Lightworks - Free Video Editing Software

Lightworks is a professional-grade video editing software that offers a range of features suitable for both beginners and experienced editors.

Features

• Video Editing: Offers a universal timeline that handles footage of any size, frame rate, and quality, with background rendering and exporting for uninterrupted creativity. 
• Audio Editing: Provides refined audio editing tools, including trimming, splitting, layering tracks, and adding built-in audio effects like reverb and chorus. 
• Visual Effects (VFX): Includes over 700 customizable titles and motion graphics, a simplified VFX suite for all skill levels, and seamless switching between editing and VFX without losing momentum. 
• Color Correction and Grading: Features tools for refining and balancing footage's color, pre-built and custom LUTs for quick, professional cinematic quality, and the ability to isolate and adjust colors or regions for targeted enhancements. 
• Sharing and Exporting: Offers effortless export and sharing capabilities for web, broadcast, and cinema. 

Pros

• Professional Tools: Provides advanced editing features suitable for high-quality video production.
• Real-Time Effects: Supports real-time effects and color correction, enhancing the editing workflow.
• Free Version Available: Offers a free version with a robust set of features for home use.

Cons

• Export Limitations: The free version limits export resolution to 720p and does not support full HD or 4K exports.
• Learning Curve: The interface may be intimidating for beginners, and there is a lack of comprehensive tutorials or guided wizards.

Free Plan Details

• Export Resolution: Limited to 720p.
• Export Formats: Supports export to Vimeo and YouTube in H.264/MPEG-4 format.
• Additional Features: The free version includes features like multicam editing, second monitor output, and the ability to import a range of file types.