YouTube video editor

Create YouTube videos that enthrall your audience and drive engagement with our user-friendly video editor designed for all content creators. Effortlessly edit your videos, add text, music, and captivating animations, and seamlessly upload them directly to YouTube—for free!

Start editing for free

Add music and sound effects

Level up with text animations

No experience required

Create YouTube shorts

Easily create stunning YouTube videos in no time

Grow and engage your YouTube audience with captivating videos

Effortlessly create stunning videos with our user-friendly editor designed for creators of all levels. With ScreenPal, anyone can dive right in and start making compelling content. Utilize our free and easy tools to create engaging videos that captivate and expand your audience.

Customize your video to drive engagement

Enhance engagement and comprehension by incorporating music, sound effects, text, and animations. Our free video editor for YouTube is equipped with all the features you need to create stunning YouTube videos that will delight your viewers!

How to edit a YouTube video

Add your video

Record your screen or webcam or import your video into the project manager

Edit YouTube video

Easily trim, crop and resize your video. Add music, text, and animations to your video.

Publish to YouTube

Upload your video directly to YouTube with title, description, tags and captions!

Start editing YouTube videos

Unleash your creativity with the ultimate YouTube video editor

No matter the genre or style, our video editor is your gateway to creating exceptional YouTube content that stands out from the crowd.

Product videos

Create an explainer video or announce new features highlighting your product’s best attributes.

Event videos

Combine the impact of event marketing with the power of YouTube videos to share upcoming events with your audience.

Music videos

Harness the power of the perfect soundtrack to evoke deep connections and evoke powerful emotions in your viewers.

Vlogs

Record authentic videos and polish in the editor to educate and engage your YouTube subscribers.

Brand story videos

Share your company story and client successes with an engaging video promo designed to create lasting brand recognition.

Reviews

Create valuable reviews of products and services that will benefit your audience.

Captivate your YouTube audience with overlays, animations and effects

Elevate your YouTube videos with a full suite of essential features. Add captivating music and dynamic sound effects, animate text to craft stunning intros and outros, overlay images and videos, experiment with virtual backgrounds, and explore numerous other tools. With our comprehensive array of features that anyone can master, you have everything at your disposal to make your YouTube videos truly shine.

Create a YouTube video anywhere with our free mobile app

Download our free Android and iOS app to record and edit YouTube videos on the go for flexible, easy video creation. Quickly record, edit, publish to YouTube, and share or import the video into the desktop video editor and merge clips or overlay your video before publishing to YouTube.

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View our iOS app

YouTube video editor for iPhone and Android

Create YouTube videos for free

ScreenPal is your all-in-one video creation solution for capturing, editing, and sharing epic-looking YouTube videos for free. Create video promos, music videos, slideshows, training videos, and more on any device with the free screen recorder and video editor.

Music (free stock music)

Crop or resize video

Adjust video speed

Zoom in / out on video

Adjust volume, add narration

Cut, copy, paste sections

Stylized text overlays

Annotate with arrows & shapes

Add transitions

Save video files

Upload to content hosting

Add closed captions

Create YouTube videos

Supercharge your video production process and streamline your workflow with Stories.

Effortlessly create captivating videos by utilizing storyboards and scripts for efficient planning and development. Save valuable time and enhance productivity by maximizing the reuse of your videos, all while fostering seamless collaboration with your colleagues. With Stories, you gain access to a user-friendly drag-and-drop storyboard app, empowering you to effortlessly incorporate various media types – images, sound, and clips – into your videos. Experience the ease and efficiency of Stories as you transform your vision into reality.

Start creating a story

Transform your video with stock media

Unlock the true potential of your videos through the remarkable power of stock media. With ScreenPal, you gain access to an expansive library featuring over 15 million royalty-free assets. Explore this vast collection to find the ideal music track, sound effect, image, or video that aligns seamlessly with your desired mood and style. Your YouTube videos will transcend expectations and captivate viewers with epic and engaging content, all thanks to the transformative capabilities of stock media.

Explore stock library

royalty-free stock assets for YouTube videos

Upgrade and uplevel your YouTube videos

Captivate your audience and stand out on YouTube with a ScreenPal subscription. Use AI features like speech-to-text and image-to-text, storyboards, text motion tiles, stock images, and more! Captivate your audience and stand out on YouTube
Paid features include:

Unlimited screen recording time

Interactive storyboard editor

Script recording mode

Easy drag & drop video builder

Record computer/system audio

Blur any part of your video

Easy, integrated video editing

Change webcam shape & size

Auto Speech-to-Text captions

Expanded stock music library

Hide your webcam or cursor

Automatically remove silences

Upgrade for advanced YouTube video editing features

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YouTube video editor: Frequently asked questions

What is the best free video editor for YouTube?

