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Millard
Nov 28, 2024Copper Contributor
Does Windows 11 Have a Built-in Video Editor?
Hi, I’m exploring video editing options and was wondering if Windows 11 comes with a built-in video editor. I remember older versions of Windows had something like Windows Movie Maker, but I’m not s...
Pedrio
Nov 29, 2024Copper Contributor
I recently tried to use the "Photos" app that comes with Windows 11 to edit videos on Windows 11, and found that it is actually better than I thought. Although the functions are not too powerful, it is enough for simple video editing. Here are the steps I used and some of my experiences:
- Open the "Photos" app: First, I right-clicked the video file and selected "Open with" > "Photos".
- Enter the editing interface: After opening it, click the "Edit icon" in the upper right corner (it looks like a pencil) to enter the editing mode.
- Cut the video: I use it to crop the video, select the part I want to keep, and delete the rest directly. The operation is intuitive, and it can be completed by dragging the start and end points on the timeline.
- Add text and effects: I also tried to add some simple text, and the effect is also quite good. You can choose different fonts and animations, and you can also adjust the time when the text appears.
- Save the video: After editing, just click Save, and the software will automatically save it as a new video file.
Of course, there are some limitations, such as it does not support multi-track editing, and you can't adjust details like professional video editor software. And the selection of video effects is also very limited, only some simple transitions and filters can be made, which cannot meet more creative needs. If you want to do more complex editing (like color grading, adding special effects, cutting multiple video clips), it becomes a bit overwhelmed.