Editing is one of the most important steps in video production. With its help, it will be much better to reveal the original idea of the author. Previously, only serious computer programs were suitable for these purposes, but at the moment there are various mobile applications. In this article, we will analyze the best among them. Let’s find out what Tik Tok video editing apps are available on smartphones and tablets.
Available Solutions
Most often on the TikTok platform, short videos are found, and their average length ranges from 10 to 30 seconds. But even in such a period of time, you can tell and show a whole story if you focus not only on shooting, but also on editing. What programs can I use for this?
The most obvious answer is the built-in tools in Tik Tok itself. Before publishing the video, the user can add various effects, inscriptions (for example, subtitles), pictures, music, voice acting, etc. But there are also many third-party applications that can handle this task.
First of all, we will analyze them, and at the end of the article we will mention computer programs where editing is not so convenient, but there are much more opportunities for the user.
Mobile apps
For Android and iOS, there are a large number of mobile applications with the editing function. As a rule, they are distributed free of charge, but have paid features, such as hiding the watermark. In this article, we will analyze only the popular options:
- CapCut
- InShot
- Movavi Clips
- KineMaster
- PowerDirector
- Adobe Premiere Rush
Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. In addition, you need to understand that over time, other video editors may appear that will have more features.
And now let’s look at everything in more detail.
CapCut
CapCut is great for basic editing if the user is just getting started with the process. The application itself is free, has no watermark on the final video and offers all the necessary functions:
- Cutting video into fragments, adding images and music.
- A library of various sounds (steps, alerts, etc.) and songs.
- Text overlay, font settings.
- Many different effects.
- Optimized even for weak devices.
The main drawback is the lack of “deep” settings, for example, a full-fledged choice of bitrate, there is only resolution. But in general, everything is convenient and intuitive. 
InShot
This application was often recommended for preparing photos and videos for Instagram. But with the same success it can be used for editing in TikTok. InShot has more options than the previously mentioned CapCut. But at the same time, it loads the mobile device more and displays videos with a watermark by default. You can hide it if you purchase a paid subscription or view ads. 
Among the advantages are:
- Intuitive interface with lots of options.
- Easy video orientation with the bottom time slider.
- A variety of filters and effects with manual adjustments (brightness, contrast, saturation, etc.).
The main disadvantage is advertising in the free version of the application, which can be turned off only after purchasing a subscription. Also, some effects, transitions and stickers are hidden by default.
Movavi Clips
On the computer, there is a rather popular Movavi video editor, which is developed by the Russian company of the same name. Over time, a mobile version called Clips was introduced. This application is one of the newest, so it has a convenient and stylish interface, various gestures are used in editing. But some features are available only after purchasing a Premium subscription. The free version will unfortunately have a watermark.
At the same time, the application has high user ratings due to its general convenience and the ability to immediately mount high-quality videos without delving into this process in detail, as more advanced editors require.
KineMaster
This application (as well as subsequent ones) is suitable for more “serious” editing. It has a very impressive library of sounds, effects, transitions, etc. In the standard version, their use is somewhat limited, and there is also a watermark. Get rid of all restrictions will come out if you purchase a subscription.
Let’s take a look at the main features of KineMaster:
- Using Layers in Editing Like PC Software.
- The ability to process not only video, but also sound (equalization, reverb, compression, etc.).
- An effects library that is constantly growing.
- Support for 4K resolution, but not very relevant for TikTok.
- Select video bitrate when exporting.
- And much more.
PowerDirector
Similar to KineMaster, PowerDirector is an advanced mobile editing application. It is quite demanding on the hardware of the device, so it may not work well on older smartphones and tablets, and the features of the free version are somewhat limited. 
All features and advantages are the same as in the previous case. The differences are mostly visual and relate to appearance.
Adobe Premiere Rush
Adobe is familiar to almost every computer user because of Photoshop for photo editing and Premiere Pro for video editing. She also used to develop Flash Player, which no longer works. And relatively recently, the company introduced a mobile application for editing Premiere Rush. In theory, it provides even more options for the user when compared to PowerDirector and KineMaster. But it also has a higher barrier to entry. For people who have not previously encountered editing on a computer, in order to find a particular function, you will often have to look at the instructions.
That is, the main feature of Adobe Premiere Rush is access to a large number of features that we mentioned earlier. And now let’s dwell on the shortcomings:
- Registration is required to use the app.
- High load on the device, slowdowns are possible even on the newest models of smartphones and tablets.
- Some features are available only after purchasing a subscription. In this case, the video is always exported without a watermark.
- Paid subscription is more expensive than other apps.
A montage within TikTok itself
In many scenarios, the standard features of TikTok will be more than enough, because the developers have put a lot of emphasis on filming and editing within the application. The user has access to a huge variety of effects, transitions, overlays, etc. All popular songs can be found in the built-in library, there are also a variety of sounds.
All functions in the TikTok application are placed intuitively, so the user can easily realize his idea, for example, by adding effects, subtitles for speech, etc. And right at the time of shooting, it will be possible to apply various masks, turn on the sound for dancing and much more.
Computer software
Mounting on mobile devices is convenient because it is available anywhere. It is enough to install the application on your smartphone or tablet and realize the idea. But some actions in such a scenario are very difficult to do, for example, complex cutting of frames or sounds, detailed color correction, sound processing, overlaying graphics and animations, etc.
If you want to delve into the installation as much as possible, then you should do it from a computer and laptop. At the moment, the most popular are four programs:
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- MAGIX Vegas
- Movavi Video Suite
- Davinci Resolve
And only the last two have a free version, so we will analyze them first.
Movavi Video Suite
When talking about mobile apps, we mentioned Movavi Clips. This is a program from the same developer, but with deeper features. The basic version with limited functionality is available free of charge for all users and will work even on low-end PCs.
The Russian company Movavi is responsible for the development of this program. She has her own YouTube channel, where she talks about various editing scenarios and related topics in an accessible way.
Davinci Resolve
Davinci Resolve is a whole complex of programs under the shell of one: a powerful tool for color correction, video editing, sound processing (Fairlight) and graphics creation (Fusion). The program is used by many professionals in the video industry.
Consider its main features:
- The free version has few restrictions and is suitable for almost all users.
- High stability of work, which other programs cannot boast of.
- Strict interface, but some may not like it.
- An impressive library of titles, effects, transitions, and more
- Regular updates.
The main disadvantage is the small number of instructions, tips from other users and add-ons.
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro is currently the most widely used video editing software. In fact, this is its main advantage, because there are a huge number of instructions on the Internet, including in Russian, as well as add-ons that can facilitate the user’s work.
Now let’s take a look at the disadvantages:
- The free version works only for 7 days, after which you need to purchase an expensive subscription (1622 rubles per month).
- From time to time, users complain about crashes and low stability. It is recommended to save permanently.
MAGIX Vegas
There used to be a very popular Sony Vegas program that many people used to edit videos. At the moment, she has changed the developer and is called a little differently. The user is offered a free trial version, and then it will be necessary to purchase an expensive subscription, which will have to be renewed regularly.
In terms of features, MAGIX Vegas is very similar to Movavi Video Suite, but has a slightly different look and feel and is only available in English.
Summing up
In most cases, for editing videos on TikTok, the user will have enough of the opportunities that the official mobile application offers. But many people simply find it inconvenient to edit videos in it, so there are a large number of alternatives, including free ones.
And for more professional editing, you should pay attention not to mobile applications, but to “serious” PC programs and choose one of them. At the same time, it should be understood that it will not be possible to figure out such a program right away, it is advisable to read the manual or watch a video on YouTube.
