Windows Movie Maker Alternatives

Windows Movie Maker allowed users to simply create, edit, and share movies right on their computer. With easy creation tools such as drag-and-drop, this built-in software served the needs of many users that needed a simple tool to edit home movies.

As ubiquitous as it was on older versions of Windows, the built-in Movie Maker is no longer developed and bundled with modern versions like Windows 10. In its wake have come many video editing alternatives both simple and complex, as well as ones that can be found for iOS and Android.

For those of you that would prefer editing their audiovisual content in an app they can audit, open source alternatives to Windows Movie Maker are available.

Windows Movie Maker alternatives are mainly Video Editors but may also be Motion Graphics Software or Animation Makers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Windows Movie Maker.

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Free • Proprietary
Video Editor
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Kdenlive
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Free • Open Source
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
KDE
Flathub
Flatpak
109 alternatives to Kdenlive
Kdenlive is a non linear video editor. It is based on the MLT framework and accepts many audio and video formats, allows you to add effects, transitions and render into the format of your choice.
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Kdenlive Features
1. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Kdenlive, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
2. Ad-freeKdenlive doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Chroma Key / Green ScreenKdenlive supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
4. Dark ModeKdenlive supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. Hardware AcceleratedKdenlive can use the GPU and CPU to speed up rendering, conversion, and overall performance.
Visual Editing
Split videos
Sync Audio & Video
Watermark free
Non linear editor
MultiTrack
Add subtitles
GPU Support
Realtime filter effects
Live editing
Kdenlive vs Windows Movie Maker opinions
Most users think Kdenlive is a great alternative to Windows Movie Maker.
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Really simple, with a very similar layout to Windows Movie Maker!
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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.
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OpenShot
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Free • Open Source
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
Flathub
119 alternatives to OpenShot
OpenShot is a free and open-source video editor for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS, designed to be easy to use and quick to learn.
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OpenShot Features
1. Ad-freeOpenShot doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Chroma Key / Green ScreenOpenShot supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
No Watermark
3D animated titles
Blender Integration
32-bit support
Geometry editing
Photo effects
Layer Movement
Fast motion
Track multiple packages
Edit screenshots
OpenShot vs Windows Movie Maker opinions
Most users think OpenShot is a great alternative to Windows Movie Maker.
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because i need more alternate ways to make novies
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Ease of use, number of effects and transitions, and general UI.
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Easy to use and sufficient functionality.
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Guest
It's a good app, but it's a little laggy... and it's lack of subtitles... Besides that, the app is great.
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OpenShot has advanced features that makes it even better than Windows Live Movie Maker.
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Shotcut
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Free • Open Source
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
PortableApps.com
AppImageHub
Flathub
Snapcraft
110 alternatives to Shotcut
Shotcut is a free, open source, cross-platform, non-linear video editor.
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Shotcut Features
1. LightweightShotcut consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Shotcut, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
3. PortableShotcut can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
4. Dark ModeShotcut supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. Chroma Key / Green ScreenShotcut supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
6. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Shotcut without registration.
No Watermark
Video filters
Low CPU usage
Visual timeline
CPU&GPU Rendering
Trim video
Non linear editor
Timeline
Image Masking
Track everything
Shotcut vs Windows Movie Maker opinions
Some users think Shotcut is a great alternative to Windows Movie Maker, some don't.
Guest
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.
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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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Radzel
It's free and more complete than movie maker
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It can actually do everything Movie Maker does. The problem is the UI is not very intuitive and you need to watch a Youtube tutorial and take notes so you don't forget it. But once you figure it out the workflow is really fast. It also works with all sorts of formats including MP4.
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Avidemux
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Free • Open Source
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
PortableApps.com
129 alternatives to Avidemux
Free and simple video editor that supports a variety of file types and automated tasks. SIMPLE video editor, dedicated for ONE video at a time. NOT for multi video editing/montage.
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Avidemux Features
1. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Avidemux, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
2. PortableAvidemux can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Chroma Key / Green ScreenAvidemux supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
Crop video
Built-in Video Converter
Sync Audio & Video
Lossless Muxing
Cut video
Visual Editing
Video file conversion
Watermark images
Integrated Codecs
Embed subtitles into video
Avidemux vs Windows Movie Maker opinions
Some users think Avidemux is a great alternative to Windows Movie Maker, some don't.
fulviocorno
Avidemux is great for cutting or joining videos, but it not a full editor
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Cannot put multiple videos together.
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it just dosent have many tools
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Only allows copy + pasting parts of the video.
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Can't stitch together multiple videos in Avidemux
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Animation Desk
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Animation Maker
Digital Painting Tool
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
94 alternatives to Animation Desk
Animation Desk is a perfect tool for animating, storyboarding, and sketching. It’s an app Loved by professional and amateur animators, Youtubers, and many art lovers. Draw you frame-to-frame animation from scratch, or create animations upon videos, images, PSD layers.
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Animation Desk Features
