WeVideo Reviews

WeVideo

4.7 (187)
Video editing software

Overall rating

4.7 /5
(187)
Value for Money
4.6/5
Features
4.5/5
Ease of Use
4.6/5
Customer Support
4.6/5

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Rhonda
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Good for students, I have one complaint

Reviewed on 29/4/2021

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Pros

I use this myself and manage as many as 85 projects at one time. I find it easy to use and explain. Most of my users are 12-14 years old. They do complex programs with interviews, live video, cut-aways, music and voice overs. We use it for podcasting as well. Each student does between 1-4 projects a quarter year of school.

Cons

Your new interface hides the sound bar so that it requires an additional click to find it. Making kids have a harder time with what was always their hardest thing to manage.
Your new interface hide where the edit is filed into a project so kids who open an edit and just start putting clips on the timeline are not building them in the assigned "shared with me project" which makes in impossible for me to monitor them or see their progress. You also do not have a mechanism to move an existing edit into a "project " file that was assigned to them. This leaves me in the unfortunate problem of either requiring them to rebuild the edit in the appropriate place, or finish the video (without shared video files) and without my supervision of the students work.

Jayla
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  • Industry: Arts & Crafts
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Monthly for Free Trial
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Website Is Good For Quick Films!

Reviewed on 23/3/2020

This is a great website for beginners but when you need more features, its not as much as I'd hoped...

This is a great website for beginners but when you need more features, its not as much as I'd hoped for. The app was amazing for school though! I got stuff done really fast with this website!

Pros

Very great for people who want to learn how to film make and create videos. I used this app once for YouTube, it was great and quick to use! I use the filter effects it comes with and the video looks better and sound comes out great in the final product. I like how you don't have to download the app, you can just sign up and use it. Very useful for school when you don't want to download anything!

Cons

I wish this website would make it cheaper to remove the water mark instead of having to sign up for monthly subscription. The soft were design needs more updates of features and more effects.

Kyle
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  • Industry: Building Materials
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used for 1-5 months
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Not "pro" level

Reviewed on 2/11/2018

Pros

The fact that it's all done online, is fantastic. The issue really is that there's no real growth allowed within this platform. I mean, for a YouTube Content Creator, you might be fine with this. Then again, you're probably gonna need to create snappier/fresher looking pieces than you'll be able to pull off here. Again, the ability to store where you are and what you're doing as well as all the components is a big plus (as long as you have a fast and dependable connection).

Cons

Since it's in the cloud, it's not as snappy as I'd hoped. In addition, you are reliant on the connection to be fast and dependable. Now most of us have that now, but still. A scary prospect sometimes. You're gonna be limited if you surpass the abilities you'll have available to you at the get go. Not a long term solution. For me anyway.

Daniel
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  • Industry: Primary/Secondary Education
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

An Incredibly Welcoming Online Video Editor

Reviewed on 6/9/2022

WeVideo has been my school system's video editing tool for several years now, and I have been...

WeVideo has been my school system's video editing tool for several years now, and I have been extremely happy with it. Using it with students for projects and morning announcements has been easy and fun, and it has even inspired some students to look more into video editing. The range of tools is great, and users can choose to dive in with greenscreen effects, stock footage, and more, or take a less overwhelming approach and use the simple video capture tool to take short videos and post it.

Pros

WeVideo is an excellent tool for video editing, both for those who are experienced in editing and those who are newer. The tool has several different modes, with the "Storyboard" mode showing a simpler window for those who are new, whereas the "Timeline" mode displays the editing screen in a similar way to many other editing tools. The software can easily click videos together and overlay text, stock images/videos, music, and more with an easy-to-use library and video track system. Working with others on the tool is also easy by creating a "Shared Project". There is even a classroom option for teachers to work with their students!

Cons

There are small tweaks that WeVideo could make to improve, such as their "Group" manager tool, but I've found every time I had an issue and sent in feedback, they changed it very quickly!

