iMovie
iMovie is Apple's free video editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad, with titles, transitions and guided mobile features and no separate paid iMovie plan.
About iMovie
iMovie is Apple's video editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Apple lists it as free, with no separate paid iMovie plan. The site is Apple's official support hub for iMovie, offering help with updating the app, fixing problems and learning to edit and share movies.
The editor covers the basic movie-making workflow. Users can create and fine-tune a movie, add video and sound effects, add titles and transitions, and share finished movies. Projects and events from earlier versions of iMovie can be updated to work with the latest macOS version, either automatically or manually. On a Mac, the iMovie library can be stored on an external hard drive to free up internal space. A wide range of third-party digital video and still cameras are listed as compatible with iMovie.
Key features
- Titles and transitions for building movies
- Add video and sound effects to a movie
- Guided features on iPhone and iPad
- Store the iMovie library on an external hard drive
- Works with a wide range of third-party digital and still cameras
- Update projects and events from earlier iMovie versions
Best for: Apple device owners on Mac, iPhone or iPad who want a free video editor without a separate paid plan.
Good for
- Free, with no separate paid iMovie plan
- Compatible with a wide range of third-party cameras
- Library can be moved to an external drive to free Mac storage
iMovie at a glance
- Website
- support.apple.com/imovie
- Category
- Design & Creative › Video Editing & Animation
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- macOS, iOS, iPadOS
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 8, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 8, 2026
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iMovie FAQ
Can I store my iMovie library somewhere other than my Mac?
Yes. If you need to free up space on your Mac, you can store your iMovie library on an external hard drive.
Can I use projects created in an earlier version of iMovie?
Yes. Projects and events created in previous versions can be updated automatically or manually to work with the latest version for macOS.
Which cameras work with iMovie?
A wide range of third-party digital video and still cameras work with iMovie. Apple's support site includes a page listing compatible cameras.
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