Cuts & Notes

How we think about editing, the craft behind agentic video, and what we learn building Cardboard.

Updated September 2026

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Best Social Media Video Editors Ranked - September 2026

You've got footage, you've got a deadline, and you need the right tool to get it out the door fast. But with so many editors out there, it's hard to tell which ones are actually built for social media and which ones just say they are. We ranked six of the best options based on what actually matters: speed, format flexibility, and how well they handle real footage from real workflows.

9 min readCardboard Team
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What Are AI Video Editing Tools? (September 2026)

13 min readCardboard Team
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6 Best AI Video Editors in September 2026

9 min readCardboard Team
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Best Descript Alternatives for Video Editors & Growth Teams September 2026

8 min readCardboard Team