The Best Free Video Editing Software for Youtubers

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📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕
00:00 this is THE BEST free editing software for YouTube
01:52 the best free effects in Davinci Resolve
02:01 effect #1 wiggly objects (using Camera Shake)
02:58 effect #2 fill in the background of vertical footage (Blanking Fill)
03:58 effect #3 track objects
05:52 the KEY to engaging edits and viewer retention
07:14 resolve balances usability with powerful features
08:06 Beginner Guide to editing in Davinci Resolve
10:21 two methods for getting video clips into your timeline
11:34 you need to try Davinci Resolve!

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[perfectstar-mb]

The journey of a YouTuber is filled with ups and downs. There are days when I feel like giving up, but I try to remind myself why I started.

[bentaylor]

That blur tracking is insane i never knew that existed. Life saver!

[VeerleCeniceros]

DaVinci Resolve went from intimidating to manageable in under 15 minutes – thanks for the confidence boost to finally give it a try! So glad I found this before giving up on editing altogether. Subscribing for more!

[pramod-rzm]

Fantastic video! As a new YouTuber, I really appreciate you highlighting free and accessible options, making the editing process feel way less daunting. Looking forward to putting these tips into practice!

[mastermanifestor]

More tutorials please! I downloaded this last night and randomly found your video this morning after searching free editing software. It was intimidating at first but you made it so simple! Thank you. New subbie

[SPOWORLDNEWS]

Yay! I use Davinci Resolve so this will be great. Kudos to you for being willing to learn a new video editing software.

[azdroid]

I've shared my frustrations in another comments replies, but i feel the need to state this here as well.
1. There is a watermark.
2. Full length videos longer than 1 minute are locked behind a paywall.
3. I just spent an hour and a half editing a video and getting used to this program just to find out that i can not, in fact, export my video to my computer.
4. If you try 'save file as' it is only a project and does not count as media, so youtube won't take it as an uploadable piece of media.

In conclusion, i do not like this. I do not have the means to pay to download my videos, nor do i want to bother with a free trial. This application did not work for me, but if you do short form content, it very well might.

[outofround]

Thanks Katie. You're a real inspiration!

[soitsmelaura]

I have been eyeing this software ... thanks for the tips! 🚀

[PapuaNewGuineaFacts]

I just started my YouTube channel, and I'm using Davinci, and it's getting a little complicated, and now I'm searching for videos on how to edit videos in Davinci, so thanks for the tutorial, it helps.

[HeartCreationsByRenee]

I downloaded this software. I guess I need to give it another try. I’ll be honest. It doesn’t seem very user friendly. I do think it has everything you need and more to edit your videos for a YouTube channel. But the layout isn’t user friendly… and you have to dig & search to find the features . Maybe I’ll try again but not sure

[nuritresnick]

DaVinci Resolve seems powerful but a little overwhelming at first glance; your clear explanations and tutorials are a lifesaver for beginners like me! Thanks for making video editing feel less intimidating and more accessible.

[travelingdementiacaregiver]

Yeah Katie: Can't wait to see more tutorials and tips for how to get the most out of editing software. You are a very good teacher!

[MsTracex]

Hey Katie - I'm just starting out on trying to get up and running my own channel and boy oh boy what a lot to learn !!! So glad I found your channel a while back - this is all so intimidating BUT onward and upward - Thx for this video

[carmenbarefieldwrites]

🚀🚀🚀 I'm still learning Davinci Resolve so this came at a perfect time because I need to edit my next video. Trying to blur objects was so intimidating, but not anymore. Thank you for this quick 101!

[raneetwitty]

Great video! Knowing these free options exist and seeing them broken down makes the whole YouTube process feel a lot less intimidating and more achievable. Looking forward to seeing more content like this!

[kaviyakavibaskaran]

This is a solid tutorial! Thank you, Katie. I recently started my YouTube channel and I've been using Vmaker AI's youtube video editor for some time now. It feels like my personal assistant at this point :D

[anamar-pr]

DaVinci Resolve always seemed so complex, but this breakdown makes it feel achievable. Thanks for empowering new creators to start editing without a huge price tag!

[KingJohnRocks]

2 year terrible channel here, this app is very good and I genuinely need it. Thank you for showing this to us AND giving us a tutorial. I'll use this either on my next videos or after I get my gift for finishing school.

[HJartistry]

Can you show us how to use Davinci and have your little face pop up at the bottom while having another video on the screen? 9:04 like at this part of your video etc.

Pretty please and thank you!! 🙏