Vivid.ly Pro for iPhone

Quick snapshot

Vivid.ly Pro is an iPhone video editor created by John McKaig. It ships as the complete, ad-free edition and is aimed at people who want to make fast edits without a steep learning curve. The interface emphasizes simplicity and an attractive visual presentation.

Controls and how editing works

• A circular control sits at the center of the screen; drag it to preview adjustments in real time.
• A horizontal strip of 12 effect options runs along the bottom — swipe right to browse them.
• Videos can be loaded from or saved back to your camera roll with a couple of taps.
• When you pick a clip, the app uses the clip’s opening frame as the thumbnail or poster image.

Frame handling and display

Vivid.ly Pro avoids forcing your footage into a fixed crop. Instead, it dynamically scales content so the whole frame fits your device’s screen, preserving the original composition rather than trimming it.

Saving and sharing

Once editing is complete you can export the finished clip to your camera roll and send it to others from there. The app keeps the workflow straightforward so sharing is quick.

Other apps to consider

• CapCut — free, feature-rich editing app popular on iOS.
• iMovie — Apple’s free editor, good for basic cuts and titles.
• InShot — a user-friendly option with free tools and optional in-app purchases.