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Video editing guides for beginners

Learn a repeatable editing workflow: organize footage, shape a story, improve sound, add captions, and export for the place people will watch.

Guides

01How do I edit a video?Organize your footage, shape a clear sequence, improve the sound, and export for your audience.
02What are the best video editing apps?Compare editors by device support, learning curve, export needs, accessibility, and the work you want to do.
03How do I add subtitles to a video?Create or review a transcript, synchronize captions with speech, and check them on the final video.
04CapCut Tutorial: Edit a Video for BeginnersA CapCut tutorial for beginners: import, cut, captions, and export. Check the current Pro price in your own CapCut checkout.
05DaVinci Resolve for Beginners: Free Pro Video EditingDaVinci Resolve is a free, professional video editor for Windows, Mac, and Linux from Blackmagic Design. The free version edits most 8-bit video up to Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 at 60 fps; the paid Studio version is a one-time US$295 licence (checked 2 October 2026). This guide walks through a first edit, page by page.
06How to Edit Videos for TikTok, Reels and ShortsOne vertical edit can work on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts if you set it up correctly: 9:16, 1080 x 1920, a strong first two seconds, captions inside the safe area, and a length that suits each app. This guide gives a repeatable workflow and the official length rules, checked 2 October 2026.