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VSDC Video Editor

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What it is

VSDC Video Editor is a non-linear video editor for Windows with free and Pro plans. The free editor supports 4K, 5.3K, and up to 8K editing at frame rates up to 120 frames per second. It includes more than 200 video effects, filters, and color-grading tools, along with audio effects for normalization, volume correction, echo, reverberation, and equalization. Video and audio conversion tools, DVD authoring, and disc burning are built in. Listed free-plan details include 4K and 8K export without a watermark, with no time, file-size, or duration limits. VSDC Cloud stores, backs up, edits, and shares projects and media through a browser; saving a.vproj file uploads and links its source media. The free version is for personal and educational use, while commercial use requires Pro. Pro costs $29.99 a year and adds hardware acceleration, advanced masking, chroma key, stabilization, voice-over, and other advanced settings. The current download does not support Windows editions older than Windows 7. No free trial is listed.

Spec sheet

Free plan
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · videosoftdev.com
Founded
2011Read 28 Sep 2026 · videosoftdev.com
Audio tools
The editor provides audio effects including normalization, volume correction, echo, reverberation and equalization.Read 30 Sep 2026 · videosoftdev.com
Cloud security
VSDC Cloud states that it provides access controls, regular server monitoring and data protection for stored files.Read 30 Sep 2026 · videosoftdev.com
Cloud service
VSDC Cloud stores, backs up, edits and shares video projects and media files through a browser.Read 30 Sep 2026 · videosoftdev.com
Commercial-use limit
The FAQ states that the free version is for personal and educational use and that commercial use requires VSDC Pro.Read 30 Sep 2026 · videosoftdev.com
Documentation
The user manual is available in HTML for all users, while Pro users receive a PDF version with an interactive menu.Read 30 Sep 2026 · videosoftdev.com
Editor type
VSDC Video Editor is a non-linear video editor for Windows.Read 30 Sep 2026 · videosoftdev.com
Education program
Schools and universities can apply for free VSDC Pro licenses for the required number of computers.Read 30 Sep 2026 · videosoftdev.com
Media tools
VSDC includes video and audio conversion tools and a built-in DVD authoring and disc-burning tool.Read 30 Sep 2026 · videosoftdev.com
Project history
The VSDC project was founded in 2011 by a small team of IT enthusiasts experienced in multimedia-processing software.Read 30 Sep 2026 · videosoftdev.com
Project syncing
When a .vproj project is saved to VSDC Cloud, the service automatically uploads and links the source videos, audio and images used by the project.Read 30 Sep 2026 · videosoftdev.com
Resolution support
The free version supports editing in 4K, 5.3K and up to 8K resolution at frame rates up to 120 frames per second.Read 30 Sep 2026 · videosoftdev.com
Tutorial support
VSDC says its YouTube channel has around 600 instructions and is regularly updated.Read 30 Sep 2026 · videosoftdev.com
Video effects
The Windows editor includes more than 200 built-in video effects, filters and color-grading tools.Read 30 Sep 2026 · videosoftdev.com
Windows requirement
The current download does not support Windows editions older than Windows 7.Read 30 Sep 2026 · videosoftdev.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Free version Video editing · 360° video editing · 4K and 8K export · No watermark Read 21 Sep 2026 · videosoftdev.com
Pro $29.99 a year Annual subscription Hardware acceleration · Advanced masking · Advanced chroma key · Advanced stabilization and editing tools Read 21 Sep 2026 · videosoftdev.com
VSDC Free Video Editor Free no watermarks · no time limits · no file-size or duration limits Read 30 Sep 2026 · videosoftdev.com
VSDC Video Editor Pro $29.99 a year annual subscription hardware acceleration · advanced settings · advanced mask, chroma key and voice-over tools Read 30 Sep 2026 · videosoftdev.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free version supports editing up to 8K
  • More than 200 built-in video effects
  • Includes audio correction and equalization tools
  • Provides conversion and DVD authoring tools
  • Cloud service supports project storage and sharing

Limits

  • Commercial use requires the Pro version
  • Current download excludes Windows editions older than Windows 7
  • Pro costs $29.99 a year
  • No free trial is listed

Who it suits

It suits Windows users who need non-linear editing, effects, audio tools, conversion, DVD authoring, or high-resolution output. Schools and universities can apply for free Pro licenses for the required number of computers.

Verdict

VSDC offers a broad Windows editing toolset without a free-plan watermark or duration limit. Pro adds hardware acceleration and advanced editing controls, while commercial users need that paid plan.

Where Specifiction places it

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