Step 1
Start with Editly's 3 free AI exports
Test AI editing first — it's faster to evaluate. Upload footage, write a prompt, receive a finished video in 15-20 minutes.
Editly AI
Video Editor Free
What is the best free video editor?
DaVinci Resolve is the best unlimited free traditional video editor. Editly's free tier is the best for testing AI video editing (3 full exports, no watermark). The best choice depends on your editing model preference.
Free Video Editors: What You Actually Get
Comparing the genuinely free options without watermarks.
| Decision | Other Apps | Editly |
|---|---|---|
| Export limits | DaVinci Resolve / Shotcut: unlimited — edit as many videos as you want, forever free | Editly: 3 AI-edited exports — full quality, no watermark, then $28/month |
| Time per video | Free NLEs: 2-4 hours per video — manual editorial decisions | Editly: 15-20 minutes per video — AI makes the decisions |
| Silence removal | Free NLEs: not built-in — manual scrubbing required | Editly: 'remove silences' in the prompt — automated |
| Captions | DaVinci Resolve: Speech to Text (good, needs setup); others: manual | Editly: captions from prompt — automatic on all plans including free |
Using a Free Video Editor to Produce Your First Videos
Step 2
Compare to DaVinci Resolve on the same footage
Edit the same footage in DaVinci Resolve. Note the time difference and compare output quality.
Step 3
Decide based on your actual workflow
If AI editing saves you meaningful time and produces acceptable quality, Editly Pro at $28/month is the path. If you prefer unlimited manual editing, DaVinci Resolve free is excellent.
Step 4
Publish your first videos
Don't delay publishing while deciding. Use your 3 free Editly exports or start with DaVinci Resolve free — both produce publishable quality.
3 Free AI-Edited Videos — Start Today, No Card Required
Test AI video editing at zero cost. 3 full exports, no watermark, same quality as paid. See if AI editing fits your workflow before committing to Pro.
- 3 free AI-edited exports — honest evaluation
- No credit card, no watermark, no pressure
- Pro $28/month if AI editing saves meaningful time