| Aspect | File details |
| Version | iMovie 10.4.3 |
| Compatible with | Windows 10, 11 |
| Requirements | 12 GB RAM, Quadcore Processor |
| Storage space | 3.5 GB file, 4.6 GB after installation |
| Safety and security | Coming straight from Apple.com |
Download iMovie PC
iMovie is one of the most versatile video editing tools available free of cost. The moment I setup a virtual Mac on my Dell laptop (it was in 2015), I knew this tool was going to change video editing for me- and it did. The primary difference was that earlier I used a free trial of Wondershare Filmora which had its limitations; iMovie helped me overcome those. Plus, its intuitive UI enabled me to get the hang of it really quickly. It’s almost like the tool was guiding me to use them right, and yes, YouTube tutorials made it further easier. No wonder, my readers are always keen on using iMovie on their Mac and Windows devices. Good news- I know how to do that, so, let’s learn about setting up and using iMovie across Windows and Mac devices.
Why iMovie?
Well, first of all- iMovie is a free application that’s rich with tons of editing tools and features that allow you to edit 1080p videos at 60 fps, without a hitch. Its simple user interface makes video editing look like a no-brainer (really, you could learn it in your sleep), plus, it comes with a large number of keyboard shortcuts that make editing look and feel easier and efficient. And beyond all the technical specs, iMovie offers a great workflow, a smooth editing experience, prepares beginner editors to transition to more professional tools such as Final Cut Pro, and all of that, without getting them to spend a dollar.
To sum it up, where most other video editing tools come at a monthly subscription cost or hefty lifetime premiums, iMovie stands tall as a reliable editing software, costing $0 with free lifetime updates. With all these crazy benefits on offer, the answer becomes obvious, in fact, I ask, “Why not iMovie?”
How to Install iMovie?
While iMovie is exclusively available on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, Windows users can use it inside a virtual mac machine that they can set up using Oracle Virtual Box on their Windows PCs. You can check out the detailed process here.
Is Virtual Machine Necessary?
A virtual machine allows Windows users to set up an alternate OS within the Windows OS environment. Depending on your specific needs, this can be any OS, such as Linux, Ubuntu, macOS, or an older version of Windows (seriously, I once installed Windows 98 in a virtual machine on my Windows 11 PC and nostalgia hit me hard). In this case, however, we need to install macOS 14.6 or later to successfully run iMovie.
Apart from that, you can also consider renting a cloud Mac and editing your videos inside that. However, a cloud Mac may perform slower than an actual Mac or virtual Mac.
FAQs
Yes, iMovie is a free app which is available to download on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS App stores. Users can either download it on their Apple devices or inside a virtual machine macOS on their Windows PC.
No. iMovie app is not available on Android devices and since Androids can not run a virtual machine iOS, users can not use iMovie on Android.
For basic video editing, iMovie needs at least 12 GB RAM to deliver optimal performance. However, as your project size and editing requirements increase, a bigger RAM may be needed.