Without any doubt, one of the programs that can be missing from our computer is a video editor, which allows us to make all the changes we want to our content without having to pay for it. Of course, many applications are part of this segment, although in this case, we want to focus on one called HitFilm Express.

In the first instance, we have to say that HitFilm Express is a tool developed by the specialists of FXHOME, who not only offer this free service but also a more complete and paid one, HitFilm Pro. In the following, we are going to analyze the particularities of this completely free edition.

Operation

When we open HitFilm Express, we find a screen that we could call typical for this application or software. For example, we have the upper divisions that show us the changes we are producing in the partial videos and the final video we would obtain, like a Preview . Below it, we also have the typical Timeline in these cases.

One of the qualities of this application that catches the eye at first glance is the vast amount of effects and adjustments available, more than 180 in total, perfect to allow us to make the changes we want on the videos. With this tool, we can even edit and composite 3D content.

At the same time, it is an editing environment that can completely adapt to the main video, audio, and image formats, to the point that we can add elements on the computer without converting them. When exporting already edited videos, we can also select some of the most common formats to give them the use you want.

If you have a YouTube channel, HitFilm Express will even allow you to upload the video to the channel directly from this platform, which is undoubtedly an advantage for all those people who don't want to waste time.

Another detail that we liked about the editing system of this application is related to the possibility of developing projects up to a certain point, and you can even save them without being forced to save the videos. HitFilm Express allows us to store the projects in process in formats HFP or HFCS. We can then reopen them whenever we want to continue them, something ideal if we are working on a product of a long duration.

Keep in mind

On the official HitFilm Express website, you will find an exciting add-ons section, thanks to which you can access a good variety of perfect add-ons to get even more out of this platform. Of course, you must remember that all these add-ons are paid. While not everyone is willing to pay for a video editor, we are not obliged to purchase the paid version.

On the side of the interface of HitFilm Express, as we commented at the beginning, it is mostly what one might expect in this type of case, a display system that emphasizes the video being edited, both partially and definitively. This program is not much more aesthetic to the eye than others, nor does it have any significant shortcomings in this regard, so its interface is not a reason to choose it in particular or to discard it for that reason.

The best

Among the main virtues of HitFilm Express, we will mention in the first instance, its ability to adapt to the most common formats, including video, audio, and images. We also liked that projects can be saved before exporting the videos and that the finished videos can be uploaded to YouTube from the app.

The worst thing

Undoubtedly the worst thing about this program is that as attractive as it is in this free version, in any case, to access all the features, it will be necessary to pay for it, individually or in full. On the other hand, consider that if you are looking for a simple editor, it is possible that this one is not a great choice since it derives from professional software, and its learning curve is somewhat high.

Rating

HitFilm Express is an excellent free tool that will allow us to modify all aspects of the videos we want to generate or edit, from the video content, audio, and even images. Although it has a paid version, we believe it is not worth it because it is too expensive when other options can provide the same services for a lower price. On the other hand, this free edition is one of the best of its kind.