Microsoft adds a surprising new Video Editor app to Windows 10 PCs

1 min. read

Published onJune 8, 2018

published onJune 8, 2018

Share this article

Read our disclosure page to find out how can you help Windows Report sustain the editorial teamRead more

Over the last 24 hours, a mysterious new app, Video editor, was installed on mostWindows 10 computerswithout anyone’s permission.

This app is a Microsoft creation and it’s not really a new app at all. It actually appears to be a basic shortcut to the video edition features in the Windows 10 Photos app. There’s been no official reason for this release though a likely motivator is that most Windows 10 users are unaware that there’s video editing tools in the Photos app. This is understandable though as very few people would think to open a photo or image app for editing a video. It’s not exactly an intuitive design choice.

One benefit of this new non-app is that it can be pinned to the Start Menu for easy access. Of course, anyone can still just open the Photos app and navigate to the editing tools like usual.

Were you confused by the sudden appearance of this app and do you think it’s a good idea? Share your thoughts with the community in the comments below and make sure tolike us on Facebook for more Windows 10 news.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

User forum

0 messages

Sort by:LatestOldestMost Votes

Comment*

Name*

Email*

Commenting as.Not you?

Save information for future comments

Comment

Radu Tyrsina

With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Microsoft adds a surprising new Video Editor app to Windows 10 PCs#

With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier

Microsoft adds a surprising new Video Editor app to Windows 10 PCs