--- description: Review of iMovie Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: iMovie | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Video Making Software](/directory/4708/video-making/software) > [iMovie](/software/250097/imovie) # iMovie Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/250097/imovie Page: 1 / 18\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/250097/imovie?page=2) > iMovie is a video-making software that helps businesses turn photos and videos into storytelling movies. Administrators can create shareable videos to commemorate moments, memories and sceneries. The platform enables creators to utilize built-in themes as well as templates to create personalized trailers in 4K video resolution. iMovie allows teams to add custom studio logos, cast names, credit rolls and other elements to build visuals. Additionally, supervisors can apply music and sound effects and include voice-overs for narration. iMovie is available for free and support is extended via phone and an online contact form. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 428 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 428 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Apple ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: iMovie comes free with all Mac and OS operating systems. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Animation - Content Library - Customisable Templates - Data Import/Export - Drag & Drop - File Transfer - Image Editing - Image Library - Media Library - Multi-Language - Multimedia Support - Multiple Format Support - Social Sharing - Templates - Text Editing - Text Overlay - Video Creation - Video Editing - Video Management ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Phone Support ## Category - [Video Making Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4708/video-making/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Does require some classess or mentoring ----- ### "The Master Reviewer" — 5.0/5 > **Mike** | *16 April 2025* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love the extra detailing we can implement on our videos. > > **Cons**: If I deleted something from my photo album then it doesn’t correlate properly. > > My overall experience with iMovie has been fantastic\! ----- ### "Great free casual movie maker" — 3.0/5 > **Mike** | *28 August 2024* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: If you are casually making videos this program is perfect. You can use your device to do all parts of the video creation including capturing content, editing, and exporting. > > **Cons**: Using your device to make a lot of edits can become cumbersome due to the small size of your device. It also does not have as many functions as paid versions of video editors. > > Overall, the experience is good if I am trying to make a quick movie that is not necessarily professional. There are many instances where this is great. However, if I wanted to make a professional video for a company, then I need to use a more robust program. ----- ### "Reliable software" — 5.0/5 > **Lyndsey** | *22 February 2025* | Arts & Crafts | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Classic and reliable software that I’ve been using for years > > **Cons**: Processing time is a bit slower than others and I wish there was an easier way to create portrait size videos instead of the multi-step process I’ve been doing. > > Very good. I’m still using it after all these years. It’s reliable and easy to use. ----- ### "imovie is wonderful for quick vids and quick edits" — 5.0/5 > **Renato** | *21 December 2024* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **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. > > Excellent app to use for mac. Can edit short training vids and fun goofy meme vids quite quickly and easily. Very easy to ----- Page: 1 / 18\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/250097/imovie?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/250097/imovie) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data