As you advance, you'll have a better idea of what you need and what's worth paying a premium for. If you're just starting out, I'd certainly start with iMovie, since it's free and fully integrated into your Mac's operating system. Both let you stay in the Apple ecosystem. We also highly recommend Apple's extensive Final Cut Pro, which you can pay for just once, and its free consumer offering, iMovie.

Of course, you'll have to pay a monthly subscription in order to use it.

Adobe Premiere Pro is top-notch, and just about the most computer editor out there. If you're working on the go, all of the best MacBooks on the market, including the M2 MacBook Air and M2 MacBook Pro really like these titles. They'll all work great on macOS Monterey, and should also work fine on macOS Ventura as well. You can't go wrong with any of these titles. It’s clear, easy to use and features a range of editing functions. Our team of Apple experts have years of experience testing all kinds of tech and gadgets, so you can be sure our recommendations and criticisms are accurate and helpful. Our favorite video editing app for most iPhone and iPad owners is iMovie, which is free and built into every iOS device.

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