Windows Movie Maker Alternatives: Basic Video Editing Software for PCsByDeepak Parihar-March 14, 2019 “2/2.2057.png” Sadly, Microsoft has discontinued Windows Movie Maker. This means that the software is no longer available for download on Microsoft Store, and is unlikely to receive any updates to fix the bugs on its current version. Most users who love easy apps have been saddened by its discontinuation. But don’t worry, as 2019 appears to be the right time to explore some alternatives to Windows Movie Maker. Looking at the brighter side, there are some strong contenders filling in the gaps left by the classic Microsoft editing software. In this post, we’re going to go through our top 6 alternatives that can easily meet all of your basic editing requirements without offering you a new-style design adaptation book. This alternative windows software is just as user friendly and strong as its predecessor. So here’s the list.
1. OpenShot
“2/2.2058.png” Supported Windows MacOS Linux Price Free Pros Cons Buggy at times Visit OpenShot is an open source video editor designed to make video editing an easy initial experience. The Platform supports all three major Linux MacOS and Windows operating systems. The software has a lot of video effects to it. You can easily remove the background from videos adjusting the colors invert brightness and much more. It also lets users view audio files as waveforms. This helps during the output which can be shown as part of your video as well. One can use the platform with unlimited tracks. This means users can throw background videos and watermarks in as many layers as they need for the audio tracks. It features templates that make many tasks a matter of clicking and type, like adding titles. Besides that there are beautiful titles and effects for the 3D animation. And if the project requires you can also alter the video playback speed. Even with heavier high-definition files the software remained stable during our testing. Another thing that distinguishes OpenShot from other software is its support of 70 + languages. The software can be translated to any language of your choice with the help of LaunchPad. As per us, OpenShot is the simplest and most convenient platform for editing footage. 2.
Kdenlive LivePros Multi-track video editing Themable interface Cons No built-in feature to add text no preview for transitions Visit Many may get confused with its strange sounding name Kdenlive but funnily it is an acronym for non-linear video editor KDE. It uses the MLT architecture integrating the plug-in effects. Such extensions offer the program additional features2/2.2063.jpg Overview Supported Free Price Platforms In-built Filters and Effects Cons No multi-track timeline Visit Microsoft Photos is a replacement for Movie Maker by no standard. Its latest version, however, has many useful features which allow people to use it for basic editing. Since it comes with Windows 10 pre-installed Microsoft Photos becomes a logical choice for quick slicing and trimming. Microsoft Photos video editing capabilities can be easily missed as it’s not a default video file editing program. But if you want to use its tools you can start by simply selecting and arranging media files in a sequence. You can then perform simple edits to apply movement titles and effects, and add a background soundtrack. This platform is recommended for complete beginners who want to achieve good looking results with the basic tools. The platform has a plethora of export options. Once you save the video you can share it with you via Skype YouTube and OneNote. There is no better alternative to Windows Movie Maker than Microsoft Photos regarding the simplicity and ease of operating a tool. In many aspects the six alternatives in this article are different. They’re different in terms of interface video editing features and their overall capabilities. They all give a strong experience in editing video, however. Before we switch to it we would suggest further research on the software.2/2.2063.jpg Overview Supported Free Price Platforms In-built Filters and Effects Cons No multi-track timeline Visit Microsoft Photos is a replacement for Movie Maker by no standard. Its latest version, however, has many useful features which allow people to use it for basic editing. Since it comes with Windows 10 pre-installed Microsoft Photos becomes a logical choice for quick slicing and trimming. Microsoft Photos video editing capabilities can be easily missed as it’s not a default video file editing program. But if you want to use its tools you can start by simply selecting and arranging media files in a sequence. You can then perform simple edits to apply movement titles and effects, and add a background soundtrack. This platform is recommended for complete beginners who want to achieve good looking results with the basic tools. The platform has a plethora of export options. Once you save the video you can share it with you via Skype YouTube and OneNote. There is no better alternative to Windows Movie Maker than Microsoft Photos regarding the simplicity and ease of operating a tool. In many aspects the six alternatives in this article are different. They’re different in terms of interface video editing features and their overall capabilities. They all give a strong experience in editing video, however. Before we switch to it we would suggest further research on the software.