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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated August 20th, 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 RF Renato F MentorNon-Profit Organization Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Nothing too bad but the small details that need to be edited can be a bit wonky.“ December 21, 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 CW Christopher W Creative DirectorMedia Production, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “This can really delay our video production as we then need to reformat a video file before we can use in in iMovie.“ November 16, 2023 KM Kortney M OwnerLuxury Goods & Jewelry, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Great tool that I use to edit longer videos for our social media presence.“ March 26, 2025 KK Kendall K EmployeeAutomotive, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It can crop the movie in a weird way sometimes“ January 15, 2025 ## 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 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 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 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 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 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 MH Marit H. CEO E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Absolutely perfect for the basics" April 30, 2024 5.0 Pros Easy to use, great drag & drop functions, nice little library of free sounds/sound effects. Cons Capcut does offer more options (AI subtitles, more color grading options, effects, etc) Switched from [Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/233456/Adobe-Premiere-Pro/) iMovie is way easier, I don't need that many options Review Source LS Ledio S. Waiter Restaurants Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good for editing videos" January 28, 2025 4.0 Very happy with using it , it is free to use it but only on ios or macOS Pros Very nice app to create or modify videos , i like a lot because it support green-screen! And very easy to use Cons is limited advance editor for professional , could do better like adobe premier Review Source RF Renato F. Mentor Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "imovie is wonderful for quick vids and quick edits" December 21, 2024 5.0 Excellent app to use for mac. Can edit short training vids and fun goofy meme vids quite quickly and easily. Very easy to Pros Easy editing and user friendly interface makes imovie a wonderful tool for employees and content creators. Cons Nothing too bad but the small details that need to be edited can be a bit wonky. Review Source JG Julia G. owner Retail Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "IMovie great for easy video editing" October 30, 2024 4.0 It has been great for making simple videos that I need Pros Can do everything you need to edit a video in one app. very easy to see separate clips and audio. The videos download in great quality. Cons Sometimes its difficult to select a section to cut Review Source MV Michael V. Food Services Manager Food & Beverages Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "iMovie review " December 18, 2023 5.0 iMovie makes everything so easy to use and no need for a degree to make good and professional videos. Pros Easy and fun use. It also has a back button in case you delete something by mistake. Cons I just don't have anything I don't like when it comes to iMovie. 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 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 Nickolette B. Nurse Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "iMovie Review " April 22, 2021 5.0 It makes editing my YouTube videos so much easier, and I love that fact that their isn’t a watermark with name of the app when I save my videos. Pros I recently started a YouTube channel and iMovie is a God sent for me. It makes my editing life so easy! I am able to cut out parts of the video or footage that I don’t want. Mute the footage and speed up the videos. All my projects are saved on the app once the videos are still in my phone. So I can go back re-edit if I want to. You are also given the option of creating your own or you are able to use a template provided by the app, and you can just edit and make it your own. It’s user friendly, and it makes editing a lot of fun, and super easy. When you add multiple videos, a transition is automatically added by the app for you. I love the app! I would recommend 100% to anyone! Fast, easy and reliable. Cons The one thing about this app I which could be changed tho, is to add a faster speed to speed up videos, but you can save the video and add speed again. Apart from that this is a great app! I 100% recommend. Review Source TS Trincell S. Owner Food & Beverages Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Professional Movie" July 28, 2021 5.0 At one point I was a beginner until I was able to find my way around it. Pros Easy to understand and use tools. Free access to user guides on Apple's support site. Can mix both still and moving images in one video platform with just a tiny transition Cons You have to keep track of the social platforms and which are connected for direct sharing if possible. Reason for choosing iMovie More features and easier to use Review Source Joel M. Quality Coordinator Engineer Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "If you are not professional, iMovie is the best way to learn and to do your amateur videos" June 14, 2023 4.0 My first experience with any video editing software was with iMovie and it was very easy and organic to use, everything was just spontaneous and logical. Once you do your first 20-25 videos, you feel like you want to do some new transitions or effects that in iMovie is just impossible to do Pros It is just beautiful and easy to use, it has many features for your amateur creations and again, it is easy and it feels like your learning path is organic Cons 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 Review Source VR Verified Reviewer digital marketing Capital Markets Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "I movie best video editing apps and IOS" May 1, 2022 5.0 Pros I like to do video editing from i movie apps and its animations are very good Cons There is nothing to dislike about these iMovie apps, everything is OK 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 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 Melanie S. Graphic designer Graphic Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "As a student..." October 27, 2023 5.0 Although I am now an Adobe AE and Premier user, I say using iMovies to make transitions and videos with little text, I will always recommend it and will never stop using it. Pros I recommend it 100% for those who have no idea about editing and want to create content without any experience. Thanks to iMovie, I got really fond of editing, and when it helped me a lot to create quick projects for class. I think it's a very easy to use program and I like that you don't need to learn how to use it beforehand. In both formats (iphone/ipad or imac), it is super useful, although it should be noted that on the computer you have more options for editing and use. Cons Personally I am not a fan of the default ones, I find them out of time. I think the design team could update them, and make them more modern, in this case I think I would make more use of them to facilitate the work and time. I would also like the way of editing to be more free and not so limited, but for what there is now, it is enough to create quick videos. Review Source Faith N. Leadership Development Intern Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "iMovie is a pro's pro." April 26, 2022 5.0 Pros iMovie is quick, easy, and convenient for people to use. One thing I love about iMovie is how seamless it is in regard to video clips. For example, I can record several separate videos the same day talking about the same topics and yet the application will shuffle and stack the videos like I took the whole video in one take. That's great! Cons There's nothing that I don't like or like least about iMovie. Review Source Similar Products Featured