What’s new in Movavi Video Editor

Do you have the latest version of Movavi Video Editor? Go to Help > About to check which version of the program you are using. Update regularly to access the newest features and improvements!

Version 24.2.0

New

    New

  • Brand new special effects. Create your own blockbuster movie right in Movavi Video Editor! You’ll find 20 new free special effects in the Elements section of the program.
  • Now you can apply blending modes to any video clip. Create video masterpieces with even more possibilities.
  • Improvements

  • Improved color display for HDR videos. This type of video now displays correctly.
  • Adding effects and content on the timeline while using the Blade tool has made video editing even more convenient.
  • Content installation is now twice as fast. Explore all the creative possibilities the new speed gives you.
  • Fixed issues

  • Fixed some issues that caused the program to crash.
  • Fixed some issues with intros. Now, intro previews are played automatically right after installation, you can delete free intros from your disc, and the number of intros is displayed correctly on the left side menu.
  • Fixed an issue with the Position tool so that it now works correctly after resizing and moving clips.

Version 24.1.1

    Improvements

  • You can now activate all the packs at once, even if you purchased your Effect Store subscription with a different email. Simple and convenient!
  • Fixed issues

  • Fixed problem downloading Video Editor and Effects Store content. Brighten up your projects with our awesome effects and elements without any hesitation!
  • Fixed some issues that caused to the program to crush.
  • Fixed minor bugs when working with clips and timeline.

Version 24.1.0

    New

  • New slideshow wizard design. Creating videos and slideshows quickly is now even easier and more fun.
  • Support for DirectX ® 12 hardware acceleration added. Video export is now even faster.
  • Improvements

  • Updated the player design. Previewing your videos is now simpler and more intuitive.
  • Made transitions added to the timeline more prominent. No more lost or forgotten transitions between clips.
  • Adding files to the program is now more convenient. Click on the dragging area on the timeline, select the desired video, audio, or photo in the window that opens. Handy highlights on the timeline show you where you can place your media.

Version 24.0.2

    Improvements

  • Adjusted the colors to create more contrast in the program screens. Buttons, sliders, and other interface elements are now easier to see. This makes working with Movavi Video Editor even more intuitive and enjoyable.
  • Improved program performance with lower resolution screens. No more black stripes!
  • Updated the content previews. Now it's easier to choose effects and elements for your videos.
  • Fixed issues

  • Fixed errors when moving and resizing clips on the Timeline.

Version 24.0.1

  • Minor improvements and bug fixes.

Version 24

Major update
  • Revamped timeline for easier editing The new timeline is now clearer and more streamlined. Get your projects done faster and have more fun with anything – from short vids for socials to longer family movies.
  • Frame-precise cuts in a click Give your videos a sharper look with the new Blade tool. Easily make precise cuts and create eye-catching montages like your favorite bloggers.
  • Pro-quality color correction Get next-level color correction with the same simplicity. Boost colors in a snap and make more viewers fall in love with your videos.
  • AI motion tracking Enhance reality in your videos with additional moving graphics. Just click, and AI will quickly attach any photos, videos, emojis, or memes to objects in your footage.
  • Perfect-match overlay effects Now each overlay effect has 13 blending modes to choose from. Try each of them with the press of a button and pick the one that fits your video perfectly.
  • Our best effects – at your fingertips Create awesome videos in any style with our huge collection of professionally designed effects. Now you can try them all right away, right in the app.

Version 23.5.1

  • Minor improvements and bug fixes.

Version 23.5.0

    New

  • The minimum system requirements for screen resolution have been changed. The program now works perfectly with a resolution of 1280×720.
  • Fixed issues

  • Autosave has been fixed. All your work with clips on the timeline is saved in the background.
  • Fast Track HD acceleration has been fixed. Optimization of HD clips works without interruption.

Version 23.4.1

  • Minor improvements and bug fixes.

Version 23.4.0

    New

  • New free media and effects. We've added cool transitions and expanded our collections of effects, backgrounds, intros, titles, and stickers.
  • Fixed issues

  • Fixed some issues with effects packs downloading.

