PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1760432
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1760432
Video editing software is a digital application that enables users to edit and organize video clips, audio files, and visual effects to produce refined and engaging video content. This software supports both professional editors and amateur users in creating high-quality videos by merging different components such as video segments, images, and music into a unified and visually compelling final product.
There are two primary types of video editing software cloud based and web based. Cloud based video editing software allows users to perform editing tasks through internet connected platforms without the need to install large programs on their personal devices. It supports various operating systems including Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile platforms, and is offered under several pricing options such as one time purchase, subscription based plans, and freemium models. This software is utilized for both commercial and personal purposes by a range of users including the film industry, television networks, digital media professionals, content creators, media agencies, and others.
The video editing software market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides video editing software market statistics, including video editing software industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a video editing software market share, detailed video editing software market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the video editing software industry. This video editing software market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The video editing software market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.38 billion in 2024 to $2.54 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the rising popularity of online content creation, the expansion of social media platforms, the widespread availability of video streaming services, the increase in video-focused marketing and advertising efforts, and the growing demand for high-quality video production.
The video editing software market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.27 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The projected growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the expansion of mobile video editing applications, the rapid development of the esports and gaming sectors, the increasing need for video content in education and e-learning, the rising popularity of short-form video content, and the growing use of drones for video production. Key trends expected during this period include technological progress in artificial intelligence and machine learning, the incorporation of AI tools to enhance video editing capabilities, improvements in cloud computing and storage solutions, advancements in video resolution, and the adoption of multi-camera editing functionalities.
The growing use of smartphones is expected to drive the expansion of the video editing software market in the coming years. Smartphones are versatile mobile devices that enable users to make calls, browse the internet, run applications, and perform a wide variety of digital activities through a touchscreen interface. The rise in smartphone adoption is largely due to increased internet access, which allows more individuals around the world to connect, communicate, and use digital services easily from a single device. Smartphones contribute to the video editing software market by providing strong processing power and high resolution displays, enabling users to edit videos effectively while on the move through mobile optimized editing applications. For example, in February 2024, a report from Uswitch Ltd., a company based in the United Kingdom that offers price comparison services, stated that there were 71.8 million mobile connections in the United Kingdom at the beginning of 2022. This figure was 4.2 million more than the total population and marked a 3.8 percent increase, or approximately 2.6 million more connections compared to 2021. By 2025, the population in the United Kingdom is expected to reach 68.3 million, with nearly 95 percent, or about 65 million people, projected to be smartphone users. As a result, the growing popularity of smartphones is playing a significant role in driving the video editing software market.
Leading companies in the video editing software market are developing advanced solutions such as AI powered video editing tools to minimize editing time by automating complex processes. These tools use artificial intelligence algorithms to perform functions including scene detection, object tracking, color correction, and audio enhancement, which significantly accelerate the video editing workflow. For example, in November 2024, Podcastle, a company based in the United States specializing in audio and video media, launched Video Editor, an AI powered professional video editing platform. This tool delivers exceptional speed and performance through a streamlined, browser based interface that allows users to drag and drop large files and begin editing immediately from any location. With complete creative control, users can capture or upload high quality 4K footage and utilize features such as multi track and multi camera editing within a simple, user friendly timeline. Additionally, the suite of AI powered tools enables users to create studio grade content with ease by applying one click enhancements, making the editing process faster, more accessible, and highly efficient.
In February 2025, Apple Inc., a technology company based in the United States, acquired Pixelmator for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Apple to enhance its creative toolset and improve the photo and image editing features available on its devices. Additionally, Apple plans to incorporate more AI-powered functionalities to maintain its competitive edge in the fast-growing digital creativity space. Pixelmator is a Lithuania-based company known for its expertise in video editing software.
Major players in the video editing software market are Apple Inc., Adobe Inc., Autodesk Inc., Vimeo Inc., Wondershare Technology Group Co. Ltd., Corel Corporation, Magix Software GmbH, Movavi Software Limited, TechSmith Corporation, Animoto Inc., Nero AG, WeVideo Inc., Blackmagic Design Pty Ltd, Clipchamp Pty Ltd, Pinnacle Systems Inc., KineMaster Corporation, Meltytech LLC, LWKS Software Ltd, LumaTouch LLC, AKOOL Inc., InShot Inc., and OpenShot Studios LLC.
North America was the largest region in the video editing software market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in video editing software report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the video editing software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The video editing software market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as custom video editing services, mobile app integration, and software licensing and subscriptions. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
Video Editing Software Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on video editing software market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.