Video editing & visual effects software
HitFilm Express
HitFilm Express is a free video editing software with professional-grade VFX tools and everything you need to make awesome content, films or gaming videos. Perfect for beginners, film students, gamers, YouTubers, or any creative without a budget.
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You got talent and the drive, so we give you what you need, free video editing software. Why? Because you shouldn’t have to pay to play. And that way, we get to be a part of your origin story — which is pretty awesome.
Get access to the world’s most powerful free video editing and VFX software for Mac or PC.
Join our growing community of 4.8 million filmmakers and content creators today.
Professional-grade video editor
Full 2D and 3D compositing
410+ effects and presets
Free video tutorials and projects
Unlimited tracks and transitions
Available for Windows and Mac
Join our international filmmaking community
Enter training mode
Wanna level up your skills? Masterclass editing and VFX tutorials are made for every brand of hero. Create your own 3D shield-wielding super-soldiers or plunge your audience into the Wild West with a sci-fi twist.
It’s all up to you. Cue montage music.
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HitFilm Express & HitFilm Pro | DECEMBER 12, 2019
Rise of the Dark Side
Ready to learn the ways of the dark side? Fulfill your destiny with Palpatine-style lightning effects, stomping AT-ST models, titles and all the VFX you need to send Jedi flying.
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HitFilm Express | AUGUST 29, 2019
Game On
Learn how to record footage, fix your audio and create flashy effects, transitions and titles to make your gaming videos stand out on YouTube. It’s go time.
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HitFilm Express & HitFilm Pro | MARCH 7, 2019
Renegade
Dodge bullets, explode buildings and master every VFX you need to make your own action short film with no budget.
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HitFilm Express & HitFilm Pro | MAY 10, 2018
Assemble
Save the world with lightning effects, 3D-model shields and a fly pair of super-boots.
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HitFilm Pro | NOV 30, 2017
Halo Jump
Jonathan Jones (Ember Films)
Clone your soldiers and make them fly in this recreation of Godzilla's HALO Jump scene.
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HitFilm Express | MAY 18, 2017
Westworld to Yuma
Ryan Connolly (Film Riot)
Brave the Western frontier with classic shootout effects, shotgun blasts and arterial spray.
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HitFilm Express & HitFilm Pro | DEC 15, 2016
Rebellion
Jonathan Jones (Ember Films)
Build your own Galactic Empire with soldier cloning and learn how to make a Star Wars-style blaster effect.
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HitFilm Express | APR 28, 2016
Heads Up
Suit up for battle with your own version of the iconic Iron Man heads-up display.
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HitFilm Express | DEC 1, 2015
The Force
Let lightning flow from your fingertips or design a lightsaber to slash through the dark side.
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HitFilm Express | JUL 14, 2015
Portal Combat
Ryan Connolly (Film Riot)
Create incredible sci-fi action sequences with Ryan Connolly and the Film Riot crew.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my computer run HitFilm Express?
- Apple: macOS 10.15 Catalina, macOS 10.14 Mojave, or 10.13 High Sierra
- Windows: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit), Microsoft Windows 8 (64-bit)
- Internet connection: Required for online activation
- Processor: 4th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors or AMD equivalent.
- RAM: 4GB (8 GB Recommended)
- Graphics card:
- NVIDIA GeForce 600 (Kepler) series (2012)
- AMD Radeon R5 240 (2013)
- Intel HD Graphics 5000 (GT3) (2013)
- Video memory 1 GB minimum (2GB or more required for 4K UHD.)
What video formats does HitFilm support?
- MP4 H.264 Import & Export
- AVCHD Import
- QuickTime Import (QuickTime install required on Windows)
- AVI, M2T, M2TS, MTS, MXF (DVCPro HD), DV, HDV, WMV Video Import
- HitFilm Pro also supports OpenEXR, Apple ProRes (Mac), GoPro CineForm (Win)
Where can I get my free Express serial code?
Claim your free license here. You'll be asked to share via social media first.
If you don't see the social media links, check if you have AdBlock running. Clicking any one of the social media links will take you to the page with the download.
You must complete the whole process, including clicking the link in your email, even if you have already installed the software.
Where do I get QuickTime?
QuickTime (.mov) is supported by default on macOS. Windows QuickTime files are supported by HitFilm as long as QuickTime is installed.
Install the latest version of QuickTime from Apple. Don't forget to restart after installing or updating QuickTime.
How can I update my graphics card drivers?
It is very important to have up-to-date drivers for your graphics card when using HitFilm. Grab the latest Windows drivers here » NVIDIA drivers, AMD drivers or Intel drivers.
Are there tutorials to help me get started?
We have an ever growing selection of completely free video tutorials on our website. These cover a large range of subjects and effects.
