iMovie Alternatives

iMovie is described as 'With iMovie for iOS and macOS, you can enjoy your videos like never before. It’s easy to browse your clips and create Hollywood-style trailers and stunning 4K-resolution movies. You can even start editing on iPhone or iPad, then finish on your Mac' and is a very popular Video Editor in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to iMovie for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and Linux apps. The best iMovie alternative is Kdenlive, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like iMovie are OpenShot, Shotcut, Avidemux and DaVinci Resolve.

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With iMovie for iOS and macOS, you can enjoy your videos like never before. It’s easy to browse your clips and create Hollywood-style trailers and stunning 4K-resolution movies. You can even start editing on iPhone or iPad,...

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iMovie alternatives page was last updated Feb 4, 2025
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  1. VirtualDub icon
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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...

    131 VirtualDub alternatives
    Main window with input and output window

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    VirtualDub Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Capture Video
    3.  Embed subtitles into video
    4.  Batch processing
    Filters
    Job Control / Batch Operations
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be no longer developed. Last version, 1.10.4.35491, released on October 27, 2013, can be still downloaded from SourceForge

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  2. Camtasia icon
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    Camtasia

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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.

    251 Camtasia alternatives
    Camtasia screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Top Camtasia Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Built-in Screen Capture
    3.  Built-in editor
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  Image Annotations
    6.  Interface Overlay
    7.  Support for HD videos
    8.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    9.  Swiping from all window edges
    10.  Graphical component
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Ad-free
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  4. Omniclip icon
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    Omniclip

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    If you are tired of paying to use all the features of existing video editing applications, then you might have found a gem! Turns out Omniclip is fully free and on top of that it's open source. Everything works inside browser, there's no private data being used...

    60 Omniclip alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
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    Top Omniclip Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Support for 4K
    6.  Trim video
    7.  Rotate Video
    8.  Undo and redo
    9.  Web-Based
    10.  Resize Video
    11.  Split Video
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    • Omniclip is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to iMovie.

    • Omniclip is Free and Open SourceiMovie is Free and Proprietary
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    Wondershare Filmora

    The easiest-to-use home video editing software with special editing features lets you seamlessly stitch together video clips, music & text, apply effects and get a professional-looking home movie in minutes.

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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.

    102 Lightworks alternatives
    Lightworks screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Trimming
    Multiple viewers
    +2
    Fx

    Lightworks Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    3.  Node Based
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  Color correction
    6.  Non linear editor
    7.  Watermarking
    8.  Capture Video
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  7. Nugget Video Editor icon
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    Nugget Video Editor

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    Seamlessly edit videos with motion effects, unlimited layers, FFmpeg fast rendering, cross-platform support, and multilingual functionality for creative control.

    52 Nugget Video Editor alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Top Nugget Video Editor Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Non Destructive Editing
    8.  Mix Music
    9.  Timeline-based
    10.  Electron based
    11.  Visual timeline
    12.  Cut video
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  8. PiTiVi icon
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    PiTiVi

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    Free video editor with a beautiful and intuitive user interface, a clean codebase and a fantastic community.

    103 PiTiVi alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD

    PiTiVi Features

    1.  Transformation toolbox
    2.  Compositor
    3.  Non linear editor
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  32-bit support
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  10. Final Cut Pro icon
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    Final Cut Pro

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    Final Cut Pro provides non-linear, non-destructive editing of any QuickTime-compatible video format including DV, HDV, P2 MXF (DVCProHD), XDCAM (via plug-in), and 2K film formats. It supports a number of simultaneously composited video tracks (limited mainly by video format and...

    128 Final Cut Pro alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
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    Final Cut Pro Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Non linear editor
    4.  Non linear presentation
    5.  Linear editor
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    Comments about Final Cut Pro as an Alternative to iMovie
     
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    Very easy to use. Has lots of features.

    Positive comment •Nov 5, 2016
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    • Most users think Final Cut Pro is a great iMovie alternative.

    • Final Cut Pro is Paid and ProprietaryiMovie is Free and Proprietary
  11. Cinecred icon
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    Cinecred

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    Create beautiful film credits without the pain.

    69 Cinecred alternatives
    Live Visualization

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Cinecred Features

    Interactive Styling
    initial template
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    Flexible Design
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  12. Flowblade icon
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    Flowblade

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    Flowblade is a multitrack non-linear video editor for Linux released under GPL 3 license.

    69 Flowblade alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Flowblade Features

    1.  Color correction
    2.  Non linear editor
    Flowblade screenshot 1
    Flowblade iconiMovie Icon

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  13. VideoPad icon
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    VideoPad

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    Comprehensive video editor with over 50 visual effects and transitions, offering real-time previews and fully adjustable parameters. Supports diverse audio/video formats, adds photos and text, and enables sharing on DVDs, HD DVDs, Blu-Ray, mobile devices, or online. Free and professional versions available.

    148 VideoPad alternatives
    VideoPad screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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    Top VideoPad Features

    1.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    2.  Transitions Effects
    3.  Speed ramping
    4.  360 Video Editing
    5.  Support for Layers
    6.  Text Overlays
    7.  Split Video
    8.  Multitrack editing
    9.  Create AMV
    10.  Video Stabilization
    11.  Support for subtitles
    12. YouTube icon  Upload directly to YouTube
    VideoPad iconiMovie Icon

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