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How to become a full-time video editor in 2026

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The post provides a clear, actionable roadmap for aspiring video editors, breaking down the process into manageable steps and offering practical advice and tools.

Summary

This slideshow provides a step-by-step guide on how to become a full-time video editor. It covers learning the basics, practicing with downloaded YouTube videos, reaching out to clients, building a portfolio, and continuously improving skills.

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1Introduction: How to become a full-time video editor
2Learn the basics of video editing
3Practice by re-editing YouTube videos
4Client outreach and portfolio building
5Continuous improvement and rate increases

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cnvmp3.com ACTS - it is used to download videos from YouTube. Removing it would change the practice step. Canva ACTS - it is used to build a portfolio. Removing it would change the portfolio step. Notion ACTS - it is used to build a portfolio. Removing it would change the portfolio step.

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How to become a full-time video editor in 2026 Learn the basics - How to cut videos - Pacing - Text effects - How to clean up audio - Basic sound design Practice - Use cnvmp3.com to download videos from YouTube with minimal to no editing - Re-edit the videos and share your re-edit to Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. Client Outreach - Once you start getting confident, you can re-edit videos for Small YouTubers and offer to work with them full time at a low rate or just to get hands on experience. Build a portfolio - Use websites like canva or notion to build a simple portfolio. Keep Improving - Use every video as an opportunity to try something new. - Raise your rates as you get better

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