This document compares and summarizes 4 different video editing software options for creating YouTube videos: Lightworks, Shotcut, Pinnacle Studio, and Premiere Pro. Lightworks is highlighted as the best free option for learning video editing with cross-platform support. Shotcut is described as a powerful professional-level free software but with a steeper learning curve. Pinnacle Studio offers affordable pricing and advanced features at higher tiers but is Windows only. Premiere Pro is presented as the industry standard software used by top YouTubers but requires a subscription and may be overkill for beginners.

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YouTube Software
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Lightworks
1 The Best Free Software For Editing Videos For Youtube
Overall

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Best for: Learning video editing for free
Platform
Windows, Mac, Linux
• +Supports range of formats
• +Cross-platform
• +Supportive community
• -Unattractive interface
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REASONS TO USE
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Shotcut
2 The Second-best Free Software For Editing Videos For
YouTube

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Best for: Professional results at zero cost
Platform
Windows, OS X, Linux
• +Pro tool
• +Feature-rich
• +Works on Linux
• -Learning curve
SPECIFICATIONS
REASONS TO USE
REASONS TO AVOID

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Pinnacle Studio
3 The Best Budget Software For Editing Videos For Youtube

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Best for: Keeping costs low
Platform
Windows
• +Cheap
• +Easy to use
• +Advanced features at pricier tiers
• -Windows only
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REASONS TO USE
REASONS TO AVOID

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Premiere Pro
4 The Best Software For Editing Videos For YouTube Overall

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Best for: Professional results
Platform
Windows and Mac
• +Industry standard
• +Used by top YouTubers
• -Requires subscription
• -Overkill for newbies
SPECIFICATIONS
REASONS TO USE
REASONS TO AVOID