There is no need to explain how video content is important now. Almost every company has its YouTube channel. Video ads attract more attention and get more customers than static banners.
If you're looking for simple ways to make video content quickly and in large quantities, whether it be for training, marketing, product education, etc. Then the solution lies in using video templates.
In this article, we have gathered seven video editors which offer ready-made templates. All of them have both free and paid plans with different features. However, we explore the pros and cons of only the free versions.
Canva
Canva is a popular design tool with an option to customize video templates. This platform offers thousands of videos classified into categories such as Instagram Reels, TikTok Videos, LinkedIn Video Ads etc.
Canva can be used for free but comes with several limits. The free plan is intended for one person without 24/7 support (You only have self-service options). However, everyone can use templates on the website online or through the App and download them without any watermark. It’s also possible to store projects that are under 5 GB (in total).
The number of free templates is limited but they are enough to choose and create really good-looking modern video content.
Pros
- Free mobile app.
- Downloading in MP4 or GIF.
- No watermark for free templates.
- Friendly interface
- Autosaving
Cons
- You cannot resize your design for free
- A limited number of fonts
- A large watermark on premium videos and images
- Few effects for a video
Some of these cons disappear after upgrading to Canva Pro or Canva Enterprise version. Anyway, when we talk about the features offered in the free version, then Canva has a range of good features for using video editing templates.
FlexClip
Another online editor for making video content with the help of templates is FlexClip. The first advantage is that all templates are free to use. It’s also possible to search from thousands of templates or find the most appropriate in a certain category.
After choosing a template you dive into the editor and customize it. The interface is quite understandable and all features are found intuitively. There are a lot of animated images, emojis, stickers and other elements for making engaging video content for social media. It might be too simple for professionals but is very good for rookies.
Pros
- Free tools such as converter, screen recorder, and compressor.
- No watermark.
- Downloading in MP4 or GIF.
- Free support.
- Stock videos.
- Good navigation.
Cons
- No access to a cloud storage
- It’s only possible to use one stock footage for each project.
- Video length can be no more than 1 minute.
- Quality is 480p.
- Only 12 projects are accessible.
Certainly, upgrading your subscription provides more options such as better quality, cloud space, longer video length etc. However, FlexClip is a good video editor even for free.
Pixiko
All video templates in Pixiko are free for everyone and divided into categories for better navigation. You can choose from one of the themes or choose a template based on the platform where you are going to use your video (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, etc).
All elements of every template can be replaced by your own ones or with files from the stock library. You can change objects, colors, canvas size, add your own text, images and so on in order to customize it according to your needs.
It’s possible to work in the editor even without registration. However, you cannot save and store your projects while unregistered. The greatest advantage is that all tools, effects and opportunities are free for everyone. It means that everything inside the editor is available for users with both free and paid plans.
Motion effects, graphic effects, and filters can be used separately or simultaneously in one object. Moreover, they can be applied not only to the whole video length but even to a certain duration of the video.
After downloading, you get the video in MP4 format. The projects without subscriptions are exported with a watermark, which appears in the upper left corner. In the free version, the project size can be no more than 150 MB and the video length can be no more than 15 minutes.
Pros
- All tools are for free.
- Unlimited video exports.
- Effects for a certain period of time.
- Stock videos, images and music.
- 1080p HD.
- Free support.
- Friendly interface.
- Free effects.
- Access to cloud storage.
Cons
- Watermark Rendering takes time when the video is long.
- Storage volume is only 500 MB.
- The project size is limited to 150 MB.
There are three plans for those users who want to remove the watermark. Paid subscriptions also get higher limits on project size and video length. Despite all of this, Pixiko is a good editor with all tools and features when working for free.
Invideo
Invideo is a platform with video editing templates for almost any type. This is because it has more than 5000 templates that are available for editing. There are a lot of categories and you can use their search to find what you're looking for.
The free plan allows exporting up to 60 projects per month with a watermark. The video resolution is 720p.
The left panel with main features is good but navigation for layers, video scenes and timelines is a bit complicated. However, it becomes easier to use after spending some time inside the editor.
Pros
- A great number of templates.
- Team working and collaborative features.
- An option to add your own watermark.
- You get free storage space of 1 GB.
- Preview before editing.
- Autosaving.
Cons
- Downloading only in MP4.
- The editor doesn’t work on all browsers.
- The maximum video length is 15 minutes for all plans.
- Premium templates are only for Business or Unlimited accounts.
- There is no options to replace objects in a template.
Invideo is a good platform for team working. All team settings are available even in the free plan. Your team can have access to your videos, where they can comment and edit them. It’s even possible to add an unlimited number of team members.
Biteable
Another online video editor that offers free templates is Biteable. It also offers a range of features to enable working with a team. You can work with up to three users.
However, there are not so many tools and features for editing and making complicated video projects. Biteable is good for presentations, invitations, introduction videos, advertising etc.
Pros
- Royalty-free music.
- 1 million video clips.
- Team working.
- Unlimited video exports.
Cons
- Videos are exported with a Biteable watermark.
- Few templates.
- Lack of common video tools.
- There is no "undo" button.
Biteable is a simple editor with several tens of templates that can be customized and used for many purposes. The free plan is enough for some simple actions, but more useful options are available in other plans.
Fastreel
Fastreel video editor is a product of the famous Movavi Company. There are not so many templates in this editor, but all of them are really elaborate. You can choose any template and customize it according to your needs. The editor is quite easy to use and understand.
However, the options of all templates are limited. You can add your own text and add a picture or a video only where it’s possible. Video templates made in a Fastreel free version are also downloaded with a watermark.
Audio embedding is also available. Animation and effects are stable.
Pros
- Free mobile app.
- Autosaving.
- An unlimited number of projects.
- Good and elaborated templates.
Cons
- Watermark Tools are outside the editor.
- All tools are not free.
- Few templates.
One more advantage is that you don't need to register to export and save a video. So, you can try and explore all the features for free without signing up.
Renderforest
Renderforest is a cartoon website, which also offers visitors the option to customize templates and use them everywhere they want.
However, the free version is poor when it comes to video quality. A user without a subscription can download only a 360p video. Templates are quite simple. You can edit them in a few simple clicks. Lastly, the free plan applies a watermark on the whole project.
Pros
- Unlimited video exports.
- Stock videos are available.
- Simple navigation.
- Professional design.
Cons
- Watermark on exported videos.
- Bad quality (only 360p).
- Only 300 MB storage.
- Videos can only be up to 3 minutes.
This editor offers 4 paid plans with more attractive features. However, if you are not ready to pay, you'll have to do with 360p video quality. The rest of the features are quite acceptable for a free version.
Conclusion
Video templates are an excellent and quick way to create professional video content for publishing on social media or websites, use them as ads, banners, intro or outro etc.
You can quickly create video projects in one style even every day.
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This article was submitted as a guest post by Tatyana Nikolaeva from Pixiko, which is an online video editing software. If you need to create stunning videos, head on to their website and browse the range of tools and capabilities they offer.