With the democratization of smartphones, especially Android devices, many users are trying their hands at video editing for the first time. Smartphones have become quite powerful, so people are able to edit and render videos on the go. The only issue is that there are many apps on the Play Store and users are in a quandary to pick the right app. Some apps charge hefty money for offering access to premium features and some display a watermark on videos. So if you want the best free video editor for Android without watermark then follow along.

In this article, we have mentioned only those apps that don’t feature a watermark and are mostly free. However, if you want the best video editor for Android with no bar on premium apps then go through our linked article. Apart from that, we have also mentioned some Chinese apps on this list and have mentioned it wherever necessary so that you can take an informed decision. For more information in this regard, you can head over to our article on the best Chinese apps alternatives. With all that said, let’s now move to the list.

  • VN Video Editor
  • Quik
  • ActionDirector
  • Adobe Premiere Rush
  • YouCut
  • VLLO
  • Kruso
  • PixArt Video
  • Super Studio
  • Inshot

1. VN Video Editor

VN Video Editor is hands-down one of the best free video editing software on Android and you guessed it right, the video editor does not put a watermark as well. What’s more, you won’t encounter any video or banner ads while editing or exporting the video. It’s like the cherry on top of the cake and some more by the sides. A no-nonsense video editor that is equally feature-packed in an intuitive user interface. The whole UI is clean, baked with advanced editing tools like multi-track editing, curve shifting, FX for video effects, BG for background enhancement, freeze, filters, and more.

Install: VN Video Editor (Free)

Quik is another excellent free video editor on Android that doesn’t feature a watermark on exported videos. The app has been developed by the popular action-camera company, GoPro. Having said that, many find the app barebones and rightly so, but if you are a beginner, this is a great app to start your video editing journey on a smartphone. You just need to select your videos and Quik uses its presets to make your video look professional and social-media ready.

3. ActionDirector

ActionDirector is a widely popular video editing app on Android and it has also been awarded Editor’s Choice on the Play Store. Most of us know ActionDirector as an advanced and premium video editor, but there is more to it. You can actually use ActionDirector for free and can publish videos without watermark. While editing, when you tap on “cross” to remove the watermark, it prompts you to opt for the premium plan. However, if you close the dialog then it asks if you want to watch an ad to remove the watermark. So, just tap on the box and watch an ad for a few seconds.

What was known as Adobe Premiere Clip earlier is now called Adobe Premiere Rush. With this new revamp, Adobe is bringing premium video-editing tools to the masses without watermark or any charge. Further, you won’t have to experience any banner or video ads. That sounds too good to be true, right? While that is entirely true, but there is a catch. You can export only 3 videos for free on Adobe Premiere Rush. And mind you, this is not a monthly limitation but total allowance for a registered account. Past that, you will have to opt for the paid plan.

YouCut is a popular free video editing app on Android and it does not feature a watermark on videos. Further, the app is brimming with top video editing features and does not serve ads which makes it a perfect pick for editing Instagram videos, TikToks. However, let me clarify in the beginning that InShot Inc, the developer of YouCut, has deep roots with China, primarily with Hangzhou Inshot Tech Co LTD. So if you have reservations against using a Chinese app then I would not recommend it. As for the features and functionality, the app is really great having all the standard and some advanced features as well.

You can change backgrounds of videos, adjust colors, trim, crop and join videos, add text, and much more. Other than that, there is a huge library of royalty-free music within the app so that is great. Not to mention, you can also change the motion and apply various filter effects to your videos. Overall, YouCut is an excellent video editor for Android that comes without any mandatory watermark, but if you value your privacy then you are better off looking at other apps on this list.

VLLO is quite a popular app for creating vlogs on the fly, but you can use it to edit any kind of videos. The video editor is completely free and does not feature a watermark on exported videos which is just great. Not to mention, VLLO is super clean and there are no ads whatsoever. As for the features, the app offers you predefined dimensions for various social media platforms. You can choose one and start editing videos immediately without worrying about the aspect ratio or other technical things.

Install: VLLO (Free, Offers in-app purchases)

Kruso is a relatively new video editor on Android, but it has quickly gained success because of its free offering and no watermark policy. On top of that, the app does not display any kind of ads while editing which makes the experience even better. However, keep in mind, to remove the watermark, you will have to watch a small video ad which I guess, is totally fine. Apart from that, you have many outstanding video editing tools on Kruso. For instance, you have a full-fledged video editor where you can trim, merge, and crop videos.

8. PixArt Video

PixArt Video is another video editor on Android that does not charge you anything and yet offers watermark-free videos. However, bear in mind, the app is based out of China so proceed only if you are not averse to Chinese apps. Moving to features, PixArt Video offers you the standard video editing tools such as crop, trim, and join. Other than that, you get access to a decent collection of music and you can even adjust the overall volume of the video.

Super Studio is our next video editor on this list for Android devices. Similar to PixArt Video, it does not feature a watermark on published videos and the service is truly and completely free. But the app does serve ads and you might encounter some occasional video ads here and there. Having said that, do note that Super Studio is developed by a Beijing-based company named HappyBees so proceed only if you understand the implications. Anyway, moving to features, the app is quite well-designed with menus laid out in a clean and proper manner.

Lastly, we have Inshot, another video editor that suits most of your use cases. With Inshot, you get plenty of video editing tools at your disposal for all your smartphone video editing needs. Inshot brings an easy to understand timeline with multiple tracks that you can edit. You can split video clips, add text, stickers and more. Plus, you can merge videos together for free with Inshot very easily. Inshot lets you choose the scale of your project, so you can use it to edit Instagram Reels, or as your go-to TikTok video editor. It’s also a pretty feature rich video editing app for YouTube if that’s what you need. This is definitely one app you should check out.

Install: Inshot (Free)