# iMovie Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is iMovie the right Video Making solution for you? Explore 428 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/207187/iMovie/reviews --- iMovie 4.5 (428) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/207187/iMovie/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of iMovie Ease of use 4.5 Customer Service 4.3 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews AY Andrew Y Technical Support ManagerElectrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It also allows for us to move the completed project to final cut to do more enhanced editing like color grading, animations, and more.“ May 28, 2025 GM Galateya M Executive Administrative AssistantComputer & Network Security, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The least I like about iMovie is that it can be limiting for advanced users due to its lack of more customization options.“ October 11, 2024 K F EditorMotion Pictures and Film, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “This is amazing that I can use footage from my camera and make a movie if I would like.“ January 12, 2026 Erika S OwnerEntertainment, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I have found it at times difficult to get help on using certain features and have had to spend time googling outside sources for tutorials.“ August 27, 2024 SJ Sheryl J FIELD ESTIMATORConsumer Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The user can easily understand how to use the software, even as a first time user: The integrations are simple to comprehend and doesn’t need much time to become acclimated with utilizing the app.“ March 7, 2025 Erika S OwnerEntertainment, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I use iMovie weekly for my content editing needs, and have no desire to learn a new editing software!“ August 27, 2024 PS Parker S CEOMusic, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It is a great beginning app to get to know and to mess around in before upgrading to a new and improved software.“ November 19, 2025 Joel M Quality Coordinator EngineerElectrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It has less features and characteristics than other softwares like Final Cut Pro or Adobre Premier which are more professionals and the use of RAM and space is less compatible and difficult to manage with iMovie“ June 14, 2023 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 428 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Carlos Andres C. Instructor Broadcast Media Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Powerful features on a small an affordable package. " October 18, 2022 4.0 iMovie is an excellent entry level option for video editing. The tools are basic but valuable for creators. It’s very reliable and plays well with the rest of the Mac ecosystem of apps. Pros It integrates very well on the Mac ecosystem. Works great with photos; GarageBand and the iWorks set of applications. Cons Once you are experienced with video editing; iMovie will come short and the tools are basic; the next step will be Final Cut Pro. Switched from [Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/233456/Adobe-Premiere-Pro/) Unreliable and limited set of features. Not as easy to use as iMovie Review Source AY Andrew Y. Technical Support Manager Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "iMovie makes editing doable for anyone" May 28, 2025 4.0 Many of our quick edits are done with iMovie. Usually with trimming clips, doing hard cuts from one cut to the next, and apply simple dissolve transitions. Using iMovie really allows for any of our team members to do these minor edits for quick and simple videos. It also allows for us to move the completed project to final cut to do more enhanced editing like color grading, animations, and more. Pros Ease of use and ability to have work done on multiple medians. Often a project begins on a iPhone or iPad, then will continue to be completed when on a Mac. Cons Some features are a bit limited. Understanding this is not final cut or premiere pro, you will not get all the same options and abilities you would with a more elite editing software. However, the limited features are still ok for what you would need it to be. Review Source LM Lorenzo M. Owner Online Media Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easy to use, yet it lacks features" October 30, 2024 3.0 I used this software to edit my first youtube videos, and i was pretty happy with it until I discovered better editors Pros It’s simple to use and all of the features are available for free Cons There are only few effects/transitions to choose for text/video, too little features Switched from [FlashBack Express](https://www.capterra.com/p/203150/Flashback-Express/) I haven’t had to record videos on my pc, which had worst quality Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Editor Motion Pictures and Film Used the software for: 2+ years ### "iMOVIE REVIEW" January 12, 2026 5.0 It's been a fantastic experience. I have used to edit several videos and items. It's got some cool features and allows you to shape your own film narrative on your iPhone or computer. Pros I can take footage and create a movie from it. This is amazing that I can use footage from my camera and make a movie if I would like. I can add music, templates, trim, add fonts, etc. Cons The compression isn't the best. If the movie is long or has a lot of data it's very hard to save it or send it out. And it will take up a ton of storage