Varm vs VidKit

Varm is a video editor that values simplicity over difficult to learn video editing software. It is a perfect tool for everybody wanting to focus on creating short videos for social media like TikTok or Instagram Reels quickly. Create short videos and slideshows with transitions from both videos and photos, focusing on content rather than learning difficult video editing software. Quick editing - Use global effects like zoom and timing to create engaging videos quickly - Create slideshows from pictures in seconds - Share your video with just one click Videos and pictures - Import media easily via drag and drop or directly from Photos - Trim and reorder videos and photos Effects - Choose video transitions from multiple effects - Add video effects like B&W, borders and zoom Audio - Import your own audio and adjust to your liking

VidKit is a fast, private, offline video editor. Everything happens on your iPhone — no account, no upload, no server. EDITING • Trim, split, and reorder clips on a multi-track timeline • Add still images with adjustable display duration • 24+ transitions: dissolve, fade, slide, zoom, wipe, pixelize, radial, diagonal and more • Per-clip speed (0.1× – 4×), reverse, freeze frame • Rotate, flip, crop, mask (circle / rectangle) TEXT & OVERLAYS • Customizable text with font, size, color, bold, italic, alignment • Keyframeable position, scale, opacity, and rotation • Image and video overlays with chroma key (green screen) • Per-layer blend modes COLOR & FILTERS • Brightness, contrast, saturation, hue • HSL grading per color range • Curves with per-channel control • Import your own .cube 3D LUTs • Non-destructive — all adjustments are stored, never baked AUDIO • Multi-track audio (music, voiceover, extracted audio) • Per-track fade in/out, EQ (bass/treble), echo, reverb • Beat sync — auto-detect BPM and snap clips to the beat • In-app voiceover recording EXPORT • MP4 / MOV • Up to 4K at 60fps • Real bitrate control (not just presets) • Output saved to Photos PRIVACY • All processing happens on your device • No account or sign-in required • No analytics or tracking beyond ad requirements • Remove watermark with one short video ad Built for creators who want a full-featured editor without the subscription fatigue. Free with ads.