Free iMovie Alternatives for Windows

iMovie is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best free Windows alternative is Kdenlive, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to iMovie and many of them are free and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Windows alternatives to iMovie are OpenShot, Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve and Avidemux.

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  1. Kdenlive icon

    Kdenlive

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    Free, open-source multi-track video editor supporting multiple platforms and formats. Features include chroma key, color grading, 4K rendering, keyframe animation, and customizable workspaces. Offers privacy focus, offline use, and hardware acceleration without ads or registration.

    118 Kdenlive alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • Most users think Kdenlive is a great iMovie alternative.

    • Kdenlive is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to iMovie.

    • Kdenlive is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to iMovie.

    • Kdenlive is Free and Open SourceiMovie is Free and Proprietary
    • Kdenlive is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusediMovie is not according to our users
  2. OpenShot icon

    OpenShot

     570 likes
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    Open-source, cross-platform video editor with unlimited tracks, simple interface, 3D animated titles, video and audio effects, waveform visualization, trim tools, keyframe animations, drag and drop import, multi-language support, and no export watermarks.

    134 OpenShot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about OpenShot as an Alternative to iMovie
    s3ptk1
    Positive
    3

    Familiar interface and full-featured app that can replace imovie for users that don't have access on non-mac platforms

    ndlinn
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    0

    Great alternative with one key distinction: that the Windows version is NOT in any way comparable to the Linux version! You'll need to find another alternative for Windows.

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    • Most users think OpenShot is a great iMovie alternative.

    • OpenShot is Free and Open SourceiMovie is Free and Proprietary
    • OpenShot is Lightweight and Privacy focusediMovie is not according to our users
  4. Shotcut icon

    Shotcut

     467 likes
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    Free and open-source, Shotcut is a cross-platform video editor supporting myriad formats with native editing, multi-format timelines, and precise seeking. It offers versatile resolution supports, capturing options up to 4k, and extensive platform integration through various capture and monitoring services.

    131 Shotcut alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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  6. DaVinci Resolve icon

    DaVinci Resolve

     441 likes
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    Combines advanced video editing and color correction with integrated visual effects, motion graphics, and audio post-production in a user-friendly interface used by professionals, supporting 4K content, node-based control, plugins, and non-destructive editing, all within one app.

    115 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
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    Comments about DaVinci Resolve as an Alternative to iMovie
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Intuitive..has slightly better offerings for transitions etc.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think DaVinci Resolve is a great iMovie alternative.

    • DaVinci Resolve is the most popular iPad alternative to iMovie.

    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryiMovie is Free and Proprietary
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    Avidemux

     651 likes
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    Linear video editor supporting basic cutting, filtering, encoding, batch scripting, and many formats; ideal for single-file edits, trimming, re-encoding, and simple cleanup but not for multi-track or montage projects requiring nonlinear editing capabilities.

    153 Avidemux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    Guest
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    6

    Avidemux is superb as a quick cut and convert-tool, but it is not a full fledged video-editor

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    Simple for cutting existing movies. Save/export is extremely fast.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Avidemux is not simple to use

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Avidemux is a great iMovie alternative, some don't.

    • Avidemux is Free and Open SourceiMovie is Free and Proprietary
    • Avidemux is LightweightiMovie is not according to our users
  10. CapCut icon

    CapCut

     65 likes
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    This free video editing app offers features like cutting, speed adjustments, advanced filters, chroma key, and a vast music library. Enjoy non-destructive editing, keyframe animation, transitions, and 4K support across multiple devices without ads or registration.

    164 CapCut alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • CapCut is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to iMovie.

    • CapCut is Freemium and ProprietaryiMovie is Free and Proprietary
    • CapCut is LightweightiMovie is not according to our users
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    Camtasia

     233 likes
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    This all-in-one solution offers screen and webcam recording, video editing, and chroma key features, producing stunning HD-quality content easily shareable on platforms like YouTube and Screencast.com. Designed for training, presentations, and more, it supports H.264 format and compact file sizes.

    268 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    VirtualDub

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    VirtualDub is a video capture/processing utility for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows platforms (98/ME/NT4/2000/XP/Vista/7), licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). It lacks the editing power of a general-purpose editor such as Adobe Premiere, but is streamlined for fast...

    133 VirtualDub alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    OpenCut

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    The open source video editor that gets the job done. Simple, powerful, and works on any platform.

    58 OpenCut alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Docker
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    • OpenCut is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to iMovie.

    • OpenCut is Free and Open SourceiMovie is Free and Proprietary
    • OpenCut is Privacy focusediMovie is not according to our users
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    Lightworks

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    Lightworks is an editing powerhouse, delivering unparalleled speed and flexibility, fully integrated with the other members of the Complete Collaboration family.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  15. Wondershare Filmora icon

    Wondershare Filmora

     69 likes
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    Easy video editor designed for beginners and content creators, featuring a drag-and-drop timeline, 4K/8K support, built-in effects, transitions, titles, AI-driven tools for background removal, screen recording, Instant Mode templates, stabilization, and direct online sharing.

    151 Wondershare Filmora alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Wondershare Filmora as an Alternative to iMovie
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    Negative
    7

    I feel it doesn't have the same level of power as the others, and is falsely advertising itself. To get any functionality with it, you have to spend money.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -5

    This is very good because it is free and have rewind easy transition and has way more options than any other apps listed

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Wondershare Filmora is a great iMovie alternative, some don't.

    • Wondershare Filmora is Freemium and ProprietaryiMovie is Free and Proprietary
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