The VideoPad software can capture videos from various devices, including camcorders, VHS recorders, webcams, and GoPro cameras, or import existing media files. It supports videos in all major formats, such as AVI, DIVX, MOV, MP4, MPEG, and WMV. Audio files in the standard formats MP3, WAV, AAC, or OGG are also easy to import. Additionally, the VideoPad video editor supports the major image formats GIF, JPG, BMP, PNG, and TIF. Locally stored media files can be imported into the clearly arranged user interface in just a few clicks and comfortably edited there.   The German user interface features an intuitive design. The menus and functions are self-explanatory and can be operated without a learning period. With the push of a button, users can record new videos from their webcam, import media files from connected devices, and then edit these within the software. They can also easily take, modify, and export screenshots with the video editor. All media files are located in the top left area. The programme automatically categorises them into video, audio, and image files.

Users have access to a huge selection of templates, screens, transitions, sounds, and cinema-ready special effects. They can cut their films and remove an undesirable background, rotate their clips, zoom into them, and individually adapt colours and temperatures. Thanks to more than 50 effects, such as sepia or black-and-white, it is possible to create an old movie, for example, with just a few clicks. The video can be played in slow motion, sped up, or in reverse. Due to the integrated improvement function, shaky shots and other issues can be fixed at the push of a button. With the VideoPad video editor, users can add transitions and overlays or carry out a stereoscopic conversion. They can integrate texts and captions into the videos in just a few clicks, and thanks to the chroma key green screen, produce impressive films. Numerous templates help create appealing animations within seconds. Various audio effects, music, and sounds can be imported and mixed. Users can generate entire sequences using digital images or photos. At the touch of a button, they can record their own commentary or create animated GIFs. The possibilities are almost endless.

The video editing software can be installed and used on newer and older computers. VideoPad even runs on Windows XP and Vista. In addition, a version for Macintosh computers, mobile apps for Android and iOS devices, and a special version for Amazon Kindle are available. Users who want to share their videos with others will appreciate an especially handy function: without any additional tools, they can upload their created films onto the online platforms YouTube, Facebook, and Flickr. If users save their login data, they can share their films in just a few clicks.

Thanks to the German programme interface, the clearly arranged menus, and easily understandable functions, VideoPad is even suitable for beginners. Despite the huge range of features, users can learn how to operate the software within minutes. On the German NCH Software website, users can find plenty of helpful information, manuals, and instructions. If they have questions or problems, users can contact technical support through an online contact form.

VideoPad is one of the best and most popular NCH Software programmes for good reason. Downloadable at no cost, the video editor can certainly compete with the video editing software from well-known companies and offers convincing features such as an extensive range of functions and intuitive operation. Users can record or import videos, individually edit media files, export films in different formats, and publish them online. VideoPad might not be the biggest name, but it impresses with its varied functions and possibilities. The home edition is available at the affordable price of 35 euros, the professional master’s edition costs 60 euros. At a more than fair price, buyers receive an extensively equipped, easily usable, and powerful video editing programme.