Version 23.3.0

    New

  • New colorful icon for the Effects Store. It’s hiding thousands of awesome effects – check them out!
  • New way of sorting packs. Now, the icons for the most-recently installed packs will always be at the top of the list.
  • Tracks are no longer linked by default. To link clips on different tracks, click the ”Link track” button at the left edge of the timeline.
  • Gaps between clips are now enabled by default. To disable them, click the crossed-out arrow icon at the left edge of the timeline.
  • Improvements

  • We’ve brought back the “Apply” button for cropping and rotating videos. No more worrying that your changes won’t be saved!
  • Installed packs no longer disappear from “All”. Now you for sure won’t lose them.
  • Only the second segment will be highlighted after splitting a clip. Deleting extra segments is now easier.

Version 23.2.1

  • Minor improvements and bug fixes.

Version 23.2

    New

  • New project format – .mepj. Projects open and save faster. Your old projects also open with no problems.
  • Improvements

  • You can now download all intros at once. No more one-by-one downloading!
  • Video Editor no longer freezes during autosave. Edit videos at your own pace while all the changes are saved in the background.
  • The program opens up to 30% faster.
  • Fixed issues

  • The program no longer shuts down while opening large projects.
  • Reduced RAM usage while adding files on the timeline and exporting.

Version 23.1.1

  • Minor improvements and bug fixes.

Version 23.1

  • Minor improvements and bug fixes.

Version 23

Major update
  • AI background removal Use the power of the AI to instantly swap backgrounds in your vacation videos with no green screens. Drop in a new vibrant scene and get ready for an avalanche of likes on TikTok!
  • AI noise removal Cut through the noise if you partied hard this summer! Remove car, wind, and other uncool sounds from your videos with this new AI-driven audio denoiser.
  • Direct upload to TikTok Get on the For You page this fall with direct sharing to TikTok. Upload your sunny vids straight from the app and collect tons of views and likes much faster!
  • Extra effects for YouTube Let your creativity take effect! In addition to the 5 new frames, we’ll give you an exclusive pack of effects for YouTube at no charge – just because we love you. Try them out in your next hit!

Version 22.4.1

  • The program will no longer shut down while you’re working with titles.

Version 22.4

  • New music. We've expanded our collection of tracks. Now your videos will resonate in a new way.
  • Transitions, intros, titles, stickers – you get everything! Try your preferred effect before you buy – just like in a physical store!
  • Updated symbol for applied effects. Now they are marked on the timeline with an FX icon instead of a star.

Version 22.3

  • AI-powered motion tracking. Take advantage of the improved algorithm to link titles, stickers, or masks to objects in your footage.
  • Faster app launch. Make the most of the quick start to dive into creative work right away.

Version 22.2.1

  • Fixed some issues of the last update.

Version 22.2.0

  • Overlay effects for improved color adjustment. Customize the colors in your video to fit your style.
  • Choose where to store your effect packs. Designate a new folder in Preferences and free up the default disk for other uses.

Version 22.1.1

  • Minor improvements and bug fixes.

Version 22.1.0

  • Reverberation. New audio tool to make your sound more voluminous.
  • New tab for LUTs in the Color adjustment tool. Add your LUTs and use them in the videos.

Version 22

Major update
  • The magic audio enhance button This awesome button will make your audio crisp in no time – automatically! No need to look for additional audio software to make it perfect. Now you can shoot video even in a noisy or windy environment and be sure that the output audio will still be great.
  • Manual sound adjustment Of course, the audio enhance button is great. But if you need something special, you can adjust the audio settings manually to make the sound perfect for your particular video.
  • New audio effects There’s no cool update without cool new effects! Meet the new Overload, Oscillation, and Vibrato audio effects. Try them now and enjoy new ways to modify voice, music, and other sounds.
  • Ability to combine effects and adjust the intensity You can now add multiple audio effects to a single clip and adjust the intensity. Just imagine how many cool combinations you can create.
  • New look of the audio effect panel Working with audio effects is now a lot easier – all thanks to the fresh new look of the audio effects window. Each effect is now a separate tile with its own corresponding icon. To add an effect, just drag it to the clip on the timeline.
  • Sound level visualizer This new panel on the right-hand part of the timeline will let you ensure the overall sound in your project is neither too quiet nor too loud.

