How Much Does It Cost to Have a Video Edited?
Short answer
Video Cartel prices editing per cut, by length: $55 to $80 for a reel up to 60 seconds, $155 to $210 for a 3 to 5 minute YouTube video, and $390 to $585 for a 15 to 25 minute podcast episode. The first edit usually comes back in about 48 hours, and revisions are unlimited.
Key facts
- Reels up to 60 seconds: $55 to $80 a cut.
- YouTube videos, 3 to 5 minutes: $155 to $210. 8 to 12 minutes: $235 to $325.
- Podcast episodes and interviews, 15 to 25 minutes: $390 to $585.
- Turnaround about 48 to 72 hours, depending on the video.
- Unlimited revisions.
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How much does it cost to have a reel, YouTube video or podcast episode edited?
It is on the editing page, priced per cut by length. Every cut includes clean cuts and pacing, captions, color, audio leveling, and music where it fits.
| Length | Typical use | Price per cut |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 60 sec | Reels, TikToks, Shorts | $55 to $80 |
| 60 to 90 sec | Reels, TikToks, Shorts | $65 to $90 |
| 3 to 5 min | YouTube, podcast clips, explainers | $155 to $210 |
| 8 to 12 min | YouTube, case studies, sermons | $235 to $325 |
| 15 to 25 min | Podcasts, interviews, keynotes | $390 to $585 |
| 10+ cuts or a series | Monthly volume, mixed formats | By quote |
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How fast is turnaround on edited videos, and how many revisions do I get?
Unlimited revisions. Turnaround depends on the video, usually about 48 to 72 hours: the first edit comes back in about 48 hours, then you review it.
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Should I hire a freelance video editor or a production company?
It depends on your budget and how much managing you want to do. A freelancer can work if you have the time to brief, chase and check the work yourself. A production company takes that off your plate. People hire us because we are good at it and they trust us to get it right.
If a freelancer is the better fit, The Syndicate is our free directory of Inland Empire editors, videographers and photographers, each vetted by Video Cartel.
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