on your phone or computer. They don't have the best compression component to make it easy to share. Review Source PS Parker S. CEO Music Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Beginning Piece of Software" November 19, 2025 4.0 It is a great beginning app to get to know and to mess around in before upgrading to a new and improved software. Pros I like how you could add pretty much any video or audio and combine the two. I also liked how we could speed up or slow down the audio Cons The output quality has always been subpar for me, whether that be on desktop or on mobile, the final cut of the movie is always not the greatest of quality. Alternatives considered [Adobe Express](https://www.capterra.com/p/174232/adobe-express/) Reason for choosing iMovie this application came stock on my iphone and mac and was free Review Source FF Fernando F. Photographer, Designer and Producer Media Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy Video Editing with iMovie" February 6, 2025 4.0 i used iMovie when it first cam out and have used it fro quick video editing and previewing. Pros iMovie is simple video editor easy to use. Cons In is simplicity iMovie lacks some of the more basic and powerful features needed in a complete video editor. Alternatives considered [AVS Video Editor](https://www.capterra.com/p/190789/AVS-Video-Editor/)[Movavi Video Editor Plus](https://www.capterra.com/p/228422/Movavi-Video-Editor-Plus/) Reason for choosing iMovie I chose to use iMovie because it was simple and easy to use and it came with my Mac. Review Source SB Simone B. Priest Religious Institutions Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "iMovie ahead" February 20, 2025 5.0 Exactly what I searched for Video editing for my reels and Music video on my YouTube channel. It requires such a good computer to work with but it's worth of it Pros It is a very good alternative to Adobe Première Pro Cons I say nothing because have all the things it needs to work with video/audio editing Switched from [Filmora](https://www.capterra.com/p/186540/Filmora/) because iMovie is MacOS native and Wondershare is still a little bit buggy Review Source YD Yanatha D. Consultant Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "iMovie - Capturing all the important moments" November 20, 2025 5.0 Pros With customer support not needed, strong security, value for money, video creation, project creation, animation and save and export tools, iMovie is essential. Cons There are no cons for iMovie. I have made so many movies with iMovie it's my go to application on my phone or computer. Review Source EB Ethan B. Detailer Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "iMovie review" August 11, 2025 5.0 I really like it unfortunately my employees also do content creation and cannot use it since the company phone is android Pros I love how it is for being an Apple user because of how it integrates with Apple products and icloud Cons I did not like how android users and others are not able to access it since it is an Apple product and it’s not meant for android Review Source KP Kennedy P. Licensed Master Esthetician Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Love iMovie!" May 21, 2025 5.0 I love it for my Youtube Channel. It is very easy to use and very convenient for Macbook users especially. Pros iMovie is easy to navigate, quick and efficient, and straight forward. it is very easy to use for anyone who is just starting out with editing softwares. Cons I do not like that it doesn't keep up with the sound effect or text trends, and exporting feature isn't as fast. Review Source HD Herald D. Music Teacher and Music director Music Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best part of iMovie" June 30, 2023 5.0 I have already explained about iMovie it’s the best software i ever come across.. Pros I would like to share my own experience here editing a video is become more easy to me day by day. I took no courses to learn this software which means it’s easy to access to anyone. The best part of the software is it made my work more professional Thank you once again. Cons I should be not simply writing in order to fill the box and not to keep empty. Im using iMovie since 7 years i feel there is nothing that lacks in it. Switched from [Filmora](https://www.capterra.com/p/186540/Filmora/) I wanted to have more options to edit and easy to access Review Source Erika S. Owner Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Keeping in my editing arsenal for my online business" August 27, 2024 4.0 I use iMovie weekly for my content editing needs, and have no desire to learn a new editing software! It works great for me and integrates my audio, video, transitions, and text elements cohesively and easily. Pros iMovie is a great jumping off point to learn how to edit content. It's relatively user friendly and once you get the hang of it you can go quite quickly. Cons I have found it at times difficult to get help on using certain features and have had to spend time googling outside sources for tutorials. Review Source AB Austen B. Owner Accounting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great for small simple projects" February 19, 2025 5.0 Great for beginners. Could use a few small upgrades. Pros Simple, and easy to use. I like the visual of the different inputs over lapping Cons Lacks some complex editing options. I haven’t figured out how to have text boxes show up Review Source RP Ross P. Director Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "iMovie, you get a lot for very