I’ve edited videos for over 10 years in both professional and my own passion projects. Also, believe me when I tell you that I have experienced how tiring editing even the shortest video can be. However, a variety of AI video editing software can assist in the speed of editing, regardless of whether you’re a novice or an experienced videographer.
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Top AI Tools for Video Editing
1. Adobe Premiere Pro
I’ve used Adobe Premiere Pro for work and personal projects for the past 10 years So I was awestruck by the time the video editing software announced that it was launching new AI tools are now available on its platform, and there are more coming soon.
Here are a couple of my top AI tools in Adobe Premiere Pro:
- Editing text-based
This feature lets users automatically generate their transcripts and highlight text for adding clips to their timelines, and edit, reorder and then refine their clips just as they would with a text file.
- AI audio category tagging
I am awestruck by this feature as it makes editing audio effortless by identifying if the audio recording is sound effects, music or dialogue sound, and then providing access to tools that are suitable to edit based on the type of sound.
- Text to speech
To ensure that your videos are more accessible The Adobe Premiere Pro speech-to-text feature generates automatic transcripts of up to 18 languages. It can also recognize the speakers and generate captions that are in line with the speed of the video as well as its speech patterns.
Ideal for Intermediate to professional video editors. Although beginners can utilize Adobe Premiere, it does require an learning curve.
2. DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve has many AI tools and has been incorporating AI within its system for a long time. One of the ones I find most intriguing is the facial recognition. Be aware that I’ve had very little knowledge of DaVinci Resolve, so I don’t have any information about this feature.
Its facial recognition lets users categorize clips based on individuals that are in the clips. All I need to choose a set of clips and then right-click to select “Analyze Videos for People.” Then, DaVinci Resolve will scan the videos, analyze the faces appearing and put clips with similar faces.
If you’re making video of an event that involves many people, and you’d like to limit your footage to focus on a particular segment, this feature can make it easier to save time and effort.
Price The user have the option of downloading DaVinci Resolve for free, or purchase the studio version for $295.
3. CapCut
I’m unable to scroll through TikTok for more than one minute without spotting an edited video created using CapCut. I’ve never tried CapCut however, I’m impressed by the quality of the videos that people create through the application.
CapCut is well-known as a user-friendly and easy to use video editing software which is suitable for everyone regardless of their levels of editing proficiency. One of the reasons that make CapCut such a simple application is the AI tools, which are able to perform the bulk of the work.
Let’s take an example. I have a lengthy video I’d like to reduce in length so that I can transfer it onto a shorter-form video platform, such as Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts. I can download the long-form video and transfer it onto CapCut and then identify highlights, and then the application will create shorter versions of that video.
Cost: CapCut is free to use, however paying options begin at $20.84 per month.
Ideal for short-form video editing on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts.
4. Runway
Runway is an online platform that specializes in the development of AI tools for editing video as well as different aspects of the visual arts. In all honesty, I don’t recommend Runway for novice video editors or users without any experience.
The platform is able to do many things however its array of tools and their applications can seem overwhelming. Even I am a professional videographer, was capable of assessing the top of the iceberg regarding the possibilities that Runway can accomplish.
It’s true that its AI video maker is easy to use. To test it I followed a request for a video of a cat enjoying a frolick in the woods and running after the butterfly. The pictures weren’t great however, I can envision these being used to discover ideas or to find sources of inspiration for photos or artwork.
Cost: Running is a free plan with a limited number of features. the paid plan starts at just $12 per month, per user.
5. Recast Studio
Recast Studio is an AI-powered video editor designed specifically to be used by marketing departments, especially those working with podcasts. It is designed to make it easy to reuse and edit audio and video content, even without previous video editing expertise.
I am especially interested in the ability to make many pieces of information using the same audio or video file. This could be an immense time saver in the marketing department.
Here are some key aspects that stand out.
- AI-powered repurposing: Recast Studio uses AI to identify the most captivating highlights from your videos and podcasts to create clips that can be shared easily and are ideal for blog posts, as well as email marketing campaigns.
- Automatic Content Creation : This platform will automatically create show notes, blog posts and social media updates and email copy based upon your audio/video content, reducing time and also ensuring the same branding.
- The Social Media Ready Templates Recast offers customizable social media templates that include automated captions that are designed to engage and streamlining the process of creating content for different platforms.
- Transcript-Based Editing AI: The AI creates transcripts that users edit directly. Then, it modifies the footage. The editing process is as similar to working with an existing text document.
