What VideoPad Plus Does
VideoPad Plus, developed by NCH Software, is a multimedia editing suite designed to help creators produce polished videos quickly. It combines a straightforward interface with enough advanced tools to serve hobbyists and more experienced editors alike.
Supported Formats and Capture Sources
VideoPad accepts most common media types and lets you import footage from a variety of sources.
- MP4, MOV, and other widely used modern containers (in addition to legacy formats)
- WMV, MPV, DivX, and AVI for compatibility with older projects
- Direct capture from webcams, VHS decks, GoPro action cameras, DV camcorders, and DSLR/camera inputs
- Chroma-key (green screen) capture for replacing backgrounds and building composite scenes
Output Targets and Delivery Options
Export your finished projects in formats suitable for web, mobile, disc, or virtual reality.
- Produce files optimized for YouTube or other streaming services
- Create high-resolution exports including 4K and 2K files
- Author Blu-ray and DVD discs for physical distribution
- Generate 360-degree videos for immersive playback
Core Editing Tools
A comprehensive set of video-editing features lets you craft professional-looking sequences.
- Adjustable transitions with editable durations and customizable templates
- More than fifty visual effects, color grading controls, and animated text tools
- Ability to alter clip speed, play footage in reverse, and stabilize shaky camera motion
- Insert still images anywhere in the timeline and extend functionality via third‑party plugins
- Save custom effect presets for reuse across multiple projects
Audio Production and Mixing
Integrated audio tools help you shape soundtracks and polish dialog or voiceovers.
- Add and arrange music with a multi-track mixer (MixPad) for balanced sound design
- Built-in audio effects such as echo, chorus, and distortion to modify tracks
- Record narration directly inside the program and import external tracks
- Access a free sound-effects library for quick inclusion of common FX
Working with 3D and 360 Video
VideoPad supports immersive formats and includes tools for creating and exporting stereoscopic content.
- Edit and export both 3D stereoscopic projects and 360-degree videos
- Convert standard 2D footage into an immersive 3D experience using stereoscopic tools
- Apply text, overlays, and special effects optimized for spherical video and VR headsets
Export, Sharing, and Device Support
Share finished videos across platforms or save them for playback on different hardware.
- Burn projects to DVD and Blu-ray discs
- Export files compatible with mobile devices and desktop players
- Upload directly to online platforms or save local copies for later distribution
Getting Started and Upgrade Options
VideoPad Plus is accessible to beginners while offering upgrade paths for more advanced needs.
- The interface is streamlined to shorten the learning curve for new users
- A trial of the Masters Edition is available for those who want additional pro-level features
- Documentation and preset templates help users assemble content quickly and consistently
Overall, VideoPad Plus aims to balance user-friendliness with a robust feature set so creators can produce attractive, platform-ready videos without a steep learning curve.
Technical
- Windows
- Free Trial