VideoPad
VideoPad: A broad free editor for multitrack projects, effects, captions, and 4K export. Ranked #18 of 153 in Video Editing Software by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free general-purpose desktop and mobile editing.
At a glance
- Editor score7.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree general-purpose desktop and mobile editing
- Free planYes
- 4K exportYes
- Founded1993
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free non-commercial version covers multitrack editing and 4K export
- Supports stabilization, 3D and 360-degree video, and speech-to-text subtitles
- Exports to files, discs, YouTube, and cloud services
Where it doesn't
- The free version is limited to non-commercial use
- There is no web app for browser-based editing
- The product is proprietary rather than open source
Our verdict on VideoPad
VideoPad is a general-purpose video editor for Windows, macOS, iPhone, iPad, and Android. It is aimed at home users, creators, and people producing YouTube, social, tutorial, and family videos. Its editing scope is broad: projects can combine multiple video and audio tracks with trimming, splitting, cropping, mixing, speed changes, transitions, titles, captions, subtitles, logos, watermarks, chroma key, and picture-in-picture. Audio tools cover recording, mixing, effects, and narration, while video tools include stabilization, color correction, and 3D or 360-degree editing.
The free version is available for non-commercial use, and paid editions are also offered. The free access is substantial for a general-purpose editor, including 50+ visual effects and transitions, automatic speech-to-text subtitling, 4K export, and output to files, discs, online services, and mobile-device formats. That makes VideoPad a practical fit for personal projects and creator workflows that need more than basic trimming without starting with a paid edition. Commercial users should choose an appropriate paid edition rather than rely on the free version.
Platform coverage is a clear strength for households and individual creators moving between desktop and mobile devices. VideoPad supports Dropbox, Vimeo, Flickr, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, and YouTube, giving exports and sharing a broad set of destinations. The trade-off is that editing is app-based across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with no web app for browser-based work. VideoPad suits buyers who want a wide feature set across common devices and media formats; buyers who specifically need browser editing or an open-source product should choose an alternative.
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VideoPad fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Desktop app | Yes |
| Web app | No |
| Mobile app | Yes |
| 4K export | Yes |
| Team collaboration | Not verified |
| Included cloud storage | Not verified |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: Dropbox, Vimeo, Flickr, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, YouTube |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | nchsoftware.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
VideoPad integrations
VideoPad lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- Dropbox
- Vimeo
- Flickr
- Google Drive
- Microsoft OneDrive
- YouTube
Alternatives to VideoPad
- DaVinci ResolveA deep free editor with professional post-production tools across desktop and iPad.9.3
- Avid Media ComposerA deep editing suite with collaborative workflows, AI search, and a free entry option.9.2
- Final Cut ProA full-featured editor for Apple users who want desktop and iPad workflows.9.1
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