HitFilm Pro for Windows

Pro video editing for demanding projects

HitFilm Pro combines a professional compositing engine with a non-linear editor in one package. It’s aimed at filmmakers and seasoned editors who want to design complex visual effects and cut sequences without switching between separate compositing and editing programs.

Visual effects and compositing toolset

• Ready-made visual elements you can drop into a timeline — from explosions and energy distortions to muzzle flashes, lightsabers and particle generators.
• A collection exceeding 500 presets and effect templates to accelerate creativity and maintain stylistic consistency.
• Advanced 3D title creation and layer-based compositing for cinematic graphics and motion design.
• Ignite Pro included — a plugin suite that lets you use HitFilm’s signature effects inside many other professional editing applications.

Editing workflow, color and animation features

• Timeline features that support lifts such as L- and J-cuts for smoother audio/visual transitions.
• Robust color grading controls to shape tone and mood across clips and entire sequences.
• A dedicated trimmer for fast, frame-accurate in/out adjustments before placing clips on the main timeline.
• Fine-grained keyframing tools for animating parameters precisely, useful for both subtle motion and complex VFX compositing.

Audio handling and synchronization

• Automatic audio synchronization so recordings from an external recorder and camera-mounted microphone line up without manual nudging.
• A built-in audio mixer that provides level control, panning and basic mastering tools to finalize sound without leaving the app.
• Integrated audio editing functionality that reduces the need to export to a separate DAW for most post-production tasks.

A free alternative to consider

HitFilm Express is the recommended no-cost option for users who want many of the same editing and effects capabilities without immediately investing in the Pro suite. It’s a useful way to evaluate the workflow and tools before upgrading.