Best 5 Android Video-Editing Apps to Create a More Professional Video

Best 5 Android Video-Editing Apps to Create a More Professional Video

Whether you’re a home movie enthusiast or the next Spielberg, smartphone cameras have given people the ability to graduate from hobbyist to legitimate filmmaker. While the footage that smartphone cameras are able to capture is impressive, making a truly impressive movie lies in the editing. Unfortunately, video editing apps for Android phones has never been fantastic. Once upon a time even Google saw the market for a dedicated video-editing app, but they completely abandoned it years ago.

1.KineMaster

KineMaster is one of the most powerful video editor apps available. You can do the basics like most of these other video editors can. However, this one includes multiple video, image and effect layers. Additionally, there are audio filters, chroma key (for your green screen fans out there), various video effects, transitions, and more. It's not as powerful as a full desktop editor. However, this is about as close as it gets. You can use it for free in trial mode for a while. However, you'll need the $4.99 per month subscription to get everything forever.

2.PowerDirector

Simply put, PowerDirector Video Editor is one of the more powerful video-editing apps available for Android. It boasts a slew of professional features that can meet the demands of most users. That being said, there is a bit of a learning curve involved that could intimidate some. It’s also worth mentioning that the interface is a little cluttered, making navigating the app somewhat difficult on a smaller screen. Aside from that, PowerDirector allows you to edit clips together, overlay text, and even add music and sound effects. It is a comprehensive editor; however, the free version stamps all of your videos with a watermark.

 3.AndroVid

AndroVid takes the opposite approach. Here you aren’t cramming a traditional movie editing experience onto a smaller display. Instead, your options appear as large icons or thumbnails that scroll across the screen.

The change in feel doesn’t mean you can’t get much done. You can still clip video, add audio, and apply effects, but you probably won’t want to attempt anything too advanced. I would consider this option ideal for videos that don’t require much editing. Delete that awkward time you spent fumbling around at the beginning, apply a transition effect or two, add some background music, and off you go.

I find the interface unattractive and the ads annoying, but you don’t have to deal with features tucked away behind in-app purchases. And those adverts go away if you get the pro version for $2.

4. VideoShow

VideoShow is a popular video-editing app that has a ton of unique features. In addition to standard editing and cropping tools, VideoShow boasts voice dubbing and even a built-in video compressor. VideoShow definitely markets itself towards a younger generation. It heavily showcases “cute” features, like the ability to place stickers on your clips. As is the norm with apps gearing themselves towards youth culture, VideoShow also has tools that enable you to export your videos to various social media outlets.

5. Adobe Premiere Clip

The mobile version of the popular desktop application, Adobe Premiere Clip, is a surprisingly capable mobile video editor. Users can splice video clips, add crossfades, and add a soundtrack. Premiere Clip also has an automatic editing mode that allows the app to make the movie for you, similar to Magisto. Going manual will present you with a variety of useful options. They run the gamut from cosmetic alterations like applying filters to nuanced techniques like adjusting the exposure. Overall, Adobe Premiere Clip is a basic editor that has the little touches that the others seem to ignore completely.