1. Onion skinningAnimation Desk allows you to see through several frames simultaneously and make sure the lines of each frame are correctly lined up.
2. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Animation Desk, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
3. Video ImportYou can import external video material into Animation Desk.
4. Support for LayersAnimation Desk supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
5. RotoscopingAnimation Desk supports creating animated sequences by tracing over live-action footage frame by frame.
Live Screen Recording
Symmetry brush
Sketch to PSD
Animated Videos
Stamps
Built-in PDF converter
Convert Videos to Animated GIFs
Apple Pencil support
Animation Desk vs Windows Movie Maker opinions
Almost everyone thinks Animation Desk is a great alternative to Windows Movie Maker.
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It is a very great animating software! Not exactly editing, however.
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DaVinci Resolve
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Freemium • Proprietary
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
iPad
113 alternatives to DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve combines the world’s most advanced color corrector with professional multi-track editing, so now you can edit, color correct, finish and deliver all from one system!.
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DaVinci Resolve Features
1. Colour GradingDaVinci Resolve lets you manipulate color in creative and artistic ways.
2. Chroma Key / Green ScreenDaVinci Resolve supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
3. Node BasedDaVinci Resolve supports node editing, a form of visual programming that gives you full control over the rendering.
4. Support for VST PluginsDaVinci Resolve support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
5. Hardware AcceleratedDaVinci Resolve can use the GPU and CPU to speed up rendering, conversion, and overall performance.
6. Multicam EditingMulticam editing lets you automatically sync several angles of video with different formats, frame sizes, and frame rates.
7. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in DaVinci Resolve, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
8. Controller SupportDaVinci Resolve supports the use of a controller (XBOX, PlayStation, etc.).
9. Facial RecognitionDaVinci Resolve can register a biometric facial pattern to identify or verify the identity of a subject through an image or video.
Color correction
Compositor
Advanced Trimming
Multi-Screen
Remove Noise
8K editing capabilities
Built-in editor
Grading
Non linear editor
Subtitles and captions
DaVinci Resolve vs Windows Movie Maker opinions
Most users think DaVinci Resolve is a great alternative to Windows Movie Maker.
Theagurg
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.
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danigta
Its free and has good features
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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.
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DaVinci Resolve is much more than WMM, it is a professional editor that can be used also in TV studios or by movie makers.
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VideoPad
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Video Editor
Android
Android Tablet
Kindle Fire
Windows
Mac
iPhone
iPad
129 alternatives to VideoPad
VideoPad is video editing & movie making software that lets you edit video & movies. VideoPad is a fully featured video editor for creating professional quality videos in minutes on PC/Mac. Over 50+ Visual Effects, transitions, audio library & more.
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VideoPad Features
1. Chroma Key / Green ScreenVideoPad supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
2. Transitions EffectsVideoPad allows you to apply transition effects between two different scenes/pages using pre-loaded or custom animated transitions.
3. Support for LayersVideoPad supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
Speed ramping
360 Video Editing
Text Overlays
Split Video
Multitrack editing
Create AMV
Video Stabilization
Support for subtitles
Upload directly to YouTube
VideoPad vs Windows Movie Maker opinions
Most users think VideoPad is a great alternative to Windows Movie Maker.
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Olive Video Editor
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Free • Open Source
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
105 alternatives to 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.
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Olive Video Editor Features
1. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Olive Video Editor, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
2. Node BasedOlive Video Editor supports node editing, a form of visual programming that gives you full control over the rendering.
Non linear editor
Multitrack editing
Multi Platform
Support for Unicode
Custom layouts
Offline Data Collection
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Adobe Premiere Pro
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Paid • Proprietary
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
116 alternatives to 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.
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Adobe Premiere Pro Features
1. Support for 4KAdobe Premiere Pro supports watching, rendering or exporting 4K content (also know as UHD or Ultra HD).
2. Colour GradingAdobe Premiere Pro lets you manipulate color in creative and artistic ways.
3. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Adobe Premiere Pro, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
Non linear editor
Drag and Drop
Text editing
Crash recovery
Subscription based
Photo effects
Multitrack editing
Capture Video
Support for Oracle
Timeline-based
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Premiere Pro is a very advanced software compared to Movie Maker
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MAGIX Vegas Pro
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Paid • Proprietary
Video Editor
Windows
Steam
97 alternatives to MAGIX Vegas Pro
VEGAS Pro leverages the power of Artificial Intelligence to bring your video production two steps ahead. It offers an extremely flexible user interface, comprehensive media management, advanced audio editing and mastering with the included SOUND FORGE Pro, plus industry-leading...
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MAGIX Vegas Pro Features
1. Colour GradingMAGIX Vegas Pro lets you manipulate color in creative and artistic ways.
2. Support for VST PluginsMAGIX Vegas Pro support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
3. Support for 4KMAGIX Vegas Pro supports watching, rendering or exporting 4K content (also know as UHD or Ultra HD).
4. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in MAGIX Vegas Pro, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
5. Hardware AcceleratedMAGIX Vegas Pro can use the GPU and CPU to speed up rendering, conversion, and overall performance.
6. Text to SpeechMAGIX Vegas Pro allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
7. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsMAGIX Vegas Pro can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
8. Chroma Key / Green ScreenMAGIX Vegas Pro supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
9. Transitions EffectsMAGIX Vegas Pro allows you to apply transition effects between two different scenes/pages using pre-loaded or custom animated transitions.
Multitrack editing
Color correction
No Watermark
Video Masking
Mix Music
Integrated Codecs
Non linear editor
Video Maker
Works Offline
MAGIX Vegas Pro vs Windows Movie Maker opinions
Most users think MAGIX Vegas Pro is a great alternative to Windows Movie Maker.