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 Mar 14, 2024
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  1. WeVideo icon
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    WeVideo

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    WeVideo is a cloud-based video editing software accessible through web browsers and mobile devices. It is suitable for schools, businesses, and third-party media and allows for capturing, creating, viewing, and sharing high-resolution videos.

    161 WeVideo alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Windows
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    WeVideo Features

    1.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    2.  Colour Grading
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Share on Twitter
    5.  Edit screenshots
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  2. Lumiera icon
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    Lumiera

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    Lumiera is NonLinear Video Editing (NLE) for GNU/Linux developed by the CinelerraCV community. It was born as a rewrite of the Cinelerra codebase called Cinelerra3 but it is now an independent project with its own name.

    36 Lumiera alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Lumiera Features

    1.  Non linear editor
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  4. LiVES icon
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    LiVES

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    LiVES is a Video Editing System. It is designed to be simple to use, yet powerful. It is small in size, yet it has many advanced features. LiVES mixes realtime video performance and non-linear editing in one application.

    91 LiVES alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Discontinued

    Last update on 2020.

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  6. CyberLink ActionDirector icon
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    CyberLink ActionDirector

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    ActionDirector is for the action camera enthusiast. It's the ultimate action cam accessory and the best way to create powerful action videos that showcase all the excitement of your footage. On top of that it's incredibly quick and easy to use, putting the power of movie...

    118 CyberLink ActionDirector alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    CyberLink ActionDirector Features

    1.  Support for 4K
    2.  Convert slideshow to video
    3.  Slow Motion
    4.  Cut video
    5.  Video Stabilization
    6.  Record videos
    7.  Video Maker
    Discontinued

    The Windows program seems no longer updated. Last version, 3.0.2429.0, released in November 2018, can be still bought from the official website. The Android version is still updated as of July 2021

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  7. wide.video icon
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    wide.video

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    wide.video, a free online video editor, offers seamless creativity in your browser. Experience absolute privacy, with all processing conducted locally. No uploads, no installations. Enjoy effortless HD or 4K editing with support for modern formats including H.264, H.

    51 wide.video alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Text to Speech
    2.  Non Destructive Editing
    3.  Support for 4K
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Live Preview
    6.  Support for Layers
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Hardware Accelerated
    10.  No Coding Required
    11.  Custom overlays
    12.  Web-Based
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  8. Visla icon
    Visla icon

    Visla

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    Leverage the power of technology to tell your stories through video. Visla empowers teams to create polished videos at scale, instantly and effortlessly.

    53 Visla alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone

    Visla Features

    1.  Record videos
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    Visla iconiMovie Icon

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  10. Vidiot icon
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    Vidiot

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    non-linear video editor targeted for home video editing.

    110 Vidiot alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Vidiot Features

    1.  Non linear editor
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    Vidiot iconiMovie Icon

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  11. Write-on Video icon
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    Write-on Video

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    Enjoy the fun of video editing with Write-on Video Ultimate. Fast and easy – you can now create videos and scripts simultaneously with Write-on Video.

    107 Write-on Video alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Write-on Video Features

    1.  Search by tags
    2.  Color correction
    3.  Visual timeline
    4.  Export to PDF
    5.  Video filters
    6.  Embed subtitles into video
    7.  Stickers
    8. Android icon  Android Sync
    9.  iPhone/iPod sync
    10.  Capture Video
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  12. Ezvid icon
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    Ezvid

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    Ezvid is a freeware video and slideshow maker for Windows. Ezvid has built-in "one click" screen capture and screen recording functionality. Ezvid can import still images and video, and can upload finished videos to YouTube.

    194 Ezvid alternatives
    Youtube upload

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Ezvid Features

    1. YouTube icon  Upload directly to YouTube
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    Warning

    The site ezvid.com has a bad reputation on WOT. You can read the comments at https://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/ezvid.com

    Bundleware

    Be careful during the installation: https://alternativeto.net/discussions/applications/11718/be-careful-in-the-installation/

    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.004, released in November 2017, can be still downloaded from the official website

    Ezvid iconiMovie Icon

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  13. Pixiko icon
    Pixiko icon

    Pixiko

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    Edit video online in 1 click! Make your own viral content and use it on social networks, websites and advertising. Change and personalize it easily and quickly. It's free and super simple to use!.

    93 Pixiko alternatives
    Pixiko screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Pixiko Features

    1.  Crop video
    2.  Text editing
    3.  Video overlay
    4.  Transitions Effects
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