For very basic tasks like trimming and adding text, the legacy "Video Editor" tool is still available within the Microsoft Photos app .
Some third parties rebrand the old software and add a "paywall" to export videos. The original Microsoft version never required a registration code. Safe and Free Alternatives
This is the official successor to Movie Maker. It comes built-in with Windows 10 and 11 and offers a user-friendly interface with modern features like screen recording and stock media. For very basic tasks like trimming and adding
Movie Maker - Video Editor - Free download and install on Windows
Microsoft ended support for the Windows Essentials suite (which included Movie Maker) on January 10, 2017. No official "2023" version exists. Safe and Free Alternatives This is the official
A highly recommended open-source, free video editor that supports 4K and does not include watermarks or hidden fees.
Downloads labeled as "cracks" often contain viruses, ransomware, or spyware that can steal your personal information or lock your files. No official "2023" version exists
If you have old project files you still need to access, you cannot "run" them in modern editors directly. You must first open them in a version of Windows Live Movie Maker to export them as an MP4 or WMV file.