Overview & Technical Summary
Edit what you've recorded, and make it shine with Quik
Quik is a
free photography and
video editing app
from GoPro. It's notable for providing a ton of features, comparable to a desktop photo or video editor, in a slick-looking and reasonably-fast app. It plays nice with other apps, and works well whether it's photos, videos or both you want to focus on.
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Videos
Audio
Images
Vectors
Illustrations
Templates
Powerful enough for anyone
The list of features is
tremendous,
really. Even a review like this one can't outline everything you can do with this app, but let's start with the basics: you can
edit
and
save video
in both
7020p
and
1080p
(that's
HD).
You can
remove
unneeded portions of a video that you left recording to be sure you'd capture every moment, and you can
splice
together videos if you have enough content to make one great video.
Even these features, though, are made great here. For example, you can select a video link and the app will automatically cut and transition!
Then there's text overlays. You can choose from a
huge variety of graphical styles
, including fonts and filters, to make the text you can add to a photo or video work best. And in fact, you can use emoji, too. That's one feature you won't want to go without once you have it!
There is one thing to note. While you can make your own slideshows out of photos using this app, and you can even edit those photos to best improve that slideshow, there is a limit of 50 photos and 50 videos, so it can be a little tight sometimes.
Feature-rich and good-looking
Quik makes all of its functions easy to find, and looks good doing it. It matches up with Android and iOS better than operating systems, with sleek black trim and white font, but even if it doesn't match up, it still manages to look good. It offers a "video styles" function that lets you choose from
24 different presets
, including transitions and other bits and pieces, that make it easy to put together a complete video from some shoddy footage you have lying around. The existence of
video styles
also means that if you're just using the program, they're a great way to learn. Beyond everything else it can do, this app also plays nicely with others. Using it, you can change a photo from cinema to square, making it perfect for Instagram viewing. As noted above, you can even
add emojis
for that extra bit of flair. And although it wasn't outright said, just implied: it functions fairly well as a photo editor as well as a video editor. This is truly a feature-rich app.
How much does Quik for GoPro cost?
Optimize your GoPro experience and stay updated with special offers, tips, tricks, and relevant content by managing your preferences with Quik. You can get Quik for
free for the first six months
, with no strings attached. After that, it's available for just
$9.99 per year
.
Is Quik worth it?
If you want to remain focused on capturing memorable moments and easily share experiences with friends and family, then the answer is a resounding yes! Quik is worth it because it
offers unmatched mobile and intuitive video editing capabilities for handling GoPro footage
and seamlessly incorporating smartphone or DSLR shots from your phone.
How much storage space does Quik provide?
GoPro users can enjoy
unlimited backup for their valuable content by subscribing to Quik
. Additionally, for comprehensive backup of all your imported media in Quik, you can opt for a GoPro subscription at just $49.99 per year ($24.99 for first-time subscribers). This subscription not only includes unlimited backups but also grants access to GoPro's original music within the editing app, a wide range of premium filters, and various slow-motion and freeze frame features.
Is Quik limited to editing GoPro footage only?
No, Quik offers more than just GoPro video editing capabilities. In addition to the Quik app, users can edit their footage using the GoPro desktop player. Being able to capture, edit, and share captivating moments within minutes,
whether on your phone or laptop
, ensures you can seize every adventure and allow others to share in your experiences.
Are there alternatives?
If you're not exclusively looking for a niche GoPro solution, you have other versatile video editing tools at your disposal.
Adobe Premiere Pro
is renowned for its professional-grade features and is ideal for a wide range of video editing tasks, including cinematic film production.
Alight Motion
is perfect for creating captivating animations and motion graphics, making it a top choice for social media content creators. If you prefer a GoPro-specific solution,
GoPro Studio
offers an intuitive interface tailored for editing GoPro footage, particularly suited for action and adventure videography. Each of these tools has its unique strengths, catering to various video editing needs.
When the going gets tough...
Overall, Quik isn't something you want to use to simply sort videos and music. It's not even great for making slideshows, because of the photo limit discussed above. What it's great for is
editing camcorder or phone video footage
you already have. Adding music, cutting out or splicing footage, and adding transitions are all things the app does wonderfully. If you have a need for any of that, consider Quik.