Windows Movie Maker Alternatives

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. Lightworks icon
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    Lightworks is an editing powerhouse, delivering unparalleled speed and flexibility, fully integrated with the other members of the Complete Collaboration family.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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  2. VirtualDub icon
     323 likes

    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...

    134 VirtualDub alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  3. Final Cut Pro icon
     114 likes

    Final Cut Pro provides non-linear, non-destructive editing of any QuickTime-compatible video format including DV, HDV, P2 MXF (DVCProHD), XDCAM (via plug-in), and 2K film formats. It supports a number of simultaneously composited video tracks (limited mainly by video format and...

    136 Final Cut Pro alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPad
     
  4. Easy video editor designed for beginners and content creators, featuring a drag-and-drop timeline, 4K/8K support, built-in effects, transitions, titles, AI-driven tools for background removal, screen recording, Instant Mode templates, stabilization, and direct online sharing.

    160 Wondershare Filmora alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  5. Pitivi icon
     94 likes

    Free video editor with a beautiful and intuitive user interface, a clean codebase and a fantastic community.

    112 Pitivi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
     
  6. Pinnacle Studio icon
     40 likes

    Non-linear editor for Windows supporting HD, 4K, and 360 video, unlimited tracks, advanced effects, multi-camera editing, screen recording, stop motion, enhanced keyframe controls, audio layering, split screen, selective color, and disc or web export.

    135 Pinnacle Studio alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Consumer video editing software offering AI-powered automation, beginner-friendly guided edits, creative effects, easy trimming and merging, media organization, movie and collage creation, social sharing, mobile and web access, and support for Windows and Mac.

    135 Adobe Premiere Elements alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  8. Leverages multitrack timeline editing, built-in filters, effects, title templates, and stickers. Enhance video with audio tools, slow motion, and stabilize clips. Fast export to popular formats, upload directly to YouTube, Vimeo, and Google Drive.

    115 Movavi Video Editor alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
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  9. VSDC Free Video Editor allows you to add quick changes to a video file as well as create a more complex project involving advanced post-production techniques.

    124 VSDC Free Video Editor alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • iPhone
     
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  10. Comprehensive video-editing software enabling HD and standard-definition movie creation with intuitive editing tools, advanced creative control, and seamless sharing on social media, mobile devices, and disc formats for both beginners and experts.

    121 Corel VideoStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Video editor featuring AI-driven tools like video enhancement, speech to text, and motion tracking. Includes custom avatars, professional titles, templates, and stock content for creative projects.

    116 Cyberlink PowerDirector alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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