Professional-grade editing and compositing in one package
HitFilm Pro combines a powerful effects compositor with a non-linear editor, giving filmmakers and experienced video editors a single environment for cutting and creating visuals. It’s tailored for users who prefer an integrated workflow — you can edit timelines and craft complex graphics without jumping between separate compositing and NLE applications.
Free option to consider
If you want to try a no-cost version first, HitFilm Express provides a solid starting point with many core tools available at no charge.
Main creative features and effects
- A vast library of visual resources — hundreds of presets and effects for things like particle systems, explosions, energy distortions, muzzle flashes, and stylized beam effects.
- Timeline and trimming tools that support precision edits such as L- and J-cuts, plus a dedicated trimmer for faster clip handling.
- Advanced motion controls with detailed keyframing for animating properties over time.
- Native 3D titling and text tools to build immersive title sequences and integrate 3D elements.
- Ignite Pro included as a bundled plugin suite, enabling you to apply HitFilm-style effects inside other professional editing applications.
Audio workflow and mixing
- Automatic synchronization of audio from multiple sources, making it easier to align footage from a DSLR with separate field recordings.
- An integrated audio mixer and sound tools that let you polish levels and balance tracks without exporting to a separate DAW.
Who benefits most
HitFilm Pro is aimed at independent filmmakers, content creators, and post-production professionals who need both robust editing controls and a deep set of visual effects — all inside one program. It’s particularly useful when you want to keep compositing and timeline editing in a unified workspace without switching apps.
Technical
- Windows
- Mac
- Free Trial