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A fully featured video editing program for creating professional-looking videos in minutes. Making movies has never been easier.

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Pros:

It is simple, intuitive, easy to instal and not PC resource hungry. I could write endlessly about its UI, Effects, integration with NCH suite softwares such as WavePad, MixPad and so on.

Cons:

Here we have only a limited amount of visual effects. VideoPad takes much time to render a video.

VideoPad ratings

Average score

Ease of Use
4.3
Customer Service
3.9
Features
4.1
Value for Money
4.2

Likelihood to recommend

7.8/ 10

VideoPad has an overall rating of 4.3 out 5 stars based on 176 user reviews on Capterra.

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Joe
Joe
Content Creator in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Entertainment, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

VideoPad Makes Editing Easy

5.0 10 months ago

Comments: I started with the free version, but because VideoPad could do everything from resizing to greenscreen to HD processing, I purchased the paid version and cannot live without it. Using VideoPad has given me the opportunity to make high quality and viral videos that got me recognized around the world.

Pros:

The simplicity of editing literally any video at the highest quality.

Cons:

Nothing. This is the best video software available in my opinion.

Jaume
Administrativo in Spain
Financial Services Software, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Easy Marketing

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: In general terms, recomended, if you are a small company or self entrepreneur this is perfect for youIf you need something specific maybe you'll have to find other video-editor

Pros:

Capability to edit videos in 360-degree format, allowing users to create immersive content and virtual reality experiences.We use it to create marketing videos for our locals, is easy to use it, good quality and fast

Cons:

The free version is somehow limited, but is expected, the final version is awesome and has everything that you could need

Len
Editor in Canada
Motion Pictures & Film, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great beginner video editing software

4.0 3 weeks ago New

Comments: VideoPad provides a solid foundation for video editing, especially for beginners or those focused on producing straightforward, informative content. I used it mainly for class projects, animatics and basic video essays.

Pros:

It's quite easy to get into, and has all the basic features needed to start. It ran smoothly on my older desktops and is thus very compatible with a variety of devices. Uploading videos and rendering them is remarkably quick, which is a significant advantage for those eager to share content.

Cons:

The lag can be difficult, and there are limited functions for more fine-tuning. It does not boast an extensive array of animations, and some are bit cheesy. Overall, there's a limited range of editing/animating features, and the graphics and photo effects can be outdated for the time.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Performing Arts, Self Employed
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Much too buggy

3.0 8 months ago

Comments: Could be good but is very frustrating. Simple tasks are difficult and time consuming.

Pros:

The program has a lot of potential for being a somewhat sophisticated video editing program.

Cons:

It's incredibly un-user friendly. I am an experienced editor used to working on Premiere Pro, which is very easy. Even just trying to group select clips to move them is a major challenge and of course should be easy peesy. Because these simple tasks are so difficult, it makes the work take much, much longer than it should. I wouldn't pay for a program like this.

Bryan John
Quality Assurance Supervisor in Philippines
Consumer Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

your bestfriend in video editing

5.0 last year

Comments: super satisfied with Videopad. Until this day, I still use it to make my Youtube contents.

Pros:

I started my Youtube channel and I have no idea how to edit videos, but I learned quickly using Videopad. Its so easy to use and its a breeze to navigate and edit videos. This is my go-to video editing tool until now

Cons:

I couldnt think of any negative about Videopad. It helped me alot on my career and will be forever greatful to it.

steve
Director in Australia
Health, Wellness & Fitness, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great little program

4.0 8 months ago

Comments: Just good... easy to use, drag and drop, opening videos, editing and exporting are just easy process. The program is very easy to learn with no steep learning curve like some others.

Pros:

The ease of use and versatility of content found in many other more expensive editing programs

Cons:

difficult to say - perhaps the tracking in things like the censor effect, and also the adjustment of the pixelating effect would be good

Rosanna
Rosanna
Photographer in Italy
Verified LinkedIn User
Photography, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Really simple and amazing

5.0 last year

Pros:

VideoPad is perfect when it comes to make a video, or just an edit. It has a lot of options and it's really simple to use. Personally, I loved how much I could do on my new videos without having to see the software crashing, so I consider it a big plus. Differently to other softwares, it seems to be working really well.

Cons:

I think that adding a few more quick effects would help a lot, but that aside, the software is really valid.

CARRIE
Founder in US
Consumer Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

It works well.

4.0 5 months ago

Comments: I have used it for two years and it works well.

Pros:

it is intuitive and easy right away. It may not have all the bells and whistles, but it works well.

