In this video I’m breaking down the best video editing software for Mac in 2026, after testing a stack of the top editors to see what actually holds up in real-world YouTube workflows. I cover my top picks across free and paid options, and I’ll help you match the right editor to your experience level—whether you’re brand new and want something fast and intuitive, or you want pro-grade control and quality. We start with VN Video Editor, which is still one of my easiest recommendations because it’s genuinely powerful for a free app—no watermark, solid core tools, 4K support, plus features like keyframing and audio control that you normally don’t get for free. Then I jump into CapCut, which has evolved hard into an AI-heavy editor with effects, transitions, background removal, avatars, and more—but the free version is now so limited that I don’t recommend it. My favorite right now is Descript, because it’s a total rethink of editing: you can edit from text, and the Underlord AI can follow a multi-step prompt to knock out a base edit in minutes. Finally, I cover DaVinci Resolve, the pro-grade suite with an insanely good free version—and a Studio upgrade that adds high-end AI tools that actually work.