iMovie Alternatives for Windows

Alternatives to iMovie for Windows with any license

OpenShot

Our Features Cross-Platform OpenShot is a cross-platform video editor, with support for Linux, Mac, and Windows. Get started and download our installer today. Trim & Slice Quickly trim down your videos, and find those perfect moments. OpenShot has many easy ways to cut your video. Animation & Keyframes Using our powerful animation framework, you can fade, slide, bounce, and animate anything in your video project.
- Familiar interface and full-featured app that can replace imovie for users that don't have access on non-mac platforms s3ptk1 • Jun 2018 • 1 agrees and 0 disagrees
Free Open Source Mac Windows Linux
Chroma Key / Green Screen Ad-free Animations Cutting ... Fast motion No Watermark Non linear editor Edit screenshots Track multiple packages Add a feature

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Kdenlive

Kdenlive is an intuitive and powerful multi-track video editor compatible most recent video technologies. It is completely free, and open-source as defined by the GNU foundation.

Free Open Source Mac Windows Linux BSD KDE
Keyframe animation Ad-free Chroma Key / Green Screen Engagement analytics ... Glitchy effect Support for MOV files Multiple timelines MultiTrack Non linear editor One click battery optimizer Realtime filter effects Specific for 64-Bit Tabbed interface Visual Editing Add a feature

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Avidemux

Avidemux is a free video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering and encoding tasks. It supports many file types, including AVI, DVD compatible MPEG files, MP4 and ASF, using a variety of codecs. Tasks can be automated using projects, job queue and powerful scripting.
- Avidemux is superb as a quick cut and convert-tool, but it is not a full fledged video-editor Guest • Jun 2015 • 6 agrees and 2 disagrees
- Simple for cutting existing movies. Save/export is extremely fast. Guest • Nov 2017 • 3 agrees and 0 disagrees
- Lacks the ability to easily select part of a source video. Guest • Jan 2018 • 0 agrees and 2 disagrees
Free Open Source Mac Windows Linux BSD PortableApps.com
Sync Audio & Video Blur Filter Chroma Key / Green Screen Crop video ... Embed subtitles into video Frame by frame Photo effects Portable Text on videos Unlimited music Visual Editing Zoom integration Add a feature

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Shotcut

Shotcut is a free, open source, cross-platform, non-linear video editor. Supports hundreds of audio and video formats and codecs thanks to FFmpeg. No import required which means native editing, plus multi-format timelines, resolutions and frame-rates within a project. Frame accurate seeking supported for many video formats. Blackmagic Design SDI and HDMI for input and preview monitoring. Screen, webcam and audio capture. Network stream playback.

Free Open Source Mac Windows Linux
Chroma Key / Green Screen Keyframe animation Lightweight Non linear editor ... Video filters Visual timeline Cutting Do not disturb mode Drag n drop HTML5 Support Low CPU usage Multitrack editing No Watermark Portable Normalize Volume Add a feature

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Adobe Premiere Pro

Edit video faster than ever before with the powerful, more connected Adobe Premiere® Pro CC. Dozens of brand-new features include a redesigned timeline, improved media management, and streamlined color grading. Sync your settings and shortcuts to any computer in any edit bay in the world and get access to new features the moment they're released. Your entire creative world, together in one place.

Commercial $ $ $ Mac Windows
Non linear editor Colour grading High Dynamic-Range Imaging (HDRI) Keyframe animation ... Multitrack editing Photo effects Support for Oracle Timeline-based Capture Video Convert Videos to Animated GIFs Add a feature

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DaVinci Resolve

Complete suite for editing, color correction and professional audio post production, all in a single application. Originally designed for Hollywood’s elite colorists, DaVinci Resolve has been used on more feature films and TV shows than anything else because it lets you create images that are simply impossible with other tools.
- Intuitive..has slightly better offerings for transitions etc. Guest • Jan 2018 • 1 agrees and 1 disagrees
Freemium $ $ $ Mac Windows Linux
Color correction Colour grading Node Based Advanced Trimming ... Built-in editor Chroma Key / Green Screen Color correction Colour grading Controller support Facial recognition Hardware Accelerated Integrated compositor Keyframe animation Multi-Screen Multicam Editing Multitrack editing Nodal Compositing Non linear editor Stabilizing Subtitles and captions Support for VST plugins Add a feature