Cons:

No transcript... or easy way to set clips aside.

Fortunato
Fortunato
Photographer in Italy
Verified LinkedIn User
Photography, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Like it

5.0 last year

Pros:

VideoPad is amazing, it has a lot of cool effects and it's really effective on edit videos.

Cons:

It could have a few more options added, but that aside it's amazing

Denis
Denis
Graphic designer in Ghana
Verified LinkedIn User
Graphic Design Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

Videopad the good editing videos app

4.0 2 years ago

Pros:

Hi guys. I can assure you that I've discovered a very efficient and easy-to-use video editing application. It's videopad. The software is very practical and lets you do your editing quickly. Give it a try, you'll be satisfied.

Cons:

I think you just need to add enough special effects and quality fonts and you're there.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Higher Education Software, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

An economic alternative to iMovie

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: Overall I'd recommend and has recommended this software to a lot of people, friends and family , to be specific, at least 8 people use this software because of me. I have made video gifts for the loved ones , and that too at very short notice period, takes less than half hour to make incredible birthday video gifts ,all for non-profit purpose, only thing i gained is love and respect of family and friends.

Pros:

I absolutely adore this software, i have several reasons for that , it is also the first video editing software i used. I have been using this software from last 6 years now, and for 5 years it remained my primary video editing software. I downloaded it in 2012 because all other software were asking for money (and i am not rich, from a developing country), and this one was free so i downloaded it and the first thing i noticed is the ease of use, i was literally able to do the required tasks without any prior experience or even the tutorials, its so easy to use. 2nd thing i like the the precision it offers when you have to stop or cut at a particular instant, it really allows you to do that and mix several clips. 3rd feature i use the most is clip speed, i make several kitchen videos in which quick action is required and the customization of variable speed, allows me to make videos more presentable and rich. 4th feature i use is text to speech, i use it in my videos, it helps me keep my identity anonymous and get my message across the somewhat dangerous political spectrum in my country. 5th feature that i love a lot is i can export videos in 720p .mp4 format easily, 6th feature that i learned only this year is using green screen, yes it allows you to change your background image/video and this really amazed my friends a lot. I have made birthday video gifts, cooking videos, edited movies for myself, made short video clips, edited music, its a complete package.

Cons:

there really aren't many cons, except one or two , you'll have to really go nitpicking for them to showup first and biggest one is the speed, the time it takes to load a video is less but processing the video takes eons of time, especially if its in HD or full HD. The main reason i shifted from videopad, is the processing speed, be it exporting a HD video or processing it for slow or fast motion, it takes a lot of time while other software does that, atleast the processing part, in split seconds. the second one is lack of beautiful fonts on text slides, they are just plain boring or uninteresting, I have to go to extra lengths to create slides in powerpoint and then use those screenshot images in video, to avoid the built in text slide in software. third and final one is the ease of using it fades away in video effect, every time i had to go under the tab video effect, like picture in picture or green screen, first i had to take a video tutorial and then the shifting of images was also not as easy as the rest of software is. you have to consider a lot of parameters.

Thierno Sadou
Human Resources Officer in Guinea
Human Resources (HR) Software, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

VideoPad Software Review: A User-Friendly and Versatile Video Editing Solution

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: VideoPad is a versatile and easy-to-use video editing software suitable for both beginners and advanced users. It offers a full range of video editing features, including trimming and merging video clips, special effects, transitions, and filters.Although the free version of the software is limited, the paid version offers a full range of advanced features for a reasonable cost. The software is also very versatile, supporting a wide range of video formats.However, some users have reported stability issues with the software, especially when using more advanced features. Additionally, some features may be difficult for beginners to understand, which may discourage some users.Overall, VideoPad is a decent video editing solution for users looking for a versatile and easy to use platform. However, if you need more advanced features or if software stability is a major concern, it might be a good idea to consider other options.

Pros:

VideoPad is an excellent video editing software that offers a full range of advanced features while being easy to use. The platform is ideal for beginners and advanced users who are looking for a reliable and affordable video editing solution.VideoPad's user interface is simple and intuitive, making it easy for users to navigate between different features. The software supports a wide range of video formats, which makes it very versatile.VideoPad's video editing features are very powerful and allow users to create high quality professional videos. The software offers basic editing options such as trimming and merging video clips, but it also allows adding effects, transitions and filters to create more complex videos.Finally, VideoPad's technical support is excellent. Users have access to comprehensive documentation, as well as fast and efficient technical support. Overall, VideoPad is a great video editing solution that offers a full range of features for all levels of user, while being affordable and easy to use.