Version 21.4.0

  • Additional export settings. Now you can ensure optimum export results.
  • Tooltips. All features include tips for ease of use.
  • Aspect ratio templates for social networks. Configure your videos appropriately for the target social network.

Version 21.3

  • Motion tracking for titles and stickers. More elements now sync with your footage as it moves on.
  • 8 transitions with sound for creative videos.
  • Hotkeys for audio recording. Press CTRL + R/Cmd + R to start audio recording.
  • Change the speed of your video without audio distortion.
  • Adding a vertical file to a project. If the project’s settings don’t match the aspect ratio of the file, change the project’s settings in one click.

Version 21.2.1

  • Minor improvements and bug fixes.

Version 21.2

  • Motion tracking. Place a mask on the object to highlight or conceal it in motion.
  • The editor now fits 720-pixel-high screens.

Version 21.1

  • 13 new stylish transitions for spectacular videos.
  • HD optimization is now faster.
  • Autosaving now works for portable projects as well.
  • Major Pan and Zoom improvements.

Version 21.0.1

  • Minor improvements and bug fixes.

Version 21

Major update
  • LUTs The long-awaited LUTs are finally here! Tweak the atmosphere in your videos, easily recreate the color schemes from your favorite movies, apply any LUT to videos from different cameras so all clips have the same color palette.
  • Audio synchronization This new feature is useful for anyone who records audio and video separately, or who wants to synchronize sound from different cameras. Now this can be done in one click with no manual adjustments.
  • Blanks on the timeline Leave empty space between clips to insert titles, pauses, or a transition to another scene. Move clips around on the timeline however you like for comfortable editing.
  • Enhanced transitions You can now add transitions to overlay tracks as well as to the main video track. In addition, transition length can now be adjusted right on the timeline – just drag the transition edges between the clips to the left or right to change the duration.
  • Improved crop The updated crop feature now retains the original video resolution. As a result, the quality of your videos will remain high even after cropping.

Version 20.4

  • Effect packs collection from the Movavi Effects Store. New effects are available for download right from the editor via the Import tab.
  • Partial project export. Now you can edit and save different parts of the project separately.
  • Editor auto-update. All new features are downloaded automatically.
  • Sleep mode is disabled during audio recording. It will no longer interrupt the process.

Version 20.3

  • Move and zoom in on the clip in the player using the scroll wheel.
  • New overlay presets for applying logos and triple split screen to show three clips on the screen at the same time.
  • Picture-in-picture and split-screen effects moved to the Tools tab.
  • Apply a logo to your video in one click with the new Logo tool.

Version 20.2

  • High-resolution preview mode. See the final quality of the video while you’re editing it.
  • Switch between clips while previewing and easily navigate around your project.
  • Save your videos with no watermark right after you activate the program – no restart required.
  • Save a snapshot of the player. Create previews for your YouTube videos quickly and easily.

Version 20.1

  • New title style: add a background to the subtitle and choose the color.
  • Add shadows to your text and adjust the effect. Choose the color and intensity of the shadow to create your own title style.
  • The approximate video size is shown before the export in VBR.
  • The program starts up twice as fast.
  • Improved program stability while starting to export and downloading built-in media.
  • Fixed some instances in which the Media bin behaved incorrectly.
  • Fixed some small interface issues.

Version 20.0.1

  • A video compression standard H265 (HEVC) is no longer supported.
  • An icon on the Media bin previews now indicates a format of a file.
  • All the files you use on the Timeline will be ticked in the Media bin to make video creating easier.
  • The program will not shut down anymore while browsing files in the Media bin, dropping files on the Timeline and downloading the collection elements.
  • Images that were constantly loading in the Notification Center are now displayed correctly.

Version 20

Major update
  • Brand New Design We’ve improved the entire program's interface and given it a sleek new look and color palette. Now it’s a real pleasure to click those buttons, switch between tabs and menus. Just try it.
  • Media Bin Managing your files becomes easier than ever. Now when you add videos or images, they will be stored in your media bin right within the program. The quick access lets you preview, filter and add your files to the timeline at any time.
  • New Built-in Effects You can never have too many special effects. Enjoy the new glitchy and retro filters. Join scenes in a classy way with parallax transitions.
  • Filmstrip Navigating through your videos is also easier. When you add a video to the program, you’ll see it frame by frame on the timeline. This is useful when you need to cut or trim your videos or apply effects at a specific point.

