# 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 AS Ashley S. President Mental Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "iMovie for small businesses and students" October 28, 2021 5.0 We had to watch YouTube tutorial videos to understand all of the features and how to use them. An optional brief training or overview on the basics would have been helpful. This is not for beginners if you don't have experience using software and editing. However, once you finally get the hang of it, the end product always comes out looking professional and clean. Pros The end product looks very professional because of all the editing tools that really bring out details and show quality. Adding music, adjusting the timing of scenes, and words on screen were easy features to use. Cons Uploading media, organizing projects by folders, and finding media in the various folders was difficult and confusing. Also, there weren't pointers or explanations to walk you through. The "help" and FAQ on the Apple site did not provide much support, or the detailed instructions without definitions and clarity were hard to follow. Alternatives considered [Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/233456/Adobe-Premiere-Pro/) Reason for choosing iMovie We work off of Mac/Apple products, so iMovie was more compatible with our operating systems. Review Source KM Kris M. Freelance Writer Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Basic video creation and editing without unnecessary bells and whistles" October 20, 2023 4.0 Most of the videos I make for clients are quite short and do not require more sophisticated features than those offered by iMovie. So, iMovie is the ideal choice, for the most part. For all other instances, I use another video creation tool. Using iMovie makes the process of creating videos quick and easy. Pros I love how streamlined the video creation process is in iMovie. Using iMovie makes the creation of simple videos a very quick and painless process. Cons There are times when some more sophisticated tools are necessary - say, for colour correction. iMovie is not equipped to handle such tasks, and so it is not always the best tool. However, it is meant to be a video creation product for basic needs and beginners. Alternatives considered [Lightworks](https://www.capterra.com/p/173468/Lightworks/)[Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/233456/Adobe-Premiere-Pro/) Reason for choosing iMovie iMovie was bundled for free with my Mac, and once I began using it I found that it was a fun program that could handle most relevant tasks. 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 BT Bill T. STEM and IT Teaher Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "IMOVIE great for student projects" December 5, 2024 5.0 Very positive and works well for students to learn quick and put to good use Pros Great features and easy to use for various projects Cons Issue with having access to music for projects 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 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 CW Christopher W. Creative Director Media Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "iMovie is a great free platform...it just needs a few more features to make it outstanding" November 16, 2023 4.0 Overall iMovie is an amazing free platform (via the purchase of a Mac that is). We use it everyday to produce professional content for use on broadcasting channels as well as YouTube and other social media channels. It's easy to use compared to other more sophisticated and more expensive products. Pros iMovie for starters is free. When assessing if we needed to purchase Final Cut Pro we decided to try iMovie and see if it an do the video editing we need to produce professional content. The great news is it does. It is also really easy to use and it saves your edits to come back to so we can definitely recommend this product. Cons For us iMovie has issues with dragging and dropping in certain video filetypes, including certain MP4s. This can really delay our video production as we then need to reformat a video file before we can use in in iMovie. They could also have more zoom and panning features. Review Source MS Manette S. Copywriter Writing and Editing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Fast, Convenient Video Editing From Your Apple! " August 15, 2021 5.0 It was a nice, short learning curve overall. Pros My favorite things about iMovie is how straightforward the user interface is and so the learning curve is minimal. From start to finish, I can edit and create a decent quality video in minimal time and effort. This means I can produce more videos for more business clients and other audiences with time and energy to do other things. Cons My least favorite thing about iMovie is the design features, including visual and audio, are too minimal and basic for the most part for my taste. More variety and advancement would be nice for a stronger array of videos. Also, the tutorial for the Kens Burns Effect wasn’t very clear as I thought I had to pinch the video image for it to fit into the frame during the editing process when it was going to take care of itself post process. Review Source RS Rachel S. Digital communications production Broadcast Media Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "iMovie: great for beginners, but definitely not for the pros" December 29, 2021 3.0 This is what I began my editing experience using when I started my position in high school. It is a great learning tool, but I would honestly consider this to be a “training wheels” program for editors. Pros This would definitely help beginners or people that just need simple tasks completed, like editing clips together and nothing more. It is intuitive, fast, and extremely easy to figure out on your own. Cons I do not like how basic iMovie is. There are minimal things that can be done when creating videos with it. This can be helpful for some people, but for those who would like to edit and make their video actually look good, this is not for them. 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 Stephanie M. ux/ui designer Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "As a media designer editing videos for my clients" May 15, 2023 4.0 Pros I like how intuitive and how it is so easy to use and navigate unlike other video softwares. I also like how it uses icons to direct me to certain functions. It is is also preinstalled in my Mac so i dont have to pay subscriptions or buy another software. Cons Sometimes it can freeze and close, not saving my work especially if i work with heavy video clips or have too many programs open at the same time but truly thats the only thing. Otherwise it works perfectly. Switched from [Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/233456/Adobe-Premiere-Pro/) Subscription prices Review Source RN Rayvano N. Digital Marketing Specialist Leisure, Travel & Tourism Used the software for: 2+ years ### "iMovie is easy to use" April 30, 2024 4.0 Pros I like the fact that it's easy and accessible. Cons It does not have as many templates compared to other programmes. 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 SC Sam C. Graphic Designer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "iMovie - The best editor to start with!" October 4, 2021 4.0 Overall, my experience with iMovie is good. While I definitely prefer more robust video editing programs, iMovie is still my go-to when introducing new people to video editing. iMovie does simplicity and better than any other video program, which makes it an amazing pice of software for a quick video. Pros The best feature that iMovie has to offer is its overall simplicity. I love that someone with very little video experience can open up iMovie and get started with a video project right away. iMovie takes a lot of the confusing thought out of video editing and instead allows users to quickly drag and drop and move things around. Perhaps the best hidden feature of iMovie is its ability to quickly generate cinematic movie trailers—complete with music and text. iMovie has some great pre-made templates that really make video editing fun and intuitive. Cons While iMovie is great for its simplicity, its simplicity is also its downfall. While iMovie can still accomplish a significant amount when it comes to video editing, it lacks more of the precise and robust features offered by other video editing programs such as Adobe Premiere and Final Cut. Having learned video editing on more advanced software, switching back to iMovie was quite difficult. Because it is so simple, the workflow looks vastly different than the majority of video editing softwares. It lacks motion integration, detailed colorization and timeline size/format setup and exporting, for example. However, these features aren't fully necessary for a great product. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Video Making](https://www.capterra.com/video-making-software/)