ONLINE VIDEO EDITOR
Edit videos for free.
No downloads required.
Studio-quality videos 10x faster
Kapwing's online Video Editor has tools for every experience level
Save hours with streamlined video editing
Kapwing is a browser-based Video Editor designed for anyone looking to edit, convert, and export content with ease. Our intuitive tools make tasks like trimming clips and adding overlays straightforward, even for those with no prior editing experience.
We've combined a user-friendly drag-and-drop timeline with a range of AI-powered features to enable effortless editing of complex tasks — and anyone can get started for free. Simply upload a video file, start recording inside the editor, or copy and paste a URL link into the studio to get started.
Use AI to enhance productivity
Built within the online editing studio is Kapwing's AI Video Generator, allowing you to transform ideas into detailed videos via text prompts or by uploading documents, scripts, and articles. Our AI combines real-time information with automatic B-roll to produce timely, relevant content tailored to any platform — ideal for social media managers, media companies, and journalists.
Whether it's a 15-second TikTok clip, a five-minute product demo, or a PR campaign video, Kapwing helps millions streamline their workflows and produce impactful videos and visuals.
Repurpose single videos into multiple clips
Turn one video into a collection of short, social-ready clips with Kapwing's AI-powered Clip Maker, available for all users to try within the video editor. The tool automatically analyzes any long video you upload and generates a curated selection of shorter clips, eliminating the need for time-consuming splitting, trimming, and clip alignment.
With customizable presets and a Safe Zone feature that shows how your content will appear on social platforms, you can quickly resize and optimize videos for each channel. Active speakers are automatically centered, even in videos with multiple speakers, ensuring your clips stay focused and engaging after resizing.
Expand reach to a global audience
Grow your community and following with Kapwing's built-in Video Translator, eliminating the need for costly translation services or time-consuming manual transcriptions.
Kapwing's Video Editor supports over 100 languages — including Chinese, Spanish, Hindi, and French — for precise subtitle translation. We also provide seamless audio dubbing with natural, studio-quality AI voices and advanced voice cloning for professional lip-sync videos. In seconds, your content is ready to connect with a global audience.
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How to edit a video online
- Upload Video
Upload your video to Kapwing.com, record a video in the studio, or copy and paste a URL link into the editor. Once you're ready to assemble your video, drag and drop clips onto the timeline.
- Edit video
Use the right-hand toolbar to choose edits, transitions, and effects for your project. The left-hand sidebar lets you add elements like subtitles, images, and voice overs. Click the lightbulb icon at the top of the page to access Kapwing's AI-powered generator tools.
- Export and share
Once you're done, hit "Export" to generate your final video in just a few seconds. Download, or share via a unique Kapwing link.
Modern video creation without additional downloads
Create, edit, and collaborate with the leading online video editor
Streamline team-based workflows
Maximize your content creation process with collaborative editing, custom styles, and automatic translations that enhance teamwork and efficiency. With all projects in one shared online location, files stay organized, and team members can easily stay aligned and up-to-date.
Instant collaboration for creative teams
Collaboration works best in real time. With Kapwing, you can instantly share projects by sending a link, making it easy for teammates to jump in and contribute. Time-stamped comments allow for precise, contextual feedback, helping everyone stay aligned throughout the editing process.
Stay on-brand with custom styles
Pro users can utilize a Brand Kit to set color palettes, logos, fonts, and templates that automatically apply to new projects or workspaces. Kapwing ensures brand consistency across all video, image, and audio content, making it the no.1 platform for managing your brand.
7 video editing tools every creator needs
Enhance videos for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and more
Auto-Subtitles
Dramatically reduce time spent creating and editing subtitles with Kapwing's AI-powered Auto Subtitle Generator. Create flawless subtitles with an editable transcript, available for download in popular file formats. Choose from over 100 styles to match your brand and ensure every video has the right tone of voice.
Auto-Subtitles
Video Converter
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Smart Cut
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Smart B-Roll
Video Resizer
Split Vocals
Eye Contact
Discover more powerful editing solutions
Millions of content creators edit videos with Kapwing
Add Audio to Video
Improve videos with thousands of royalty-free songs and sound effects from Kapwing's built-in music library. Mix, match, and layer tracks to craft dynamic and engaging content.
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Text-based Editor
Save time with text-based editing. Use an auto-generated transcript to delete or trim video sections effortlessly by editing the text directly in the online Video Editor.
Video Trimmer
Quickly trim, split, and cut your content with a user-friendly editing timeline designed for frame-by-frame precision — and anyone can start for free!
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AI Audio Enhancer
Instantly improve your recordings with AI-powered audio enhancement. Easily remove background noise, enhance speech clarity, and minimize room echoes from one single online platform.
