 2020 @ 9:10am 
Originally posted by Jillˢᵗⁱⁿᵍʳᵃʸ:
Originally posted by Rookie:
Thanks, can my PC handle it though?


Your PC is more powerful than mine. So yes, it can handle it.
Aye, thanks!
kbm phantom.♡ Jun 8, 2020 @ 9:14am 
Im using Openshot with 1050 Ti and I3 8350k
The performance is okay, it edits 1080p60 at 30-40 fps with my components.
Openshot is probably one of the most basic ones with not a whole lot of options, but it satisfies me.
Last edited by kbm phantom.♡; Jun 8, 2020 @ 9:15am
erratic_gamer Jun 8, 2020 @ 9:19am 
get vegas . unfortunately freeware just doesn't work properly for anything except slideshows
Blargo Jun 8, 2020 @ 9:35am 
Originally posted by Jillˢᵗⁱⁿᵍʳᵃʸ:
There’s 2 free video editing programs that I know of that allows you to render in 1080p 60fps, it even works on low end PC’s as well:

1. Hitfilm 4 Express:

Basically a free version of Adobe Premiere Pro + After effects. But the downside is that it might be a little taxing on CPU.

2. Shotcut:

Works on Linux, Mac and Windows, but there is a slight learning curve on working with it’s interface. Not so taxing on CPU.

Hope this was helpful.
I tried Shotcut previously and it seems to have terrible performance problems on Windows machines
(I'm assuming it runs better on Linux machines, because it was originally developed for Linux OSs).

Simply zooming in/out on the timeline too far would cause it to hang for a good 10 seconds, the playback preview would lag constantly whenever you apply any effect to your video, etc.

Tried HitFilm Express after and it works flawlessly.
Worth noting that you can't install it without creating an account on their website though.
Mikko Jun 8, 2020 @ 8:48pm 
Originally posted by Dxpress:
Originally posted by Jillˢᵗⁱⁿᵍʳᵃʸ:
There’s 2 free video editing programs that I know of that allows you to render in 1080p 60fps, it even works on low end PC’s as well:

1. Hitfilm 4 Express:

Basically a free version of Adobe Premiere Pro + After effects. But the downside is that it might be a little taxing on CPU.

2. Shotcut:

Works on Linux, Mac and Windows, but there is a slight learning curve on working with it’s interface. Not so taxing on CPU.

Hope this was helpful.
I tried Shotcut previously and it seems to have terrible performance problems on Windows machines
(I'm assuming it runs better on Linux machines, because it was originally developed for Linux OSs).

Simply zooming in/out on the timeline too far would cause it to hang for a good 10 seconds, the playback preview would lag constantly whenever you apply any effect to your video, etc.

Tried HitFilm Express after and it works flawlessly.
Worth noting that you can't install it without creating an account on their website though.
I all ready have an account, I all ready had it, I'll reinstall it then.
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