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Video editor for gaming

Cinema8’s online video editor helps gamers and streamers turn their footage into standout highlights. Trim, merge, or enhance gameplay videos directly in your browser, and add text, reactions, or overlays to personalise your content. Every clip is stored securely in the Cinema8 video library, ready to share on social channels, Discord, or team platforms.

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Cinema8 Customer - Leica
Cinema8 Customer - Siemens
Cinema8 Customer - Twin
Cinema8 Customer - BAU
Cinema8 Customer - Brim
Cinema8 Customer - Ceinsa
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Cinema8’s video editor gives gamers and content creators the tools to edit gameplay videos quickly and professionally. Trim or merge clips, add overlays, reactions, and captions, and create polished highlight reels that are ready for upload. Whether you’re editing esports matches, walkthroughs, or social clips, every file is stored securely in your Cinema8 library for easy organisation, collaboration, and distribution across your preferred channels.

Edit gameplay videos

How to edit gaming videos in Cinema8

Turn gameplay footage into professional videos with Cinema8’s fast, browser-based video editing tools.

Step 1

Upload your recorded gameplay to Cinema8’s dashboard in bulk, via API, or individually. Files are automatically processed and stored securely in your library.

Step 2

Trim, merge, or enhance your footage using intuitive editing controls. Add text, reactions, or overlays to highlight moments, achievements, or commentary.

Step 3

Export the finished video in your preferred resolution, ready for YouTube, Twitch, or social platforms. Manage and update versions easily within your Cinema8 library.

Why use Cinema8 to edit gaming videos?

Cinema8 gives gamers and streamers a fast, browser-based editor for creating highlight reels, walkthroughs, or reaction videos without needing complex software. With timeline precision, overlays, and audio tools, every clip can be refined for quality and personality. Videos are stored securely in your Cinema8 library, making it simple to organise, share, and repurpose your best gameplay moments.

How Cinema8 enhances gaming video editing

Create highlight reels and gameplay compilations easily

Add reactions, overlays, and sound for commentary

Store and manage all clips securely in one library

Create highlight reels from long sessions

Cut lengthy gameplay recordings into focused highlight reels that capture your best moments. Add commentary, effects, and transitions to make each clip exciting to watch and easy to share across Discord, YouTube, Twitch, and other social channels.

A gamer is using Cinema8's video editor to cut lengthly gameplay videos as well as add new audio to their video.
Edit game walkthroughs or tutorials

Use Cinema8’s editing tools to refine your game tutorials or walkthroughs. Trim any pauses in the video, add call-outs or reactions, and make instructions clear for your viewers while keeping your style authentic and engaging.

Cinema8's video editing tools show the ability to add interactive overlays to gaming content as well as other tools including subtitles, branching, and more.
Collaborate on team or esports content

Upload and edit match recordings, scrims, or tournament footage with your team. Create shared highlight reels, add intros or commentary, and store every version securely in your Cinema8 library for review and publishing.

A gamer has used Cinema8's video library to store their video content after the videos have been edited.
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See why gamers and streamers should use Cinema8 to create highlight reels, walkthroughs, and content that stands.

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.

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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.

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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
questions (FAQs)

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Cinema8’s video hosting platform handles long-form gameplay recordings efficiently. Upload entire sessions, then trim, split, and refine sections directly in your browser without needing heavy desktop software. Each edited version is saved automatically in your video library, allowing you to manage highlights, reels, or full match recaps from one secure workspace.
Cinema8 lets you add text, logos, and interactive overlays directly to your gameplay footage. You can also record or upload voiceovers to add commentary, reactions, or tactical analysis. This combination helps creators personalise their videos, giving every clip a professional polish that fits their gaming brand or channel style.
Teams and creators can collaborate within shared Cinema8 workspaces, where each member can edit, comment on, or upload clips. This feature is ideal for esports teams managing tournament highlights or group channels producing regular content together. Collaboration happens in real time, ensuring version control and consistency across every project.
Cinema8 supports a wide range of video formats and resolutions used in gaming content, including 1080p and 4K. Whether you’re editing PC gameplay, console recordings, or captured livestreams, our platform processes your files automatically for smooth playback and export without compromising visual quality.
Edited videos can be downloaded instantly from your Cinema8 library, ready for upload to YouTube, Twitch, or other platforms. You can also generate secure sharing links or embed videos directly in your website, keeping every highlight or walkthrough easily accessible to your audience.