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Vegas Pro

Vegas Pro Video Editor Free Download — Professional Editing

Professional video editing software for Windows — timeline editing, color grading, audio mixing, and visual effects in one app.

v22
May 2026
WindowsFreeOpen Source

Vegas Pro is a professional non-linear video editor for Windows with a long history in the film and broadcast industry. It combines timeline-based video editing, color grading, audio mixing, and visual effects into a single application designed for both beginners and professional editors.

The timeline interface is built around tracks and events, making it easy to arrange clips, transitions, and effects. Vegas Pro supports a wide range of formats natively — including H.264, H.265, ProRes, XAVC, and RAW — so most footage can be dropped in without transcoding.

Color grading tools include a full color wheel, curves, scopes, and LUT support. The built-in audio engine handles multi-track mixing with VST plugin support, making Vegas Pro a capable all-in-one production tool without needing a separate DAW.

GPU acceleration via NVIDIA CUDA and Intel Quick Sync speeds up rendering and real-time preview. The render queue supports batch exporting to multiple formats and platforms including YouTube, Vimeo, and broadcast specs.

Vegas Pro is available on Steam and as a standalone download, with a free trial available.

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FAQ

Is Vegas Pro free?+
Vegas Pro has a free trial version available. The full version is paid, but it is available on Steam where it frequently goes on sale. A free alternative with similar timeline-based editing is Kdenlive.
Does Vegas Pro work on Mac or Linux?+
No, Vegas Pro is Windows-only. For cross-platform professional video editing, consider Kdenlive which runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What formats does Vegas Pro support?+
Vegas Pro supports H.264, H.265, ProRes, XAVC, MXF, MP4, MOV, AVI, and many more formats natively. It also supports RAW footage from many cameras without transcoding.
Vegas Pro vs Premiere Pro — which is better?+
Both are professional video editors. Vegas Pro has a simpler learning curve and is often cheaper, especially on Steam sales. Premiere Pro integrates tightly with the Adobe ecosystem (After Effects, Audition). Vegas Pro is better value for solo editors; Premiere Pro is preferred in team environments using Adobe tools.