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Captivate audiences with professional videos — made right on your phone. Canva’s free mobile video editing app has all the tools you need to create show-stopping content for any platform.

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A video editor that lives in your pocket

Be ready when inspiration strikes — even when you’re on the move. Download Canva’s free video editing app and start creating from the media files on your device. Arrange, crop, trim, split, speed up, rotate, and resize clips to easily edit phenomenal videos on your phone.

Drag and drop audio into your reel

Go from reel to real in minutes

Get a head start with templates

Get a head start with templates

Find your footing with thousands of customizable templates for any industry, including trending mobile video templates for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Just switch the pre-set clips out with your own and edit away.

Replace multiple media in one tap

Replace multiple media in one tap

Working on a template with multiple media files? No need to replace them one by one. Our mobile video editing app lets you replace all photos and videos in a template at once.

Content at the tip of your fingers

Content at the tip of your fingers

Explore our media content library to find hundreds of watermark-free stock footage, photos, graphics, stickers, and more. Overlay text and captions to make your videos more engaging.

Drag and drop images into your video editing project

Pro-level video editing on your phone

Find the perfect soundtrack

Find the perfect soundtrack

With a Pro or Education subscription, you can use popular music to score your videos. You’ll also find free and premium music and sound effects (Pro) in our media library. Then, use Beat Sync to match the videos to your audio.

Add motion and flow to your videos

Add motion and flow to your videos

Use Magic Animate (Pro) to automatically add animations and transitions or control how your animations move by creating custom pathways for your elements.

Remove backgrounds in an instant

Remove backgrounds in an instant

No need to spend hours learning how to use a green screen. With one click, our Video Background Remover (Pro) removes the background of any video. 

Write a prompt to generate your video

Make movie magic on mobile with AI

A built-in assistant editor

A built-in assistant editor

With Magic Video, editing social videos feels effortless. Drop in your clips with a prompt, and AI does the rest: cuts, sequencing, timing, audio, effects, and text. Get trendy video options, all watermark-free and ready to share.

No time wasted finding footage

No time wasted finding footage

Using powerful AI technology, Highlights finds the best moments in your videos for you — giving you more time to experiment with your creativity.

Create videos from a prompt

Create videos from a prompt

With Video Generator, you can turn a prompt into a video in seconds, then refine it on the app. Get cinematic clips ready to be polished and posted.

Include your video in your content planner

More than just a mobile video editor

Get access to Canva’s entire design suite

Get access to Canva’s entire design suite

Beyond editing videos, Canva for Mobile lets you create and edit photos, docs, sheets, presentations, whiteboards, websites, social media graphics, and more. The Canva mobile app is a powerful, all-in-one design tool.

Plan your content

Plan your content

Take control of your socials with Content Calendar (Pro). Easily plan campaigns and schedule when your videos go live. You can also publish instantly to Instagram or YouTube.

Share your video with the world

Share your video with the world

Publish videos directly on popular video platforms or download on your phone. Our video editing app also stores your content in the Cloud, so you can switch between the desktop app and mobile and jump back into editing anytime.

The mobile video editor for every creator

  • For work

    For work

    Build your brand online, create product demos, and impress clients.

  • For learning

    For learning

    Help students engage with their lessons with fun video projects.

  • For fun

    For fun

    Preserve precious memories, tap into your creativity, and boost your personal brand.

All the video editing features you need

Canva's free drag-and-drop design tools make it easy to create any design, fast!

  • Free download

    Free download

    Download the Canva mobile app, which comes with the video editor, for free.

  • Content Calendar

    Content Calendar

    Schedule your Videos to go live with Content Calendar. Have your Instagram Stories, Reels, Facebook Stories, and TikToks ready to go.

  • Video timeline editing

    Video timeline editing

    Upload your own videos or use stock video content. See and arrange all your clips on a timeline view and preview your video right in the editor.

  • Hub for all your work

    Hub for all your work

    Centralize your workflow in the Canva mobile app. Save time searching, because everything you need is in one workspace.

  • Publish straight to socials

    Publish straight to socials

    Share your work directly from the mobile video editor to YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and more.

  • One-click background remover (Pro)

    One-click background remover (Pro)

    Remove image and video backgrounds, perfect for product photos, headshots, or transparent PNGs.

  • Thousands of free templates and millions of video clips

    Thousands of free templates and millions of video clips

    Never run out of ideas with customizable templates and a library of free stock videos, images, and graphics. You can also get premium audio and video clips that elevate the production value of your video.

  • Real-time collaboration

    Real-time collaboration

    Collaborate on videos in real-time. Leave comments or assign actions on specific scenes for your team.
  • Access anywhere and autosave

    Access anywhere and autosave

    Jump from mobile device to desktop — design how you work best! Canva autosaves your progress along the way.

  • Pre-licensed audio tracks

    Pre-licensed audio tracks

    Choose from over 25k licensed tracks or upload your own. Add multiple tracks to your video timeline to set the mood or narrate your story.

  • Text, overlays, and transitions

    Text, overlays, and transitions

    Easily add text, overlays, and titles, with cinematic video transitions to move from one scene to another for a seamless, professional flow.

  • Page, element, and text animations

    Page, element, and text animations

    Animate any element or even the whole frame with just a few clicks, with smart recommendations to pair the right animations together.

  • Split and splice

    Split and splice

    Split your video into multiple sections to quickly remove unnecessary footage or reorder your story.
  • Crop, resize, and flip

    Crop, resize, and flip

    Seamlessly crop your video, resize clips (Canva Pro), or horizontally or vertically flip your footage to suit your desired screen size or display output.

