The 5 Best Video Editors for Chromebooks

WeVideo

WeVideo is easily the most feature-rich cloud video editing service out there, and if you’ve used a non-linear editor before, you’ll be immediately comfortable with how it all works. 

Based around a standard timeline with support for multiple video and audio tracks, WeVideo also includes various transitions, titles, and more.

Adding content is as simple as dragging and dropping clips, photos, and audio directly from your computer, and it also offers direct syncing from cloud services like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive. WeVideo also offers a library of stock music, sound effects, photos, and video clips, making it even easier to give your videos a professional polish.

The service also supports exports up to 4K, with the ability to also publish directly to YouTube and other video platforms.

All-in-all, WeVideo is a professional video editor that just happens to be cloud-based. If you want to get the most out of WeVideo, you’ll have to sign up for a subscription plan. There is a free tier, but exported videos are limited to standard definition and feature a prominent watermark.

PowerDirector

The Chromebook’s ability to run Android apps means there are even more options for video editing tools out there, and PowerDirector is undoubtedly one of the best.

Based around a familiar timeline, PowerDirector is a feature-rich app that offers many of the editing tools you’d expect. Additionally, PowerDirector also includes more advanced features like chroma key, retiming, video stabilization, voiceover recording, and more. Videos are also easy to export, and the app supports multiple resolutions including 4K.

PowerDirector is free, but some of the more advanced features require in-app purchases.

Magisto

Magisto is an excellent service for those that are a strapped for time or just a little less confident with video editing tools. 

Based on a template system, Magisto allows you to upload your photos, clips, and music, then automatically stitch them together to create a professional video with transitions and more.

The workflow is simple to follow, and there are multiple video styles available that are easy to preview. Additionally, if you require more content to make your video shine, you can choose from a broad selection of stock clips (powered by iStock) and a deep library of royalty-free music. Magisto also supports multiple aspect ratios, company branding, and more.

When you’re done, videos can be shared directly to YouTube, Vimeo, and Facebook, as well as embedded on other websites.

Unfortunately Magisto is not free, but you can sample the Professional plan for seven days.

KineMaster

KineMaster is another Android-based video editing app that works great on Chromebooks.

Utilizing a multi-track layout, KineMaster’s timeline is simple to follow, and it provides easy access to core features, making it easy to import footage, record a voiceover, and more. It also offers advanced tools like retiming, keyframing, and chroma key, and supports video exports up to 4K.

Lastly, there's Asset Store, a repository for stock music, clips, sound effects, and images. With this, you should also have plenty of media at your disposal.

KineMaster is free to use, but you’ll have to purchase a subscription if you want access to all its features. Unfortunately, free videos are also watermarked.