# Video Editing Software

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**Created:** [September 17, 2012, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/video-editing-software/42897 "2012-09-17T16:31:34Z")\
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**Author:** ![hyperyo000](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hyperyo000/32/301_2.png) [@hyperyo000](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hyperyo000)\
**Post date:** [September 17, 2012, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/video-editing-software/42897/1 "2012-09-17T16:31:34Z")

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Hey does anybody know of any good, free, legal, and safe video editing software? It would really help me a bunch.

Thanks

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**Author:** ![VinegarEel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vinegareel/32/872_2.png) [@VinegarEel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VinegarEel)\
**Post date:** [September 17, 2012, 11:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/video-editing-software/42897/2 "2012-09-17T23:47:28Z")

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Linux - OpenShot

Windows - Wax 2.0 (WARNING: VERY buggy at the moment!)

If you’re willing to pay $100, try Adobe Premier Elements 10.

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**Author:** ![Newbies\_United](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/newbies_united/32/440_2.png) [@Newbies\_United](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Newbies_United)\
**Post date:** [September 18, 2012, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/video-editing-software/42897/3 "2012-09-18T00:07:33Z")

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I just use Windows Movie Maker. If you know how to use it, it gets the job done. Unless you are going for effects and such, in that case, I can’t help you.

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**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\
**Post date:** [September 18, 2012, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/video-editing-software/42897/4 "2012-09-18T17:26:22Z")

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> [@Kei](#):
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> Hey does anybody know of any good, free, legal, and safe video editing software? It would really help me a bunch.
> 
> Thanks

iMovie for the Mac, Windows Movie Maker for the PC.

I use Sony Vegas Pro 10. I’ll get 11 soon.

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**Author:** ![Nemyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nemyo/32/14407_2.png) [@Nemyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Nemyo)\
**Post date:** [September 18, 2012, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/video-editing-software/42897/5 "2012-09-18T20:58:44Z")

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> [@Kei](#):
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> Hey does anybody know of any good, free, legal, and safe video editing software? It would really help me a bunch.
> 
> Thanks

Legal? Really man, it’s a free country.

(sarcasticalism in my voice)

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**Author:** ![Domin123](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/57b2e6/32.png) [@Domin123](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Domin123)\
**Post date:** [September 19, 2012, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/video-editing-software/42897/6 "2012-09-19T14:17:49Z")

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Lightworks is a good one. You can upgrade to the pro version if you like it.

> **[Lightworks - Easy to Use Pro Video Editing Software](https://lwks.com/)**
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> Lightworks unlocks your potential as a video editor. A unique video editing journey crafted for all levels, from your first edit to Hollywood legend!