Free online video editor

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

Screencastify's video editor interface.

Top features of our video editor

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100% browser-based video editor

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Frame-by-frame precision editing

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Trim, cut, and merge clips easily

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No watermarks on exported videos

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Add zooms, blurs, text overlays, and titles

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Auto-generate and translate captions

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Import and edit directly from YouTube

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Works on Mac, Windows, and Chromebooks

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.

Edit your videos right in your browser - no complicated downloads necessary.
Easily edit your videos with built-in tools.

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.

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.

Pull in videos to edit directly from YouTube via the Screencastify Chrome extension.
Use AI to translate your video, add captions, and add voiceovers in 90+ languages.

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.

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.

Hear from our users

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

- Rachel Jeffrey
(@RBJteaches)
Screencastify is my favorite tool right now. Dead simple screen casting. Works on Chromebooks too!

- Steven Anderson
(@web20classroom)

Update: #screencastify is literally the best #flipclass tool I have ever seen in my life.

Elizabeth Beck
@lbeck1986

Ah! I knew of #screencastify but it’s even easier than I thought!

Gaelyn Jenkins
@GaelynJenkins

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

Rachel Jeffrey
@RBJteaches

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

Steven W. Anderson
@web20classroom

Ways people use our video editor

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

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Team updates

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.

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Explainer videos

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Screen recorder FAQs

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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.