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iMovie

An app that turns your iPhone clips into simple movies and trailers.

Photo & videoEveryday video editorsSlideshows and photo to videoFree plan
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What iMovie does

iMovie is Apple's free video editor for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Magic Movie builds an edit from clips you pick, Storyboards guide you through a video step by step, and trailer templates make anything look like a movie preview. It exports up to 4K at 60fps.

Magic Movie automatic edits
Storyboards with guided shot lists
Trailer templates
Titles, filters and soundtracks
Move projects between iPhone, iPad and Mac
Export up to 4K at 60fps

If you have an iPhone, iMovie is a free download from Apple. It handles the basics well: trim, split, add titles, filters and soundtracks, and move a project from iPhone to iPad or Mac when you want a bigger screen.

Its helpers are made for people who don't edit much. Magic Movie picks clips and adds music for you, Storyboards walk you through formats like a how-to or a recipe, and the Hollywood-style trailers are fun for kids and trips.

It's showing its age, though. The last update came in December 2024, and there are no auto captions, AI tools or trend templates for TikTok and Reels. For social videos, CapCut, Edits or YouTube Create are more current. For family movies and school projects, it's still a great free pick.

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Who it's for

Family videos, trips and school projects
Apple fans who want something free and simple

Skip it if: Android owners. TikTok and Reels creators who want captions and trends.

Pricing

Free plan
Free

iMovie is free on iPhone, iPad and Mac. There is no paid tier.

Prices can vary by country. Checked 16 Oct 2026.

What people like

  • Free from Apple
  • Very easy to learn
  • Projects move between iPhone, iPad and Mac
  • Fun trailer templates

Watch out for

  • No auto captions or AI tools
  • No updates since December 2024
  • Apple devices only

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Questions people ask

Is iMovie free?

Yes. It's free from Apple with no paid tier.

Does iMovie work on Android?

No. It's only on iPhone, iPad and Mac.

Can iMovie make a video from photos?

Yes. Add photos to a project or use Magic Movie, and it adds music and transitions for you.

Can iMovie export in 4K?

Yes, up to 4K at 60fps.