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Effectiveness
5 out of 5
As a basic editor it does exactly what it needs to for the web and home markets

price
3.5 out of 5
$39.95 for personal use or $79.95 for business use (lifetime license)

ease of use
4 out of 5
Well-designed interface makes it easy to use (with a few minor UI issues)

support
4.5 out of 5
Excellent built-in tutorials and a wide-ranging knowledge base of guides online

Quick Summary

Movavi Video Editor offers a nice balance of video editing features and ease of use, making it perfect for casual users who want to create their own videos to share online or with their friends and family.

After putting it to the test by creating my own short video, I found it quite easy to use, despite a few areas of the user interface that could be improved in future versions. Youtube integration made it easy to get my video online, and the entire process was remarkably problem-free (despite one issue that was actually my own fault for not being familiar enough with Youtube.)

What I Like

Simple Interface
Excellent Tutorials for Beginners
4K Video Support
Hardware Acceleration Support
14 Supported Languages

What I Don't Like

Some UI Elements Need Work
Very Limited Control Over Effects
Slightly Unorthodox Marketing Practice
Usage Reporting Enabled by Default

Movavi Video Editor

Windows/macOS, $39.95+

Quick Navigation

// Why You Should Trust Me
// What Is Movavi Video Editor
// A Closer Look at Movavi Video Editor
// The Reasons Behind My Ratings
// Alternatives to Movavi Video Editor
// Conclusion

Why You Should Trust Me

My name is Thomas Boldt, and I’m the newest member of the SoftwareHow review team. I have been trained as a graphic designer, and I’ve worked with a wide variety of video editing and motion graphics software programs on both PC and Mac. Another part of my training involved user interface and user experience design, which has allowed me to identify and appreciate the differences between well-designed programs and those that could use some additional work.

As part of my work with SoftwareHow I’ve also reviewed a number of other video editing programs, giving me a balanced perspective on the capabilities and issues with similar software available on the market right now. Like all my other reviews, I never accept free software or other compensation from the developers for my opinions, so I’ve got no reason to be biased in favor of any viewpoint. Movavi has no input or editorial review on the contents of this review and the views expressed here are my own, with a bit of help from JP who reviews the Mac version of the software to make sure we get a full understanding of how it works cross-platform.

What Is Movavi Video Editor

It is a simple video editing program that’s aimed at the casual and enthusiast markets. You definitely wouldn’t want to use it for a professional project, but it’s more than capable of creating movies for sharing on the web or with your friends and family.

It has now reached version 12 (for Windows) and version 4 (for macOS) and packs an impressive range of features, including support for 14 different languages which gives it worldwide appeal.

Movavi Video Editor for Windows supports 14 languages, screenshot taken on my Windows-7 based PC

Movavi Video Editor for Mac also supports 14 languages, screenshot taken on JP’s Sierra-based MacBook Pro

Is It Safe to Use?

Yes, it is absolutely safe to use, although there is one feature during the installation process that you should pay attention to. Once the installation is completed, the installer asks to run the program, but it also asks your permission to send anonymous usage statistics to Movavi.

The full details found through the ‘Learn More’ link shown below can be accessed here, so you can review them before you make a decision. There is no requirement to participate, but it’s a good lesson in the importance of paying close attention to the options during installation of new programs.

Other than this one minor potential privacy issue, the program is safe to use. The installer file and the installed program files pass security checks from Microsoft Security Essentials and MalwareBytes, and no adware or third-party software is installed.

Movavi Video Editor for Mac, which was tested by JP, also proved to be safe. Apple’s built-in macOS anti-malware protection didn’t find any threats during the app’s installation process. JP also ran Drive Genius for a quick scan and found the program free of any malware issues as well.

Movavi Video Editor 4 installation on Mac

Is It Free?

No, it is not free software, but there is a limited free trial available. The free trial lasts for 7 days, watermarks any video output with a ‘Trial’ image, and any audio-only projects are saved at half-length. All of these restrictions can be removed by purchasing a license from Movavi for $39.95 USD for personal use or $79.95 USD for business use.

Interestingly, after you install the trial version of the software, you’re automatically taken to a webpage that has a “special” sale offer featuring a 40% discount that will only be available for the next few days, but the price listed was still $39.95 USD. I’m not a big fan of these sorts of marketing tricks that pretend you’re getting a deal, but at least the price is still fairly reasonable wherever you choose to pay it.

JP’s note:

The same marketing trick happens with the Mac version as well. Once I finished installing the app, a webpage automatically opened up showing that I could get a special deal to save 40% if I purchase the full version (see “Price valid until July 27, 2017”).

To confirm that this is a misleading offer, I re-opened the store page in Chrome’s Incognito mode to bypass any stored cookies, and it turned out there’s no such offering. As you see from the screenshot below, the price is fixed at $39.95 for personal license and $79.95 for business license.

A Closer Look at Movavi Video Editor

As you load the software, you’re presented with a series of options. We’ll take a closer look at the Slideshow wizard later, but for now, we’re going to create a project in full feature mode to test out the full range of video editing functionality.

Before we do that, we should to make sure that all the default settings are acceptable choices. I’d prefer to work in 1080p resolution by default instead of 720p, but the program can handle everything up to 4096 x 2160, which is actually higher than 4K (3840 x 2160 resolution).

If this is the very first time you’ve run the program, you’re presented with a helpful dialog box that gives you a bit of quick direction. The design style is a little bit all over the place compared to the rest of the program, but the information is still quite useful – especially if you’ve never used a video/movie editor before.

If you choose to read the step-by-step guide, you’ll find a walkthrough page that guides you through the process of making your first video in clear and simple steps. From there, you can visit the rest of the Movavi ‘How-tos’ section which contains guides for everything from 4K video creation to restoration of old video tapes to making stop-motion animations.

Once you’ve sorted through all that, you’re presented with the main interface. It will be immediately familiar to anyone who’s used similar video editing programs before such as Wondershare Filmora or TechSmith Camtasia, but even those who are new to it can pick it up quickly.

There are three main sections: the control section in the top left, the preview window in the top right, and the timeline running along the bo

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