12 Best Green Screen Software for PC/Mac/Android

All those superhuman moves you see in movies are the result of green screening. If you want to make videos like that yourself, all you need is some chroma key video editing software to put yourself in the setting of your dreams. Or to show yourself doing superhuman stunts. These software tools will help you extract the main subject from your video and manipulate it at will.

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Part 1: Green Screen Software for PC

If you need green screen software for your Windows PC, there are plenty of options available. Each one has its own unique features. Depending on your video needs, you can choose any of these tools to edit your footage.

1. Video Editor (for Windows 10/8.1/8/7)

One issue with most chroma key editors is that they can be a bit complicated to use. If you've used such tools before, you'll agree with us. Luckily, there's a program that's not that complicated and yet offers plenty of effects for your green screen videos.

This software is called Filmora, and it allows you to edit regular videos as well as green screen videos. You can also use it to make photo slideshows, slow motion videos, and more. Let's take a look at how to use it.

Step 1. Launch the Video Editor tool and import the source file (with the green screen) from your computer.

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Step 2: Right-click the file and choose Add to Project to place it on the timeline. You can also drag it onto the timeline.

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Step 3. When the clip appears on the timeline, right-click it and select “Green Screen” to apply the effect. You can also add filters, text, music, and other elements to the file.

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Step 4: Click the Brush tool, then click on the areas of the original image you want to remove. After clicking “OK,” the software will remove the green selection.

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Step 5: With the green screen removed, you can add a new background to your video. Drag your new background (a video or image) onto the timeline, and you'll see it playing along with your original clip. Note that the background layer should be above the original in the timeline, as shown below.

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Step 6. Preview your creation. If you like it, click “Export” to save it to your computer. You can choose from six different video formats.

Second: HitFilm Express (for Windows 10/8)

If you work with green screen video footage and want to add some VFX to your clips, HitFilm Express can be of help. It's a video editing app that not only lets you edit your videos in the conventional way but also adds a myriad of effects to them. The app comes with plenty of built-in effects that you can easily apply to your videos. It claims to be user-friendly even for beginners who are new to the world of video editing. There are many green screen editing tools at your disposal to ensure your footage turns out just the way you want it.

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Advantages:

• Add multiple effects to your green screen video
• Easily remove objects from green screen content
• Unlimited number of tracks

Drawbacks:

• The free version doesn't give access to all features
• You need to learn how to use all the editing tools
• No support for 32-bit Windows

#3: VSDC Free Video Editor for Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP

VSDC Free Video Editor has long been utilized by video makers to produce all sorts of films and music videos. The software boasts a chroma key feature. With this function, you can easily remove a green background from a video, leaving only the main subject. This allows you to add a green screen object to any video, moving it around and placing it precisely where desired. This flexibility enables you to create the exact type of movie you envision.

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Advantages:

• Rapidly remove green screen background from videos
• Stabilize shaky videos
• Access to various special effects

Disadvantages:

• The interface can be cluttered
• It can be difficult for beginners to use, owing to the many options available
• All features are not available in the basic version

Rounding out the list is Lightworks (available for Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista)

Lightworks is a professional video editor that comes with a green screen removal tool to help you create some neat special effects movies. You can use this program to make a movie from start to finish. It has all the features you need to edit your video or film built right in. It even offers some royalty-free content in case you don't have any to start your project with. For audio and video, there are many FX effects you can use in your project. You can export your finished work in up to 4K quality.

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Advantages:

• Render your videos in the background
• Support for multi-track green screen editing
• Support for various video formats

Drawbacks:

• You can't export videos in 4K resolution with the free version
• The interface could be more user-friendly
• The free trial is only available for seven days

Part 2: Green Screen Software for Mac

There are plenty of green screen software tools available for Mac that you can use to remove the green background and work with the main objects in your video. Apple even offers a service that lets you start your green screen project without downloading any third-party apps.

1. iMovie (for macOS 10.14 or later)

iMovie is one of the best video editing tools you can use on your Mac. It's available for both Mac and iOS and lets you do basic to advanced green screen editing with your videos. Once you have the app installed, all you need to do is import your video and start editing. In iMovie on your Mac, you can use either blue or green screen videos. You can add the video content as an overlay on top of another primary video. This way, you can achieve the desired effect, no matter what project you're working on.

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Advantages:

• High-performance app
• Runs faster than other apps
• Also loads content from iTunes

Disadvantages:

• Lacks advanced video editing tools
• Not many special effects for green screen projects
• Suffers from occasional crashes

Download link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/imovie/id408981434?mt=12

#2: DaVinci Resolve (for macOS 10.12 or later)

DaVinci Resolve claims to be the only program that supports editing 8K resolution videos. This means that if you have very high-quality green screen footage that you want to edit without losing any quality, this is the software for you. You can use it to edit your green screen videos, move content between multiple tracks, apply loads of special effects to your videos, and collaborate with colleagues. This software is used by real-world filmmakers to edit their content.

