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Free video editor for students

Cinema8’s free video editor gives students an easy way to create polished projects, assignments, and presentations. Upload clips, images, or recordings, then add captions, text overlays, and music using simple drag-and-drop controls. With ready-made templates, students can produce creative work quickly, while captions and export options ensure projects are accessible and ready to share in class or online.

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Cinema8 Customer - Eastern Michigan University
Cinema8 Customer - Leica
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Cinema8 Customer - BAU
Cinema8 Customer - Brim
Cinema8 Customer - Ceinsa
Cinema8 Customer - Diverse Voice
Cinema8 Customer - OpenSky
Cinema8 Customer - Nordex
Cinema8 Customer - AM
Cinema8 Customer - MyTechnic
Cinema8 Customer - Maryfree
Cinema8 Customer - DVI Group
Cinema8 Customer - Hill and Knowton
Cinema8 Customer - QNB
Cinema8 Customer - SOCAR
Cinema8 Customer - UCLA
Cinema8 Customer - Mississippi State University
Cinema8 Customer - Linnaeus University
Cinema8 Customer - Gulbenkian Science
Cinema8 Customer - Eastern Michigan University
Cinema8 Customer - Leica
Cinema8 Customer - Siemens
Cinema8 Customer - Twin
Cinema8 Customer - BAU
Cinema8 Customer - Brim
Cinema8 Customer - Ceinsa
Cinema8 Customer - Diverse Voice
Cinema8 Customer - OpenSky
Cinema8 Customer - Nordex
Cinema8 Customer - AM
Cinema8 Customer - MyTechnic
Cinema8 Customer - Maryfree
Cinema8 Customer - DVI Group
Cinema8 Customer - Hill and Knowton
Cinema8 Customer - QNB
Cinema8 Customer - SOCAR

Cinema8’s video editor is free for students, helping them create assignments, presentations, and creative projects without complex tools or extra costs. Upload clips, images, or recordings, then use the timeline editor to arrange content. Add captions, text overlays, or music to make projects engaging and professional. Ready-made templates speed up creation, while AI subtitles ensure accessibility. Export videos easily for class submissions, online sharing, or portfolio use.

Create student projects for free

How students can edit videos with Cinema8

Students can upload clips, add captions and overlays, then export polished projects quickly with Cinema8’s free video editor.

Step 1

Upload your video clips, images, or recordings into Cinema8’s dashboard using direct upload, bulk import, or API, and store them securely in your library.

Step 2

Add your media to the timeline editor. Insert captions, text overlays, or music, and customise with ready-made templates to structure your project easily.

Step 3

Preview your project, refine details, and export in the correct format for class submissions, online presentations, or sharing with teachers and classmates.

Why should students use Cinema8’s free video editor?

Cinema8 gives students a free, easy-to-use video editor for assignments, presentations, and creative projects. With drag-and-drop editing, templates, and captions, students can produce professional-quality work without needing expensive software. Export options and accessibility tools ensure projects are ready to share in class, online, or as part of a portfolio.

How Cinema8 improves video editing for students

Free and easy-to-use editor

Templates for faster project creation

Export-ready for class or online use

Class assignments and projects

Students can turn assignments into creative video projects by adding captions, overlays, and music. Cinema8 makes it simple to edit, ensuring submissions look polished, professional, and ready for presentation in class or online.

A student is using Cinema8's video editor to create a video. They are looking to replace the background music or add a new video to the timeline.
Student presentations

Design your engaging student presentations by combining images, recordings, and captions. Templates and drag-and-drop editing save time, while export options make sharing simple across classroom screens, online platforms, or collaborative study groups.

Cinema8's subtitle features are shown, providing students with the option to add subtitles manually or through AI generation.
Creative portfolios and extracurricular work

Students can build portfolios or showcase extracurricular work with videos. Highlighting art, performances, or projects are simple with Cinema8’s editor and ensures every video has a professional finish that helps applications stand out.

A student's video project is being created in Cinema8's video editing tools. Icons on the side represent different features such as cutting and deleting clips and adding video and voice audio.
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See how people use Cinema8 to create high quality video content

During travel restrictions, Cinema8 proved valuable as a tool. Its platform offered straightforward yet complete tools, allowing us to give virtual demonstrations of our solutions in a secure and efficient way.

Jay Yalung

Art Director, Marketing and E-Commerce / Leica Geosystems

Cinema8 software engaged and motivated students with 360-degree videos at the Tate Gallery, featuring past student projects. Staff support was responsive and helpful with training. A valuable tool for educational institutions.

Chi-Ming Tan

Unit Lead Lecturer LCCA / London College of Contemporary Arts

Cinema8 has been instrumental in compiling all of the videos for a research project on employment for the blind or visually impaired, by offering an easy-to-use web-based platform for building Interactive Videos.

Sarah Moody

Communications Coordinator / Mississippi State University

Cinema8 was chosen for its ease of use and ability to create interactive videos through an intuitive interface. The team received great support and reasonable pricing. leading to a renewal of their partnership. Cinema8's support helped them meet project deadlines.

Michel Sohel

Media Consultant / Eastern Michigan University

Starter

$12

per month billed annually

Everything in Free, plus:

  • Lead gen forms with CRM/email integration
  • 360 degree interactive video support
  • Unlimited screen recording
  • Customisable video player
  • 1TB bandwidth

Pro

$24

per month billed annually

Everything in Starter, plus:

  • Sticky hotspots for moving objects
  • AI chaptering + SEO metadata
  • AI-powered speech search
  • Video heatmaps + advanced reports
  • 2TB bandwidth

Pro Plus

$84

per month billed annually

Everything in Pro, plus:

  • FTP upload for video libraries
  • Webhook-based event notifications
  • Domain restriction
  • Priority + dedicated support
  • Unlimited seats

Frequently asked
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Cinema8 offers a free plan that includes essential editing features, ideal for students. This means you can upload clips, add captions, and use templates without paying for expensive software. It’s designed to make video editing accessible and affordable for education.
Cinema8 uses drag-and-drop tools and ready-made templates, making it simple for students to create projects. Whether you’re preparing a class assignment or a creative portfolio, the interface is designed for beginners while still producing professional results, so no prior editing experience is required.
Cinema8 is perfect for school presentations. Students can combine video clips, images, and text overlays to produce engaging content. Captions improve accessibility, while export options ensure projects are ready to share in classrooms, online, or during group presentations.
Cinema8 includes AI-generated captions and subtitles, making projects more inclusive for audiences with different learning needs or language backgrounds. This ensures your assignments and presentations can be understood and appreciated by teachers, classmates, or external evaluators.
Cinema8 is web-based, so students can use it on laptops, tablets, or desktop computers without installing heavy software. Projects are saved in the cloud, allowing students to access their work from anywhere and continue editing seamlessly.