Pinnacle Studio
Version | 24(as of 11/12/2020) |
Platform | Windows |
License | Commercial |
Category | Video |
Main Features
- Simple yet robust video editor
- Spice up your videos with over 1500 templates, transitions, and effects
- Automatically import media from almost any device
- Create DVDs to easily share your videos
- Ultimate edition includes pro-level features
Software Overview
Corel Pinnacle Studio is a consumer-level video editing program available for Windows. Even though Pinnacle Studio is a consumer program, it has many professional capabilities and features that allow even amateurs to create polished-looking videos.
Pinnacle Studio users can "edit like a pro" using the program's standard drag-and-drop editing interface, which lets editors drag media elements from their library into their project's timeline. From there, users can layer and edit audio tracks, videos, and visual effects to create the perfect movie.
The program's basic visual effects and editing tools include (but are not limited to):
- The ability to crop and zoom in on video clips
- The ability to rotate and flip videos
- The ability to add titles, transitions, and other graphic design elements
- Keyframe controls
- Fast- and slow-motion effects
- Stop-motion animation capabilities
- Screen capture and multi-camera editing
Those using the Ultimate edition of Pinnacle Studio also gain access to color grading, 360 video editing, dynamic split-screen video, motion tracking, and audio ducking.
Summary
If you are looking for a decent video editing program for a great price, Corel Pinnacle Studio is an excellent choice. While it doesn't quite hold a candle to professional video editing software, it also doesn't carry nearly as hefty a price tag. Those who want a closer-to-pro editing experience can opt for the program's Ultimate version, which is a little more expensive but includes additional advanced features.
Primary File Type

Supported File Types
Extension | File Type |
---|---|
.STX | Pinnacle Studio Project File |
.3GP | 3GPP Multimedia File |
.AC3 | Audio Codec 3 File |
.ASF | Advanced Systems Format File |
.AVI | Audio Video Interleave File |
.BMP | Bitmap Image |
.DIVX | DivX-Encoded Movie |
.DVD | CloneCD DVD Information File |
.FLV | Flash Video |
.GIF | Graphical Interchange Format File |
.JPG | JPEG Image |
.M4A | MPEG-4 Audio File |
.M4V | iTunes Video File |
.MKV | Matroska Video |
.MOV | Apple QuickTime Movie |
.MP3 | MP3 Audio File |
.MPA | MPEG-2 Audio File |
.MPEG | MPEG Video |
.PCX | Paintbrush Bitmap Image File |
.PNG | Portable Network Graphic |
.PSD | Adobe Photoshop Document |
.RM | RealMedia File |
.SCN | Pinnacle Studio Scene File |
.STU | Pinnacle Studio Project File |
.TGA | Targa Graphic |
.TIF | Tagged Image File |
.TOD | JVC Everio Video Capture File |
.WAV | WAVE Audio File |
.WMA | Windows Media Audio File |
.WMF | Windows Metafile |
.WMV | Windows Media Video |
.YUV | YUV Video File |
Additional Related File Types
Extension | File Type |
---|---|
.3G2 | 3GPP2 Multimedia File |
.AVCHD | High Definition Video File |
.COS2 | Pinnacle Studio Cache File |
.CPI | AVCHD Video Clip Information |
.DIF | Digital Interface Format |
.JPEG | JPEG Image |
.M1V | MPEG-1 Video File |
.M2V | MPEG-2 Video |
.MOD | Camcorder Recorded Video File |
.MPG | MPEG Video |
.SDV | Studio DV Project File |
.TIFF | Tagged Image File Format |
.TS | Video Transport Stream File |