Maybe you’re trying to edit a video to post online, or perhaps you have a school project or work presentation that needs editing. Regardless of why, there are plenty of reasons that you might need to edit a video.

But what if you want to avoid installing any cumbersome software? Video editing software can be difficult to use and not to mention expensive. Instead, there are plenty of free online video editors which are available for you.

Here are some of the best free online video editors available.

1. FlexClip

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Coming first to this list is FlexClip. FlexClip is a video editor available entirely online, with a host of different options available to you. You can easily get started with FlexClip.

There are a plethora of different templates that you can use for just about any occasion, all of which FlexClip provides for you from the get-go. There are 13 different categories to choose from, all of which contain plenty of variety, and you can also begin editing from scratch if you would prefer.

If you’re looking for simple tools, FlexClip has you covered in that regard as well. Making GIFs, trimming or merging video, adding text or music, stock footage. FlexClip is capable of all of these things and more.

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FlexClip lets you access all of this for free, though with some caveats. You can only download your free videos at 480p and have a video length of one minute at maximum. Videos will include a watermark and a FlexClip intro as well. Furthermore, if you want to use any stock footage, you’ll only be able to use just the one per project, with a maximum of 12 projects.

Luckily, FlexClip offers a number of premium options that can remove these limitations. Higher resolution download, more stock footage, longer video lengths, and more are all available at various price points.

2. InVideo

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Next on the list comes InVideo. If you’re looking for something to really make your latest presentation pop, then InVideo might just be what you’re looking for.

InVideo comes with a wide variety of video editing tools. If you’re looking to create something from scratch the option is always there, but InVideo excels when you look at the over 5000 templates that it offers. Searching through these templates is a breeze, no matter what it is you’re looking for, and finding the right shape for your template is easy, too.

InVideo’s most compelling templates, however, are the Text to Video templates, which InVideo also calls storyteller templates. These templates put your text to the forefront while continuing to be engaging and eye-catching.

Clicking on any of these templates gives you a brief overview of what the template might look like in a short sample video, which is super handy for trying to find the perfect template for you.

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InVideo is entirely free, though all videos you edit under this plan include an InVideo watermark and a limit of 15 minutes for their duration. There are several premium options that remove these drawbacks, as well as introducing new features such as more stock media and extra video exports every month.

3. WeVideo

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WeVideo is potentially the most powerful editor to make it to this list. WeVideo features an impressive amount of customization and power, though like the other entries on the list, there are some downsides.

The platform behaves much like professional video editing software, entirely in the comfort of your browser. Your account will also be available across Windows, Mac, and mobile, if you ever feel the need to edit on the go as well.

WeVideo also supports advanced features such as green screen, and multiple formats are preloaded, so you can easily have your video ready for social media or the web. Pre-built, drag and drop templates also feature, as well as tools to records your screen, webcam, or microphone.

The free version of WeVideo includes a watermark, and limits you to publishing only five minutes of footage a month. As you’ve no doubt guessed, you can remove these limitations by subscribing to a number of premium plans. These premium plans offer longer videos, more online storage, better resolution, and more.

4. Wave.video

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Next on the list is Wave.video. Wave.video is perfect for any of you who operate a business, are looking to keep a consistent image in your videos.

Like many of the other editors on this list, Wave.video has an extensive library of templates to choose from. In addition, Wave.video includes an impressive stock library full of footage to use.

Where Wave.video stands out is in its brand presets. Wave.video lets you customize the templates that you choose and save any alterations made. These brand presets save the colors, fonts, and logos that you use, and let you apply them to video after video to show a consistent message.

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If you’re looking to post a lot to social media, Wave.video also includes a social calendar for social media, so you always know what to upload and when.

Of course, Wave.video is free, though there are premium options available as well. The free plan for Wave.video doesn’t allow for MP4 downloads, and includes a watermark in the player.

The editing limit is also particularly small, at only 15 seconds for every video you make. You can improve on this functionality by paying for more premium plans, naturally, but doing so doesn’t come for free.

5. VideoToolbox

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Finally, we have VideoToolbox. VideoToolbox has no premium options to speak of and doesn’t add any watermarks to your exported videos. In a way, this makes VideoToolbox different from most of this list, though there are some concessions you’ll need to make if you’re going to use it.

VideoToolbox is significantly less user-friendly than some of the other editors on this list. It’s truly a free service, and sometimes it shows. The interface is outdated and can be difficult to use, though it will let you achieve just about any basic functionality you might hope from it after a little bit of wrestling with the controls.

All That’s Left Is to Edit

Hopefully, you now have the means to edit, but that’s hardly the battle won. While you have the ability, there’s still more to learn in terms of style and process, all of which you can always improve.

Video editing is an incredibly in-depth skill, and full of nuance and creative differences, regardless of if you’re using a free editor or something more expensive and complex.