little!" July 15, 2024 5.0 Pros I've used iMovie for a number of years to create both personal and promotional videos. It's easy to you and the provided templates are brilliant! A highlight for me is being able to cut and paste elements between projects and create personal templates to use over again. You can also easily drop in images created in software such as Sketch, right into the project. This is not possible in other free products. There are lots of translations and effects that some as standard, for free. Overall it's great bit of kit. Cons It's an obvious one really, you need a Mac to run iMovie. This is a big issue when it comes to sharing projects, and collaborating outside of the office. I find myself doing all the editing when others could be helping, but they can't as they have windows machines. Review Source CS Candace S. Assistant Fishery Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Absolutely love it!!!" May 11, 2024 5.0 Pros Me and my children use this app everyday. We love making video of my business and there everyday lifes. I love how it brings our little family joy. Especially editing the videos. Cons Needs more text lettering. Other than that its an amazing app. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Founder Music Used the software for: 2+ years ### "iMovie Makes Video Creation and Editing Accessible to All" March 24, 2022 5.0 Overall, my experience with iMovie is a very positive one. It takes video editing to the next level, and provides all the basic tools needed to make amazing videos. Pros iMovie is amazing software that makes video creation and editing easy and effortless. I love the text templates, ability to drag and drop photos and video clips wherever they are needed, and the audio enhancement features. iMovie comes with great templates, and my favorite text animation is the Star Wars type text template. I also love the color filters like Sepia, black and white, etc. The ability to edit Picture in Picture and green screen are amazing. Cons Overall, iMovie is amazing. I just wish there were more text options that included highlighted text or ability to change text outline thickness and shadow. When making videos with bright backgrounds, sometimes the text doesn't show up no matter what color you make it, and making the text bold, or adding an outline doesn't help. In these cases, highlighted text is needed, or the ability to change the thickness and shadow of the outline to make the text more prominent. Review Source SR Shari R. CEO, Marketing and PR Executive Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "iMovie Could Use An Upgrade!" July 17, 2021 5.0 Overall, my experience with iMovie has been okay but not the best. I hope for there to be a major surprise upgrade to this software soon. Pros What I like most about iMovie is its ability to create great videos. The software has a good selection of text animations and transitions, picture in picture, green screen, voice animations and video speed. Cons What I like least about this software is its lack of upgrading. There needs to be a load more of text animations and transitions, as well as the ability to better edit photo/video picture quality to make it look more professional and smooth—as if it were taken with a professional high quality camera. There also needs to be a load more of new templates to start with, as the ones available are super outdated and overused. iMovie is definitely behind on video editing quality. Review Source JM Javier M. Podcaster / Entertainer Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "iMovie is the perfect school if you aspire to upgrade to Final Cut Pro in the future" May 8, 2022 4.0 I started using iMovie when I make the switch from PC to Mac. It was also included in the OS, so it was a no brainer with an integrated program to the ecosystem and for free. It was easy to get familiarized with the interface and project creation. Drag and Drop and the magnetic timeline makes easier the editing since it puts together all clips automatically. This software is great for non experienced users or total beginners to edit a quick clip, maybe a family birthday party video, a trip, etc. The iPad / iPhone App versions are surprisingly smooth and easy to make quick edits as well. More complex editing requires the Mac version. This software is great if you need to edit quick clips and for a more personal use. Maybe is a little short for professional use if you need a more demanding result, with transitions, animations, a more detailed color correction, etc. Mostly because it's doesn't have a big offering of plugins and addons like Pro software does. In this case, Final Cut Pro is a better option for you. However, iMovie is the perfect "school" to practice editing and eventually make the upgrade if you want to become Pro. Pros Why I liked the most about iMovie is the fact it makes the process of switching from other video editing software very easy thanks to the interface. For non experienced users it's a great tool to get familiarized with video editing and eventually make the jump to other heavyweights like Final Cut Pro Cons The main Con is the fact it's a Mac exclusive software. Also, latest versions demand the Latest OS and newer hardware with more RAM / video card resources, which means more money for the latest Mac. Review Source RU Robert U. Musician Music Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Imovie a great video editor for beginners and advanced editors." July 3, 2022 5.0 Great experience. I've been using Imovie since 2009 