Best 5 AI Image and Video Editor 2026

AI editing in 2026 isn’t just “filters + auto cut” anymore. The best tools now combine real editing controls (timelines, layers, exports) with generative AI (remove/replace objects, extend shots, generate B-roll, upscale, captions, style transfer). But “best” depends on what you make: short-form ads, social clips, product visuals, or pro-grade films.

Below are 5 picks that cover both image + video editing in a practical, creator-friendly way (features and pricing can change fast, so treat this as a February 2026 snapshot).

How I ranked them

All-in-one workflow (can you handle images + videos without jumping apps?)
Editing depth (timeline/layers, trimming, masking, captions, export options)
AI usefulness (not gimmicks: saves time, improves quality, reduces rework)
Speed + reliability (fewer failed renders, less “try 10 times”)
Pricing clarity (plans/credits, commercial use terms)

1) Deevid AI — Best all-in-one AI image + video editor for fast content production

If your goal is to go from prompt/photo → polished clip quickly (ads, hooks, social content), Deevid AI image editor is built around a streamlined “generate + refine” flow across multiple input types. Its own pricing pages position it as both an AI video and image creation/editing suite with templates/effects and higher-tier options like API access.

Best for: marketers, creators, and teams that want speed, multi-format output, and a simple workflow.

What makes it #1 in 2026

Multiple creation modes (text to video, image to video, and more) packaged as a single workspace-style product.
Templates/effects + consistency features aimed at repeatable short-form output (handy if you’re producing lots of variations).
Cross-platform availability via mobile apps (helpful when you need to iterate on the go).

Standout AI features (practical, not flashy)

Turn one image into a moving clip (camera motion, transitions, stylized effects).
“One place” approach: generate, remix, and export without stitching together 3–4 tools.

Pricing snapshot

Deevid’s public pricing lists paid tiers (e.g., Lite/Pro) with credit-based usage and higher-resolution options depending on plan.
(Always re-check the pricing page for current numbers and what’s included.)

Tradeoffs

If you need the deepest manual control (Hollywood-grade compositing, advanced color pipelines), you may still pair it with a traditional pro editor.

2) Adobe Creative Cloud + Firefly — Best for professional editors who want AI inside “real” workflows

For serious editors/designers, Adobe’s edge is integration: AI doesn’t replace your workflow, it augments it inside industry standards like Photoshop and Premiere Pro. Firefly also emphasizes commercial-safety positioning (trained on licensed/public-domain sources for Adobe’s own models) and a credit-based system across apps.

Best for: pros, agencies, production teams, and anyone already living in Photoshop/Premiere.

Standout AI editing capabilities

Generative video creation (text-to-video and image-to-video) available via Firefly’s web experience.
Premiere Pro “Generative Extend” to extend clips (and ambient audio) for cleaner edits when shots end too early.
Firefly is positioned as a cross-media creative AI hub (images, video, audio), tied to Creative Cloud plans/credits.

Why it’s great in 2026

You keep full pro controls (timelines, keyframes, masks, color) while AI handles the repetitive or impossible stuff (object removal, shot extension, fast ideation).

Pricing reality check

Adobe’s packaging changed notably with “Creative Cloud Pro” and credit allocations for advanced video/audio features, and pricing can vary by region and plan.

Tradeoffs

Cost + complexity: Adobe is unmatched for depth, but it’s heavier than lightweight web apps.

3) Runway — Best browser-based AI editor for creators pushing generative video

Runway has become a go-to for creators who want generative video + editing in one place, especially when experimenting with image-to-video and stylized sequences. Its own site positions it explicitly as an AI image + video generator toolkit, with a credit/plan model.

Best for: creators who want cutting-edge generative video and a creator-friendly web workflow.

Standout AI features

Image-to-video generation (and other generative modes) tied to credits and plans.
A structured plan system (including a free tier for exploration) that makes it easy to test before committing.
Runway’s help docs also clarify team/editor limits by plan (useful for small teams).

Why it’s great in 2026

Strong “idea → generate → assemble” momentum for short-form storytelling and stylized ads.
Lives in the browser, so it’s easy to share and iterate.

Tradeoffs

Credit economics can be confusing if you’re producing at scale—great for experimentation, but track per-clip costs carefully on bigger workloads.

4) Canva — Best for marketing teams who need image + video content at scale

Canva keeps getting more “operating system” than design tool: image editing, video editing, brand kits, templates, and AI features that help non-designers move fast. Magic Studio’s pitch is explicitly “turn ideas into images and videos,” and Canva’s AI updates have added more video-generation capabilities inside the editor.

Best for: teams producing lots of social assets, presentations, ads, and branded content.

Standout AI features

Magic Media for generating images and videos from prompts, built into the broader design workflow.
Magic Edit for quick object-level photo changes (brush + describe).
A growing set of AI-driven “campaign” features and a more capable photo editor as part of Canva’s platform expansions.

The practical catch

Some advanced AI actions have usage limits depending on plan (for example, Canva’s help docs describe monthly access limits for certain advanced AI video editor tools like creating video clips).

Tradeoffs

If you need frame-accurate, cinema-grade editing controls, you’ll hit the ceiling faster than with Adobe—but for marketing velocity, Canva is hard to beat.

CapCut is one of the easiest ways to get from raw clips to a polished post, and it’s expanded into AI-assisted image editing too. Its own pages emphasize one-click background removal (for both video and images), retouch tools, upscaling, stabilization, and more—exactly the stuff creators use daily.

Best for: TikTok/shorts creators, small businesses, and anyone who wants “fast + viral-ready.”

Standout AI features

Auto subtitles, background removal, text-to-speech, and other creator staples in its AI video tooling.
AI image editing basics like background removal and upscaling, plus templates for quick creative output.

Pricing snapshot

CapCut’s own comparison content notes paid plans exist and that pricing can vary by region/platform (a good reminder to check your local pricing page/app store).

Tradeoffs