Top 12 Video Editors for Chromebook

Why I picked it: it makes quick, beginner-friendly cloud editing effortless and syncs perfectly with Chromebook workflows.

Popular web-based video editing platform WeVideo has a free app in the Chrome web store. The app will allow you to easily use the web service from a dedicated app on your Chromebook instead of needing to navigate to the site in your web browser. The free version is limited to publishing 5 minutes of video and contains a watermark. The software can publish to YouTube, Google Drive, Vimeo, Facebook, Dailymotion and more. Upgrading to a premium subscription gets you unlimited publishing time and access to more powerful effects. When I tested it, I liked how quickly I could set up a simple project without any learning curve.

Key features:

• Built-in media library
• Uploads directly to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more
• Has special effects, such as slow motion

Why I picked it: it’s one of the most capable Android editors you can run on a Chromebook, offering surprisingly powerful tools in a mobile format.

This is actually an Android app. Chromebooks running the latest versions of Chrome OS have the ability to run apps from the Google Play store for Android. If your device can run Android apps, then this is a nice option for you. PowerDirector is a well-known desktop video editor. The Android version is not as full-featured but is still powerful enough for many tasks. Purchasing a monthly subscription will allow you to export to larger resolutions as well as open up more effects and stock media assets. When I tried it, it seemed surprisingly capable for an Android editor.

In the latest update, CyberLink enhanced its Text to Video tool for clearer AI generation and improved subtitle editing with new backdrops and styling for better readability.

Key features:

• A multi-timeline interface
• A lot of free templates and effects
• Can export videos in 4K resolution
• AI-powered editing & effects

Why I picked it: it gives Chromebook users deep, granular editing control and pro-level features once you get used to its interface.

KineMaster is another Android option and is available as a free download on the Google Play Store, with optional upgrades if you want more effects or tools. This app is considered by many to be even more powerful than the Android version of PowerDirector, although the learning curve can be a little steeper. Part of the difficulty in using the app is that it doesn’t translate as well to the larger screen of the Chromebook as PowerDirector does. If this isn’t something that bothers you, then you’ll likely enjoy this app. When I tested it, I liked how much control it gave me once I got used to the interface.

In the most recent update, KineMaster 8.0 introduced an optional vertical editing interface, allowing you to edit in portrait mode with all standard tools available.

Key features:

• Built-in library with music, fonts, transitions, and more
• Can export videos in 4K resolution
• Has the speed control feature to create slow motion and speed-up videos
• AI tools
• Auto captions / subtitle support & subtitle imports

Why I picked it: it combines a simple browser-based timeline with a large template and stock library, making quick edits and social content creation effortless.

Canva Video Editor runs directly in the browser and feels straightforward to use on a Chromebook. The multi track timeline makes it easy to arrange clips, audio, and simple graphics without digging through menus. The built in stock library helps when a project needs an extra shot or a bit of background music. Trimming, splitting, and adding transitions work smoothly, and the subtitle tool speeds up basic captioning. I liked how quickly short edits came together, even when switching between devices.

Key features:

• Multi track timeline for arranging video, audio, and graphics
• Built in stock library with footage, music, and sound effects
• Simple tools for trimming, splitting, and adding transitions
• Automatic subtitle generation

Why I picked it: it runs smoothly on Chromebooks and offers a fast, intuitive timeline with useful AI tools and strong export reliability.

Clipchamp works smoothly in a Chromebook browser and feels easy to settle into. The timeline is simple to manage, and the drag and drop tools make small edits move quickly. The built in stock videos and music help when a project needs a little extra polish. Subtitles, filters, and voice overs are straightforward to add, and exporting in 4K worked reliably in my tests. The latest update adds AI noise suppression, a new video-resizer tool, accurate editing timestamps, and clip-grouping functionality for smoother workflows.

Key features:

• Drag-and-drop editing with a simple timeline
• Built-in stock library with video clips, music, and sound effects
• AI noise suppression and video-resizer tools
• Subtitle support, filters, and overlays for creative control

Why I picked it: it’s a powerful, flexible web editor with excellent collaboration features and AI tools that work instantly across any device.

