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VideoPad Video Editor
View on Wikipedia| VideoPad Video Editor | |
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Screenshot of VideoPad Free 7.04 running on Windows 10, with a test project loaded. | |
| Developer | NCH Software |
| Initial release | 16 December 2008 |
| Stable release | (Windows) 17.45
/ October 2, 2025[1] |
| Written in | C++ |
| Operating system | Windows 7 and later Mac OS X 10.5 and later Android 6.0 and later iOS 12.0 and later |
| Size | 2.59 MB |
| Available in | 8 languages |
List of languages English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Italian, Korean, Russian | |
| Type | Video editing software |
| License | Freemium (optional paid version) |
| Website | www |
VideoPad Video Editor (or simply VideoPad) is a video editing application developed by NCH Software. It is complemented by the VirtualDub plug-ins that work with the software.[2][3][4][5]
VideoPad includes a software suite WavePad, a sound-editing program;[6] MixPad, a sound-mixing program;[7] and PhotoPad, an image editor.[8]
Features
[edit]VideoPad 17.45 (October 2025) has 51 transitions and 109 effects.
VideoPad has automatic subtitle generation and transcript-based editing.
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VideoPad supports frequently used file formats[9] including Audio Video Interleave (AVI), Windows Media Video (WMV), 3GP, and DivX.[10] It supports direct video uploads to YouTube, Flickr, and Facebook.[3]
VideoPad optionally uses two screens: the first for a preliminary review of chosen video and audio snippets and the second to review the entire track. The application supports several video effects, including those involving light, color, transitions, and text.[11]
VideoPad is presumably trialware. The free edition is feature-limited, in particular only AVI and WMV export is supported, while the non-free version has more advanced features.[12] VideoPad Master Edition supports plugins while the free version does not. The non-free edition does not limit simultaneous video tracks, but the free one allows at most two concurrent tracks and limits export file type options after the trial period expires.[4] VideoPad is also available on Steam.[13]
Reception
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VideoPad has received generally favorable reviews from CNET and (former) TopTenReviews, but has been noted to be vulnerable to rendering issues.[3][14]
Redding Record Searchlight columnist Andrea Eldridge wrote in 2012 that the "easy-to-use VideoPad brings advanced features to the beginner".[5] She said that VideoPad has a voice-over feature Windows Movie Maker did not have. The feature allows users to either record their own narration or upload existing recordings.[5] Softonic.com said VideoPad was "simple" and "easy to use" but noted that "more advanced users will definitely find it too basic" and lamented that the program had "only three [transitions]".[11] Danny Chadwick of Top Ten Reviews rated VideoPad a 6.15/10. He said the application was "great for beginners" but that it lacked "many of the transitions or extras that are standard in similar applications".[3] Maximum PC contributor Ben Kim stated in 2014 that "VideoPad is easily the best free video editor available." Kim wrote that VideoPad is "a stellar editor that manages to pack an almost obscene number of features into a surprisingly digestible package".[15]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "VideoPad Video Editor Versions - NCH Software".
- ^ "VideoPad virtual dub plug-in support".
- ^ a b c d Chadwick, Danny (2014-03-11). "VideoPad Master's Edition". Top Ten Reviews (Purch). Archived from the original on 2014-09-22. Retrieved 2014-09-22.
- ^ a b Muchmore, Michael (2012-03-30). "VideoPad Video Editor". PC Magazine. Archived from the original on 2014-09-30. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
- ^ a b c Eldridge, Andrea (2012-07-29). "Nerds on Computers: Editing software brings out the awesome, skips the boredom". Redding Record Searchlight. Archived from the original on 2014-09-22. Retrieved 2014-09-22.
- ^ Fernandez, Edgardo (2014-07-25). "NCH Software: Los mejores desarrolladores de herramientas" [NCH Software: The Best of Developer Tools] (in Spanish). NeoTeo (ABC). Archived from the original on 2014-09-30. Retrieved 2014-09-30.
