: Another highly-rated open-source editor known for being user-friendly.

: Microsoft officially discontinued Windows Movie Maker on January 10, 2017. Any version claiming to be from "2019" or later is not an official Microsoft product and is likely a scam or malicious. Recommended Free Alternatives

: A professional-grade editor that offers a very capable free version used even in Hollywood.

: Security experts have identified fake versions of Windows Movie Maker (often labeled "2019" or "2020") as a major global cyber threat. These programs often act as "Hoax.MovieMaker" malware, which may install normally but then demand a fee (e.g., $30) to save your work, or worse, compromise your system's security.

: The official successor to Movie Maker, built into Windows 11 and available on the Microsoft Store for Windows 10.

Instead of risking your PC with a crack, you can use these official, high-quality, and free alternatives: