How to Edit and Enhance Your Videos

If you are new to editing videos and you are not sure how to go about doing it, there are some easy ways available to edit and retouch your videos. This guide explains to you some of the easiest and efficient ways on how to edit videos on your computer.

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Melissa Lee

Updated on Nov 16, 2023

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While what you include in your videos is of great importance, another important thing is how you edit your videos. Raw video footage is not likely to appeal to anyone as it often has unwanted items and things that could be improved after editing it. If you are someone who has got videos and are looking for ways to edit them, you have come to the right place.

There are a number of ways you can use to edit your videos. Most YouTubers out there use these apps and tools to make their videos more appealing to their audience. Some of the common tools they use to edit their videos include YouTube Studio, EaseUS Video Editor, and a few other popular names in the industry.

The following guide should teach you how to edit and enhance your videos on all of your devices.

Part 1. How to Edit Videos on Windows 10/8/7

When it comes to editing videos on a Windows machine, you have several apps to do it. The video editing software developers have been attracted to the Windows OS because of the popularity it has gained.

While you can use the built-in video editor app on your PC, it has not got all the bells and whistles you may need to make your videos more appealing. A better way to do the task would be to use a third-party app called EaseUS Video Editor.

It is an excellent app that allows you to easily and quickly edit videos on your Windows computers. Once you install the app, you are presented with a number of features that help you edit and enhance the quality of your videos. You can add effects, convert videos, add narrations, and do a lot more things with this app.

App Features:

  • Multiple aspect ratios to choose from for your project
  • Add background music to your videos
  • Detach existing audio from your videos
  • The best video splitter and cutter
  • Add text styles to your videos
  • Over 50+ visual and transition effects
  • Crop a video Windows 10
  • Add voice-overs
  • Multi-track editing
  • Easy to use

As you can see, the app comes preloaded with a ton of features to help you edit your videos exactly the way you want. With this app on your machine, it is highly unlikely you will need another video editor app to accomplish your tasks.

How to Edit Videos using EaseUS Video Editor

If you would be interested in trying out the app to edit your videos, it is pretty easy to do that, and the following steps should help you out.

Step 1. Open EaseUS Video Editor

Download this video editing software and launch it, then, you'll see there are 4:3 and 16:9 modes for your choice. Select the correct mode based on your original video aspect ratio or the websites that your video will be uploaded to.

select your mode

Step 2. Import Videos

You can import the media that you are going to edit, apply texts/filters/overlays/transitions to the video clips. If you install and run the program for the first time, you can learn how to use the basic editing functions step by step via the prompts.

import video files

Step 3. Add to Project

Add video clips to the timeline panel by dragging and dropping from the Media Library. You can also right-click the clips in the "Media" and choose "Add to Project" to load them to the timeline.

add to project

Step 4. Edit Videos

Right-click the video and select "Edit".

edit video-1

Then, you can split, trim, speed, rotate, add watermark or enhance video clips.

edit video-2

Step 5. Export Projects

Click "Export" in the Toolbar to export the project. There are four available ways to save the project.

export videos

It will export your edited video in your chosen format, and it will then be available as an independent file on your computer. You can then upload it to YouTube or any other site, and you are free to use it however you want.

Part 2. How to Edit Videos on Mac

If you are a Mac user, there are also a number of ways to edit videos on your machine. While you may not have access to as many video editing apps as the Windows users have, there are still some great apps available to help you retouch your videos on your Mac computer.

One of the apps you can use to edit videos on a Mac is iMovie. It is built by Apple and it allows users to quickly and easily edit their videos. You can use the app to trim, cut, split, and add effects to your videos. Most basic editing tasks can be done using the iMovie app on your Mac.

It is a free app and can be obtained from the Mac App Store if you do not already have it. Once you get it, the following is what you need to do to edit your videos with iMovie.

Step 1. Launch the "iMovie" app on your Mac and click on "Create New" to start a new project.

open imovie

Step 2. It will ask what type of project you would like to create. The "Movie" type would be suitable for most projects, so select it and continue.

select movie

Step 3. You will then need to add your video to the app. Click on the "File" menu at the top and select "Import Media" to do it. Then drag the file over to the timeline for editing.

import movies

Step 4. The first change you will want to make to your video is to split the clip into parts. This helps you independently work on each clip. To do it, drag the marker to where you want to split, click on the "Modify" option at the top, and select "Split Clip".

split mac movies

Step 5. Let’s say you want to slow down the first part of the clip. To do it, choose your clip in the timeline, click on the "Modify" option, and select "Slow Motion".

slow down mac movies

Step 6. You can detach the audio from your file by selecting the "Detach Audio" option in the "Modify" menu.

detach mac video

Save the file before you exit the app, and you should be all set.

Part 3. How to Edit Videos on iPhone

If you are an iPhone user, you also have the iMovie app available on your device. That means you can bring the simplicity of editing videos that you have on your Mac over to your mobile device.

You can use it to cut your videos, split your clips, add music, and so on, on your iPhone.

Step 1. Launch the "iMovie" app and tap on "Create Project" followed by "Movie".

edit iphone movie

Step 2. Select the video you want to edit and tap on "Create Movie".

Step 3. To split your video, tap on the part where you want to do it and select the scissor icon.

split iphone movie

Step 4. If you want to extract audio from the video, select the "Detach" option.

detach iphone movies

Step 5. To add text, tap on the "T" icon at the bottom and choose a text style.

add text to iphone movie

Step 6. Make sure to tap on "Done" at the top to save your edited video.

It is pretty easy to edit videos on an iPhone using the iMovie app.

Part 4. How to Edit Videos on Android

Android users also have a free app called InShot to help you edit and apply effects to the videos on your device. The app helps you trim, merge, and apply filters to your videos. You can use it to add animated stickers as well.

The following are the simple steps on how you can use the app.

Step 1. Launch the InShot app and tap on "Video" to start a new video project.

edit android video

Step 2. Choose the videos you want to edit and continue.

Step 3. To trim your video, choose the point where you want to do it and tap on the "Trim" option.

trim android video

Step 4. To apply filters, tap on the "Filters" option, and you will have multiple filters to choose from.

add fliters to android

Step 5. Background music can be added by tapping on the "Music" option.

add music to android video

Step 6. You can scroll through the list of available options to edit your video. When you are done, tap on "Save" at the top-right corner.

InShot is indeed a cool and easy way to edit videos on an Android phone.

Conclusion

Whether you are looking for methods on how to enhance your videos or you are only looking to edit your videos with basic tools, the aforementioned apps will help you do it with ease on various of your devices. We hope our guide helps you out with your editing tasks.

Video Editing FAQs

1. What do most YouTubers use to edit their videos?

Most YouTubers prefer to use simple apps like EaseUS Video Editor and YouTube Studio to edit their videos. Some use other apps as well.

2. What is the best video editing software for beginners?

If you are a beginner, the best video editing software you can use is EaseUS Video Editor. It is because it has been built keeping novice users in mind.

3. How do you edit videos for free?

EaseUS Video Editor helps edit videos for free (but with a watermark). YouTube Studio is another option you have.

4. How do I start video editing?

The best way to start video editing is to get a beginner-friendly app and start exploring the features it offers. You will eventually master the art of editing videos.

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