Jocelyn
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

The best video editor ever!

Reviewed on 9/7/2021

It's been amazing, I've been using the platform for the last couple of months and I am planning on...

It's been amazing, I've been using the platform for the last couple of months and I am planning on continue using it. It's great to know that I have a place where I can edit my class videos, create rooms for my students to add their own creations, not only videos but podcasts, GIFs and more, and share their insights in a fun way. WeVideo offered me a 30 day trial, then I bought the Education version and honestly it's totally worth it. I recommended this platform to some of my coworkers and they loved it as well.

Pros

I just love all the features WeVideo has to offer. You can merge videos into one, add transitions, text and different filters. One of the best parts is that you can do all this without any restriction from you smartphone and computer. Another amazing feature WeVideo has is that it includes an Education form of the platform, which allows me to create rooms where students can add their videos and watch videos I upload and edit throughout the platform.

Cons

Nothing, WeVideo is amazing and I wouldn't change a thing about it. I will definitely continue using this platform to create and edit videos.

Emily
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  • Industry: Primary/Secondary Education
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

The Best Introductory Online Video Editing Software

Reviewed on 11/8/2020

WeVideo has been amazing for online teaching. I make tons of videos and recorded lessons for...

WeVideo has been amazing for online teaching. I make tons of videos and recorded lessons for students, and while I don’t often need all of the bells and whistles WeVideo can offer, I love having the option and the quality of the videos I can make are never lacking. Every county doing online learning (and even the one’s that aren’t) should look into getting WeVideo for their teachers!

Pros

WeVideo has so many features that make it the optimal introduction to video editing for students or for adults who have yet to try their hands at editing. It is completely online, meaning you don’t have to download any large software files, and you can access your work online from any computer you can log in on. Users can edit in a normal timeline mode for those who have some experience, or you can use the storyboard mode which makes it easier to follow and edit for newer users. It has so much stock footage anyone can use, and even has themes that you can apply to the entire video that automatically add music, transitions, and title cards that fit a theme of your choice! Once you are more experienced, the depth of options this software can give you is impressive - from greenscreen and video effects to multiple track layering!

Cons

It’s hard to think of any issues with WeVideo! There are a lot of options, and it can get overwhelming if you search through all of the options before getting a base understanding of editing, but that can also be a benefit for those who want to explore or create high quality videos!

Joseph
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

It's the best

Reviewed on 20/7/2020

100% amazing. Great customer service and a powerful product that gives my students authentic...

100% amazing. Great customer service and a powerful product that gives my students authentic hands-on experiences with video.

Pros

Prior to WeVideo I had used iMovie and was pleasantly surprised to see that this was so much better. It's powerful, cloud based, and allows my students to collaborate seamlessly while making it possible for me to check out their work and give feedback. Privacy standards are set for student work as well. My students use this product every day for student news productions and it has given them a chance to exhibit their creativity for the entire school community to enjoy.

Cons

The only issue that I can think of is that it is missing the ability to screenshot frames of the video at this point.

Carol
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  • Industry: Primary/Secondary Education
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

WeVideo Rocks for Educators and Students

Reviewed on 1/1/2021

I have loved using WeVideo. I teach a Broadcasting class, and it is very intuitive for our...

I have loved using WeVideo. I teach a Broadcasting class, and it is very intuitive for our students. They pick up the basics very quickly, so that I can then focus on the creativity for my class.

Pros

My district adopted WeVideo and it has been a game changer for our students. It is easy to use, but full of features. Students can present their ideas in a creative way using the stock library of videos, images, and audio which is a huge plus compared to other video editing platforms. Teachers also use it to create presentations for teaching.

Cons

Until this year, the collaborative features were not working well. However, the most recent update solved that problem. Students can now work on a video together in real time. That is a game changer!

Aaron
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  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

An excellent online cloud based video editing platform.

Reviewed on 24/4/2018

Pros

My students can accesses their projects from any device anywhere in the world at anytime. I can access their projects and provide support through the cloud.