Cons:

Although VideoPad is a decent video editing software, it has some drawbacks. First of all, the free version of the software contains many limitations, which makes it more difficult to complete projects. To benefit from all the features, it is necessary to upgrade to the paid version, which may prove unfavorable for some users.Additionally, some users have reported that the software may hang or crash when using more advanced features. Although these issues are not common, they can be frustrating for users looking to work on important projects.Finally, some features of the software may be difficult for beginners to understand, which may discourage them from using it. Although the interface is generally simple to use, some aspects of the setup can be confusing for new users.In summary, although VideoPad is a respectable video editing software, it has some drawbacks such as limited free version, stability issues, and some features that are difficult for beginners to understand.

Llana Melissa
Online Instructor in Philippines
E-Learning, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Edit Like a Pro

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: I just love this software and would use it over and over! VideoPad allows beginners like me to develop my talent in editing videos without hurting my pocket. Great software!

Pros:

What I like most about this software is you don't have to be skilled or take editing classes just to be able to edit.

Cons:

What I least like about this software is sometimes it takes longer to download the output video especially when there are a lot of clips used. But it's still understandable but can definitely be a point for improvement.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Marketing & Advertising, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Can't Recommend. Read the Fine Print. It is *really* a 6 mos subscription.

3.0 4 years ago

Comments: We were able to quickly catch on but discovered the quality of videos we produced were very low quality.

Pros:

Was able to learn quickly and sort out features.

Cons:

Purchase is valid and updated for 6 mos. After 6 mos, updates will be applied and your "license" code will be invalid. You can re-install your purchase version IF you kept your original download. License codes are not transferable between multiple computers that you own or if you get a new computer. Videos recorded at 5000kbps lose 90% of their bitrate upon exporting.

NCH Software Response

4 years ago

Hi, For this issue: "Videos recorded at 5000kbps lose 90% of their bitrate upon exporting." It would be best answered by our technical support team. Please contact them here - - https://www.nch.com.au/support.html Sorry for the inconvenience.

William
Director of Software Quality Assurance in US
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Videopad is Impressive

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: I used videopad without knowing video editing but because the product is users' friendly, I learned how to use videopad all on my own.

Pros:

Very users' friendly and easy to learn most functions

Cons:

The software is not fully tested before release.

Kelly
Special Projects Officer in US
Nonprofit Organization Management, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Full-Featured yet Easy to Use

4.0 2 years ago

Pros:

I began using this program as a quick-and-dirty video editor to create a shortened clip with fade in and fade out. I enjoyed the ease of use, and as I began exploring some of the more advanced features I realized that even the free version had more than enough capability to meet nearly all my needs.

Cons:

One downfall of this program is the requirement to download individual "apps" rather than have them all available as a comprehensive suite.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Motion Pictures & Film, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

A must have for editing any video

4.0 6 years ago

Comments: VideoPad helps in day to day video editing needs. Its quick, extremely easy to learn, yet robust and immensely powerful in what it does. VideoPad is an extremely stable software. It is a must have for those who want to edit their videos without diving deep into technicalities of video editing.

Pros:

The best thing about VideoPad is that anybody can edit a video with this software right out of the box. VideoPad is so easy and intuitive to use and the learning curve is almost nil. So if you want to edit video in the blink of an eye, then this is the software. Plus it has several handy tools to edit your video like a pro.

Cons:

All though one can edit videos of any sort with this program but VideoPad is not intended for movie making, thus lacks a lot of features that one would expect from a professional film editing software. So if anyone is looking for a software to edit films or movies then this is not the option.

NCH Software Response

5 years ago

Hello there, thank you for your feedback. In our efforts to enhance our products, are there any specific features you would like our team to add in future versions?: Kindly share your suggestions directly with our Development Team here: https://www.nch.com.au/suggestions/index.html -NCH Software Team

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Professional Training & Coaching, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

It gets the job done, with lots of bells and whistles

4.0 6 years ago

Pros:

I like how easy it is to export video in different formats from VideoPad. I also like how easy it is to pull clips from larger videos. I use it weekly to pull clips from long-form videos to create more bite-sized content for use on social. It was also very easy to train other users to do the same task.

Cons:

The interface is a little basic looking. It reminds me of the old winamp. The features and functionality are huge, but the UI skin looks dated. This doesn't really bother me though, as I don't need shiny distractions when I'm trying to get some basic tasks done!

