What's the least painful way to edit MP4s on Windows 11 now?

If you want to learn how to edit MP4 videos on Windows, DaVinci Resolve is a great choice. The software is widely used in Hollywood productions, and the free version—optimized for the RTX 4070 graphics card—can handle most editing needs. Although it can be difficult to use, you only need to master three core modules: Cut for quick cuts, Edit for timeline editing, and Deliver for exporting.

How to Edit MP4 Videos on Windows

Step 1: Download the software from the official website.

Step 2: Skip the optional 1GB tutorial video during setup.

Step 3: Launch the software and go to the editing page. Use the scissors tool to trim clips and remove unwanted footage.

Step 4: Drag and drop an MP3 audio file onto the timeline to add background music.

Step 5: Click Title on the toolbar, select Text, drag and drop it onto the timeline, then double-click to edit the text content, font, size, color, and background.

Step 6: Enable GPU acceleration to take full advantage of your RTX 4070 graphics card.

Finally, switch to the Delivery page, configure the export settings, and render the final MP4 video.

This tool is ideal for users who want to edit MP4 videos on Windows. Of course, amateur creators can also produce high-quality MP4 video content on Windows PCs.

Pros:

• Full support for GPU acceleration, enabling fast export speeds on an RTX 4070
• Native compatibility with the MP4 format, supporting text, audio, and clip editing
• Integrates cutting, editing, and exporting functions into a single software package

Cons:

• The interface is cluttered with elements and relatively complex
• Initial installation takes about 10 minutes
• Some advanced professional features are only available in the paid Studio version