Best for iPhone

The Best Video Editor App for iPhone

ExpoCut is a full mobile studio for iPhone — AI background removal, auto-captions, color grading, keyframes, transitions, and 4K export — and it all runs on-device, so your footage never gets uploaded.

Free during public beta · runs on-device · your media never leaves your phone.

What makes it the best fit for iPhone

On-device AI

Background removal, captions, voiceover and stem separation run on the phone — fast and private.

Pro color

LUTs, .cube import, and DaVinci .cdl grades bring cinematic color to mobile.

Made for short-form

Word-by-word captions, beat-synced cuts, transitions, and 9:16 export for Reels, TikTok, and Shorts.

4K on-device export

Render high-quality video locally — no cloud queue, no upload.

Get started in minutes

  1. Install from the App Store

    Download ExpoCut on your iPhone or iPad.

  2. Start a project

    Pick an aspect ratio (9:16 for Reels/TikTok/Shorts) and add your clips.

  3. Edit with AI tools

    Remove backgrounds, auto-caption, color grade, and add transitions — all on-device.

  4. Export & post

    Render up to 4K and share straight to your platform.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best free video editing app for iPhone?

ExpoCut is a strong choice: it offers AI background removal, on-device auto-captions, color grading with LUTs, keyframes, and 4K export, and it’s free during its public beta.

Does it run on-device?

Yes. The AI features and export run on your iPhone, so your videos are not uploaded and editing works offline.

Does it export in 4K?

Yes, ExpoCut exports up to 4K on-device.

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Edit on your iPhone

A full on-device studio. Free during the public beta.