Version 15.4

  • Don't miss out on fresh packs in Movavi Effects Store, helpful tutorials and other news. Click Notifications at the bottom of the Timeline to see what you can find!
  • Now, when you click on the star icon to look through the effects applied to a clip, it will open a tab where you can remove the effects
  • To remove black bars from several clips at once, select the clips you need and crop only one of them
  • Apply noise reduction, audio effects or equalizer presets to several clips at once

Version 15.3.1

  • Minor bug fixes and improvements

Version 15.3.0

  • Enhanced automatic color correction: the results are now more visible on images
  • Ability to save a group of color parameters as a preset for later use in multiple projects
  • Ability to apply color adjustments to multiple videos
  • White balance adjustment using the pipette tool
  • Ability to apply filters to multiple clips at once via drag-and-drop
  • Improved callouts: you can now set the style of arrows, adjust their length and direction
  • Minor improvements and bug fixes

Version 15.2.0

  • Ability to combine several projects into one
  • Sharing files to Vimeo right from the program
  • Ability to open projects using the Add Media Files button
  • Ability to find missing or replaced project files faster
  • Minor interface improvements
  • Other small improvements and bug fixes

Version 15.1.0

  • Timeline markers: mark interesting moments in your videos, add text comments to markers
  • Handy animation presets in the Animation tab
  • Improved video making algorithm in the Montage Wizard
  • Ability to enable AMD hardware acceleration for faster performance
  • Ability to open Movavi Video Editor projects in the standard Video Editor
  • Keyboard shortcuts for some tools now displayed in the toolbar tooltips
  • Bug fixes and other improvements

Version 15.0.1

  • Minor bug fixes and improvements

Version 14.5.0

  • New export options: ability to select a video codec and ability to choose a video bitrate type and adjust the quality level
  • Ability to choose the aspect ratio for the project with a single button under the player
  • Removal of the Project Settings button from the lower part of the program window
  • Bug fixes and other improvements

Version 14.4.1

  • Minor bug fixes and improvements

Version 14.4.0

  • Video Editor now supports effects sets from the Movavi Effects Store
  • Ability to upload videos to Google Drive
  • Ability to import RAW-files from digital cameras
  • Ability to record audio from microphone even when the timeline is empty
  • Bug fixes and other improvements

Version 14.3.0

  • Video Editor is now optimized for use on 64-bit systems
  • GIF added to export formats
  • Ability to create custom Equalizer presets
  • Ability to separate audio from a video file via the context menu
  • Bug fixes and other improvements

Version 14.2.0

  • Free media files from the program collections can now be downloaded on demand. Download individual videos, audio, or images that you like, or even whole collections
  • Bug fixes and other improvements

Version 14.1.1

  • Minor functional and interface improvements

Version 14.1.0

  • Redesigned and simplified export window
  • Adding transitions no longer alters the length of the videos
  • Choice of three settings for transitions inserted between video segments: trimmed content, freeze-frame, and slow motion
  • Bug fixes and other improvements
Features and built-in contentMovavi Video Editor 2022Movavi Video Editor 2023Movavi Video Editor 2024
User interface
Brand new design
Notification center
Multi-track timeline
Quick access to Movavi Effects Store
Revamped audio effects panel
Revamped timeline for easier editing
Ability to try exclusive effects from the Effects Store
Maximum number of tracks on the timeline999999
Built-in effects
Intros and outros
Parallax transitions, glitch and retro effects
LUTs
Extra effects for YouTube
New blending modes for overlays
Other features
Media bin
Filmstrip
Adjustable filter intensity
Applying audio effects to several clips at once
Audio synchronization
Blanks on the timeline
Transitions on overlay tracks
The magic audio enhance button
Ability to combine audio effects
Sound level visualizer
AI background removal
AI noise removal
Direct upload to TikTok
Frame-precise cuts in a click
Pro-quality color correction
AI motion tracking