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Free video editing software application
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VN Video Editor (also known as VN) is a free video editing software application available for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS. Developed by Ubiquiti Labs, LLC, a subsidiary of Ubiquiti Inc. (NYSE: UI), the software is designed for mobile and desktop video editing, targeting content creators for social media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
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| VN Video Editor | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Ubiquiti Labs, LLC (a subsidiary of Ubiquiti Inc.) |
| Initial release | December 7, 2017 |
| Stable release | 2.8.1
/ March 2026 |
| Operating system | iOS, Android, Windows, macOS |
| Platform | Mobile app, Desktop application |
| Type | Video editing software |
| License | Freeware |
| Website | www |
As of 2026, the application has been downloaded over 200 million times and maintains a 4.8 out of 5 star rating based on approximately 2 million user reviews across the iOS App Store and Google Play.[1] In 2024, the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) ranked VN as the 19th most popular generative AI consumer mobile application globally.[2]
Features
VN Video Editor provides professional-grade video editing capabilities typically found in desktop software, optimized for mobile devices. The application supports 4K resolution video export at 60 frames per second without adding watermarks to the final output.[3]
Core features include:
- Multi-track timeline editing with unlimited video and audio layers[4]
- Keyframe animation with 0.05-second precision for position, scale, rotation, and opacity adjustments
- Speed curve manipulation for slow motion and time-lapse effects[1]
- AI-powered tools including automatic caption generation, background removal, and image upscaling[5]
- Color grading and professional color correction tools
- Library of over 1,000 royalty-free music tracks and sound effects[3]
- 150+ customizable templates for various content types[4]
Unlike many free video editing applications, VN does not require user account creation for watermark-free exports, and provides full offline functionality.[3][4]
Business model
VN Video Editor operates on a freemium model where all core features are provided free of charge with no subscription requirements. The application monetizes through optional in-app purchases for additional premium templates and effects, though the base feature set remains unrestricted.This differentiates it from competitors such as CapCut and InShot, which may require account creation or impose feature limitations on free tiers.[6]
History
VN Video Editor was developed by Ubiquiti Labs, LLC, a subsidiary of the technology company Ubiquiti Inc.[7] The application was initially released for iOS and Android platforms before expanding to Windows and macOS to offer a unified cross-platform editing experience.
The application gained significant adoption among mobile content creators. By 2024, VN's integration of AI-driven creative tools led to its inclusion in the Andreessen Horowitz "Top 100 GenAI Consumer Apps" list, where it was ranked 19th among mobile applications globally.[2] By early 2026, the software had surpassed 200 million downloads globally.
Reception
Market analysis by Andreessen Horowitz in 2024 categorized VN as a leading generative AI consumer tool, highlighting its popularity alongside other creative platforms like CapCut.[2] TechRaisal included VN in its 2026 list of best CapCut alternatives, describing it as "one of the best true free options" and praising its watermark-free export policy.[3]
Comparison analyses have positioned VN as competitive with other popular mobile editors such as CapCut, InShot, and Kinemaster, with reviewers noting advantages in keyframe precision (0.05-second increments versus 0.1-second in CapCut), music library size (1,000+ tracks versus 500 in CapCut), and offline functionality.[6]