AVS Video Editor

Name: AVS Video Editor
Availability: InStock
Author: Ascensio System SIA

AVS Video Editor is a timeline based video editor for Windows aimed at beginners and casual editors who need to cut, join, and export video clips without learning professional editing software. It supports common formats like MP4, AVI, MKV, and MOV, and includes built in transitions, text overlays, and basic color correction tools.

What it does

You import media files, drag them onto a multi-track timeline, and trim clips by pulling their edges. The transition library has over 300 effects (fades, wipes, dissolves, 3D rotations) that you place between clips. Text and title overlays go on a separate track, with options for font, color, animation, and display duration. An audio track lets you add background music or voiceover, with volume keyframes and fade controls.

The export dialog offers presets for common devices and platforms. You pick a format and resolution, adjust bitrate if needed, and the program renders the final file. AVS Video Editor also includes a screen recorder that captures your desktop and sends the recording directly to the timeline, which makes it usable for basic tutorial videos. A video stabilizer reduces shake from handheld footage, though the results are noticeably weaker than what you get from DaVinci Resolve or Adobe Premiere.

Advantages

Simple interface that beginners can figure out without watching tutorials
Large library of transitions and effects included out of the box
Reads and writes most common video formats without codec issues
Bundled screen recorder saves the need for a separate capture tool

Drawbacks

Rendering speed is slow compared to GPU accelerated editors like DaVinci Resolve
Limited to basic editing, no motion tracking, color grading, or multi-cam support
Requires an annual or unlimited AVS4YOU subscription to remove the watermark
Windows only, no macOS or Linux version available

Who it is for

I recommend AVS Video Editor to people who need to assemble home videos, slideshows, or simple YouTube clips and do not want to spend time learning DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro. If your editing needs go beyond cutting and joining clips with transitions, you will quickly hit the ceiling. For anyone willing to invest a few hours into learning a more capable free editor, DaVinci Resolve offers far more functionality at no cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AVS Video Editor free?

AVS Video Editor can be downloaded and used for free, but exported videos will have a watermark. Removing the watermark requires an AVS4YOU subscription, available as annual or unlimited plans.

Can AVS Video Editor handle 4K video?

AVS Video Editor supports 4K import and export, but rendering times are slow because the program does not use GPU acceleration. For 4K editing, DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro handle it much more efficiently.

Does AVS Video Editor include a screen recorder?

Yes. A built-in screen recorder captures your desktop and sends the recording directly to the timeline, making it possible to create basic tutorial videos without a separate capture tool.

What is the difference between AVS Video Editor and DaVinci Resolve?

AVS Video Editor is simpler and easier to learn but limited to basic cuts, transitions, and text. DaVinci Resolve is free, far more powerful, and includes color grading, motion tracking, and audio post-production, but has a steeper learning curve.

Features & How-To Guide

#	Feature	How to use
1	Video assembly on timeline	Import files (Import Media button) › Drag clips to the Timeline › Arrange order, trim ends by dragging edges.
2	Film export to various formats	Click Produce › Select a profile (MP4/AVI/WMV/MKV/GIF) › Set resolution and bitrate › Start › Renders the output file.
3	Adding scene transitions	Tab Transitions › Select a transition (e.g. Fade, Wipe, Dissolve) › Drag it between two clips on the timeline › Adjust the duration.
4	Overlaying text and subtitles on video	Tab Text › Add Text › Type the content › Select font, size, color › Drag to the overlay track › Set display duration.
5	Adding visual effects	Tab Video Effects › Select category (Blur, Color, Transform) › Drag the effect onto the clip › Adjust parameters in the Properties window.
6	Recording and editing audio track	Tab Audio › Import an audio file or record from microphone › Drag to the Audio track › Trim, adjust volume, add fade in/out.
7	Slideshow creation from photos	File › Import Images › Select photos › Drag to the timeline › Add transitions › Add background music › Export as video.
8	Video cropping and resizing	Select a clip › Video Effects › Crop › Set the crop frame with the mouse or enter values › Apply.
9	Screen recording	File › Screen Capture › Select area (full screen / window / region) › Start Recording › The recording is added to the timeline.
10	Shaky image stabilization	Select a clip on the timeline › Video Effects › Stabilization › Adjust the correction strength with the slider › Preview in the Preview window.