
# Video Editor

The Video Editor helps you edit and export videos fast. This guide shows how to open it and start your first project.

## What is a video editor?

A **Video Editor** is a tool that uses a timeline format to combine video clips, visuals, audio, and effects into a finished video.

With Freepik's [Free Online Video Editor](https://www.freepik.com/ai/video-editor), you can:

- Trim and arrange clips with a few clicks.
- Add text, transitions, and sound effects.
- Apply AI features like Lip Sync, Upscaling, and Background Editing.
- Export videos ready for social media, websites, or professional use.

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## How to access Freepik Video Editor

Once you have created your Freepik account, follow these steps:

<StepGuide steps={[
  {
    title: 'From the homepage, look to the left-hand toolbar and click on the AI Suite.'
  },
  {
    title: 'Select the Video Editor to open the workspace.'
  },
]} />

**Alternatively, you can:**

<StepGuide steps={[
  {
    title: 'Open the AI Suite.'
  },
  {
    title: 'Click on the <a1>Video Editor</a1>.',
    titleLinks: {
      a1: 'https://www.freepik.com/pikaso/video-editor',
    }
  },
  {
    title: 'Click on the content you want to work with.'
  },
  {
    title: 'Select the \'Open in Video Editor\' option.'
  },
]} />

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## How to use the AI video editor

The Freepik Video Editor has all tools and content in one place, making it easy to use.

<StepGuide steps={[
  {
    title: 'Place in footage created in the AI Video Generator, or upload your clip to get started.'
  },
  {
    title: 'Use the timeline to sequence your video project from start to finish.'
  },
  {
    title: 'Adjust the length of each piece of footage using the trim tool for precise scene-to-scene sequencing.'
  },
  {
    title: 'Use the Text tool found in the left-hand toolbar to layer up readable text, perfect for end credits or subtitles.'
  },
  {
    title: 'Add in a layer of royalty-free music, voiceovers, or stock sound effects found in the Audio library. Alternatively, you can create original sounds using the AI Sound Effects Generator.'
  },
  {
    title: 'Explore a variety of filters, effects, and color adjustments in the toolbar for a custom feel.'
  },
  {
    title: 'Export your video at a frame rate and file format that suits your needs.'
  },
]} />

## Credit usage and rights

The **Freepik Video Editor is totally free to use** and doesn't consume credits.

All generated content is subject to [Freepik's Terms and Conditions for AI Products](https://www.freepik.com/legal/terms-of-use#nav-ai-products).