To disable hardware acceleration in the this version, select the cog icon in the top right, click 'Acceleration options' and uncheck the box marked ‘Use hardware acceleration for encoding video’. The premium version of VSDC Video Editor is even faster thanks to integrated hardware acceleration, but this isn't available in the no-cost program and you won't be able to export your project if it's enabled. It also enables you to upload multiple files to YouTube (if a project has been split into multiple parts, for example), and there's a new smart export profile for Instagram. The latest version is significantly faster than previous iterations, and includes a stabilization tool that's ideal for footage shot with a shaky smartphone.

If all that isn't enough, VSDC Free receives regular updates that add even more features. They include various Instagram-style filters, as well as special effects like fire, smoke and water – all of which are fully customizable. The audio and video effects are well worth exploring. Each object you add can be edited, moved and cut independently – nothing is final until you export your finished project. This free multimedia suite brings a set of tools for editing video, improving audio, recording voiceovers, capturing desktop screen.

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