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AI Video Editing
Edit and repurpose video in minutes.
18 tools·15 with free plan·8 with free trial
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AI video editors and repurposing tools — clip, caption, and edit long footage fast.
18 tools reviewed15 with a free plan8 with a free trial8 with an API3 paid-only
Top picks
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Descript is a video and podcast editing platform that uses text-based editing, allowing users to edit media by editing transcripts
Editing video and audio by editing the transcript remains its standout trick, making podcasts and talking-head clips fast to cut. Best for creators and marketers, not for finishing high-end film or complex multicam projects.
freemium·$16/mo
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VEED is an online AI video editor designed for creating social media content, offering automated subtitles, AI video generation from prompts, and brand customization tools
Best for fast browser-based video editing with automatic subtitles, templates, and simple social clips without installing software. The caveat is it is not a substitute for a full desktop editor on complex projects, and the watermark plus real features require a subscription.
freemium·$12/mo
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Turns long videos into short, ready-to-post clips with captions and a virality score.
The go-to for repurposing — feed it a long video and it hands back captioned shorts. A real time-saver for creators and podcasters.
freemium·$9/mo
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Frequently asked questions
- What's the best ai video editing tool?
- Descript currently leads in community votes. Editing video and audio by editing the transcript remains its standout trick, making podcasts and talking-head clips fast to cut. Best for creators and marketers, not for finishing high-end film or complex multicam projects.
- Are there free options?
- 15 tools in this category offer a free plan. Another 8 have a free trial.
- How do you rank these tools?
- Tools are ranked by a combination of community upvotes, editorial review, and feature breadth. Our editors review pricing and capabilities quarterly.
- Can I suggest a tool we're missing?
- Yes — submit it here. Our team reviews submissions weekly.






