Windows Live Movie Maker Part of Windows Essentials

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Movie Maker requires Windows Vista or Windows 7; it is not supported on Windows XP.
  1. Free Video Editing Software | Download Windows Live MovieMaker

    Windows Live Movie Maker is the easy, fast way to turn photos and videos into great-looking movies and slideshows you can share—on the Web or on DVD.*

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    Make a movie in minutes

    AutoMovie automatically turns your videos, photos, and music into a great movie! You provide the raw materials, and MovieMaker video software fits it all together, including titles and transitions.

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    Sharing is simple

    Share your videos on DVD and on YouTube in just a few clicks! You can even transfer your movie to your mobile to take it on the go.

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    Edit in a snap

    Customize your movies with easy-to-use video editing tools. Trim your video clips to show only the part you want—add titles, transitions, music, even zoom and panning effects!

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    Import in a flash

    It’s easy to transfer your photos and videos from your camera and onto your PC! MovieMaker offers HD support and works with video formats from most cameras and camcorders.

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Windows Live Movie Maker
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Photo Gallery

Bring your memories to life! Select photos and videos from within Photo Gallery and in just two clicks, you can transfer them to Movie Maker to create a compelling movie with titles, captions, and a soundtrack.

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Video is easy with Movie Maker

Video is easy with Movie Maker

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Movie Maker features

Basics

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With MovieMaker video software, it’s a snap to transform your favorite photos and videos into movie masterpieces. Ready to get started with video editing? Check out these features and step-by-step instructions to turn you into a first-rate filmmaker.

  • Import Photos and Videos from your PC

    Use the photos and videos on your PC to make new movies in a flash.

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  • AutoMovie

    Quickly and easily create polished movies from your videos, photos, and music. You add your assets and AutoMovie does the work, including transitions, titles, and music.

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  • Post to YouTube

    Video is for sharing! Post your movies to YouTube with built-in publishing.

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  • Easy transitions and effects

    Get professional-looking transitions between photos and videos with our video editing software.

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Sharing
  • Post to YouTube

    Video is for sharing! Post your movies to YouTube with built-in publishing.

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  • Burn movies to DVD

    One of the easiest ways to share your movies with your friends and family is on a DVD—and MovieMaker helps you burn DVDs with just a few clicks.

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High Def
  • Go High Def

    Movie Maker supports High Def, so you can create a great viewing experience by saving your movie in 480, 720, and 1080 high-definition formats.

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Importing
  • Import Photos and Videos from your PC

    Use the photos and videos on your PC to make new movies in a flash.

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  • Import from your camera or camcorder

    With Windows 7 and Movie Maker, it’s easy to get your photos and videos from your device and into a movie. Just plug in your camera to start the process.

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  • Add photos and videos from Photo Gallery

    You can quickly, easily add photos, video, and slideshows to Movie Maker from Photo Gallery. Just click the“Make a movie” button to get started.

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Editing
  • Easy transitions and effects

    Get professional-looking transitions between photos and videos with our video editing software.

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  • AutoMovie

    Quickly and easily create polished movies from your videos, photos, and music. You add your assets and AutoMovie does the work, including transitions, titles, and music.

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  • Video editing

    Not every moment captured on camera should make the final cut. Movie Maker’s video editing tools are easy to use, so you can find your perfect moments in each video clip.

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  • Photo effects

    Make your video an action flick by adding panning and zooming to the photos in your movie—and add variety to your video with easy-to-apply visual effects.

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  • Add and edit audio

    Tailor your movie’s soundtrack to set the mood. You add your music then use Movie Maker’s easy audio editing to get the background music just right.

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  • Titles, captions, and credits

    Give credit where it’s due by adding title screens and end credits. Or add detail to your story with text captions that overlay right on the video.

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