Free Editing & Design Apps

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CanvaFree plan
Canva Free
Free design and video editor with 1.6M+ templates and 5GB of storage. Students may get premium features through their school.
Available in: WorldwideAll sizes
Free
Blackmagic DesignFree
DaVinci Resolve (Free Version)
Professional editing, color and audio tools for free. Exports up to Ultra HD at 60fps with no watermark.
Available in: WorldwideAll sizes
Discount
Adobe71% off
Adobe Creative Cloud Pro Student Pricing
Students and teachers save 71% on Creative Cloud Pro: US$19.99 a month for the first year, including Premiere Pro and Photoshop.
Available in: United StatesAll sizes
Free
AdobeFree plan
Adobe Express Free Plan
Free design and quick video tool with 100,000+ templates, 4,000+ Adobe Fonts and 5GB of storage.
Available in: WorldwideJust starting · Growing
Free
CanvaFree
Affinity (Free for Individuals)
Pro design, photo editing and page layout in one app, now free for individuals on Mac and Windows.
Available in: WorldwideAll sizes
Discount
Apple$2.99/mo for students
Apple Creator Studio for Students
Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro for college students at $2.99 a month in the US (CA$3.99), after a free month.
Available in: United States, CanadaAll sizes
Free
CapCutFree plan
CapCut Free Video Editor
The go-to free phone and desktop editor for short-form video, with captions, templates and AI tools. Pro features cost extra.
Available in: WorldwideAll sizes
Free
MicrosoftFree plan
Clipchamp Free Video Editor
Microsoft's beginner-friendly video editor. The free plan gives unlimited, watermark-free exports up to 1080p.
Available in: WorldwideJust starting · Growing
Free
InstagramFree app
Edits by Instagram
Instagram's free video editing app for phones, with watermark-free exports, green screen and Reels insights.
Available in: WorldwideAll sizes
Free
YouTubeFree app
YouTube Create App
YouTube's free, ad-free editing app with auto captions, audio cleanup and royalty-free music. Available in select markets.
Available in: WorldwideJust starting · Growing · Established

Free Editing & Design Apps

Canva Free

DaVinci Resolve (Free Version)

Adobe Creative Cloud Pro Student Pricing

Adobe Express Free Plan

Affinity (Free for Individuals)

Apple Creator Studio for Students

CapCut Free Video Editor

Clipchamp Free Video Editor

Edits by Instagram

YouTube Create App