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Best AI video editors for ads
From AI assists in classic editors to an agent that cuts the whole ad: the best AI video editors for ads.
Quick answer
The best AI video editor for ads in 2026 is Solid: the Solid Agent cuts finished, editable ads from your own footage in a chat, with every hook, format and language variant, and a full timeline when you want it. Descript is the pick for podcasts and talking videos, CapCut as a free editor for personal creator videos and Opus Clip for clipping long videos.
At a glance
The 6 best AI video editors compared
| Tool | Best for | Price range | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Solid#1 pick | AI video editor that cuts finished ads from your footage in a chat | €299 to custom | Request access |
2 Descript | Text-based editing for podcasts and talking videos | $0 to $50 per seat a month (annual) | Solid vs Descript |
3 CapCut | Free editor with trend templates for personal creators | $0, Pro from €23.99 a month | Solid vs CapCut |
4 Opus Clip | AI clipping of long videos into short clips | $0 to $29 a month, Business custom | Solid vs Opus Clip |
5 Premiere Pro | Professional manual editing for long-form and broadcast | from $22.99 a month per seat (US) | Solid vs Premiere Pro |
6 Kapwing | Browser video editor with subtitles, dubbing and clips | $0 to $50 a month, Enterprise custom | Solid vs Kapwing |
Prices from each provider’s pricing page, verified 28 October 2026. *Not published by the provider; third-party reports.
One tool instead of five
Most teams run their video ads on five tools. Solid is one.
Storage, editing, voice, review and translation usually live in separate tools, with a download and an upload between each. In Solid they share one library, one Brand Hub and one agent.
The usual stack
- Footage storageDrive, Dropbox or a DAM
- EditingPremiere Pro, CapCut or a freelancer
- Voice and generationElevenLabs and video models
- Review and approvalFrame.io, email or Slack
- TranslationTranslators and re-edits per market
Smart Library, Brand Hub, Solid Agent, AI Video Generator, Video Editor, Review and Export
- No downloads and uploads between tools
- One brand memory for every step
- Feedback goes straight back to the agent
- One price, one login, EU hosting
AI-native, never hardcoded
The Solid Agent does the work. You can change every step.
Solid is a fully AI-native creative engine: the Solid Agent runs the whole production in a chat. Nothing is locked. Open any step and adjust it by hand, down to the frame in the video editor.
Script
The Solid Agent
Writes the script, hooks and CTA in your brand tone.
You can change
Edit every line, hook and call to action.
Voice
The Solid Agent
Voices the script with your brand voice or an AI voice.
You can change
Swap the voice, change the pacing or use your own recording.
Scenes and cut
The Solid Agent
Picks your best takes and cuts them in order.
You can change
Swap clips and trim by text or on the multi-track timeline.
Captions and formats
The Solid Agent
Styles captions and exports every format and language.
You can change
Restyle, move and fine-tune everything before export.
How we ranked them
What we looked at
How much the AI does
Assists inside a manual edit, or an agent that builds the whole ad?
Your own footage
Does it search and cut your raw footage, or start from templates?
Variants and formats
Hooks, CTAs, aspect ratios and languages without rebuilding the edit.
Edit control
Can you still trim, retime and restyle by hand?
Brand and review
Brand rules applied automatically, comments on the frame.
Price per finished ad
Seats, credits or plans: what does one usable ad cost?
The ranking
The best AI video editors, in detail
- 1
Solid
AI video editor that cuts finished ads from your footage in a chat
- The Solid Agent builds the cut from your best takes
- Text-based editing and a multi-track timeline
- Voices, captions, music and platform safe zones built in
- Every hook, format and language variant from one project
€299 to customRequest access - 2
Descript
Text-based editing for podcasts and talking videos
- Best-in-class transcript editing
- Studio Sound and filler word removal
- Strong for podcasts and webinars
- Low entry price and a free plan
$0 to $50 per seat a month (annual)descript.com ↗Read Solid vs Descript → - 3
CapCut
Free editor with trend templates for personal creators
- Free plan and low entry price
- Huge template library for social trends
- Desktop, mobile and browser apps
- Large library of trend effects and stickers
$0, Pro from €23.99 a monthcapcut.com ↗Read Solid vs CapCut → - 4
Opus Clip
AI clipping of long videos into short clips
- Fast clipping of long videos
- Virality score for each clip
- Social scheduling to nine platforms
- Low entry price and a free plan
$0 to $29 a month, Business customopus.pro ↗Read Solid vs Opus Clip → - 5
Premiere Pro
Professional manual editing for long-form and broadcast
- Deep, frame-accurate manual control
- Industry standard for long-form and broadcast
- Large plugin and template ecosystem
- Adobe Creative Cloud and Frame.io integration
from $22.99 a month per seat (US)adobe.com ↗Read Solid vs Premiere Pro → - 6
Kapwing
Browser video editor with subtitles, dubbing and clips
- Easy browser editor for any video
- Strong subtitles, translation and dubbing
- Lip sync and voice clones on Business
- Free plan and low entry price
$0 to $50 a month, Enterprise customkapwing.com ↗Read Solid vs Kapwing →
Which one should you choose?
The right tool for your situation
You make performance ads and quick social ads from your own footage
Our pickSolidAI video editor that cuts finished ads from your footage in a chat
You edit podcasts and talking videos
Our pickDescriptText-based editing for podcasts and talking videos
You want a free editor for personal videos
Our pickCapCutFree editor with trend templates for personal creators
You clip long videos into shorts
Our pickOpus ClipAI clipping of long videos into short clips
You need frame-accurate manual control
Our pickPremiere ProProfessional manual editing for long-form and broadcast
You want a browser editor with subtitles
Our pickKapwingBrowser video editor with subtitles, dubbing and clips
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Anything else? We’re happy to walk you through Solid with your own footage.
Book a demoCan I edit what the Solid Agent makes?
Yes, every step. The Solid Agent does the work in a chat, but nothing is hardcoded: you can change the concept, rewrite the script, swap the voice, replace scenes and fine-tune the final cut in the video editor, by text or on the timeline.
What is the best AI video editor for ads?
Solid. The Solid Agent builds finished, editable ads from your own footage in a chat, including every hook, format and language variant, with a full editor for fine-tuning.
What is the best free AI video editor?
CapCut and Kapwing have free plans, and Descript has a free tier. Solid starts at €299 a month; request access or book a demo to see it on your own footage.
Can an AI video editor replace my editor?
For most performance ad iteration, an AI editor like Solid does the repetitive 80%. Editors keep the creative decisions and hero work.
Which AI video editor is best for agencies?
Solid: a workspace per client, guest review links without an account and a Partner Program with 20% lifetime revenue share.
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Solid is the AI creative engine for brands and their agencies. Its agent turns a brand’s own footage, creators and best ads into finished video ads for Meta, TikTok and YouTube, and generates only the shots that are missing.
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