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The new and improved Medal video editor is here!

The new and improved Medal video editor is here!

The Medal editor has always been the place to add text or a quick effect to your clips, but you may have noticed it felt a little outdated and slow, with only a small handful of options.

That's why we decided to give it the major upgrade it deserves...and it's still totally free for all users:

TL;DR: The upgraded editor can handle more complex edits, with more creative effects and options, all while being simple to use, and renders video significantly faster than before.

With Medal's powered-up new editor finally here, let's get into the upgrades:

What’s in the updated Medal video editor?

The new editor introduces a broad set of useful tools and quality improvements. Here are the biggest upgrades we're excited about:

  • Multi-track editing for video and audio
  • Detachable audio tracks
  • Scene transitions for pro (or cursed) montages
  • Animated captions for helpful visuals and clarity
  • New video effects and filters with tons of options (playback speed controls, zoom, freeze frame, chroma key, and much more)
  • More quality and size settings (resolution, height, width, FPS, anti-aliasing etc.!)

You can upload your own music, images, and sound effects into the editor, and a built-in music selector is coming soon to expand your audio options even further.

Still simple, still free

Even with all these upgrades, the editor keeps Medal’s core goal intact: it should feel quick and easy, from capture to edit to share in seconds/minutes, not hours. We were very focused on keeping it clean and familiar, so you can try new effects and features without feeling overwhelmed.

Simple edit or complex montage; the upgraded editor gives you far more control.

When can I start using the upgraded editor?

The new editor is slowly rolling it out to users over the next few weeks (November/December 2025), and we'll let you know in app when it's available on your account.

(Need it now? Switch over to Early Access, where thousands of users have been already using the new editor, although we expect the new editor will be rolled out to all users no later than the end of December 2025)

Create your best clips yet

The new Medal editor gives you more room to experiment, more ways to shape your clips, and a smoother editing experience overall. We can’t wait to see what you make with it. If you want help getting started or want to learn more about specific features, stay tuned. We’ll be sharing tips, examples, and guides as the rollout continues.

Check out this article for more technical tips and best practices, and submit a ticket here if you need help!


We hope you enjoy exploring the new ways you can edit your clips, and can't wait to see what you make (podcasts, fail videos, montages, war photography, pro plays, guides, and whatever else you dream up!) The new editor should feel just as simple to use as always, but it's packed with way more options and features. Enjoy!!