Video Editor & Maker - InShot 2.0 for Android

InShot is a pretty powerful media editor that feels friendly from the first tap. The layout keeps big, obvious controls close at hand, so beginners don’t get lost, yet there’s enough depth for power users to keep pushing. 

AI superpowers in one-tap polish and smart automation

InShot’s 2025 upgrade cycle leaned hard into AI, and it shows: AI Effects instantly stylize footage, Auto Adjust corrects color and contrast in one tap, while Auto Remove Background handles quick cutouts for thumbnails. Smart Tracking lets stickers or text follow an object convincingly, while Auto Captions turns speech into on-screen subtitles with solid accuracy, which is great for accessibility and sound-off viewers.

Editing flow and creative tools 

InShot’s core toolkit covers nearly everything needed for social-first video: trim/merge, reverse, keyframe animation, speed control with speed ramping, voice-overs with voice effects, and chromakey for quick green-screen composites. The app also brings an extensive set of filters, transitions, and effects (glitch, retro DV, beats-sync styles, weather, and more), as well as AI effects like clone and auto-blur.

Audio support is practical: creators can import their own tracks, record VO, and sprinkle sound effects. On the downside, the built-in music library is thin (even on Pro), so serious editors usually bring their own music. Text and sticker systems are flexible, though frequent editors keep asking for more free fonts and sticker packs, beat-visible audio waveforms, stronger motion presets, and adjustable intensity for voice effects — all reasonable quality-of-life requests.

Beyond video: photos, collages, and social-ready output

InShot is also a competent photo editor, able to add text, stickers, and filters as well as tune brightness, contrast, and curves. The Collage module is rather simple and produces clean, social-ready grids horizontally or vertically, with AI Blend for seamless merges. This makes the app a credible one-stop shop for stories, carousels, and community posts.

Export is where InShot shines. 4K, 60fps output on mobile remains impressive, with reliable direct sharing to YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, and more. Most users appreciate that watermarks can be removed by watching an ad on the free tier — a fair compromise for casual editors. A steady chorus, however, asks for Instagram sizing updates to match the platform’s shifting preview crops and for GIF export at higher quality/frame rates.

Free vs. Pro

The free version is generous for learning and light use. The primary pain point in it is ads. While ad-for-unlock is a clever model, bugged or unskippable interstitials do crop up for some devices and can freeze or block editing until the app is restarted. InShot Pro comes at the price of $3.99 per month or $17.99 per year. It removes ads/watermarks and unlocks all premium effects, stickers, and AI features via monthly or annual billing.

Verdict

Over the years, InShot has matured into a creator’s pocket studio. Starting this year, it is even supercharged with AI conveniences. It’s ideal for YouTube intros, Instagram reels, TikTok edits, school projects, wedding videos, travel films, and meme magic. A handful of rough edges remain (ads, short-clip transitions, narrow music selection), but none of them outweigh how capable the app feels in daily use. For anyone editing on Android, InShot is an awesome recommendation, which saves time, looks pro, and keeps getting smarter without burying users in complexity.