Extremely intuitive with tons of trending effects, transitions, and auto-captions.

Microsoft officially retired the Windows Essentials suite (which included Movie Maker) on January 10, 2017.

Windows Movie Maker was officially discontinued by Microsoft in 2017. While many sites claim to offer a "2017 version," these are often third-party clones or bundles containing malware.

Since Movie Maker is a relic of the past, here are three modern replacements that are safer, faster, and completely free: Best for: Windows 10 and 11 users.

Some fake versions allow you to edit your video but demand a fee to save or export it. Is the original still available?

Many of these unofficial "full exe" installers are bundled with bloatware, adware, or even viruses.

💡 Don’t risk your computer's health for a 7-year-old piece of software. Skip the shady "full exe" downloads and try Clipchamp or CapCut instead. You'll get better results without the security headaches. To help you get the best result, let me know: What is your operating system (Windows 10, 11, or older)?