VEGAS Pro
Video editing on Windows with a timeline, color tools, effects and audio mixing. Paid license; a trial is available.
Video editors — download for Windows PC
Video editing software for Windows: compare the paid VEGAS Pro trial with free Shotcut.
2 programs
2026
Shotcut
Free, open-source video editor for multitrack timelines, filters and export to common formats.
How to choose
This section compares video editors for cutting clips, arranging tracks and exporting a finished video. Shotcut provides a free option; VEGAS Pro uses a commercial license. Check each product page before choosing a workflow.
Test a short clip from your camera before starting a long project. Preview speed depends on resolution, codecs, effects and hardware. Keep project files together with the source footage: a project file alone is not the exported video.