  • Trim, cut, and split

    Trim, cut, and split

    Trim or cut your video to remove unwanted sections and split, splice, and merge clips seamlessly.

  • AI video editing apps

    AI video editing apps

    Make pro video editing easier with Enhance Voice, Auto-trim, and Highlights, all powered by AI.

  • Video speed controls

    Video speed controls

    Speed up or slow down video elements in a Canva design. You can choose to make your videos faster for a time-lapse effect or slow down for slow motion.

  • Download or store

    Download or store

    Download your Videos as MP4s, SVG, or GIF files. If you need more time, Canva stores all your content safely in the Cloud.

  • Captions

    Captions

    Auto-generate Captions to make your videos more engaging and accessible. Edit, brand, animate, and export all within Canva. No additional software needed.

  • Beat Sync

    Beat Sync

    Sync your videos to music seamlessly with Beat Sync, our online audio syncing tool—all without leaving the video editor.

  • Create an Animation

    Create an Animation

    Create and control how your animations move. By recording an animation, you can create custom pathways for any of your animated elements.

How to download and use our free video editing app

  1. Download Canva for mobile. Go to the App Store or Google Play to download Canva on your mobile device.
  2. Start a new video project. From the home page, tap Videos and select the video format. You can also start creating from the media files on your phone.
  3. Choose a template. Explore our video templates in various styles and layouts. You’ll find video templates for fashion, food, travel, holidays, health, education, etc.
  4. Add your content. Upload your video clips or browse our library to find stock footage, photos, and audio you can add to your video.
  5. Edit your video. Crop, trim, rotate, split, and rearrange clips on the timeline. Sync your footage and audio and add transition effects. Animate graphics, stickers, and text. Use AI tools to fast-track your editing.
  6. Preview the video and add the finishing touches. Share it directly to your social platforms, share a link to view, or download it as a watermark-free MP4.
How to download and use our free video editing app

Your questions, answered

  • The best mobile apps for video editing provide intuitive video editing tools like splice, cut, trim, and resize and offer a great selection of stock footage, photos, and audio tracks to make editing fast and hassle-free.

    Canva’s free mobile video editor has all of that, plus animation options, AI video editing tools, and collaborative features. You can download your videos in HD with no watermarks, so you can share and present professional-quality videos with no distractions. Finally, the Canva mobile app lets you share your videos directly to social media.

  • Yes, Canva’s mobile app, which comes with powerful video editing features, is free to use for everyone. Start creating and editing videos on your phone with our easy-to-use video editor today.

  • The Canva mobile app has many of the functionalities of the desktop app and browser-based editor, including mobile video editor tools. It’s an all-in-one design and video editing app that empowers you to create everything from documents and presentations to dazzling videos.

    For iOS users, download the app on the App Store. For Android users, download the app on Google Play.

  • Using the Canva mobile app for video editing is the same as using the desktop app and browser version. Just download the app on your iOS or Android device, start a video project, and choose the right video format for your audience. Then, explore our templates, media content library, and AI features to create your masterpiece.

    Here are practical tips to get started on editing videos like a pro, on your phone:

    1. Turn your vision into a story with a beginning, middle, and end.
    2. Have an outline or a storyboard. Try creating one in Canva Whiteboards, which is also available on the Canva mobile app.
    3. Brainstorm with a team to make your video richer and more creative.
    4. Explore different camera angles and cuts.
    5. Enrich your existing footage with B-roll and stock video clips.
    6. Use music and sound effects to enhance the mood of your video.
    7. Organize your workflow by putting your materials into separate folders.
  • At this time, adding catchy popular tunes to your social graphics is currently only released in the following regions: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and parts of Europe (France, Spain, Italy, Poland, Netherlands, Portugal, Belgium, Sweden, Finland, Ireland, Denmark, Hungary, Greece, Norway, Croatia, and Luxembourg). We’re hoping to enable it in more regions soon!

    Check our Popular Music License Agreement to see if popular music is available in your region. If popular music is available in your region, you’ll have access to popular music as part of your Canva Pro or Canva for Education subscription.

    Popular music isn’t currently available to people using Canva for free or Canva for Nonprofits.

  • You can upload your videos using popular music to social media, as long as it’s for personal use. Just take note that when you upload to social media, the label that owns that music may profit from your video or have it blocked.

  • The mobile video editor supports the following video file formats: .MPF, .MOV, .AVI, .WMV, .MPG, and .WEBM.

    Meanwhile, the following audio file formats are supported: MP3, WAV, OGG, AAC, and FLAC.

  • Yes! You can share your videos or any Canva designs to other Apple devices using Airdrop or iMessage, as long as you’re doing it from an iPhone or iPad.

    To share your videos, follow these steps:

    1. Create or open an existing design or video project.
    2. Tap on the Export icon.
    3. Tap on More apps to see all options.
    4. Choose Airdrop or Messages.
    5. If your design has multiple pages, select the pages you want to share.
    6. Select the devices or contacts you want to send the design to.
    7. If sharing through Messages, you can add a message.
    8. Send your video or design.
  • No, Canva videos do not have watermarks if you're using free elements, images, footage, and music as a Canva Free user. If you’re using Canva Pro, your videos won't have any watermarks whether you’re using free or paid elements.

    To sum up, Pro or paid elements will only have watermarks on your videos if you’re a Canva Free user.

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Download our video editor app

Captivate audiences with professional videos — made right on your phone. Canva’s free mobile video editing app has all the tools you need to create show-stopping content for any platform.