- ^ May, Scott (2011-06-28). "NCH Software offers fantastic, affordable apps". Columbia Daily Tribune. Archived from the original on 2017-09-11. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
- ^ Lewell, John (2011). Digital Photography for Next to Nothing: Free and Low Cost Hardware and Software to Help You Shoot Like a Pro. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons. pp. 200–201. ISBN 978-0-470-97058-4.
- ^ Anwar, Javed (2013-06-09). "How to be a video star". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2014-10-28. Retrieved 2014-10-27.
- ^ "NCH Software adds playback speed variation feature". Datamonitor. Archived from the original on 2024-05-27. Retrieved 2014-09-22 – via NewsBank.
- ^ a b "VideoPad Video Editor". Softonic.com. 2014-05-05. Archived from the original on 2014-09-22. Retrieved 2014-09-22.
- ^ Powell, Nigel (2012-11-18). "Don't Panic – Your tech problems solved". The Sunday Times. Archived from the original on 2024-05-27. Retrieved 2014-09-22 – via NewsBank.
- ^ "VideoPad Video Editor on Steam". store.steampowered.com. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
- ^ "VideoPad 5 Star Editors' Review". CNET. 2011-03-14. Archived from the original on 2014-10-28. Retrieved 2011-05-05.
- ^ Kim, Ben (2014-08-25). "Best Free Video Editor Roundup". Maximum PC. Archived from the original on 2014-10-28. Retrieved 2014-10-27.
External links
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History
NCH Software, an Australian company founded in 1993 in Canberra, developed VideoPad Video Editor as part of its portfolio of multimedia tools focused on audio, video, and business applications. The company has emphasized creating accessible software solutions since its inception, drawing on extensive experience in these areas to serve both professional and non-professional users.[4][1] VideoPad was initially released on December 16, 2008, designed as a complement to VirtualDub plug-ins to enable basic to intermediate video editing tasks. This launch addressed the need for an intuitive tool that home users and small creators could use without requiring high-end hardware, bridging the divide between rudimentary free editors and resource-intensive professional options like Adobe Premiere.[5][6][1] From its outset, VideoPad incorporated open-source elements, notably compatibility with VirtualDub for enhanced support of legacy video formats, allowing seamless integration of third-party plug-ins to extend functionality.[7]Version History
VideoPad Video Editor was initially released as version 1.0 in 2008 by NCH Software, marking the start of its development as a consumer-friendly video editing application.[8] Subsequent versions have focused on expanding technical capabilities, platform support, and performance. Native 4K video support was added in version 3 in 2013.[9] The Mac version achieved feature parity with the Windows edition in version 5 in 2017.[9] Version 5 in 2017 introduced support for 360-degree video editing, enabling users to handle immersive content with specialized preview and export settings.[1][9] The mobile app launched for Android in 2015 and for iOS in 2016, extending basic editing functionality to portable devices while maintaining synchronization with desktop workflows.[10][9] Version 12 in 2019 integrated green screen chroma key effects, simplifying composite video production for users creating layered scenes.[11] More recently, version 16 in 2024 added AI-driven enhancements, such as automated super-resolution upscaling for improving video quality.[12] Maintenance updates have addressed reliability issues; for instance, version 17.45, released on October 2, 2025, fixed export crashes particularly affecting HEVC formats on Windows.[9] The current version, 17.54, launched on November 12, 2025, serves as a stability-focused maintenance release with optimizations for overall performance across platforms. Subsequent minor updates (17.52 and 17.53) included additional bug fixes in early November 2025.[3]| Version | Release Year | Key Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 2008 | Initial release with basic editing tools for Windows. |
| 3 | 2013 | 4K video editing support added. |
| 5 | 2017 | Mac version parity with Windows features; 360-degree video support introduced. |
| Mobile (Android) | 2015 | Launch of Android mobile app. |
| Mobile (iOS) | 2016 | Launch of iOS mobile app. |
| 12 | 2019 | Green screen chroma key integration. |
| 16 | 2024 | AI enhancements for upscaling and effects. |
| 17.45 | 2025 | Fixed HEVC export crashes. |
| 17.54 | 2025 | Maintenance update for stability (latest as of November 2025). |