- Advanced Editor: With an emphasis on simplicity of using, Recast includes an advanced editor that lets you personalize videos by adding text, Emojis, GIFs, shapes, and animations
Pricing: Recast Studio offers a free plan that has only a few options. Paid plans begin at $17 a month.
The best for teams in marketing and podcasters looking for easy ways to recycle long-form audio and video material into short videos that are social media-friendly blogs, articles and other marketing tools.
6. Content Lab of Goldcast Content Lab
If you’re stuck with an abundance videos, goldcast’s Content Lab is the AI video editing software you need to take a look at. It’s a fantastic tool when you have lots of longer-form content–think webinars or podcasts, that you’d like to transform into shorter videos or texts-based content.
The best part is it allows you to make video edits using the transcript, making it a simple tool to start working using. Content Lab also has a Brand Voice tool which is able to train its AI on your brand’s voice, making sure that any content it produces from your videos matches your brand’s voice the tone, style, and tone.
If you’re a person with a large amount of videos and videos, the AI Search function is also very useful in creating videos to add. It lets you look through your videos to find the most relevant clips and videos related to a specific search term or keyword.
Cost: The free accounts provide one hour of uploading video per month, with unlimited clipping of video along with copy-generation.
Recommended for: Beginners who are looking to turn long-form videos into short ones blogs, blog posts, or social media posts.
7. InVideo
I’m fairly familiar with InVideo after having used it to make an TikTok video some time ago. It is possible to read of it in this article if would like to learn more about my experience using InVideo.
In the end, I like InVideo because it’s easy to use. As opposed to Runway I highly suggest it for producers and marketers who wish to create simple short-form videos, with little or no editing experience.
The feature I like the most about In Video can be described as its AI text-to-video feature. When I was using In Video to create the video for TikTok script, I typed an expression into the box for text, chose some images and then the platform created an animated video using the script within one minute.
Ideal for editing and creating short-form videos in a short time frame without any prior previous experience.
8. FlexClip
When I first experienced FlexClip AI Video Editor for the first time, I was awestruck by how easy creating videos could be. It blends ease of use with strong AI capabilities which makes it an ideal tool for both novices and professionals. Through its AI-driven tools you can create text-to-video content in a matter of minutes. Simply type in your text then FlexClip converts the text into a professional video with vibrant visuals and seamlessly timed background music.
What caught my attention was the AI tools to edit, such as automatic subtitles, text-to speech video translator, as well as an image generator. These tools have saved me many hours of laborious work and allowed me to focus on the creative aspect of my work. Additionally the templates are customizable and modern. They are also easy to modify.
The best choice for quick video editing Social media and marketing content, AI-powered editing of videos Personal projects, training and educational tools.
9. ClipChamp
Clipchamp is an app for video editing developed created by Microsoft that lets users create videos easily even though they do not have any prior experience in editing videos. The most notable feature of this AI application is it’s AI speech-to-text feature, which has over 400 styles of voice with 170 different languages.
Users can select a mood, tempo accent, gender, and mood for their voice.
10. Descript
I discovered Descript to be quite simple to use. It’s a platform that offers many AI tools. One I’ve found to be the easiest is the AI transcription generator. I uploaded a video of me conversing with my cat (don’t think you can judge me) and the AI did a flawless job of translating it.
I then uploaded a video from a show I attended, in which the singer sang the title of the next song in front of a crowd of screaming supporters. The AI was unable to understand the singer’s words therefore the lyrics were wrong (the track’s name actually reads “Space Ghost Coast To Coast”).
But, Descript allows me to modify the transcription to ensure it’s accurate.
11. Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora is a cross-platform video-editing program that has been proven to be ideal for novice as well as intermediate editors as well as creators. I was awed by the range of flexible AI tools I discovered when browsing the site.
One of the tools that stands in my mind is AI Frame Interpolation. This tool enhances video images without sacrificing quality, boosts low frame rates by default, and is compatible with a wide range of video formats, including GIFs.
If I need to reduce the speed of an video without altering its appearance, then the AI Frame Interpolation would be the best choice.
Wonder share Filmore’s Artificial Vocal Remover is also a fascinating. The user can segregate vocals and music from a song, and ensure high-quality audio, while also eliminating vocals.
Editing video can range between a few minutes to a couple of hours according to the task. If you’re interested in the ways that AI can make the process easier for you, and also give you some time back, now you have new tools to explore for yourself.