Free Windows Movie Maker Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Windows Movie Maker for Windows and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best free Windows alternative is OpenShot, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Windows Movie Maker and many of them are free and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Windows alternatives to Windows Movie Maker are Kdenlive, Avidemux, Shotcut and Animation Desk.

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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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
Most users think OpenShot is a great alternative to Windows Movie Maker.
Guest
because i need more alternate ways to make novies
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Guest
Ease of use, number of effects and transitions, and general UI.
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Guest
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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Guest
OpenShot has advanced features that makes it even better than Windows Live Movie Maker.
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Guest
Free, relatively easy to get started, lots of instruction videos online.
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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
GPU Support
Add subtitles
Realtime filter effects
Live editing
Kdenlive vs Windows Movie Maker
Most users think Kdenlive is a great alternative to Windows Movie Maker.
Guest
Really simple, with a very similar layout to Windows Movie Maker!
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Guest
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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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
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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Guest
Cannot put multiple videos together.
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Guest
it just dosent have many tools
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Guest
Only allows copy + pasting parts of the video.
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Guest
Can't stitch together multiple videos in Avidemux
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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
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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Guest
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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Guest
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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Animation Desk
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Freemium • Proprietary
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. Video ImportYou can import external video material into Animation Desk.
3. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Animation Desk, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
4. RotoscopingAnimation Desk supports creating animated sequences by tracing over live-action footage frame by frame.
5. Support for LayersAnimation Desk supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
Live Screen Recording
Symmetry brush
Sketch to PSD
Animated Videos
Stamps
Convert Videos to Animated GIFs
Apple Pencil support
Built-in PDF converter
Animation Desk vs Windows Movie Maker
Almost everyone thinks Animation Desk is a great alternative to Windows Movie Maker.
Guest
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
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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Guest
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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Guest
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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Freemium • Proprietary
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
Most users think VideoPad is a great alternative to Windows Movie Maker.
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Raul Kinemaster 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
Lightworks
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Freemium • Proprietary
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
94 alternatives to Lightworks
Lightworks is an editing powerhouse, delivering unparalleled speed and flexibility, fully integrated with the other members of the Complete Collaboration family.
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Lightworks Features
1. Ad-freeLightworks doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Chroma Key / Green ScreenLightworks supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
3. Node BasedLightworks supports node editing, a form of visual programming that gives you full control over the rendering.
4. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Lightworks, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
Color correction
Non linear editor
Watermarking
Capture Video
Lightworks vs Windows Movie Maker
This alternative is disputed. Lightworks is still a legitimate alternative to Windows Movie Maker, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
Guest
It's VERY COMPLICATED, they changed the interface and added a whole lot of jargon. So maybe it's a good program, but someone like me who's made hundreds of Windows Movie Maker videos over the years and wants that same 'look', will not want to use Lightworks, priced or no.
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VirtualDub
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Free • Open Source
Video Editor
Windows
PortableApps.com
131 alternatives to 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...
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VirtualDub Features
1. PortableVirtualDub can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Capture Video
Embed subtitles into video
Batch processing
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