Editly AI

Video Editor Windows

Video editor for Windows — Clipchamp, DaVinci, and Editly in Edge

What is the best video editor for Windows?

DaVinci Resolve is the best free professional Windows editor. Editly in Edge is the best AI-powered Windows option. Clipchamp is the most convenient free basic option (built into Windows 11).

Windows Video Editors: The Practical Comparison

Comparing Windows video editors on the criteria that drive real decisions.

DecisionOther AppsEditly
Available on Windows 11 immediatelyClipchamp: pre-installed — open and start immediately, no downloadEditly in Edge: open Edge → editly.in — 3 free AI exports, no install
Free professional Windows editingDaVinci Resolve: 2.5GB download, professional NLE, unlimited exportsEditly: browser-based, 3 free AI exports, then $28/month
Time per videoWindows NLEs (DaVinci, Premiere): 2-4 hours per video — manual editingEditly: 15-20 minutes per video — AI editorial decisions
Silence removal on WindowsWindows editors: not built-in in Clipchamp or DaVinci — manual or scriptedEditly: 'remove silences' in the prompt — automated

Windows Video Editing With Editly

Step 1

Open Edge on Windows

Go to editly.in. Already the default browser on Windows 11 — no additional setup.

Step 2

Upload footage

Add your video from Windows file explorer. Standard formats handled.

Step 3

Write an edit prompt

'Create an 8-minute YouTube tutorial from this 35-minute recording. Remove silences. Add captions. Export 1080p.' One prompt.

Step 4

Download the finished video

Finished MP4 downloads to Windows. Publish or import into DaVinci for finishing.

3 Free Windows AI Video Exports — Open Edge and Start

Open Edge on Windows, go to editly.in, upload footage, write a prompt. 3 free AI-edited Windows video exports.

  • 3 free exports in Edge on Windows 10 and 11
  • No additional Windows software to install
  • Pro $28/month for consistent Windows video production