

It gives you the option to specify the basic video properties by selecting ready-made templates (1080p Full HD 25 fps), or setting custom properties like the video width, height, frame rate, and aspect ratio.

To start a new project, you can select ‘New’ and a New Project Settings Window will pop-up. In the center are HitFilm’s latest news and tutorials on how to best use the software. There’s also a “New” and “Open” button above the sidebar for creating new projects or opening existing ones. On the left sidebar is a list of special effects add-ons you can buy with a “User Guide” button above it.

The startup interface of the free video editing software is straightforward. Once that’s out of the way, you can launch the program and select “Activate & Unlock” to sign in and use the free video editor.

This will register that you have claimed your free HitFilm Express license and make the process easier. It can become a bit confusing when doing this, so we suggest that you first log into your Fxhome account once the installation is complete. When you have installed the video editing software, you need to follow a few more steps to get it activated. You get the option to download the software on either Windows or Mac device. Once all that’s done, you will immediately receive an email with a link to download the installer. This will then take you to a checkout page, where you are required to create an account for the HitFilm Express installer. Since you’re interested in getting the free version, you can just slide it to $0 and hit the download button. On this page there is a slider you can use to choose prices for special packaged deals. To download this free video editing software, you will need to visit their homepage and click the “Download Free” button, where you will then be taken to a campaign page. The download and initial startup process for the software is lengthy.
