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.). 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. 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, 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.