Video editing for social media ads, reels and YouTube.
Shahjan and Digital offers video editing services for social media ads, reels, TikToks, YouTube Shorts and long-form YouTube videos. We turn your footage into edits with a strong opening, captions and a clear call to action, deliver every format each platform needs, and make test variants so you can see which version sells.
Is this right for your business?
It usually is when one of these sounds familiar.
- You have footage but no time or skills to edit it well.
- Your video ads get views but viewers drop off in the first seconds.
- You need many versions of one ad for testing on Meta or TikTok.
- You run a YouTube channel and want a reliable editor rather than a different freelancer each month.
Key facts
- Formats
- 9:16, 1:1, 4:5 and 16:9
- Edits
- Ads, reels, TikToks, Shorts, YouTube long-form
- Tools
- Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve
- Revisions
- Agreed rounds, written into the brief
What you get.
Every engagement is scoped in writing. These are the parts we usually include; we leave out what you do not need.
Short-form ad edits
A hook in the first seconds, a clear message, captions and an end card with your call to action.
Test variants
Different openings, lengths and aspect ratios of the same ad, so campaigns can find the winner.
Reels, TikToks and Shorts
Native-looking vertical edits with trending formats used sensibly, not gimmicks.
YouTube long-form
Pacing, cuts, B-roll, titles and chapters for videos people watch to the end.
Captions and subtitles
Burned-in captions for silent viewing, and subtitle files where needed.
Motion graphics
Titles, lower thirds, product callouts and simple animation in your brand style.
Colour and sound
Colour correction, audio clean-up and music from licensed libraries.
Platform-ready exports
Every size and file each platform needs, named so your team can find them.
From first call to results.
Typical timescales. Yours depend on access, content and how quickly decisions are made.
Day 1
Brief
We agree the audience, platform, length, message and how many variants you need.
Date agreed in the brief
First cut
We edit the first version and send it for comments.
Agreed rounds
Revisions
We make your changes within the agreed revision rounds.
On approval
Delivery
You receive all formats and variants, ready to post or upload to ads.
An ad edit is not a montage
Most video editing marketplaces sell edits by the minute and judge them by how they look. An ad is judged by whether people stop, watch and act. That changes the edit: the strongest moment goes first, the message is readable with the sound off, and the call to action is on screen before people scroll away.
Because we also run ad campaigns, we edit with the numbers in mind: where viewers drop off, which opening holds them, and which variant gets the lowest cost per result. That feedback goes straight into the next edit.
Agency, gig marketplace or in-house editor?
How the options differ, so you can choose before you spend.
| Shahjan and Digital | Marketplace freelancer | In-house editor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consistency across many videos | One team, one style guide | Varies by seller | High |
| Ad performance know-how | Edits informed by live campaign data | Rare | Depends on the hire |
| Capacity for busy months | Scales with the team | Limited to one person | Limited, plus salary |
| Best for | Ongoing ads and content | One-off simple edits | Large daily volume |
What drives the price.
We quote per video or as a monthly bundle once we have seen your footage and brief.
Length
A 15-second ad takes less time than a 20-minute YouTube video.
Number of variants
Each extra opening, length or aspect ratio adds editing time.
Footage quality
Well-shot, organised footage edits faster than mixed phone clips.
Graphics and animation
Simple captions cost less than custom motion graphics.
Turnaround and revisions
Rush delivery and extra revision rounds add cost.
What do I need to send you?
Your footage (a shared drive link is fine), any brand assets, examples you like and where the video will run. If you have no footage, we can plan a simple shoot list.
How long does an edit take?
It depends on length and complexity. We agree the delivery date in the brief before we start, and keep to it.
How many revisions are included?
The number of revision rounds is written into the brief, so you know what is included before work starts.
Can you make several versions for ad testing?
Yes. Variants with different hooks, lengths and aspect ratios are one of the most useful things we do for ad campaigns.
Do you add captions?
Yes. Most social video is watched without sound, so burned-in captions are standard on our short-form edits.
Who owns the final videos?
You do, once paid for. Music comes from licensed libraries suitable for commercial use.
Can you edit long-form YouTube videos?
Yes: pacing, B-roll, titles, chapters, thumbnails on request, and Shorts cut from the long video.
Which software do you use?
Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve for colour. We can deliver project files if your team needs them.
Also useful: A plan for posting your videosRun your videos as ads
Read before you decide.
Researched answers to the questions buyers ask us most about video editing.
- How to Repurpose a YouTube Video into Shorts, Reels and AdsTurn one long YouTube video into Shorts, Reels and ad cuts: how to pick moments, re-hook, reframe, caption, and what platform rules say about reused clips.Guide
- How to Brief a Video Editor: Template for Ads and ReelsA copy-and-paste video editor brief for ads, Reels and YouTube, with the rows most templates skip: music rights, revision rounds, safe zones and file handoff.Guide
- Short-Form Video Editing Cost: Reels, TikTok, ShortsWhat short-form video editing costs in 2026: per-clip prices, monthly packages and subscriptions compared by cost per finished clip, with what each includes.Guide
- Video Editing Agency vs Freelancer vs FiverrCompare a video editing agency, a freelancer and a marketplace gig on price, speed, risk and fit, with sourced rates, platform fees and a paid test-edit method.Guide
- How Much Does Video Ad Editing Cost? UGC Ad PricingWhat video ad editing costs on its own, apart from the creator fee: 2026 per-ad and hourly figures, plus add-ons for hooks, revisions and usage rights.Guide
- How Much Does YouTube Video Editing Cost per Video?Published 2026 prices for YouTube editing per video, per minute and per month, why one 10-minute video is quoted at $100 to $1,000, and Pakistan rates.Guide