YouTube launches video editing app YouTube Create

YouTube has announced the launch of its new app called YouTube Create for creators to edit videos right on their phones.

In a move to give competition to TikTok, YouTube debuts its first video editing app YouTube Create which supports editing of YouTube Shorts and general videos.

The app has a variety of features including precision editing and trimming, automatic captioning, voiceover capabilities and access to a library of filters, effects, transitions and royalty-free music with beat-matching technology. The idea is to not let creators rely on complex editing software or tools for their YouTube videos.

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The new app will soon be available in beta on Android in limited markets which include the US, the UK, Germany, France, Indonesia, India, Korea, and Singapore. Through the Beta version, YouTube is trying to gather feedback to improve the app. The app for iOS will be launched next year.

The app is free of charge for all users.