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MAGIX Vegas Pro

VEGAS Pro 15 Edit – Steam Edition provides you with state-of-the-art editing tools in a streamlined, logical interface, allowing for full creative freedom for your professional video and audio editing projects. Version 15 is probably the most exciting version yet to have been published. Packed with exactly the right tools for precise project editing in a variety of formats, for creative editing and for immediate distribution.
- iMovie is an all-time free video editing program, but even though Sony Vegas Pro (and all versions of it) have a free trial, you have to buy it in the end and it's really expensive. Guest • Jan 2016 • 1 agrees and 2 disagrees
Commercial $ $ $ Windows Steam
Multitrack editing Chroma Key / Green Screen Integrated codecs Keyframe animation ... Mix Music Non linear editor Support for VST plugins Add a feature

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Camtasia Studio

Produce videos for the web using the industry-leading H.264 format. No tweaks or technospeak, just sparkling HD-quality video with compact file sizes...every single time. Two existing production presets (blog and web) and three new presets (YouTube, HD display, and Screencast.com) take advantage of the new format. Create eye-catching training, presentation and demo videos…the easy way. Camtasia screen recording software is streamlined, intuitive and makes you look like a pro.

Commercial Mac Windows
Capture Screen / Take screenshots Built-in editor Interface Overlay Animations ... Chroma Key / Green Screen Graphical component Support for HD videos Swiping from all window edges Capture Video Add a feature

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VirtualDub

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 linear operations over video. It has batch-processing capabilities for processing large numbers of files and can be extended with third-party video filters.
- 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
Free Open Source Windows PortableApps.com
Batch processing Embed subtitles into video Portable Capture Video Add a feature

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Windows Movie Maker

Windows Movie Maker makes home movies amazingly fun. With Movie Maker, you can create, edit, and share your home movies right on your computer. Build your movie with a few simple drag-and-drops. Delete bad shots and include only the best scenes. Then share your movie via the Web, e-mail, or CD. Using third-party software you can even take movies youve made and turn them into DVDs. You can also save your movie back to the video tape in your camera to play back on a TV or on the camera itself.
- Discontinued Windows Movie Maker is no longer updated and supported by Microsoft. Last version, included in https://alternativeto.net/software/windows-live-essentials/ 2012, can be still downloaded from MajorGeeks. It is fully functional under Windows 10 too.
Free Windows
Non linear editor Track movies Windows Explorer extension Windows XP Compatibility Add a feature

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Lightworks

Lightworks is an editing powerhouse, delivering unparalleled speed and flexibility, fully integrated with the other members of the Complete Collaboration family. Lightworks is an Academy and Emmy award-winning professional-grade video editor with over 20 years of history in the film and broadcast industry.

Freemium Mac Windows Linux
Chroma Key / Green Screen Color correction Keyframe animation Non linear editor ... Capture Video Watermarking Add a feature

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FXhome HitFilm

HitFilm merges FXHome VisionLab Studio , FXHome Effectslab and FXHome CompositeLab into one software. HitFilm is a layer-based editing and compositing package. HitFilm Ultimate gives you blockbuster quality visual effects and compositing at an indie price. You have full control to create your own unique effects using cutting edge technology.

Commercial $ $ $ Mac Windows
Colour grading Compositor Non linear editor Chroma Key / Green Screen ... Color correction Customizable Keyframe animation Noise Reduction Unlimited Tracks Add a feature

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VideoPad

VideoPad is a professional video editing application which allows you to create movie projects from various video clips or a single video file. It also allows you to import a wide variety of audio and video file formats including .avi, .wmv, .3gp, .wmv, .divx and many others.

Free Personal Mac Windows Android Android Tablet iPad ... Kindle Fire
360 Video Editing Chroma Key / Green Screen Create AMV Multitrack editing ... Share Videos Text Overlays Transitions Unlimited layers Upload directly to YouTube Add a feature

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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.
- This is very good because it is free and have rewind easy transition and has way more options than any other apps listed Guest • May 2018 • 1 agrees and 1 disagrees
- 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. Guest • Jan 2019
Freemium $ $ $ Mac Windows Android iPhone Android Tablet ... iPad
Chroma Key / Green Screen Sync Audio & Video Keyframe animation Record desktop activity ... Upload directly to YouTube Record videos Add a feature

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VSDC Free Video Editor

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. In other words, you can cut, crop, rotate, split and merge video files if you just need a quick adjustment. You can also add and edit audio, create text titles and subtitles, include images and graphic objects to the scene. There is a set of video effects, video styles, filters, and transitions.

