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, iPhone, Linux and Web-based 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 VideoPad.

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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...

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  1. Kdenlive icon

    Kdenlive

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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.

    111 Kdenlive alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Visual Editing
    2.  Sync Audio & Video
    3.  Split videos
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Watermark free
    7.  Non linear editor
    8.  MultiTrack
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Add subtitles
    11.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    12.  GPU Support

    Kdenlive VS Windows Movie Maker

     
    Comments about Kdenlive as an Alternative to Windows Movie Maker
    Guest
    Positive •Apr 19, 2017
    0

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

    Guest
    Positive •Apr 18, 2017
    -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.

    Windows Movie Maker Icon
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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
  2. OpenShot icon

    OpenShot

     548 likes
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    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.

    127 OpenShot alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    OpenShot 3.3 interface

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Watermark
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  3D animated titles
    4.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  32-bit support
    7.  Non Destructive Editing
    8.  Photo effects
    9.  Layer Movement
    10.  Geometry editing
    11.  Edit screenshots
    12. Blender icon  Blender Integration

    OpenShot VS Windows Movie Maker

     
    Comments about OpenShot as an Alternative to Windows Movie Maker
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Jul 28, 2018
    5

    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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    Guest
    Positive •Feb 3, 2023
    0

    because i need more alternate ways to make novies

    Guest
    Positive •Sep 6, 2018
    3

    Easy to use and sufficient functionality.

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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
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    Shotcut

     433 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.

    122 Shotcut alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Watermark
    2.  Video filters
    3.  Video Converter
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  CPU&GPU Rendering
    6.  Visual timeline
    7.  Trim video
    8.  Low CPU usage
    9.  Portable
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Timeline
    12.  Works Offline

    Shotcut VS Windows Movie Maker

     
    Comments about Shotcut as an Alternative to Windows Movie Maker
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    Guest
    Negative •Aug 29, 2015
    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.

    Radzel
    Positive •Mar 12, 2017
    1

    It's free and more complete than movie maker

    Guest
    Negative •Mar 11, 2018
    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 LightweightWindows Movie Maker is not according to our users
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  6. DaVinci Resolve icon

    DaVinci Resolve

     409 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.

    110 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
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    Top DaVinci Resolve Features

    1.  Color correction
    2.  Colour Grading
    3.  Compositor
    4.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    5.  Built-in editor
    6.  Advanced Trimming
    7.  Hardware Accelerated
    8.  8K editing capabilities
    9.  Remove Noise
    10.  Support for 4K
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Non linear editor

    DaVinci Resolve VS Windows Movie Maker

     
    Comments about DaVinci Resolve as an Alternative to Windows Movie Maker
    Most Recent Comment
    danigta
    Positive •Jul 11, 2020
    0

    Its free and has good features

    Theagurg
    Positive •Mar 27, 2017
    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 •Apr 17, 2017
    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.

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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
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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.

    148 VideoPad alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    VideoPad screenshot 1

    Top VideoPad Features

    1.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    2.  Transitions Effects
    3.  Speed ramping
    4.  360 Video Editing
    5.  Support for Layers
    6.  Text Overlays
    7.  Split Video
    8.  Multitrack editing
    9.  Create AMV
    10.  Video Stabilization
    11.  Support for subtitles
    12. YouTube icon  Upload directly to YouTube

    VideoPad VS Windows Movie Maker

     
    Comments about VideoPad as an Alternative to Windows Movie Maker
    Guest
    Positive •Jul 31, 2020
    0

    Raul Kinemaster Windows Movie Maker

    Windows Movie Maker Icon
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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
  8. Avidemux icon

    Avidemux

     643 likes
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    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.

    140 Avidemux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    Avidemux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Easy to use

    Features

    1.  Cut video
    2.  Crop video
    3.  Built-in Video Converter
    4.  Lossless Muxing
    5.  Sync Audio & Video
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Visual Editing
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Support for 4K
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Portable

    Avidemux VS Windows Movie Maker

     
    Comments about Avidemux as an Alternative to Windows Movie Maker
    Top Negative Comment
    fulviocorno
    Mar 2, 2017
    7

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

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    Guest
    Negative •Jan 1, 2020
    0

    Cannot put multiple videos together.

    Guest
    Negative •Nov 26, 2019
    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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    LosslessCut

     114 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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    LosslessCut screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Lossless Cropping
    2.  No re-encoding
    3.  Cut video
    4.  Split Video
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Portable
    8.  No installation
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Lossless Audio

    LosslessCut VS Windows Movie Maker

     
  11. Adobe Premiere Pro icon

    Adobe Premiere Pro

     433 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.

    132 Adobe Premiere Pro alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Adobe Premiere Pro screenshot 1

    Top Adobe Premiere Pro Features

    1.  Non linear editor
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  Text editing
    4.  Support for 4K
    5.  Crash recovery
    6.  Colour Grading
    7.  Keyframe Animation
    8.  Non Destructive Editing
    9.  Hardware Accelerated
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    12.  Works Offline

    Adobe Premiere Pro VS Windows Movie Maker

     
    Comments about Adobe Premiere Pro as an Alternative to Windows Movie Maker
    Guest
    Negative •Feb 5, 2020
    0

    Premiere Pro is a very advanced software compared to Movie Maker

    Windows Movie Maker Icon
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    • Adobe Premiere Pro is the most popular commercial alternative to Windows Movie Maker.

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

     246 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.

    105 VEGAS Pro alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    VEGAS Pro screenshot 1

    Top VEGAS Pro Features

    1.  Multitrack editing
    2.  Colour Grading
    3.  Support for VST Plugins
    4.  Transitions Effects
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    7.  Support for 4K
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Hardware Accelerated
    10.  RAW Photo Editors
    11.  Text to Speech
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    VEGAS Pro VS Windows Movie Maker

     
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