Only interested in mobile apps? Then check out our guide to the best video editing apps instead. We set out all the essentials to help you choose between them, and you'll also find links to longer reviews if you want to dive deeper into the detail of the individual tools. On this page, we've selected the best video editing software for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS, for a range of skill levels, and budgets. And the great thing is that many of these tools are actually surprisingly affordable.

In fact, even if you just want to share the videos you've shot on your phone with friends, such as footage of holidays, family gatherings, local events or your kids growing up, the best video editing software can help you edit those clips to make them more enjoyable to watch in years to come.