FREE Best YouTube Video Editor Apps for Android

Richard Bennett

Oct 12, 2024• Proven solutions

In this article, we are going to show you how to edit videos on an Android smartphone with your YouTube app, and some useful tips while editing.

The best video editor for successful YouTubers - Wondershare Filmora, not only allows you to cut, crop, rotate, and reverse videos but also offers advanced features like PIP, Green Screen, or audio mixing. What's more, you can find lots of effects on Fashion, gaming, education, tutorials, sports, etc. 

Check the video below to know more.

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How to Edit YouTube Videos on Your Android Smartphone?

With the YouTube app, android users have an easy way to grab and upload videos to YouTube directly from their mobile devices. 

Simply hit on the video camera button, record the clip and the app will upload your recording to your YouTube channel on the background. It also makes it possible to select existing videos from your SD card and upload them directly to your channel.

In some instances, you may want to edit your videos on Android devices. With the YouTube Android app, editing videos is a simple task that involves the following process-:

Step 1: Click on YouTube and choose the small little icon indicating your profile. This will reveal to you all your videos on YouTube.

Step 2: Locate the video you want to edit, then click on the three vertical little dots on the far right of the video to reveal more options for you. Choose on the “Edit” button drop-down menu.

Step 3: Once done with the editing, click on the small little icon (looks like a forward arrow) at the top of the screen to save your edits.

The video will load again, and you will receive an on-screen message telling you that it has been updated.

Please check this video to see all the details:

Other 6 Video Editing Apps for Android

As you can see, the YouTube app is very limited in editing. Fortunately, there are other apps that could be used to edit videos on Android devices. Some of them are highlighted below-:

1.Filmora

Filmora for Android harnesses advanced AI technologies to revolutionize video editing, making it accessible and efficient for users of all skill levels.  AI Music Generator analyzes your footage to create custom music tracks that seamlessly align with the mood and pacing of your video, enhancing its emotional impact.

The platform also incorporates AI copywriting, which aids in crafting compelling titles, descriptions, and captions, which are essential for engaging viewer interaction on social media and YouTube. These AI-driven tools not only simplify the editing process but also empower creators to produce professional-grade, captivating content effortlessly tailored to their creative vision and audience demands.

2. Power Director Video Editor for Android Apps

This is an android video editing free app. It allows for powerful video editing and it has cool video effects as well as all the features present in most of the movie makers. The app also includes a voice over which you can also share directly to YouTube once you are done with the editing. 

Other features include a drag-and-drop feature, recording and customizing soundtracks, editing video quickly, and much more.

3. KineMaster Pro Video Editor

Considered as the only full-featured app to edit YouTube videos on android, KineMaster Pro Video Editor is packed with superior features needed to make quick and professional videos. With the app, you are able to add layers to your work including picture in picture effects. 

Other features include ability to add multiple layers of a video, trim video properly, get preview anytime you need it, adjust brightness, color, speeds and volumes amongst other settings, and share your videos on YouTube and Facebook upon finishing. 

The app is free; hence, you should not worry about any extra charges.

4. Adobe Premiere Clip

This is a premiere app by Adobe and lets you edit YouTube videos on android quite easily. Some of its adored features include the ability to create automatic video clips complete with images and soundtracks, drag and drop clips and photos when you edit the unwanted parts, ability to choose any soundtrack without losing the audio levels between clips. 

This app is also free and enjoys a higher user rating of 4/5.

5. Magisto Video Editor and Maker

Magisto help you convert your home videos into movies in an instant. All you have to do is to select two or more clips, choose a soundtrack and press the “processing” button for the app to do its magic. After a few minutes, you will have a professional looking home video made from your android device.

6. VideoShow

VideoShow is also a top free video editor and video maker app and it is very ideal if you want to edit YouTube videos on android devices. It has an easy to use interface where you can add texts, emoji, filters, themes and music amongst other features.

 It also has a large selection of free music to use in making or editing videos. 

It’s free and allows you to share your videos on YouTube and other social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

Richard Bennett

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