Somehow, my VSDC installation isn't registered anymore (it's the Free version again)... :-(

Just got an email from support@videosoftdev.com with offer to upgrade my VSDC Pro Video Editor 5.8.9.

Get your FREE updates of VSDC Video Editor right now!

Happy holidays, dear VSDC fan!
We've prepared a nice Santa bag for you: Completely redesigned interface – more user-friendly and simply stylish.

Download the newest version of VSDC
from our official website and install it to your PC.

Your PRO license will remain active.

Has this become a subscription model?? There was something on their website I read
that had me wondering.

Any one act on this offer. I'm wary to be the first.

Hi, I would love to try this software, but I didn't receive the key on the day and emailed the support email. No response, so I emailed again this morning and still no response.

A few days after the giveaway, but better late than never.
I had tried converting a .mts file to something more user friendly with a bunch of older GAOTD video softwares that I had accumulated over the years. I even tried to find something that was free and newer online, and had absolutely no luck. Each and every conversions was choppy and unusable. I decided to give this one a shot, and omg, it worked! I shot a 34 minute graduation video, that needed conversion that others would be able to view. I don't recall how long it took to convert, over an hour though, it took my .mts file and converted it to .avi, without any loss of quality between the two.
Had no issues downloading or retrieving the key on my yahoo account.
VERY HAPPY, thank you Flash-Integro and GAOTD.

I installed VSDC two days ago and submitted the request for the activation code as instructed - nothing yet. Sent a request to 'support@videosoftdev.com' and no reply after a day. So it is now approaching 48 hours, no code and just discovered in my in-box, a "Delayed Mail (still being retried)" for the support address. This is looking like a disappointment.......

I downloaded the program and responded to the request to register late last night but I never received the email you said would be sent with the registration number. A note on screen said to let yo uknow if it was not received. What do I do now?

My VDSC Pro version from a former Giveaway has reverted to free version after a while, NOT A LIFELONG LICENSE IMHO! THIS HAPPENED TO ME ALREADY TWO TIMES UNDER WINDOWS 10, so I don`t think this happens accidently. And I noticed, that users who also mentioned same issue got downvoted! Maybe by people involved with the developer. Giveaway of the day please step in!

Key finally arrived. Great program Thanks!

I have Pro version 5.8.6 from January's giveaway. Unlike some other visitors, mine hasn't reverted to free. Any worthwhile updates in 5.8.9? Thanks...

The program won't let me activate. The option is greyed out. Does this mean it's already active? Beside the program name when open it says "licensed to 2018 GiveAwayOfTheDay."

No key.

Also, I have been testing this software out. I don't love it, and I suspect I won't use it. The interface is too hard to use.

It's essential that things like forward and backward buttons can auto repeat. Also, variable speed of stepping is key. I tried to set a start point on a couple of videos (.ts) and it was impossible to find it. I expect editing them will be a nightmare.

Pity. It might have been a good program.

Well no problem installing, I think, but WHEN will the Activation code ever come.....still waiting but...ONLY 3 hours left.......hmmmmmm

So, if I don't receive an email before the Giveaway expires does it mean I will not be able to use the software??? It's been a few hours that I am waiting for it

well this is the second comment I have made,funny but the first IS NOT SHOWING,WHEN WILL THE KEY ISSUE BE FIXED I HAVE BEEN WAITING OVER 3 HOURS AND STILL NO KEY,EVEN TRIED 3 EMAILS,NO SUCCESS,HOW COME PEOPLE FROM 10 EVEN 13 HOURS AGO RECIEVED THEIRS BUT NOW IT STOPPED WORKING,I REALLY WOULD LOVE TO GET THIS SOFTWARE FREE AS IT SAYS BUT I GUESS THAT IS IMPOSSIBLE,EVEN SENT AN EMAIL TO THE COMPANY BUT THEY ARE NOT RESPONDING

After 12 hours of waiting (following the readme instructions), and contacting support several times for the code, it's pretty clear they have no intention of providing the activation for the pro version. I was looking forward to trying some of those features. Bummer!!!!!!!!!

when will i get my key.
i filled my form

How long exactly do you have to wait for the Activation e-mail to get here, seems like it's taking forever!

My key have arrived yet!

Why has this setup file tripped Norton A/V ? I thought this issue had been resolved.

