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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated October 19th, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ## 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 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 JPB Jean Philippe B. Consultant Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Not your typical video editing software!" November 2, 2023 3.0 There is no point in opening a fully-fledged video edting suite on your computer just to make quick edits if you're not working pro in video. iMovie is great for that, and export settings help to share videos easily too.Our clients love to use it because of its simplicity, we love to use it for its efficiency and fast process to a good result, when the task can allow it. Pros iMovie is definitely the easiest video editing software to get started with. Without rushing you into pro-minded gibberish, you can make professional looking and engaging videos.Templates is the software's strongest feature. In just a couple of clicks you can customize them to fit your desired results.Its integration with MacOS is pretty much flawless, and does not require a perfect knowledge of your computer to make thing work either. Cons It seems to be a very hard thing to make a simple video editing software. Microsoft and Adobe tried and still try to make some worthwhile alternative, but iMovie seems to be the only one who can take a newcomer's ideas and help him produce something fast.Of course it's not Final Cut Pro X, so don't expect nesting, color grading or other professional-level features but still, iMovie makes a great job at being a first dip into what may become a interesting hobby for those who don't own pro video gear. Switched from [Adobe Premiere Elements](https://www.capterra.com/p/10004526/Adobe-Premiere-Elements/) Premiere Elements was never quite a stable or reliable piece of software. iMovie is. 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 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 ML Michaela L. Hca Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easy easy brilliant " May 2, 2025 5.0 I absolutely love it I will continue to use this platform and will recommend it to everyone Pros I absolutely love this platform I can create anything that comes into my imagination it’s super easy to use Cons The only thing I would say is when I first started using it it was slightly confusing but after about 20 minutes I knew what I was doing and it was easy Review Source HG Helder G. Owner Entertainment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Runs great on my iPhone 13 Pro Max " April 3, 2025 4.0 It’s been an okay experience with it, since it’s an Apple app it runs very good in my phone, but from my point of view lack some functionality or tools. Pros I can edit my videos in my phone at anytime Cons I feel like it lack editing tools but for basic edition it’s okay. Review Source LA Lani A. Team Leader Telecommunications Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "iMovie user for less tahn 6 months since my macbook broke" March 10, 2024 5.0 One of the best editors out there. it is very easy to use and not complicated like other editors Pros It is one of the most easiest video editor that is only exclusive to apple Cons sometimes when the file is big, the editor is taking too long to load Switched from [VideoPad](https://www.capterra.com/p/122390/VideoPad/) iMovie is more advanced than any other video editing softwares out there in the market 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 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 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 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 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 VR Verified Reviewer Artist and Owner Music Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great video editing for casual users" March 14, 2024 5.0 I think it is great if you're a casual user. It can be used to edit many format of videos. I haven't tried editing with 4k yet as it is too heavy to my hardware. There are so many export options available too! Lastly, it is free, so I won't be picky too much on this. Frankly speaking, it is the best freeware compared to Windows video editing freeware. Pros \- All essentials are provided to casual users. - Easy to use. - It is FREE. Cons \- Professional might need something more than these. - Lacks of modern/trendy templates. - Titles are not draggable/moveable. - Laggy playback during editing on my 2015's Macbook (8GB ram) too. - Only Mac OS supported. 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 AD April D. Small Business Owner Individual & Family Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Quality software " March 4, 2022 5.0 My overall experience with iMovie has been the best since I never been good at doing any editing on videos that I have always wanted to put together. Pros I love the fact that’s it is easy to use and that it makes really great videos. It’s also have a lot of templates and other stuff to make your video great. Oh and adding my own stuff to my creations. Cons There wasn’t anything I didn’t like about this software. Review Source FR Fakhira R. freelancer Law Practice Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review for iMovie" July 16, 2022 5.0 I find that iMovie to be the best plus the easiest app to work around. The quality of the videos I produced never disappoint me. There has not been a single day I skipped using iMovie whenever I need to submit my assignments and tasks. The app is simple, straight forward and gets the job done. It is an essential app to have especially as a student. Time to switch your gears and start using iMovie for your upcoming videos! Pros iMovie is a great software to start creating any type of video. It is very versatile with a wide variety of templates to choose from. It is a crucial app for students as it gives a headstart to start making videos. The program is easy to navigate through. Putting images, icons, stickers and other related attachments come without a hassle. iMovie gives anyone the ability to produce a great standard of videos, with the best transitions. You will definitely love iMovie. I highly suggest you begin your video making journey with iMovie today. Cons There are a few drawbacks of the iMovie app. I think some functions can be a little bit too sensitive and it may be quite easy to lose the product that you are working on if you are not careful. This app is also not user-friendly as it can only be accessed by Apple product users only. Although neat, I find that the iMovie app is lacking in terms of creativity and style as some designs are a bit old style. However, this app is certainly better than most out there. 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 GM Galateya M. Executive Administrative Assistant Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Recommendation for iMovie" October 11, 2024 5.0 My overall experience is Positive. iMovie offers an intuitive and enjoyable video editing experience, making it easy to create polished videos with minimal effort. Pros The most I like about iMovie is that it has user-friendly interface makes video editing accessible to everyone, even beginners. Additionally, its range of built-in templates and effects allows for the creation of professional-looking videos with ease. Cons The least I like about iMovie is that it can be limiting for advanced users due to its lack of more customization options. Review Source IM Inês M. Human Resources Admin Consumer Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "iMovie - pro job delivery with 0 experience " June 17, 2023 5.0 Pros iMovie is a great video editor for those who have zero knowledge, experience or skills. It has a lot of options and it's user friendly. the fact that it has integration with Apple TV to view your movies. Cons To be honest I can't complain because it's the first paid app that I'm using, until now I only used free apps. Review Source Similar Products Featured