Wondershare Filmora
| Wondershare Filmora | |
|---|---|
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| Developer | Wondershare |
| Release | 2010 |
| Stable release | 15.4.2
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| Operating system | iOS 12 or later iPadOS 13 or later VisionOS Android macOS 10.15 or later Windows 10 or later |
| Size | 1 GB |
| Available in | 25 languages |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www |
Wondershare Filmora (or simply Filmora) is a paid video editing application made by the Chinese company Wondershare. It can either be downloaded or used fully online. Depending on which plan the user purchases, they may receive free updates forever or only access the latest version at the time of purchase. Its most recent release was version 15 in late 2025. While anyone can download and install Filmora, it is proprietary, that means the user will not allow to export videos without an internet connection for proof of purchase. It requires at least 8 GB of RAM, though 16 GB is recommended.
History
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The software was initially released as Video Studio Express in 2010. It was renamed as Wondershare Vivideo in 2011, and later Wondershare Filmora in 2015. This quickly becomes popular because of the drag-and-drop functionality.[1]
Wondershare later launched FilmoraGo for phones and an app made for the vloggers called Vlogit, which used to add quick intros and thumbnails. A more advanced version called FilmoraPro was released in 2019.
In 2022, FilmoraPro and Vlogit was discontinued and replaced by the main Filmora app. This made features that used to be available on two separate apps is now integrated to the main one.
During the launch of Filmora 12 in late 2022, the software shifted to the controversial subscription model, which made fans complained because the creator now had to pay an extra fee to upgrade. To justify the new change, the company had changed the wording in their agreements from "updates" to "upgrades".
After the backlash, they opened the original deal for anyone who bought a lifetime license before the change, but early users could enjoy the newest version for free.
The software's latest release is the version 15, which primarily integrates AI features.
Reception
[edit]Reviews of Wondershare Filmora typically describe it as easy to use but lacking more advanced features.[2] According to Michael Muchmore from PCMag, Wondershare Filmora is "a fast and easy way to make splashy videos," but does not provide as much control as other video editors.[3] A review by Hans India shared this opinion, believing it to be a balance between simplicity and capability.[4]
A review of version 14 by MovieMaker said its updated AI features made it stand out.[5]
Shorty Awards reports that, according to G2 Crowd's 2021 Winter Report, Filmora is a leader in video editing. G2 Crowd recognized it as a leader in video editing in its 2021 Winter Report. It ranked among the Top 10 Best Video Editing Software on PC Magazine's list and was chosen as the Best Video Editing Software by Tom's Guide Software by Tom's Guide.[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Wondershare - Our Story Started 12 Years Ago". Wondershare.
- ↑ "Wondershare Filmora 14 Launch: Content Creation with New Features". Patch. 19 November 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
- ↑ "Wondershare Filmora Review". PCMag. 18 February 2025. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
- ↑ Digital, Hans India (5 March 2025). "Wondershare Filmora Review: Is It the Right Video Editing Software for You?". The Hans India. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
- ↑ "Unveiling Wondershare Filmora 14 AI Features: A Versatile Tool for Every Industry - MovieMaker Magazine". MovieMaker. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
- ↑ "the 13th Annual Shorty Awards". The Shorty Awards. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
External links
[edit]- Official website to use the software online
- Page on the Microsoft Store
- Page on Google Play
- Page on the Apple App Store