Jacqueline
Jacqueline
Asistente in Venezuela
Verified LinkedIn User
, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

With VideoPad i can edit videos easily and they look great.

5.0 7 years ago

Comments: I'm learning a lot about the video editing

Pros:

This is a super cool tool, because it is easy to use, which makes it ideal for beginning editors like me, but also has a number of options for the editions look professional. It is ideal for editing home videos, it is also ideal to upload videos to social networks directly.

Cons:

The free version does not have the ability to export socially if it has the paid version, so if you want to test how you can publish your videos directly on social networks you have to buy the paid version.

NCH Software Response

5 years ago

Hello there, We are very sorry to hear you had this experience with our software.Some functions in our app do require an upgrade to the full version, however many features are completely free forever. We appreciate your feedback, our support team is always available if you have any further issues or concerns here: https://www.nch.com.au/support/supportcontact.html?software=VideoPad -NCH Software Team

Syed
Senior Data Manager in UK
Marketing & Advertising, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

‘VideoPad is a dynamic and user-friendly tool’

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: As I mentioned, I like to use Video Pad and this is more purposeful than similar priced produced. So, my overall experience with VideoPad is very good.

Pros:

I am using VideoPad for a long time and I totally enjoy it when I work with it. Video editing became an interesting job for me. Because this tool allows you to choose a different video format. So that you can make the perfect videos for YouTube which increases the possibility of more view of the video. I would say this is a great advantage of using this tool. To edit 360 videos with VideoPad is super easy. I like to be creative with my videos and export those in a different format is a great option for me.

Cons:

I wish if they could have more features and functions. Sometimes, I also observed to export different videos is a slow process. However, I think it’s a helpful tool and cost-effective.

NCH Software Response

5 years ago

Hi there, thanks so much for your thoughtful and detailed review. This is incredibly helpful. We wanted to let you know we've taken the good and the bad elements you've mentioned in your review to heart. -NCH Software Team

Osanda
Osanda
Student in Sri Lanka
Verified LinkedIn User
Higher Education Software, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Simple video editing software

5.0 7 years ago

Pros:

I think this is the most simple video editing software I ever had used. -This is very easy to use -This is very user-friendly using Videopad for beginners, You do not need to be professional video editors. You can start from using the simple tools what ever you want. And finally you can see a better video without any problems.

Cons:

This is not excellent for professional video editors. Because videopad has limited functions and tools.

MICHAEL
Self employed in Zambia
Consumer Electronics, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Smallest Video Editing Software I know

4.0 4 years ago

Comments: Brilliant software. Simple to use and takes very little of my PC's storage and RAM.

Pros:

Most of video editing software or even audio editing software take up a lot of storage and ram. Not VideoPad. It's very small but can perform a lot of video editing functions. With this software, I can remove parts of the video that I don't want thus my video Ads are nice and clear. The fact that there's even an Android app for it makes it even more attractive

Cons:

Since I started using this software, I have not had any problems that I can report here. NCH is doing a great job.

Rahul
Rahul
Process trainer in India
Verified LinkedIn User
Internet, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Definitely recommending it

5.0 6 years ago

Pros:

I'll definitely recommend it to anyone who'd like to easily edit their videos. I'm using it in combination with Debut and it's just super simple. All the assistance is available online. They're very minutely crafted.

Cons:

No, nothing that I found while using this platform

Edward
Edward
Programador in Venezuela
Verified LinkedIn User
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

A multifunctional tool very easy to use

5.0 7 years ago

Pros:

I not only use it for video editing, but also for recording and editing audio. It is a very useful and easy to use tool, you do not need to be an expert.

Cons:

The interface gives the impression of being an obsolete software and it really is not. They should add more video transitions

Crystal
Founder in Canada
Professional Training & Coaching, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Almost lost me, got me back

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: Overall I use this to create testimonial videos. I like that it is affordable with tons of features, and most of all, when I was having issues with the last upgrade, customer service fixed it for me in under 10 minutes. I thought it wouldn't be worth the hassle and was considering buying another kind of software, but it was so easy to fix the issue.

Pros:

I'm a novice, but I like that after a bit of learning, I could use it creatively with more options than I really needed

Cons:

I feel like it is more on me as a novice user, but it take a long time to edit video!

NCH Software Response

5 years ago

Hi there, Thank you very much for your balanced and fair review. We are glad that you are happy with VideoPad. We've taken your thoughts to heart and we will continue to make improvements on our next releases based on your recommendations. -NCH Software Team