Cons

It is lacking in some important areas like keyframes. The functionality is pretty limited and some aspects like titles and transitions are rigid.

Greg
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  • Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Easy online video editing!

Reviewed on 21/8/2020

My wife is a schoolteacher. She signed up to do a couple of online classes that were all video-base...

My wife is a schoolteacher. She signed up to do a couple of online classes that were all video-based instruction. She needed to video herself teaching and inject graphics and title slides to complete the project. Rather than set up an expensive software install for two videos, we decided to try WeVideo, as recommended by the school. We were pleased with the outcome and recommend you try it.

Pros

WeVideo is easy to deploy and the interface is pretty intuitive...especially if you've ever done video editing in a normal non-linear editing interface. It easily integrates multiple tracks of video, audio, overlays, transitions and comes with royalty-free background music pre-bundled. Great for quick productions where you don't have high-tech demands. Recommend you get the free version first to see if it meets your needs. You can upgrade incrementally as needed.

Cons

Because I've used full-featured non-linear editing suites in the past, there were times where I felt a bit "constrained" in the WeVideo interface. I figured out how to do MOST of what I would do normally, but this isn't an expensive, full-featured tool...it is for consumers to be able to create quick videos with transitions and multiple tracks without breaking the bank. I can live with some constraints for that.

Nancy
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  • Industry: Primary/Secondary Education
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

So much fun and easy too

Reviewed on 29/4/2021

Last spring I was scared of anything technical. I could use a computer for work with ease, but...

Last spring I was scared of anything technical. I could use a computer for work with ease, but learning anything new was difficult - and troubleshooting??? Never! With remote learning forcing me to use more and more online tools, I've upped my game considerably. I'm now one of the teachers my co-workers come to for help! Wevideo has created a platform for me to use with my kids that makes them feel cool and accomplished. I am able to create videos that play for morning announcements in our school. Next year, I plan to begin a broadcasting course, and we will definitely be using Wevideo for our creation and editing.

Pros

The steps to creating a video on Wevideo are straightforward and easy to use. I have a classroom account and was able to show my 6th graders how to create videos. They took to it like fish to water and are creating great products.

Cons

It's difficult to have a group of kids working on the same video, but unable to be doing work at the same time. Only one student can be on the project doing editing at a time. It would also be great to be able to upload Google slides rather than having to upload a Screencastify version of the slides and edit from there.

Katrina
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  • Industry: Primary/Secondary Education
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Best program for video editing in school environment

Reviewed on 1/12/2020

Due to the simplicity of the program I find I am doing very little training on the program itself....

Due to the simplicity of the program I find I am doing very little training on the program itself. The short "Help" videos are an excellent resource! The site is surprisingly stable. In fact I can recall the site going down once in the last 8 years I have used it!

Pros

I have been using WeVideo for 8 years. I have found nothing comparable for the price. Simple enough for elementary students to use, yet robust enough for the prosumer in your organization. Over the years WeVideo has worked consistently to improve the program by continually adding new features as requested by users. I have and will continue to recommend WeVideo to all.

Cons

WeVideo has worked diligently over the years to improve the program. Generally, new features are added when requested by users within months. New features are generally fairly stable, even in beta, and support is quick and consistent. I really don't have anything I disliked about the program.

Kevin
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  • Industry: Media Production
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Easily Integrates With Google

Reviewed on 24/9/2020

So far, WeVideo has delivered a beginner-friendly editor that is easy to demo and fun for kids to...

So far, WeVideo has delivered a beginner-friendly editor that is easy to demo and fun for kids to create with. It even has a screencast feature if you don't have a full subscription to something like Screencastify.

Pros

This web-based editor makes teaching video production a breeze whether I'm in the classroom or teaching remotely. It provides access-anywhere collaboration and storage a reality for schools on a tight budget. An intuitive interface with a feel similar to the pricier pro NLEs provides a lot of bang for the buck, including color correction, chroma-key, and a stock library like I've never seen. The stock media is awesome! It integrates beautifully with Google Drive so media storage is not a problem and I can assign projects to individuals or groups with ease. I had my doubts, but this does the trick for an entry-level video class.