Background Remover
Remove or replace video backgrounds without manual tracing, allowing you to create content without expensive green screens or traveling to filming locations
Collaborative Editing
Kapwing makes teamwork easy with shared workspaces and direct commenting for real-time or flexible collaboration
Special Effects
Make your videos stand out with special effects like filters, animations, transitions, and speed adjustments available for free
Add Borders
Add the perfect video border to create space for captions, stickers, progress bars, and other elements that keep viewers engaged
Sound Effects
Select from a wide range of free royalty-free sound effects to add to your video, from crowd applauses to retro cassette rewinds
Stock Assets
Access royalty-free images, GIFs, videos, sound effects, and music clips directly in Kapwing's online Video Editor. Find everything you need to create stunning content without leaving the platform.
Templates
Use the online video maker to customize or create templates from scratch, choosing from a diverse selection of templates and memes updated daily by Kapwing's content team
AI-driven inspiration for creators
Built into Kapwing's Video Editor, use AI to generate content in seconds
Make videos in two clicks with Video Generator
Create multimedia-rich videos with a simple text prompt. Simply type a short description of your concept and watch an AI-generated video appear, complete with clips, subtitles, background music, and transitions.
Make videos in two clicks with Video Generator
Create any image with Image Generator
Clone yourself into an AI Persona
Develop detailed scripts with Script Generator
Bring scripts to life with Script to Video
Create videos from URLs with Article to Video
Pull highlights from videos with Clip Maker
A global network of storytellers fueled by AI
Explore how Kapwing's community use our editing studio
Interviews
TikTok and Instagram influencers use Smart Cut to remove unnecessary silences from footage, ensuring smooth interviews and fluid mini-vlogs
Tutorials & Online Courses
Live streamers and e-learning instructors use AI-powered translations to localize their content and reach diverse, international audiences
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Social Media Posts
Content creators use Kapwing's AI Video Generator to quickly generate targeted, dynamic content to post frequently across social media
Event Promos
Musicians and event videographers use AI to generate B-roll to compliment footage and create cinematic event recaps and promotional videos
Product Demos & Webinars
PR, content marketing, and advertising teams use Kapwing's AI-powered online Video Editor to quickly condense long videos and create shorter videos for demos, webinars, and more
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it free to try Kapwing's online Video Editor?
Yes, anyone can start using Kapwing's online Video Editor for free — you don't even need an account to start editing. There are some limitations around features and video length for users on the Free plan, and a small watermark is applied to exports. Upgrade to a Pro account to gain access to the full editing studio, including all AI-powered features.
Is there a Kapwing watermark on exports?
If you're using Kapwing on a Free account then all exports from within the online video maker will contain a watermark. Once you upgrade to a Pro account the watermark will be completely removed from your creations.
What video files does Kapwing work with?
Kapwing's online Video Editor works with all popular file types for video (MP4, AVI, MOV, etc.). Note that video exports in Kapwing will always be MP4 and audio files will always be MP3. We feel these files represent the best tradeoff between file size and quality.
Why should I edit videos online?
Online video editors outshine traditional software by offering a faster, more accessible editing experience. From simple cuts and overlays to sound effects, B-roll, and subtitles, online video editors offer versatile editing capabilities right in your web browser.
These cloud-based platforms facilitate collaboration, centralize storage, support powerful extensions, and provide a wealth of tutorials and templates. With no downloads or installations, online editors enable anyone to get started with video editing.
Does Kapwing support online collaborative video editing?
Yes, Kapwing supports collaborative video editing by allowing users to create free, shared workspaces they can invite team members to join. 100+ collaborative video editing tools to streamline the creative process are also available in the online video editor. Teams can also upload a Brand Kit to their workspace or set one up together in real-time, helping ensure that assets are readily available and organized.
How do I repurpose video content?
Content repurposing involves adapting or recycling existing video content into other formats to extend its life cycle and impact. To do this, long-form content is generally broken down into smaller sections with individualized topics. For example, a 15-minute YouTube video can be repurposed into 15-60 YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels by extracting key moments, replacing audio, and adding text overlays and calls-to-action.
Why should I translate video subtitles into other languages?
There are three major reasons to translate subtitles:
- Increased Viewership: Translated content more effectively engages new audiences who want to watch videos in their native languages.
- Improved Accessibility: Subtitled content is far more effective with viewers who are hard of hearing or who better retain information through reading rather than listening.
- Enhanced Brand Perception: Providing translated subtitles shows investment in serving a diverse audience, often giving brands a more customer-centric feel.
What devices and browsers does Kapwing work with?
Kapwing's online video maker works on any device and browser, though we recommend Chromium-based browsers like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Safari. Kapwing also works on iOS and Android mobile devices. Since Kapwing is web-based software, it works across Windows, Mac, and other desktop devices, too.
What's different about Kapwing?
Kapwing is free to use for teams of any size. We also offer paid plans with additional features, storage, and support.