Tools

A curated list of modern, powerful Apps and tools for video creators, from editing and AI to utilities and learning resources.

Professional Editing Software

these desktop applications are the industry standard.

DaVinci Resolve - The Hollywood standard for color grading, which is also a full-featured (and incredibly powerful) video editor. The free version is more than enough for most creators. (Windows/Mac/Linux)
Adobe Premiere Pro - The industry-standard subscription-based editor. Unmatched integration with After Effects, Photoshop, and the entire Adobe Creative Cloud. (Windows/Mac)
Final Cut Pro - Apple's professional, one-time-purchase editor. Known for its speed, optimization for Mac hardware, and magnetic timeline. (Mac Only)

Shotcut - A powerful and feature-rich open-source editor that supports a wide range of formats. (Windows/Mac/Linux)
OpenShot - A great open-source editor for beginners, known for its simple interface and ease of use. (Windows/Mac/Linux)
Kdenlive - A robust open-source editor that balances advanced features with a user-friendly workflow. (Windows/Mac/Linux)

Edit high-quality video directly on your phone or tablet.

CapCut - The go-to editor for TikTok and Reels. Incredibly powerful, with trending effects, auto-captions, and a great free version. (iOS/Android/Desktop)
LumaFusion - The most professional, multi-track video editor for mobile. A one-time purchase that rivals desktop software. (iOS/Android)
iMovie - The perfect free editor for anyone on an iPhone or iPad. Simple, powerful, and seamlessly integrated with the Apple ecosystem. (iOS/Mac Only)

Ezgif.com - The swiss-army knife of online image and video utilities. Convert video to GIF, resize, crop, reverse, and much more. Still one of the best.
Canva Thumbnail Maker - Create professional, click-worthy YouTube thumbnails for free using thousands of templates.
YouTube Thumbnail Downloader - A simple, no-fuss tool to grab the high-quality thumbnail from any YouTube video.
CloudConvert - A powerful online file converter that supports over 200 formats. Perfect for converting tricky video files (e.g., MKV to MP4).

Runway - An advanced AI video suite. Features text-to-video, video-to-video, in-painting, AI-powered green screen, and much more.
Descript - Edit video like a doc. It transcribes your video, and you edit the footage by editing the text. Includes AI audio enhancement and filler word removal.
Canva Video Editor - A free, template-driven editor in your browser. Perfect for social media, YouTube intros, and quick cuts. Includes a huge library of assets.
Adobe Express - Adobe's free, all-in-one web and mobile app. Excellent for creating thumbnails, quick video edits, and social media graphics.
Opus Clip - Magically turns one long video (like a podcast) into dozens of short, viral-ready social media clips with AI-powered reframing and captions.
Topaz Video AI - Desktop software that uses AI to brilliantly upscale, de-noise, and sharpen your old or low-quality footage.