Cons

One thing I cannot do in WeVideo is unlink the audio from the video in a clip. This makes split edits (L- or J- cuts) a little more difficult by making you use a second video track. It's not the worst thing, but when I'm teaching how to smooth out a cut like the pros, who use FCP or Premiere, I have to add a caveat about the limitations of this NLE.

Fahim Shahriar
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Creating Video Content Made Easy.

Reviewed on 15/7/2022

This tool makes my work easy. Just drag and drop, add and cut, use effects and transitions. Done!...

This tool makes my work easy. Just drag and drop, add and cut, use effects and transitions. Done! The video is ready for uploading . This is far the best option for editing videos. 2 words to describe it: Fast and Easy!

Pros

It is a very user friendly tool. Has enough features to make a proper video with ease. Contains an enormous media library to choose from. The fact that it doesn't require to be downloaded makes it even better.

Cons

There are a few drawbacks to be noticed. The text overlays don't have effects to add. The video playback is a bit laggy. And the main problem for me was the transitions. They should add more transitions in it.

Ryan
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

WeVideo is the best video creation tool for students and teachers!

Reviewed on 20/7/2020

I have been using WeVideo with students for three years as well as using it to create my own...

I have been using WeVideo with students for three years as well as using it to create my own videos. The students love how they can fully realize their creative vision when it comes to video creation and I love how easily I can create professional looking video lessons. It is an AWESOME application!

Pros

-It is very easy to use
-It is packed with features that make it extremely powerful
-It has a MASSIVE library of stock media that can be used in video creation
-It connects with cloud-based services like Google Drive for easy storage and upload
-They listen to the feedback of their users when making upgrades and adding features
-They have a great community of educators who share ideas and lessons

Cons

-No ability to crop image or video clips

Keith
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  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Best Video Editing Tool for Educational Use

Reviewed on 20/7/2022

Pros

I have been using wevideo for 7+ years and love how easy the tool is and how students can quickly learn how to navigate the site. Wevideo provides a colaborative and engaging site so students can produce high quality video projects.

Cons

Only wish there was a spell checker option when creating title slides within the platform

Patrik
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Online video editing with a very appealing interface

Reviewed on 23/9/2022

Editing videos is much more fun with a good tool, like Wevideo is. I love the generous (un-)...

Editing videos is much more fun with a good tool, like Wevideo is. I love the generous (un-) limits. Some months carry more work and it is certainly goo to know you will never get out publish time.

Pros

- Easy to get started, even for newbies. There are two modes to choose from, beginner and advanced, which will help you get a suitable interface.
- VERY generous limits (storage and publish time)

Cons

I would like to see more "right-click" on the object to get access the functions (like changing audio levels, play speed).

Alternatives Considered

Kapwing

Reasons for Switching to WeVideo

Price and functionality.
Manny
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Wevideo is IT!

Reviewed on 30/3/2021

Pros

It is THE ONLY software we find that works on Chromebooks. windows, phones, and tablets. It comes with stick media and has Green Screen!

Cons

We currently cannot do complex animations or tilt media just a tad. Nothing that prevents you from creating amazing video edits!

Toby
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  • Industry: E-Learning
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Why I would recommend WeVideo

Reviewed on 7/7/2020

At the moment I am still experimenting with using this product to create excellent quality videos...

At the moment I am still experimenting with using this product to create excellent quality videos and encouraging my colleagues to use the platform as well.those I have introduced to have also been keen to exploit the features in this product and use it to its full capacity.

Pros

What I really like about WeVideo is that it is so easy to use. once my footage is uploaded onto the platform I can edit it add special effects music etc with ease. there are also plenty of tutorials and a friendly create a community to help me if I get stuck.

Cons

At the moment I am very pleased with this product and cannot find any fault with it.

