
On the video-editor spectrum, VSDC falls somewhere between Microsoft Movie Maker (free, but very limited) and Cyberlink PowerDirector (around $75, but very capable). VSDC Pro has a nice ribbon-style interface and some real editing chops, though a few aspects of the UI are annoying. (Be sure to click Buy Now and complete the checkout process don't just click Download.) Update: Owing to a glitch in the company's payment-processing system, which was producing a $1.99 charge for some folks, I've changed the above link to take you to a special landing page just for this giveaway.

And today, and for a limited time, it gets even better: You can get VSDC Video Editor Pro for free when you apply discount coupon CNet_VSDC100 at checkout. Turns out there's a pretty good freebie option: VSDC Video Editor for Windows. Another: desktop video-editing software tends to be pricey, or at least expensive enough that you maybe think, "Nah, why bother?" One reason: editing on a smartphone is not fun. Actually, everyone shoots a lot of video, but few people take the time to actually do anything with those clips. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page.Įveryone's a filmmaker these days. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page.


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