Windows Movie Maker — Linux alternatives

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Windows Movie Maker was Microsoft's discontinued free, entry-level video editor bundled with Windows.

Looking to leave Windows behind without losing what Windows Movie Maker does for you? Below are 5 Linux alternatives in the Sound & Video category, ranked by community votes so you can quickly compare which one fits your workflow best.

Category: Sound & Video Platform: Windows

5 Linux alternatives to Windows Movie Maker

Kino

Kino is a legacy non-linear DV video editor for Linux, historically used for FireWire DV capture.

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26% match

Cinelerra

Cinelerra is a professional-grade, open-source non-linear video editor and compositor.

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22% match

PiTiVi

PiTiVi is a GStreamer-based non-linear video editor for Linux with a simple, streamlined interface.

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22% match

OpenShot

OpenShot is a free, user-friendly non-linear video editor built with Python and the MLT framework.

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17% match

Kdenlive

Kdenlive is a free, feature-rich non-linear video editor built on the MLT framework, popular for both hobbyist and semi-professional editing.

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13% match

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Linux alternative to Windows Movie Maker?

Based on community votes, Kino is currently the top-rated Linux alternative to Windows Movie Maker on Linux Alternative.com.

Does Windows Movie Maker run natively on Linux?

Windows Movie Maker does not have a native Linux build. Instead, you can switch to one of the 5 free Linux alternatives listed on this page.

Are the Linux alternatives to Windows Movie Maker free?

Most Linux alternatives listed here are free and open-source. Check each program's own download page for exact licensing terms.