Easy video editing on PC: editing with Movavi Video

      Video editing software for beginners

      Beginners usually have one problem: they don’t know where to start or where to find the needed actions. Movavi Video is a simple video editor that solves this problem through an intuitive workflow and a set of tools that cover common tasks.

      First, the interface and core functions are designed for quick operations like cutting and joining, without making you feel like you’ve walked into a professional studio. Second, many actions are automated using AI-based features: automatic subtitles, sound enhancement tools, smart background removal, and motion tracking.

      Another important point for a beginner is the ability to quickly create a video without manual routine. The program offers a set of ready-made templates and layouts that are easy to add to a project and customize. And in newer versions there’s an automatic pause removal feature for speech, which helps speed up the pacing of spoken content.

      Editing in Movavi Video: a beginner’s guide

      To start from scratch, simply install the application: you can download the video editor from the product’s official page, then create a project and go straight to assembling on the timeline. But let’s discuss the process in more detail.

      Prepare your files and create a project

      For ease of work, we recommend first gathering the source files in one folder (or even splitting them into subfolders like “Video,” “Photos,” “Music,” etc.) and renaming them meaningfully.

      Then create a project in Movavi Video and import the materials into the media library by dragging them into the program.

      Assemble a rough cut

      Drag clips onto the timeline and arrange the order of shots. Trim empty seconds at the beginning and end of clips, remove repeats, and keep only the moments that matter to the story. If a shot repeats the previous one or contains no action, it’s better to remove it. This approach helps you edit on a PC without unnecessary “try-ons” and endless tweaks: first you build the skeleton of the video, and then you better understand what’s missing.

      If nothing changes in a shot for 3–4 seconds, the viewer gets bored. Long pauses between lines and drawn-out moments can usually be safely shortened.

      Fix the visuals

      Crop out edges with distracting details and make sure important objects aren’t too close to the frame edges. Match brightness levels, especially if some scenes were shot indoors and others outdoors. Check white balance: different light sources produce different skin tones and background hues, which are noticeable between adjacent scenes.

      Tidy up the audio

      Check two things: speech intelligibility and overall volume level. A common beginner mistake is music louder than the voice or sharp jumps from quiet phrases to loud moments. Mix tracks so the voice remains primary and the background only supports the mood. You can change volume in Movavi Video simply by moving the slider on the track. And if a recording has constant noise, use the Noise Removal tool.

      Add text, subtitles and transitions

      Text is useful when it clarifies context: location, date, a short explanation. For conversational videos, subtitles help. As mentioned, Movavi Video has an AI-based automatic subtitles feature, which is handy when you need to quickly format an interview or explanation. Watch readability: short phrases, moderate font size, no garish colors or animation on every word.

      Don’t overdo transitions either. They’re needed where the scene or time changes, not “for decoration” between every clip. If fragments are shot in the same place doing the same action, a simple cut is usually enough.

      Export the video

      Before saving, watch the video all the way through: it’s easier to fix something now than after publishing. For a universal option, MP4 (H.264) is suitable. It plays on most devices and is good for sending via messengers and uploading to platforms.

      Movavi Video also offers preset export templates for various platforms and devices, so you can just choose one from the list if you don’t want to configure export settings manually.

      Summary

      The quickest route to a neat video is to follow a clear sequence of actions: prepare files, assemble a rough cut, remove pauses, level the audio, add effects, then export in the appropriate format. This workflow delivers predictable results and suits most everyday and work tasks.