You don’t need to be a professional editor to edit video. Anyone can edit! That’s why we believe our video editor for YouTube is the best, and it’s FREE!

We’ve made the editing process easy to use and intuitive. It only takes a few easy clicks to add or implement an edit to your video. Just head to your video, click on our ‘Tools’ menu, and choose the tool you want to use.

Take a look at our Easy Video Editing Guide to learn the process and how to edit videos with ScreenPal.
Can I edit videos on all of my devices? (Mac, Windows, PC, Android, and iOS iPhone & iPad)

You can edit videos on multiple devices with ScreenPal! You can edit for free on a Mac, Windows PC, Android, iOS iPhone/iPad, and Chromebook.

If you have a login, you can save all of your videos in your hosting account. You can then access it online on any device.

Just log into your account on any of these devices and you’ll have access to record, edit, and share.
Can I edit video offline & without internet access?
What do most YouTubers use to edit videos?

Most YouTubers are beginners at video editing, rather than professional video editors, so many get started by using free video editors that have simple, common video editing features available. Depending on the type of videos they are creating, some may specifically look for a free video editor app for mobile devices as well. Then as they get more experienced in video editing and start making money on YouTube, they may look for more advanced features from paid video editors to enhance their creativity.

ScreenPal works great as a flexible, free YouTube video editor. You can easily edit, create, and upload YouTube videos with our free video editor features. Cut, trim, crop, or resize your video. Add overlays including shapes, text, blurs, or images. Insert videos or previous recordings you’ve created.

With ScreenPal’s free YouTube integration, we’ve made it easy for you to upload directly to your YouTube account. You can quickly and easily choose a channel to publish to. Here is our YouTube tutorial to get started.

Do you have a free video editor?

Absolutely! You can easily edit recordings and videos with our free video editor software. No log in required!

Many of our valuable video editing tools are free to use. You can cut and trim, add overlays including shapes and text, choose from dozens of transitions, add voiceover narration, and more!

It’s easy to get started with our free video editor. You can launch the editor here to start creating videos.
How do I edit a YouTube video?

You can easily edit your YouTube video with our video editor.

Just edit your video using our easy editing process. Cut or trim your video. Add overlays including shapes, text, blurs, or images. Insert videos or previous recordings you’ve created. There’s no limit on what you can do!

With ScreenPal’s YouTube integration, we’ve made it easy for you to upload directly to your YouTube account. You can choose a channel to publish to.

Here is our YouTube tutorial to get started.
How can I optimize my YouTube video?
Optimizing your YouTube video with ScreenPal is a straightforward process to enhance visibility and engagement. Follow these steps for effective optimization:
1. Understand the YouTube Algorithm:
  - Familiarize yourself with YouTube’s algorithm to grasp the factors that influence video ranking. This understanding will guide your optimization efforts.
2. Use Relevant Keywords:
  - Incorporate relevant keywords in your video title, description, and tags. This helps YouTube categorize and recommend your video to users interested in similar content.
3. Create Compelling Descriptions:
  - Craft compelling and informative video descriptions. Include relevant information, keywords, and links to encourage user engagement and provide additional context.
4. Leverage ScreenPal’s Thumbnail Maker:
  - Utilize ScreenPal’s thumbnail maker to create eye-catching thumbnails. A visually appealing thumbnail is crucial for attracting viewers and increasing click-through rates. With ScreenPal, you can easily design thumbnails that stand out and entice viewers to click on your video.
5. Optimize Video Title and Length:
  - Craft a clear and enticing video title that accurately reflects the content. Additionally, consider the ideal video length for your audience, keeping them engaged without losing interest.
6. Engage with Your Audience:
  - Foster engagement by responding to comments and encouraging viewers to like, share, and subscribe. YouTube’s algorithm values content that generates interaction.
7. Promote on Social Media:
  - Extend your video’s reach by sharing it on social media platforms. Cross-promotion helps increase visibility and attract a broader audience.
By implementing these optimization strategies, you’ll enhance the performance of your YouTube video and increase its likelihood of being discovered and enjoyed by a wider audience. Remember, an eye-catching thumbnail is a key element in this process, and ScreenPal’s tools are designed to make thumbnail creation a seamless and impactful part of your video optimization strategy.