iMovie AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Video Converters

The best Video Converter alternative to iMovie is Shotcut, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to iMovie and 17 are Video Converters so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Video Converter alternatives to iMovie are Avidemux, Camtasia, VideoProc and Movavi Video Suite.

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  1. Shotcut icon
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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.

    159 Shotcut alternatives

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  2. Avidemux icon
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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.

    180 Avidemux alternatives

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    • Open Source

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  3. Camtasia icon
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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.

    321 Camtasia alternatives

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    • Online
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  4. VideoProc icon
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    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.

    86 VideoProc alternatives

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  5. Comprehensive toolkit offering video editing, multimedia conversion in over 180 formats, fast SuperSpeed file conversion, screen recording, and disc burning for complete media management and sharing.

    133 Movavi Video Suite alternatives

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    • Steam
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  6. macXvideo icon
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    Free edit, shrink, resize and encode 4K/5K/8K/HD/SD videos on Mac at 5X faster speed with no quality loss.

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  7. Videoloupe for Mac is a video player and editor that bridges the gap between free media players and professional editing suites. It offers a unique mix of playback controls, editing tools and export options not found in other video applications.

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    • Mac
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  8. Pixiko icon
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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!.

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  9. SimpleMovieX icon
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    With SimpleMovieX, to search the commercials inside the movie is easy. The accurate timeline will do a good job marking the segments to remove. Saving takes only a few minutes thanks to native support of most popular formats.

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    • Mac
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  10. Diwadi icon
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    Desktop file workspace with built-in AI. Convert, preview, chat with, and create files — locally or with open-source models.

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    • Windows
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  11. Video Editor icon
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    We are trying to build an all-in-one video editor. Text, Music, Trim, Extract Music, Video to snap, Slow motion, Fast forward, Crop, emoji... Everything you need to make an awesome video.you can easily make your video story and share with your friend.

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    • Android
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  12. MacX Video Converter is a full-featured video converter software for Mac which can freely convert between HD videos MKV, M2TS, AVCHD and SD videos AVI, MP4, MOV, FLV etc on Mac with zero quality loss. Moreover, with the various preset profiles, you can easily convert any videos...

    47 MacX Video Converter alternatives

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