Installed per README. Got key. Started VSDC, went to activate, added key, got success message - restart to activate. Restarted still says Free version "i" shows free version. What's Up?

Bill

Here is a message on their website :
"VSDC Video Editor Help is available for download in the .pdf format only to registered users of the Pro version. All the new Pro subscribers receive this link in the email with an activation key." There is a link in the email but no place to get the .pdf for the pro version. There are some links to open help pages for the free version. Is there in fact a download for a pdf manual for the pro version available?

Ok Windows 10 x64 Pro. Installed to D: drive, used the readme given link & got key in a couple minutes at yahoo email. Popped in under program's Activation tab. Reran program (as it prompted) and nice looking one. Keeper for the basic functions. Been needing one of these for while but unhappy with others. Thanks GOTD for a modern one.

No problems getting the registration code, but figuring out that you do not get an automatic desktop link to the exe program was a bit unsettling... thought I'd lost my mind until I REALIZED A SYSTEM RESTART WAS NECESSSARY: Once that was accomplished I discovered no link on the desktop to start program. Added one manually and the program (once it had sorted through about 45 seconds of files) opened up. At that point, the button to "Activate" the program and insert the code became visible... and so we are now experimenting with the proggie.

Whee!

I am confused !

Supposed to be a lifetime license, BUT, the "License Agreement states the following:

"2. Install and use the premium version of the Product, released under the brand VSDC Pro Video Editor, for personal and commercial use by purchasing a one-year subscription. In this case each subscription is bound to one user. "User" means the company, entity or individual whose funds are used to pay the subscription fee. This subscription is not transferable to any another organization or individual. Each activation key is valid for two activations. It shall not make work by two users applicable but give you an opportunity to reinstall the VSDC Pro Video Editor in case of possible hardware or hard drives failures or upgrades."

Clearly the agreement states a "one year subscription".

I have downloaded and installed a version of VSDC from here in the past ( I forget which one ) and the license expired after a year.

I'm going to take the chance and try again.

I just downloaded and installed the program. Got the activation key in mere seconds. Program now is activated. No problems what-so-ever. A little different from the usual download and activation but, as I said, no problem what-so-ever. Thank you so very much for this free program. I am sure that I will enjoy using it.

the only sad part is that for other reasons I will need to do a complete reinstall of windows in my actual PC and I will be unable to renew the license. I was waiting a long time for a program like this to be offered for free. Thanks!

I'm not going to add to the dozens of comments on here which have nothing at all to do with the actual performance of today's giveaway. Instead, I'll say this:

(1) in the world of home video editing, Cyberlink's PowerDirector is king. Well, it is as far as I'm concerned, and I've lost track of the number of video editors that have passed through my hands over the years. But PowerDirector is BIG. And PowerDirector isn't cheap. And PowerDirector is to video editing what Adobe CS is to photo editing: it has features more suited to specialists rather than everyday 'ordinary' users. In which case, what to choose? Answer:

(2) VSDC PRO. Today's giveaway. I've used this software almost from the day it was first launched and yes, I have the Pro license (which still costs very little.) Today, it's free. And seems to offer lifetime upgrades.

On which basis, anyone with the slightest interest in video editing should snap it up. It's beautifully engineered, mature, stable, competent, and like all the best technology out there has far more under the hood than is evident at first sight.

I could likely provide several dozen tips here on how to use it but as neither time nor column space allow that, would instead suggest that users access the product manual (available to Pro users only) as a first step and then read through it. Yes, it has its faults in the way of some ambiguities and omissions but it's still a great help.

Also worth emphasizing is that when working in the editing ('snip') mode, maximize the window to let it float on top of the GUI screen; don't leave it in its preview state, as I've actually seen some other people do. Remember, too, to slooooooow down video footage in snip mode so that the time intervals are clear enough to allow effective editing. . . and remember, also, to ensure the mouse-controlled editing markers are firmly in place in 'start' and 'end' positions so as to ensure accurate cutting. Stuff that's edited out will be listed cut-by-cut in a separate panel; cuts are only permanently removed when the user requires that.

It's also well worth visiting YouTube for VSDC tutorials and downloading them, because the total out there is considerable -- some pretty awful, as to be expected, but many that are very useful indeed and easy to follow.

