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iMovie vs Adobe Premiere Elements: catalog facts
iMovie	Adobe Premiere Elements
Free Free from Apple, updated through the App Store.	Paid Sold as a 3-year term licence.
macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS
Free on Mac, iPhone and iPad Built-in video and sound effects	Guided Edits teach editing step by step Automated and AI-assisted editing features
Apple devices only Aimed at basic editing rather than professional work	Paid licence that expires after three years Fewer features than Premiere Pro
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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