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Advantages:

- Multiple audio editing tools - Automatic content synchronization - Chroma key video color correction

Disadvantages:

• Inaccurate audio editing
• Some features require a paid subscription
• Can be confusing for new users

Third place: Shotcut (for macOS 10.10 or later)

One issue with video editing is that when you switch operating systems, you need to learn new tools. Shotcut doesn't have this problem, as it's a free, open-source, and cross-platform application. It enables you to edit your green screen content across all computer platforms. With features like Chroma Key and Advanced Chroma Key, you can easily select objects in your green screen footage and extract them. Then, these objects can be used in any video you choose to edit within the software.

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Advantages:

• User-friendly interface
• Support for exporting green screen videos in multiple formats
• Wide range of special effects

Disadvantages:

• Sometimes gets stuck while exporting videos
• Limited tutorials available for learning the software
• Occasional instability as a software application

4th: Blender (for macOS 10.12 or later)

Blender is more of a 3D creation suite than a video editor. However, that's not to say it lacks any significant features to help you edit your videos. It has plenty, one of which is allowing you to add and edit your green screen content. With this Mac green screen software, you can finish your chroma key projects quickly and with excellent quality. You just have to know how to use the program to get started.

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Advantages:

• Support for 2D and 3D models
• Lots of special effects for green screen videos
• Rendering VR content

Drawbacks:

• Not very user-friendly for beginners
• Watermark added to videos in the free version
• Lacks some features in the free version

Part 3: Green Screen Apps for Android

If you have an Android device, you can edit your green screen video directly on your Android phone or tablet. You won't have to send the footage to a computer for editing and then back to your device. Here are some apps that allow you to do that.

1. Chromavid (for Android 5.0 or later)

Chromavid is tailored for green screen videos. With this Android app, you can easily edit your green screen content by removing the background and placing the main object on top of anything you have. It supports object extraction of almost any color, including blue, green, and yellow. Just make sure your subject is in front of a solid, single-colored background, and you're good to start editing your videos with this app.

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Advantages:

• Suitable for green screen photos and videos
• Supports multiple colors
• Directly save your edited content to your phone

Disadvantages:

• Sometimes fails to recognize green screen content
• No option to change the color of the content
• Auto-switches to landscape mode in certain situations

Download link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appsformobs.chromavid

2. Video Editor and Movie Maker (for Android 2.3 and up)

Video Editor & Movie Maker, as the name implies, is a video editing app that supports green screen videos. With it, you can crop objects from your green screen videos and add them to other clips, mix your content, and finally export the file directly to your Android device. It comes with a lot of professional video editing options that will make you rarely miss desktop software once you have it installed on your phone. It also has video cutter and joiner features in case you need to split a long video.

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Advantages:

• User-friendly interface
• No watermark on the green screen videos you edit
• Supports photos and videos

Disadvantages:

• Noise after video recording
• Audio syncing issues
• Inconsistent app updates

Download link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.puce.videoeditor.videoslideshow

3. PowerDirector (for Android 4.4 and above)

PowerDirector has long served desktop users, and now, as an Android app, it enables you to edit your green screen content on your phone or tablet. The app features a chroma key tool that lets you quickly and easily replace the green screen with any content you want. You can leverage the various effects offered by this app to create stunning content from your green screen clips. It supports drag-and-drop functionality, allowing you to swiftly apply the desired effects to your videos.

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Advantages:

• Support for green screen videos in up to 4K resolution
• Stabilize shaky videos
• Direct video uploads to multiple platforms

Disadvantages:

• Sometimes fails to play long videos
• Lacks support for many popular file formats
• Menu options aren't very intuitive

Download link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cyberlink.powerdirector.DRA140225_01

4. Kinemaster (for Android 5.0 and up)

Kinemaster is a full-fledged video editor that can help you turn mundane videos into engaging and popular content in just minutes. You can use this app to work on your green screen videos and add special effects to create captivating video content right on your device. It supports multiple layers, allowing you to keep various contents separately in different containers. It also lets you reverse your videos if needed. Additionally, time-lapse and slow-motion videos are also available within the app.

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Advantages:

• Adjust colors for green screen videos
• Share your videos directly to multiple platforms from within the app
• Various video editing tools

Drawbacks:

• The cut button could be smaller to allow for more precise item cutting
• There are many bugs that hinder the user experience
• Audio is occasionally dropped

Download link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nexstreaming.app.kinemasterfree

Conclusions

Green screen technology has utterly transformed the way special effects are used in various videos and films. If you wish to employ this technique in your videos, the Video Editor is an ideal choice. If you're working on other platforms, there are also numerous options available to help you handle the main subject within green screen footage.