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 Sep 18, 2023
  1. VSDC Free Video Editor icon
     59 likes

    VSDC Free Video Editor allows you to add quick changes to a video file as well as create a more complex project involving advanced post-production techniques.

    113 VSDC Free Video Editor alternatives
    Vsdc latest version 8.2

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iPhone

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Non linear editor
    2.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    3.  Colour Grading
    4.  360 Video Editing
    5.  Keyframe Animation
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Support for 4K
    10.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    11.  Hardware Accelerated
    12.  Motion Capture
    VSDC Free Video Editor iconiMovie Icon

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  2. Pinnacle Studio icon
     39 likes

    Pinnacle Studio is a non-linear video editing software for Windows, offering a suite of tools for HD, 4K, and 360 video editing on unlimited tracks. It includes advanced features, cinema-grade effects, and precise controls for high-precision video editing.

    125 Pinnacle Studio alternatives
    Pinnacle Studio screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Pinnacle Studio Features

    1.  Colour Grading
    2.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    3.  Keyframe Animation
    4.  Multicam Editing
    5.  Support for 4K
    6.  Video Masking
    7.  USB to FAT
    8.  Stop Motion
    9.  Non linear editor
    Pinnacle Studio iconiMovie Icon

    Pinnacle Studio VS iMovie

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  3. Adobe Premiere Elements icon
     34 likes

    Incredible movies, effortlessly! Adobe Premiere Elements software delivers powerful, automated movie-editing options; professional-quality effects; quick and easy sharing; and more. And now enjoy a complete solution for videos whether you use Windows or Mac OS.

    121 Adobe Premiere Elements alternatives
    Adobe Premiere Elements screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Top Adobe Premiere Elements Features

    1.  Non linear editor
    2.  Colour Grading
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Support for 4K
    7.  Hardware Accelerated
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Transitions Effects
    11.  Non Destructive Editing
    12.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    Adobe Premiere Elements iconiMovie Icon

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  4. Cyberlink PowerDirector icon
     47 likes

    Video editor featuring AI-driven tools like video enhancement, speech to text, and motion tracking. Includes custom avatars, professional titles, templates, and stock content for creative projects.

    121 Cyberlink PowerDirector alternatives
    Cyberlink PowerDirector screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Cyberlink PowerDirector Features

    1.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    2.  Remove Image Background
    3.  Motion Capture
    4.  Slow Motion
    5.  Speech to text
    6.  Premade templates
    7.  Denoise
    8.  AI-Powered
    9.  Fast motion
    10.  Optimize video
    Cyberlink PowerDirector iconiMovie Icon

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  5. VidMix icon
     4 likes

    A high power web based video editor with a couple of bugs. It supports keyframing, video effects, integrated free stock footage, photo's, gifs. it has motion-tracking, transitions, masking, splitting, drawing. and many more.

    31 VidMix alternatives
    VidMix screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone

    Top VidMix Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Transitions Effects
    3.  Motion Capture
    4.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    5.  Keyframe Animation
    6.  Non Destructive Editing
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Support for Layers
    9.  Colour Grading
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Works Offline
    VidMix iconiMovie Icon

    VidMix VS iMovie

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  6. VideoProc icon
     8 likes

    Comprehensive AI tool for video, image, audio enhancement, offering remastering, upscaling, various conversions, and basic editing, powered by GPU acceleration, for HD/4K HDR content from devices like iPhone, GoPro, and more.

    63 VideoProc alternatives
    VideoProc screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    VideoProc Features

    1.  Capture Video
    2.  Cut video
    3.  Resize Video
    VideoProc iconiMovie Icon

    VideoProc VS iMovie

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  7. Corel VideoStudio icon
     34 likes

    Comprehensive video-editing software enabling HD and standard-definition movie creation with intuitive editing tools, advanced creative control, and seamless sharing on social media, mobile devices, and disc formats for both beginners and experts.

    111 Corel VideoStudio alternatives
    Corel VideoStudio screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Corel VideoStudio Features

    1.  Keyframe Animation
    2.  Support for Let's Encrypt
    3.  Embed subtitles into video
    4.  DVD Burner
    5.  Slide Show
    Corel VideoStudio iconiMovie Icon

    Corel VideoStudio VS iMovie

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  8. InShot icon
     8 likes

    Empower your video and photo editing with advanced AI tools, including instant presets, seamless slow-motion, smart tracking, and 4K output resolution, perfect for social sharing.

    17 InShot alternatives
    InShot screenshot 1
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad

    Top InShot Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    3.  Live Preview
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Transitions Effects
    7.  Web-Based
    8.  Collage
    9.  Video filters
    10.  Slow Motion
    11.  Photo effects
    12.  AI-Powered
    InShot iconiMovie Icon

    InShot VS iMovie

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  9. Kapwing icon
     9 likes

    Collaborative platform for creating images, videos, and GIFs.

    73 Kapwing alternatives
    Kapwing screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Kapwing Features

    1.  Stop Motion
    2.  Image resizing
    3.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3
    4.  Subtitles and captions
    5.  SAML Single Sign-On
    6.  Embed subtitles into video
    7.  Meme Generator
    8.  Video filters
    9.  Convert Videos to Animated GIFs
    Kapwing iconiMovie Icon

    Kapwing VS iMovie

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    Comments about Kapwing as an Alternative to iMovie
     
    jenthoven

    Kapwing has an excellent video maker that lets you easily import photos, videos, and GIFs then merge them together into one continuous video. It's free to use (with no trial period), and you don't have to download any software.

    Positive commentDec 27, 2018
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    • Kapwing is Freemium and ProprietaryiMovie is Free and Proprietary
  10. YouTube Studio icon
     4 likes

    As a creator, YouTube Studio allows you to see video performance highlights, channel analytics, YouTube news and ideas for you all in one place.

    155 YouTube Studio alternatives
    YouTube Studio screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    YouTube Studio Features

    1.  Video analytics
    2.  Split Video
    3.  Cut video
    YouTube Studio iconiMovie Icon

    YouTube Studio VS iMovie

    Is YouTube Studio a good alternative to iMovie?
     
    Comments about YouTube Studio as an Alternative to iMovie
     
    Guest

    It does not allow video recording and editing.

    Negative commentApr 7, 2020
    0
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    YouTube Studio icon
    • YouTube Studio is Free and ProprietaryiMovie is also Free and Proprietary
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