The Best Mobile Video Editing Apps in 2023
Seven years ago, Apple made this Christmas commercial that showcased the gift that is the iPhone. The star of the spot was a boy who used the device and all its filming and editing capabilities to make a holiday video for his family. And that was seven years ago.
Now, those capabilities are light years ahead of where they were. As the built-in camera continues to improve and be used increasingly (the newest iPhone has Dolby vision video recording!), it’s just a matter of time before the editing features catch up. Soon, the iPhone will be a fully functioning, easy-to-use, video production machine.
This equipment evolution is following right along with the rise of user-generated content. The growing number of professional YouTubers and amateur creators on all platforms are always on the lookout for tools to make their jobs easier. In recent years, mobile editing software like Cinebody has emerged to help brands & organizations harness the creative power of smartphone users across the globe. In contrast, various mobile editing apps have sprung up to help those people edit that footage.
That’s right. Editing on the fly is getting to be the new avocado on toast. Everyone’s doing it, and articles on the latest and greatest mobile video editing software continue to pop up. So to help you decide which is best, here are our own recommendations to get you from Point A to Point B without fishtailing into the digital editing ditch.
iMovie
This is the perfect “starter” software for those first learning the editing ropes. Pre-loaded on all Apple devices, iMovie allows users to simply piece together video files with text, music, voiceovers and whatever else, then export them into other Apple applications, like iCloud and Apple TV. 4K is even supported on most modern Apple devices.
Adobe Premiere Rush
Premiere Clip is an exceptional mobile video editor that offers a range of features similar to other apps, but with the added benefit of automation. Unlike some auto-editing tools that are often criticized for producing generic and low-quality results, Premiere Clip stands out from the crowd. As part of the Adobe family, it carries instant credibility and efficiently assembles your videos, selects appropriate music tracks, and automatically balances sound levels to ensure dialogue is not overpowered.
LumaFusion
Think of this as another souped-up version of iMovie geared more toward professionals. LumaFusion is an iOS app that gives your iPhone or iPad more advanced tools, like keyframing, insert/overwrite capability, a fully featured audio mixer, and much more. And there are many exporting and sharing options, making it perfect for mobile journalists, video producers and any kind of filmmaker wanting to produce and fire off content from anywhere.
InShot
Inshot is a versatile app that helps you create engaging visual content. Whether you want to make stunning photo collages or produce high-quality videos, this app has got you covered. Its user-friendly interface makes it easy to rotate and flip video clips, and even add background blur for a professional touch.
Adobe Premiere Clip
Premiere Clip lets you do many of the same things as the other apps, only automatically. Some auto-editors get a bad rap for producing overly canned, low-quality solutions, but not this one. As a member of the Adobe family, Premiere Clip has instant credibility and can quickly string together your videos as it sees fit, add a music track, and even auto-mix the sound so the background music won’t overpower any dialogue. But if you’re a control freak, there’s also a freeform feature that lets you do everything yourself.
With more and more people popping up on TikTok and its copycat apps every second, interest in video production is at an all-time high. So maybe it’s time you joined the party. The simple mobile solutions we mentioned are not only easy to use, but will also fit in your pocket.
