VSDC Video Editor
VSDC Video Editor is a non-linear video editor for Windows, with a free version and a Pro subscription.
What VSDC Video Editor is
VSDC Video Editor is a non-linear video editor for Windows, with a free version and a Pro subscription. The free editor includes more than 200 video effects, filters and color-grading tools, along with audio effects for tasks such as normalization, volume correction, echo and equalization. It also has video and audio conversion tools, plus DVD authoring and disc burning. Editing support reaches 4K, 5.3K and up to 8K at frame rates up to 120 frames per second; listed plan details specify 4K and 8K export without a watermark. VSDC Cloud lets users store, back up, edit and share projects and media through a browser. Saving a .vproj project to the service uploads and links its source media. The free version is limited to personal and educational use; commercial use requires Pro. Pro costs $29.99 a year and adds hardware acceleration and advanced tools. The current download requires Windows 7 or newer.
Good
- Free version has no watermark or time limits.
- Supports editing up to 8K at 120 fps.
- Includes more than 200 built-in effects and filters.
- Cloud service links project source media.
- Schools and universities can apply for free Pro licenses.
Watch out
- Commercial use requires Pro.
- Current download does not support Windows editions older than Windows 7.
- Pro costs $29.99 a year.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who want a video editor with broad resolution support, built-in effects and conversion or DVD tools. Schools and universities can apply for free Pro licenses; commercial users need Pro.
Verdict
VSDC combines a free Windows editor with high-resolution editing, effects, audio tools and DVD authoring. Check the commercial-use restriction and Windows requirement before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From VSDC Video Editor's own pricing page, checked 21 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Video editing · 360° video editing · 4K and 8K export · No watermark · Free version |
| Pro | $29.99 a year | Hardware acceleration · Advanced masking · Advanced chroma key · Advanced stabilization and editing tools · Annual subscription |
| VSDC Free Video Editor | Free | no watermarks · no time limits · no file-size or duration limits |
| VSDC Video Editor Pro | $29.99 a year | hardware acceleration · advanced settings · advanced mask, chroma key and voice-over tools · annual subscription |
The facts
Each one read from VSDC Video Editor's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audio tools
- The editor provides audio effects including normalization, volume correction, echo, reverberation and equalization.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Cloud security
- VSDC Cloud states that it provides access controls, regular server monitoring and data protection for stored files.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Cloud service
- VSDC Cloud stores, backs up, edits and shares video projects and media files through a browser.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Commercial-use limit
- The FAQ states that the free version is for personal and educational use and that commercial use requires VSDC Pro.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Documentation
- The user manual is available in HTML for all users, while Pro users receive a PDF version with an interactive menu.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Editor type
- VSDC Video Editor is a non-linear video editor for Windows.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Education program
- Schools and universities can apply for free VSDC Pro licenses for the required number of computers.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Media tools
- VSDC includes video and audio conversion tools and a built-in DVD authoring and disc-burning tool.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Project history
- The VSDC project was founded in 2011 by a small team of IT enthusiasts experienced in multimedia-processing software.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Project syncing
- When a .vproj project is saved to VSDC Cloud, the service automatically uploads and links the source videos, audio and images used by the project.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Resolution support
- The free version supports editing in 4K, 5.3K and up to 8K resolution at frame rates up to 120 frames per second.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Tutorial support
- VSDC says its YouTube channel has around 600 instructions and is regularly updated.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Video effects
- The Windows editor includes more than 200 built-in video effects, filters and color-grading tools.checked 30 Sep 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2011checked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Windows requirement
- The current download does not support Windows editions older than Windows 7.checked 30 Sep 2026
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