Free online video editor

Edit, cut, enhance, and polish your videos from any browser. No downloads, no watermarks, no experience required.

Edit with tools made for beginners

Trim, cut, and merge clips with just a few clicks. Zoom in to highlight key moments, blur sensitive information, and add text or titles for clarity. Everything is built to be simple, fast, and beginner-friendly - so you can get polished results without needing professional editing skills.

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Edit YouTube videos instantly

Need to update or reuse a video from YouTube? With our Chrome extension, you can launch the editor directly from any YouTube video and pull it into Screencastify - no downloads or converters required. From there, trim, cut, merge clips, or add text and blur effects. It’s the fastest way to refresh content, fix mistakes, or create new clips right from your browser.

Edit from YouTube

Easily edit your videos with built-in tools.

Edit your videos right in your browser - no complicated downloads necessary.

Edit videos right in your browser

Screencastify’s video editor is 100% online - no downloads or installations required. Just open the app in your browser, upload your video, and start editing. It works on Mac, Windows, Chromebook, or any device with internet access. Whether you're trimming a clip or editing a YouTube video, it’s easy to use and free to get started.

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Reach everyone - no matter the language

Make your videos more inclusive and accessible. Screencastify lets you automatically generate captions and transcripts, translate them into multiple languages, or apply AI voiceovers. It works in any browser - on Chromebook, Mac, or Windows - so your message is always clear and widely understood.

Translate your video

Pull in videos to edit directly from YouTube via the Screencastify Chrome extension.

100% browser-based video editor

Frame-by-frame precision editing

Trim, cut, and merge clips easily

No watermarks on exported videos

Add zooms, blurs, text overlays, and titles

Auto-generate and translate captions

Import and edit directly from YouTube

Works on Mac, Windows, and Chromebooks

Ways people use our video editor

Make your team updates, onboarding videos, and company announcements easier to follow and more engaging. Edit out tangents, add visual emphasis, and ensure your message gets across clearly.

A flexible, browser-based video editor for work, school, and everything in between.

Team updates

Enhance your training materials by trimming pauses, zooming in on key steps, and adding clear titles. This makes your how-to videos and onboarding guides engaging and easy to follow.

Explainer videos

YouTube content

Pull videos directly from YouTube and edit them without leaving your browser. Clean up intros, remove outdated sections, or repurpose clips into fresh content for your channel.

School projects

Ideal for students and teachers, the editor lets you polish lessons and presentations. Trim, merge, and add titles to create clear, professional videos that boost learning and engagement.

Support videos

Create concise support videos by cutting unnecessary footage, blurring sensitive details, and adding captions. This helps customers quickly understand solutions and follow troubleshooting steps.

Social media clips

Transform longer videos into dynamic clips perfect for TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube Shorts. Trim segments, add text overlays, and adjust pacing to produce eye-catching content that drives engagement.

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I’m pretty much in love with Screencastify. Ss are having issues uploading a file, so I made a quick screencast tutorial for support!

Screencastify is my favorite tool right now. Dead simple screen casting. Works on Chromebooks too!

Bring screen recording and editing to your team.

We have special pricing and plans available for teams with more than 6 users. Reach out to our team today.

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Do I need to install anything to use the video editor?

No installation is needed at all. Screencastify’s editor runs directly in your browser, so you can access it from any device with an internet connection - no matter if you’re using Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox. Just open the site, upload your video, and start editing instantly. There’s no software to install and no setup required.

Is Screencastify's video editor really free?

Yes, you can use Screencastify’s core video editing tools - like trimming, cutting, merging clips, adding titles, and more - completely free. You can export your finished videos without any watermarks. While we do offer paid plans with additional Screencastify products for teams and organizations, the free editor gives you everything you need to create clean, professional videos right away.

Does the editor work on Mac, Windows, or Chromebooks?

Absolutely. Screencastify is browser-based, so it works on any device with a modern internet browser. That includes MacBooks, Windows PCs, and Chromebooks. You don’t need to worry about compatibility issues - just open your browser, log in, and start editing.

Will my videos have a watermark after editing?

No watermarks. Videos edited with Screencastify’s tools can be exported without any branding or logos. Whether you're sharing a school project, social media clip, or a professional tutorial, your content stays clean and focused on your message.

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Edit any YouTube video instantly

Use our Chrome extension to open any YouTube video in Screencastify’s editor - no downloads, no file conversions, just instant access to trim, cut, and enhance your content.

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