Guides, comparisons, and the case for free creative tools.
New FeatureShare your custom shader filters with the ByteWave community, or browse and grab effects made by other creators.
NewsCapCut keeps getting pulled from and restored to the App Store. Here's what's going on and what to use instead.
TutorialUse frame interpolation to slow down any clip with smooth results. No watermark, no subscription.
GuideMost editors force you to sign up before you can do anything. Here's one that doesn't even have a login screen.
PrivacyWhich editors actually keep your footage on your device? An honest look at data practices in 2026.
TechnicalA look at the GPU programming framework behind ByteWave's hackable filter system.
vs CapCutCapCut went from free to $20/month. Here's what to use instead - with more features and zero cost.
RoundupMost "free" editors plaster their logo on your exports. These ones don't.
PrivacyWhat happens to your footage when you edit in a cloud-based app - and the on-device alternative.
TutorialView the code behind any filter, describe what you want to AI, paste it back. Step-by-step guide.
ComparisonAn honest breakdown of price, features, privacy, and platform support in 2026.