The Best Windows Movie Maker AlternativesTop Video Editors and other similar apps like Windows Movie Maker

Windows Movie Maker is described as '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' and is a very popular Video Editor in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Windows Movie Maker for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, iPhone and Linux apps. The best Windows Movie Maker alternative is Kdenlive, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows Movie Maker are OpenShot, Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve and Avidemux.

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  1. Kdenlive icon

    Kdenlive

     865 likes
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    Free, open-source multi-track video editor supporting multiple platforms and formats. Features include chroma key, color grading, 4K rendering, keyframe animation, and customizable workspaces. Offers privacy focus, offline use, and hardware acceleration without ads or registration.

    118 Kdenlive alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about Kdenlive as an Alternative to Windows Movie Maker
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Really simple, with a very similar layout to Windows Movie Maker!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    Its every YT MSpaint/PdN-ers dream, 0$ charge WMM with even more features and more notably. Composites and layers. For other people its still pretty good.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Kdenlive is a great Windows Movie Maker alternative.

    • Kdenlive is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Windows Movie Maker.

    • Kdenlive is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Windows Movie Maker.

    • Kdenlive is Free and Open SourceWindows Movie Maker is Free and Proprietary
    • Kdenlive is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedWindows Movie Maker is not according to our users
  2. OpenShot icon

    OpenShot

     569 likes
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    Open-source, cross-platform video editor with unlimited tracks, simple interface, 3D animated titles, video and audio effects, waveform visualization, trim tools, keyframe animations, drag and drop import, multi-language support, and no export watermarks.

    134 OpenShot alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about OpenShot as an Alternative to Windows Movie Maker
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    5

    It's a good app, but it's a little laggy... and it's lack of subtitles... Besides that, the app is great.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    because i need more alternate ways to make novies

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    Easy to use and sufficient functionality.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think OpenShot is a great Windows Movie Maker alternative.

    • OpenShot is Free and Open SourceWindows Movie Maker is Free and Proprietary
    • OpenShot is Lightweight and Privacy focusedWindows Movie Maker is not according to our users
  4. Shotcut icon

    Shotcut

     466 likes
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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.

    131 Shotcut alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    6

    Movie maker is a much more simplified product and allows easy recording of narration and much easier timeline editing. While this would work for some scenarios it cannot be used to the same extent as Windows Movie Maker.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Radzel
    Positive
    1

    It's free and more complete than movie maker

    Guest
    Negative
    2

    Movie maker was brilliant at taking film stills and stop motion frames in and outputting a video. SHotcuts "says" it does this, even on the forum - "tick the properties box and it will import the rest of your folder of stills..." It fails every time. Out of 45 frames, it only ever imports 5 maximum whereas Moviemaker just did the job.

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    • Most users think Shotcut is a great Windows Movie Maker alternative.

    • Shotcut is Free and Open SourceWindows Movie Maker is Free and Proprietary
    • Shotcut is Lightweight and Privacy focusedWindows Movie Maker is not according to our users
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  6. DaVinci Resolve icon

    DaVinci Resolve

     438 likes
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    Combines advanced video editing and color correction with integrated visual effects, motion graphics, and audio post-production in a user-friendly interface used by professionals, supporting 4K content, node-based control, plugins, and non-destructive editing, all within one app.

    115 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
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    Comments about DaVinci Resolve as an Alternative to Windows Movie Maker
    danigta
    Positive
    0

    Its free and has good features

    Theagurg
    Positive
    2

    The free version contains everything you need for editing movies. Sure, the free version can't edit 4K and only has "limited" (I have never found these limits) functionality but if all you need is cutting video from your holiday it is perfect. Also, the learning curve is not that steep.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Professional Software For Free. Easy Workflow. Best Color Grading. Easy To Learn. Premier Pro & Final Cut Pro are the only editors that compare, but they are costly.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think DaVinci Resolve is a great Windows Movie Maker alternative.

    • DaVinci Resolve is the most popular iPad alternative to Windows Movie Maker.

    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryWindows Movie Maker is Free and Proprietary
  7. Avidemux icon

    Avidemux

     650 likes
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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.

    152 Avidemux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    Comments about Avidemux as an Alternative to Windows Movie Maker
    Top Negative Comment
    fulviocorno
    7

    Avidemux is great for cutting or joining videos, but it not a full editor

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Cannot put multiple videos together.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    it just dosent have many tools

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    • Some users think Avidemux is a great Windows Movie Maker alternative, some don't.

    • Avidemux is Free and Open SourceWindows Movie Maker is Free and Proprietary
    • Avidemux is LightweightWindows Movie Maker is not according to our users
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    VideoPad

     69 likes
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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.

    153 VideoPad alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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    Comments about VideoPad as an Alternative to Windows Movie Maker
    Guest
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    0

    Raul Kinemaster Windows Movie Maker

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think VideoPad is a great Windows Movie Maker alternative.

    • VideoPad is the most popular Android, iPhone & Android Tablet alternative to Windows Movie Maker.

    • VideoPad is Freemium and ProprietaryWindows Movie Maker is Free and Proprietary
  10. LosslessCut icon

    LosslessCut

     126 likes
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    Simple, cross platform video editor for lossless trimming / cutting of videos. Great for rough processing of large video files taken from a video camera, GoPro, drone, etc. Lets you quickly extract the good parts from your videos and discard GB of data without losing quality.

    17 LosslessCut alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. VEGAS Pro icon

    VEGAS Pro

     250 likes
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    Video editing with AI enhances creativity. SOUND FORGE Pro for advanced audio editing. Use VEGAS Hub for media management. Features effects chains and Open FX plug-ins. Utilize hardware acceleration and mobile video uploads for seamless editing experience.

    112 VEGAS Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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    • Most users think VEGAS Pro is a great Windows Movie Maker alternative.

    • VEGAS Pro is the most popular commercial alternative to Windows Movie Maker.

    • VEGAS Pro is Paid and ProprietaryWindows Movie Maker is Free and Proprietary
  12. Adobe Premiere Pro icon

    Adobe Premiere Pro

     434 likes
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    Advanced video editing tool offering customizable timelines, multi-format import without transcoding, improved media management, and GPU acceleration for faster rendering. Integrates with Creative Cloud to sync settings, allowing you to edit efficiently on any machine anywhere in the world.

    138 Adobe Premiere Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Comments about Adobe Premiere Pro as an Alternative to Windows Movie Maker
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Premiere Pro is a very advanced software compared to Movie Maker

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Adobe Premiere Pro is Paid and ProprietaryWindows Movie Maker is Free and Proprietary
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    iMovie

     121 likes
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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, then finish on your Mac.

    154 iMovie alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Whether you’re using a Mac or an iOS device, it’s never been easier to make it in the movies. Just choose your clips, then add titles, music, and effects. iMovie even supports 4K video for stunning cinema-quality films. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is a wrap.
     
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  15. Animation Desk icon

    Animation Desk

     180 likes
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    Create frame-by-frame animation, sketches, and storyboard projects using multiple painting tools, pressure sensitivity, onion skinning, stamp features, layer support, dynamic backgrounds, and easy export to PDF or animatics for sharing or further creative use.

    90 Animation Desk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Animation Desk as an Alternative to Windows Movie Maker
    Guest
    Positive
    9

    It is a very great animating software! Not exactly editing, however.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Animation Desk is a great Windows Movie Maker alternative.

    • Animation Desk is Freemium and ProprietaryWindows Movie Maker is Free and Proprietary
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