Dominic
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Excellent Video Editing for Education

Reviewed on 27/10/2020

It has been a dream to use in the classroom, the kids love using it.

It has been a dream to use in the classroom, the kids love using it.

Pros

I think WeVideo is so easy to get going with compared to some of the other fancier software out there. It's great that it is cloud based and children from as young as seven can create professional looking movies in minutes, thanks to the extensive stock footage available. The editing is simple, if not extensive, and it has everything you need to start off learning about video creation.

Cons

There could be an option for better quality exports

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Consumer Services
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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Great way to get your feet wet in the world of video editing

Reviewed on 30/7/2018

Pros

I used the free version of WeVideo to make a short film for school. It was my my first exposure to video editing and while it took me a week to make a professional looking video, it helped me realize that I actually enjoy the process a lot. I personally found it helpful to storyboard my film before going into WV, as it made the editing process quicker.

I wouldn't recommend WV for people who are new to video editing or aren't really interested in it, because there is a learning curve that can be frustrating. But for those who want to get their feet wet before jumping into a more expensive software, WeVideo is an excellent place to start.

Cons

While We Video allowed me to upload my own clips, audio, and photos, I still had to edit all files (adjusting sound bites, video cutting, etc), before uploading as those features aren't part of the free plan.

Susan
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Great Way to Make & Edit Videos

Reviewed on 29/3/2020

The program comes with multiple features that helps made the video editing and making simple. Both...

The program comes with multiple features that helps made the video editing and making simple. Both the adults and students found this to be a reliable program to use. With the license that give limited amount of seats/users, other people at work can use as a whole at a good price.

Pros

We use this program last year to create weekly videos for a class with the students. The students are taught how to utilize this application for their program. The students are comfortable and felt the program is simple to use.

Cons

There are many features in this software and for someone that is not comfortable with technology, it might be a bit overwhelming with the transferring of photos and videos from phone to computer.

Lisa
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Couldn't be more thrilled with this service!

Reviewed on 23/4/2020

We have signed up for a free school wide license now and will definitely pay for one next year. Our...

We have signed up for a free school wide license now and will definitely pay for one next year. Our teachers are all using this currently for end of year project based learning units. We are doing PBLs instead of end of year assessments

Pros

I discovered this service when putting together a virtual learning plan for my school and couldn't be happier. There are very few video editing services for students that work on any device and on any platform. WeVideo does and it's super easy to use. They have a great resource library where you can search by grade division (MS, HS, etc.) and by subject area to browse already made videos for inspiration. They also have templates that students can use for structure for things like book talks or science labs.

Cons

It is free so I really can't complain about anything. After having used imovie for years I was able to figure out how to do everything I used to love to do on imovie without much work.

Gregory
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  • Industry: Photography
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

WeVideo Rocks!

Reviewed on 28/7/2020

Pros

The ease of use is the deciding factor for me to include this within my curriculum for my students. There are many features but it's still simple to use. I go over the basics with my students but them b/c of it's simplicity the students are able to take off and run with it. Plus, it play well on any platform, i.e. Mac, PC, and Chromebooks!

Cons

I really don't have any cons for incorporating WeVideo into my curriculum.

Dave
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Why I use WeVideo

Reviewed on 24/5/2021

My overall experience has been great! I use WeVideo at least once a month to create educational...

My overall experience has been great! I use WeVideo at least once a month to create educational videos for an Elementary school and I have not been disappointed one time. The program is easy to use, from uploading content to edit and create to downloading your final product. I recommend WeVideo to all my colleagues to use.

Pros

WeVideo is very easy to use, create and be creative with. Access to libraries of royalty free video clips, music and imagery married to your personal uploads allows for a seamless creative process. Easy to use tools to create movies or audio and quality customer support when needed.

Cons

Moving clips around in the editor could be easier when needing to adjust or move multifile clips or images. Copying clips or audio to move in editing would also be a beneficial tool.