Best Free/Cheap Tools for Video Editing / Graphic Design / Content Creation

Hi Everyone,

Not everyone has the budget for premium software like Adobe, but the good news is that there are plenty of free or low-cost tools out there for content creators. Whether you’re editing videos, designing graphics, or making social media content, these tools can get the job done:


Video Editing

• DaVinci Resolve (Free) – professional-level editing, great for color correction.
• CapCut (Free/Pro) – easy to use on mobile and desktop, great for quick edits.
• Shotcut (Free) – open-source with lots of features.

Graphic Design

• Canva (Free/Pro) – simple drag-and-drop designs, templates for social media.
• GIMP (Free) – open-source alternative to Photoshop.
• Krita (Free) – amazing for digital painting and illustrations.

Content Creation / Social Media

• InShot (Free/Pro) – mobile-friendly video editor.
• Snapseed (Free) – excellent for mobile photo editing.
• OBS Studio (Free) – perfect for streaming and recording content.

I’d love to hear from you: what free or affordable tools have you used for editing or design? Any hidden gems that others should try?