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Wondershare Filmora

Desktop timeline editor with drag and drop effects plus AI captions, music and cutout.

Best for Beginner to intermediate YouTubers (desktop)

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What it does

Wondershare Filmora is a timeline video editor paired with built in AI tools and creative assets. Users import raw video footage, audio, images, or text prompts to produce finished, styled videos for social channels, marketing, or business projects. It is built for business teams, marketers, influencers, and freelancers.

Read more: 5 features and how people use themShow less
  1. Wondershare Filmora: AI smart cutout

    AI smart cutout

    Isolates and removes unwanted items or replaces the visual background of your media in seconds.

    Use caseA video editor removes an unwanted distraction from a clip and swaps out the background before finalizing the visual cut.

    From filmora.wondershare.com/filmora-features.html · image from Wondershare Filmora
  2. Wondershare Filmora: AI speech to text

    AI speech to text

    Converts spoken dialogue directly into synchronized subtitle tracks, complete with tools to proofread errors and fix grammar.

    Use caseA creator transcribes dialogue from a spoken clip into subtitles and fixes transcription mistakes in a single click.

    From filmora.wondershare.com/filmora-features.html · image from Wondershare Filmora

  3. AI text to video

    Generates visual footage straight from written prompts to supply clips directly onto your project timeline.

    Use caseA video creator writes a prompt describing a concept scene to generate footage when missing physical camera clips.

    From filmora.wondershare.com/filmora-features.html
  4. Wondershare Filmora: AI music generator

    AI music generator

    Produces customized soundtrack audio tailored to specific moods, artistic styles, and energy levels.

    Use caseA marketer creates background tracks matching the exact mood and energy needed for a promotional campaign.

    From filmora.wondershare.com/filmora-features.html · image from Wondershare Filmora

  5. AI mate editing

    Provides an interactive assistant that answers questions and guides you through video editing tasks inside your workspace.

    Use caseAn editor asks the assistant for editing help to speed up their workflow during a project.

    From filmora.wondershare.com/filmora-features.html

Written from Wondershare Filmora's own website, checked . Each feature links to the page it comes from; images are Wondershare Filmora's own.

Every plan

PlanMonthlyBilled yearlyPerWhat it includes
FreeFreeNot listedper userwatermark on export; AI features paid by AI credits
Monthly Plan$19.99Not listedper userbilled monthly (third party figure)
Basic (Annual)Not listed$4.17per userUS$49.99/yr (third party); 1GB cloud; 4K export; no watermark
Advanced (Annual)Not listed$5per userUS$59.99/yr (promo, regular US$69.99); 1,000 AI credits/mo; 10GB cloud
Premium (Annual)Not listed$8.33per userUS$99.99/yr (third party)
PerpetualNot listedNot listedone timeUS$79.99 one time (third party, Windows); 1,000 one time AI credits; updates to Filmora 16 only

From Wondershare Filmora's own pricing page, checked . Prices are in US dollars per month; "billed yearly" is the monthly price when you pay for a year up front. A few figures (often the yearly price) are derived rather than printed on the page.

Before you pay

How to cancel
Subscribers can manage and cancel their subscription anytime online via their Wondershare account subscription page.
What Wondershare Filmora saysrenew US$ 19.99/mo (46% off). [Cancel Anytime](https://accounts.wondershare.com/web/subscription). Software Not Included. Source page
Cancel online yourself
Yes
What Wondershare Filmora saysrenew US$ 19.99/mo (46% off). [Cancel Anytime](https://accounts.wondershare.com/web/subscription). Software Not Included. Source page
Renews automatically
Yes
What Wondershare Filmora saysBilled yearly as US$49.99. Automatically renew. Cancel anytime. Source page
Watermark on the free plan
Yes
What Wondershare Filmora saysExport Without Watermark Source page
Commercial use
Paid plans only
What Wondershare Filmora saysPersonal Account | Only for personal non profit use (non commercial), can be used on social networking platforms Source page
Export your data
Yes
What Wondershare Filmora saysexport your timeline as Final Cut Pro 7 XML when the project needs to continue in another editor. Source page
Discounts
Education discounts are offered.
What Wondershare Filmora says[Education](https://filmora.wondershare.com/store/buy education.html?sysparam=win) Source page
Support
Email
What Wondershare Filmora saysPlease contact customer_service@wondershare.com if you have any questions or concerns. Source page

Only what Wondershare Filmora's own pages state, with the quote behind each answer. Anything they don't publish is left out rather than guessed.

Wondershare Filmora video tutorials

Wondershare Filmora - QUICK START Video Editing Tutorial!Justin Brown - Primal Video · 26 min
Wondershare Filmora - Complete Filmora Video Editor Tutorial!Justin Brown - Primal Video · 27 min
How to use Wondershare Filmora 13 to Edit Videos - Beginner's TutorialTeacher's Tech · 29 min

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What the free plan includes

Full editor, watermarked exports

Questions people ask about Wondershare Filmora

How much does Wondershare Filmora cost?

Paid plans start at $19.99 a month (Monthly Plan). 6 plans are listed above, from Wondershare Filmora's own pricing page.

Is Wondershare Filmora free?

Yes, there is a free plan: Full editor, watermarked exports.

How do I cancel Wondershare Filmora?

Subscribers can manage and cancel their subscription anytime online via their Wondershare account subscription page. Source

Does the Wondershare Filmora free plan add a watermark?

Yes, free plan output carries a watermark or branding. Source

Can I use Wondershare Filmora output commercially?

Yes, on paid plans only. Source

Does Wondershare Filmora have a student or other discount?

Education discounts are offered. Source

What are the authorization scopes for the audio assets under your individual plan in Filmora?

Audio assets can be used for web videos, audio blogging, and webcasting on personal channels without commercial use on platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. Source

Can I share audio assets with other team members?

An Individual License permits 1 person to use the assets, while a Team License grants access to 5 individuals for personal use. Source

I have more questions about licensing that aren't covered here. What should I do?

Contact the Wondershare support team via customer_service@wondershare.com or view the Technology Asset License Agreement. Source

Where this came from

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