and still to this day. Imovie just covers good enough tools and options for anyone to quickly edit a cool looking pro video. Pros That it's easy to use for a beginner and advanced users. Lot's of other third party editors have way too many options or things that make your head all dizzy. Anyone can just look up a tutorial on Youtube and be ready to go within a few minutes to make a cool looking pro video for their social media or work. Cons I would like Imovie to have a bit more Filter options for advanced users that like to get a bit more creative with their work. Review Source SL Sakke L. Freelance Translator Translation and Localization Used the software for: 2+ years ### "iSatisfied!" May 19, 2023 4.0 Overall experience with iMovie is very much positive. There are a lot paid softwares that don't offer nearly half as much as iMovie does. The quality of your videos doesn't suffer a lot and generally helps your simple editing well. I can recommend iMovie to anybody who doesn't need professional level editing tools! Pros With iMovie the most obvious positive thing is its price - free! For a free app iMovie brings you a lot of tools to help you create whatever you want! I've personally used iMovie for my drum and guitar covers and it suits my needs very well. You can add separate tracks of audio to your video very easily. Overall experience is very smooth and the app functions properly. Your work is safe with iMovie! Cons The only negative thing about iMovie when using a mobile device is that sometimes it's hard to fine tune stuff with your fingers on a smaller screen. Review Source FSS Fahim Shahriar S. Digital Marketing Manager Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Video Editing Made Easy!" July 8, 2022 4.0 This tool makes my work easy. The duration of the video is never a problem now. Just drag and drop, add and cut, use effects and transitions. Done! The video is ready for uploading . This is far the best option for editing videos. 2 words to describe it: Fast and Easy! Pros This software interface is very user friendly. Dragging and dropping the video on the timeline directly saves a lot of time. The effects and transitions can easily be applied to one part or the full project which makes the process very fast and smooth. The exporting options like directly uploading videos to a youtube channel directly is very helpful. Cons In case of plugins and tools it does have certain limitations. Although it will surely be improved but still sometimes it is a problem. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer National Sales & Project Manager Hospitality Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Free software is great... just needs a little "social" work" May 27, 2022 3.0 It is easy to use and if on a budget, a great option. Pros It is free and it is pretty intuitive. Didn't take me long to figure out a lot of it. Cons My inability to post directly to instagram is a hassle. Having to use 2 other pieces of software to size video into a square and then get it to my phone to post is annoying. Review Source aF alexia F. ARTIST Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "video editing software developed by Apple" May 20, 2023 5.0 An advantage of iMovie is its seamless integration with other Apple devices and software. Being able to edit my videos on my Mac, iPad, or iPhone allows me to work on my projects from anywhere, ensuring flexibility and convenience. Pros I appreciate how iMovie allows me to focus on the creative aspects of video editing without getting overwhelmed by complex technical processes. Also offers a wide range of creative tools and effects that enable me to enhance my videos and give them a professional touch. From adding transitions and filters to incorporating music, sound effects, and titles, it provides me with the flexibility to customize and elevate my videos to reflect my artistic style. Cons its relatively basic set of features compared to more advanced video editing software. Maybe is not enought for more complex editing needs. Review Source JA Jessica A. Manager Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "IMovie for YouTubers" May 12, 2023 5.0 Overall, we have had a great experience with this app. It's easy to use, which is why we use it with our less experienced filmers. Pros iMovie is fairly easy to figure out on your own. This is great for inexperienced people. We use iMovie for our cutting down of videos or our promotional videos that don't have \[sensitive content hidden\] in them necessarily but just have information that we want to share quickly or announce something with. iMovie is great for that as it allows us to make quick clips but nicely formatted. Cons There could be a few more features added to make the movies a little less generic, but overall it's a great product for the simplicity of what we use it for. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Customer Service Representative Consumer Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Recommended very good." October 21, 2023 5.0 My over all experience on this app was very good i will not switch to any product Pros iMovie was very good to edit some movies, its very easy to use any one can afford it i recommend it to my family Cons I really like iMovie to edit some features in my life and others as well Its really admireme to make or edit some movie Reason for choosing iMovie iMovie was the best editing application Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Video Making](https://www.capterra.com/video-making-software/)