Freemium $ $ $ Windows
360 Video Editing Non linear editor Picture in Picture Add a feature

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Cyberlink PowerDirector

PowerDirector is an video authoring and editing applications for the home/casual user. Now has a powerful Android app that uses the very same engine as the desktop version. It has a robust feature set including timeline, many transistion/text effects, PiP, and much more. PowerDirector also has an active community of content contributers which release new effects on a regular basis.
- Bundleware Be careful during the installation: https://alternativeto.net/discussions/applications/11718/be-careful-in-the-installation/
Commercial $ $ $ Windows Android Android Tablet
Fast motion Add a feature

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Olive Video Editor

Olive is a free non-linear video editor aiming to provide a fully-featured alternative to high-end professional video editing software. Olive is making rapid progress and users are already producing videos with it, but it's still currently in alpha meaning it is incomplete and not fully stable. Regardless we invite you to download the latest build and try it out for yourself. New features are being added every day.

Free Open Source Mac Windows Linux
Keyframe animation Non linear editor Multitrack editing Non linear editor Add a feature

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Adobe Premiere Elements

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.

Commercial Mac Windows
No features added Add a feature

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PhotoFilmStrip

PhotoFilmStrip is a free program that can create video from images quickly and easily, including the Ken Burns style zoom-in/zoom-out effect commonly used in documentaries. Other features include the ability to add subtitles, add a soundtrack, and use black and white/sepia versions of your images. PhotoFilmStrip is multiplatform (Windows/Linux). There are several output possibilities for VCD, SVCD, DVD up to FULL-HD.

Free Windows Linux PortableApps.com
Portable Add a feature

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Movavi Video Editor

Movavi Video Editor is a powerful yet easy-to-use video processing program for Windows and Mac. Cut and join video clips with zero quality loss, apply stylish video effects and filters, add music, titles, and much more!

Commercial $ $ $ Mac Windows
Audio Editing Upload directly to YouTube Visual timeline Add a feature

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Vidiot

Vidiot is a video editor targeted for plain home video editing. A user-friendly video editor that can be handled by any type of user, enabling them to easily and quickly create movie sequences and home videos Vidiot is an intuitive video editing application especially designed for the home user, enabling you to easily create video timelines.

Free Open Source Windows Linux
Non linear editor Add a feature

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Corel VideoStudio

Corel VideoStudio Pro is an all-in-one video-editing software for creating high-quality HD and standard-definition movies, slide shows and DVDs. Edit video or photos quickly and easily using the Movie Wizard, or take full control with hands-on creative tools. Even paint, write or draw on your video. Burn your movies on DVDs, or high-definition AVCHD and Blu-ray discs. Share on PSP, iPod or iPhone, upload directly to YouTube. Watch your movies on set-top players or with the included Corel WinDVD.

Commercial Windows
Audio Editing Embed subtitles into video Keyframe animation Add a feature

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Pinnacle Studio

Pinnacle Studio is a non-linear video editing software application, an industry leading home video editing tool aimed at the Windows consumer market.

Commercial Windows iPhone iPad
Colour grading Keyframe animation Non linear editor USB to FAT Add a feature

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WAX

Wax is a high performance and flexible video compositing and special effects software. The idea for Wax is to be very general purpose and flexible in video compositing and effects, so that you can compose your dream video sequence with ease every time.
- Discontinued The program is no longer available. Last version, 2.0e, released in 2012, can be still downloaded from the official website.
Free Windows Sony Vegas Pro Adobe Premiere Pro
Non linear editor Add a feature

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Movavi Video Suite

Movavi Video Suite is comprehensive video making software that enables you to create professional-looking movies and slideshows in no time – even if you have no experience. Incorporate music, create text captions, apply visual effects and smooth transitions – you can do whatever you want with your video.

Commercial $ $ $ Windows Steam
Non linear editor Record desktop activity Add a feature

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