Overview

iMovie is Apple's free, user-friendly video editing software that comes pre-installed on every Mac, making professional-quality video creation accessible to everyone. Perfect for everyday creators, educators, marketers, and Apple users, iMovie offers an intuitive interface that covers all the basics including cut, trim, split, and duplicate tools, with seamless transitions, title text, and a variety of filters to match your style. The app supports 4K video for cinema-quality films and can import ProRes video and Apple ProRAW images for advanced workflows. iMovie's Magic Movie feature (available on iOS/iPad and importable to Mac) instantly creates styled, edited videos complete with titles, transitions, and music by automatically identifying the best parts of your footage. Hollywood-style trailers let you quickly create fun movie trailers with templates in various genres, complete with studio logos and customizable credits. iMovie is designed for the Apple ecosystem with seamless cross-platform integration - start a project on iPhone, transfer via AirDrop or iCloud Drive to iPad, then finish on Mac with color correction and animated maps. With no watermarks, no hidden upsells, and completely free access to all features, iMovie remains one of the best free video editing tools available in 2025.

Minimum macOS: 13.0 (Ventura)

Architecture: Apple Silicon, Intel

Key Features

• Magic Movie: Automatically creates styled edits with titles, transitions, and music (iOS/iPad, importable to Mac)
• Hollywood-Style Trailers: Quick creation of movie trailers with templates and genres
• 4K Video Support: Edit and export in stunning cinema-quality resolution
• ProRes Support: Import and edit Apple ProRes video for professional workflows
• Apple ProRAW: Add ProRAW images to movies and trailers
• Basic Editing Tools: Cut, trim, split, and duplicate clips easily
• Transitions: Seamless flow between clips with various transition effects
• Title Text: Add customizable text and titles to your videos
• Filters & Effects: Variety of free filters to match your creative style
• Color Correction: Professional color grading tools
• Animated Maps: Show travel routes with animated map overlays
• Green Screen: Chroma key effects for creative compositions
• Sound Effects: Built-in library of sound effects and music
• Cross-Platform: Seamless integration between Mac, iPad, and iPhone
• iCloud Integration: Start on one device, finish on another via iCloud Drive
• AirDrop Transfer: Wireless project transfer between Apple devices
• No Watermarks: Export videos without any branding or watermarks
• Completely Free: No subscriptions, no hidden costs, no upsells
• Pre-Installed: Comes free with every Mac
• Beginner-Friendly: Intuitive interface perfect for newcomers to video editing

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