Thanks then, GOTD, for today's offer, but as I'm already a longterm VSDC user, I'll pass. Others interested in this software genre though who don't have VSDC Pro should seize it with both hands.

VSDC Pro Video Editor is an excellent and attractively designed video editor.

Being given a lifetime license is a big plus. Many thanks to the team at Flash-Integro LLC for this, and especially for regularly providing updated versions!

I'm sure we all wish that other GOTD vendor offerings also would provide lifetime licenses (and not provide annoying time-limited srvices offerings such as only 6 months).

Thanks, this is a great giveaway! No problem getting my key or activating. It's a little confusing as the desktop icon says it's the free version, though when you open the app it clearly shows it's the Pro version (you may want to make the desktop icon a little more generic in the future, I just renamed it).

I have a question though. Now that GoPro has released their Cineform codec to the public domain (https://gopro.github.io/cineform-sdk/), are you considering adding Cineform support to this package for both input, output and conversion?

Thanks,

James

The captcha characters for obtaining the license are impossible for humans to understand, let along marauding computers. A total exercise in stupidity.
The coders keeping themselves employed have really excelled themselves with this one. Having tried a number of the captchas with failure each time, I am doubtful if I will be able to register this program.

It was activated. Thank you.
Those who have not yet received the key, do not forget to register the mail address with the URL indicated in the Readme.
After receiving the key, activate the software, click on the ☓ button of the popup, then enter the key from "registration" in the center of the upper part of the screen.

I was able to download the software and install but the activation page is not opening!

How do I get that page?

Bennet

After 5 minutes of use I can suggest:

1. Add a visual wave form to audio files. Makes it easier to sync external audio to camera audio.

2. Allow cutting / editing video on the timeline not on a pop up window.

3. Add support for LUTs

4. In the export dialog box, H264 settings HW Acceleration offers "Nvidea" acceleration. The company's name is "Nvidia" .

Thanks a lot. Downloaded (the same setup.exe you can get from their website, too), installed. Restarting the PC. Visiting the website given in the ReadMe (same like in the first answer to #22). Inserting name and email. Receiving the code a few seconds later. Entering the code. Restart. All is fine.
In a few minutes, I got a fine program with some nice additional programs.

After entering the activation code, I get a message stating "can't transmit data at this time, please try again later". Tried later, still same message.

Interesting program.. Registration info came quickly.. I look forward to working with this and learning more about it.

Waiting on Aomei backupper pro... anytime soon?

VSDC thank you for the program and the given lifetime license!
At the same time, I do not understand the people who argue here and assert that the license is only 1 year old. Despite the fact that the representative of the company offering the program replied to many of them that their information was incorrect, and it was also written above that they would add a lifetime license. The company knows only what kind of license has been offered here for this program. Can not you accept it and rejoice it? I would rather thank you, because I often read some of the indignities here for another 1 year license, and it's finally longer, and some of them can not accept it. :)
I got my license key and activated it without any problems. Wait for patience and then arrive to everyone. :)

I don't think we are getting the PRO version. Even after activation, mine still doesn't say PRO. How do I know for sure?

Rich

Very nice video editor indeed, the only thing I would improve is to put some shadow around the subtitles for better visibility. The black box option isn't really ideal.

Does anyone have a good link to get the activation key? The one in the 'read me' file goes no where.

I'm having the same problem getting a key. The link on the 'read me' file just pulls up a whole page of other links, none of which directs me to where I need to go. I see nothing about filling out a page to get the key sent to my email. If I'm doing something wrong, I can't figure it out.

Good products so far. And, GREAT that this is a lifetime license as it will give me time to compare it to what I normally use.

I don't even get a chance to enter my eMail.
What did I miss?
Normally, the GAOTD is pretty straight forward on registering.
I've gone back twice now looking...... Help! :)

Key has not come as promised

Hi, it seems the only available download is the free version, not the pro version; am I right?

Hi,
Got a few questions that have come up after me reading all comments and the readme file-
1) What is the re install policy on the key?
2)Are all future updates included?
3) Can we activate after the giveaway period?

Hello! My question to that permanent license: Once we get the license code for this - can we re-install the program in the future? Thank you in advance for your response.

This is a permanent license, but it will be a limited license. You should not have the right to receive updates free of charge.

No activation key .
Why not publish an activation key for all giveaway for today in the site ?