Kapwing is a web-based video editor, so there are no apps to install and there's no need to worry about compatibilities. You can use the editor from your Chromebook’s browser or the browser of any other device you have. The site features an impressive list of tools and effects that you can use to craft your perfect video. The free version limits you to a 250 MB upload size and up to 4 minutes of export time, while the Pro plan increases the upload limit to 6 GB and allows exports up to 120 minutes. Kapwing also supports link uploads up to 120 minutes. When I tried it, I liked how quickly I could put together a simple project without needing to install anything.

In the latest update, Kapwing added a new Templates tab, support for many more transcription languages, and a “Magic Animate” tool that lets you automatically animate all layers on a canvas for smoother transitions.

Key features:

• Has collaboration feature to edit videos with a team
• Can add subtitles to a video
• Can embed text and logos on your videos
• AI background removal
• Social-media resize presets

Why I picked it: it offers one of the simplest browser workflows with helpful AI tools like auto-subtitles and noise removal that speed up everyday editing.

VEED.IO is an online editor built for quick, straightforward video work directly in the browser. It runs smoothly in most browsers and feels quick to learn. The layout is easy to move around in, and trimming or adding text takes almost no effort. The auto subtitle tool saves time on short clips, and the noise removal feature helps clean up rough audio. The stock library adds helpful filler shots, and cloud saving keeps projects within reach on any device. When I tested it, the workflow felt smooth and even a bit fun to use.

Key features:

• Auto subtitle generation and basic AI tools
• Noise removal for cleaner audio
• Simple drag and drop editing in the browser
• Built in stock media library for video, music, and graphics

Why I picked it: it can turn a script or prompt into a polished video in minutes, making it ideal for fast content creation on a Chromebook.

InVideo AI runs in the browser and feels straightforward to use. You can start with a script or a template, then drop in your own clips or pick from the stock library. The AI tools help shape the draft quickly, and simple adjustments like trimming or adding subtitles take very little time. I tried a short social clip and liked how fast the editor pulled everything together, even when I switched between a few layout ideas.

Key features:

• AI video generation from scripts or prompts
• Built in stock library with footage, images, and music
• Simple tools for trimming, subtitles, and voiceovers
• Template based editing for quick social media videos

Why I picked it: its AI-driven automatic editing makes social-ready videos incredibly quick to produce with almost no manual work.

Another Android app that may be worth trying if your Chromebook supports it is Magisto. This is a very popular video editing tool because of its ease of use. Magisto is primarily aimed at people who just want to shoot video to share on social media. Unlike PowerDirector, it isn't trying to bring desktop caliber video editing to mobile platforms. Instead, Magisto uses AI to help you automatically create good looking videos and offers simple scene-based timeline and trimming tools that make quick edits easy. When I tested it, I liked how fast it assembled a polished video with almost no effort.

Key features:

• The app uses A.I. that makes editing semi-automatic
• Provides licensed music
• Easy-to-use timeline

Why I picked it: it’s the easiest free option for creators who mainly publish on YouTube and just need fast, in-browser fixes.

YouTube has its own built-in editor that makes a great choice if you are mainly interested in publishing your videos to YouTube. It has many of the same basic features that other simple video editors have. You can trim or cut your footage, add music from YouTube’s royalty-free audio library, blur parts of your video, and insert YouTube-specific elements like end cards. Unlike most of the options on the list, YouTube’s editor is completely free. When I tried it, I liked how quickly I could make small fixes without leaving the browser.

Key features:

• Has a music and audio library
• Basic editing features, such as trimming and applying simple filters, are available
• New unified timeline editor for Shorts
• AI-powered editing tools for creators (Shorts + Studio)

Why I picked it: it’s a fully free, open-source editor with an advanced timeline, giving Chromebook users a no-cost way to access more robust editing tools.

OpenShot is a free, open source freeware video editor originally written for Linux. It can also be accessed through a web-based version provided by Offidocs.com, which runs a cloud-hosted instance of the desktop app. This allows you to open and edit projects in your browser, including on a Chromebook, although performance and available features aren’t quite the same as on the native desktop app. When I tested it online, it seemed noticeably slower in comparison.

In the latest version (OpenShot 3.3), the editor added precision tools such as ripple editing and enhanced zoom controls for more accurate editing.

Key features:

• Supports many media formats
• Has an advanced timeline
• Has a lot of digital effects