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Susan
1 employee
Used less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
Reviewed April 2022
A video-generating no-brainer
Eric
Verified reviewer
Apparel & Fashion, 1 employee
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed May 2021
How it helped my youtube channel
Alll in all it a dang good app love it it h helps so much big time fr et my videos lo ok ing so good if your looking for a good app this it it
PROSIt had real good features to help you get your video that look your looking for I like that I can get all my editing done in one place for my you tube channel it hlpe get job done right all the tool you need in one place cant go wrong with that if your looking for easy fun and good app to do your editing this it
CONSThere not much I can say at this time m e so I love all a bout this app it get my jobe done with ease for not bad to say
Wendy
Writing and Editing, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed March 2020
Magisto -- Makes Pro Videos Easily and Quickly
I can literally make a very simple Marketing/client video in less than an hour! I edit the photos I want to use with a photo editing app. Then I add them to a New Video via Magisto. I can either select one of he few free stock templates to use OR make my own creation using one of the few free templates/styles/filters and apply. The next step is to add a title and select a music bed to include. Then? Magisto puts it all together into a Draft...which I can edit or use. I could definitely get more from Magisto than basic capabilities if I was able to afford the Magisto Professional upgrade. I feel it's kind of expensive...and they don't even offer a trial so I can determine if the results are worth the high monthly subscription.
PROSI like that you can use one of several premade templates that you simply add your photos and a music bed to...and Magisto does the rest! It's very user friendly and the results are excellent. If you don't want to spend HOURS editing photos and creating an eye-catching video? Magisto is an excellent tool! Love that I can use the software on my computer OR via an app on my phone.
CONSMany of the templates are only available via that Pro Upgrade. For a small business? $59.99 every month is a large expense when there are free software and apps that do essentially the same thing. I have to count every penny, so I'm only able to use the limited Free capabilities of Magisto
Reason for choosing Magisto
I use several video creation software products...Magisto is just one in my arsenal. I use it for quick, simple videos. For more elaborate videos that include captions and embedded video, I have other software/apps that I use more regularly.
Shayna
Information Services, 1 employee
OVERALL RATING:
1
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
1
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
1
FUNCTIONALITY
2
Reviewed January 2020
Rip Off
Awful experience. I realized Magisto wasn't the service I was looking for the first day I tried it. Due to that, I cancelled the trial. No confirmation was sent for my cancellation, but I left it alone thinking everything was fine. A week later I received a notice that a subscription payment was taken from my account. Not only was money taken, it was taken for the premium level instead of basic personal use. I contacted Magisto, went to the cancellation page again, submitted a second cancellation, but still didn't receive a cancellation notice. After contacting Magisto, they claimed I cancelled too late, even though it was the first day and they give you a one week trial. I provided my browser history proving that I went to cancellation page to submit a cancellation, yet I was told I could not get a refund without a confirmation notice proving it was cancelled. Since they never provided one, I got screwed. Even after, I've repeatedly submitted cancellations and they have not provided confirmation of the cancellation. Do not try if you do not want your money stolen.
PROSThere wasn't much to like. It didn't stand out from basic video editing sites.
CONSThey restrict users to ratio sizes like 1:1 or other ratios that do not allow users to get the fullview of the images they're using, like the common 16:9, or even 4:3. Limited features
Reasons for switching to Magisto
Magisto had limit features and poor service.
HENRY
Verified reviewer
Newspapers, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed May 2019
Video editor online.
Magisto has benefited me a lot in my daily work, since with this software I have created videos based on photographs in a very fast and simple way.
PROSI like Magisto because it is a free video editor, which helps me create photo montages quickly and in a very simple way which allows me to create incredible videos by joining thousands of photographs in a few minutes.
CONSSo far I have not detected any problems in this application.
Anonymous
1 employee
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed March 2019
Hands Off! The App Stands Alone.
I don't mind paying a subscription for something as worry-free as Magisto. It may not be my go-to (by any stretch of the imagination), but whatever. If you're in the market for simplicity and ease, this is one of my top two. Kudos!
PROSI didn't have much say in my videos from Magisto, lol. Sure, I could choose music and genre and template (and media used), but it felt like the app was like those people who say stuff like "STAY OUT OF MY KITCHEN!" even when you're trying to help. It does a good job for those who aren't obsessed with bringing their detailed (or vague, even) idea to film. It's the best auto-slideshow-like app I've had the pleasure to use, and were I not a creative control-freak, I would use it more. (Perhaps I will, now that I've gotten my opinions out in the open, heh :)
CONSThere are some templates I LOVE...but that have filters that I do NOT. (Love, I mean.) And I haven't been able to turn up any methods of changing that. (This feature would be a big PRO for someone who wasn't a creative pro. (And control-freak.) Which I happen to be... Sigh.)
Anonymous
1 employee
Used more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed December 2018
Magisto Magic
This is a wonderful product for creating videos to promote a business or product. It is very easy to use and I was very happy with templates and filters that I used in my free trial.
PROSI love the templates I've used with the free trial I had on Magisto. There were filters that gave my videos a layered look which I really loved. I thought the software was very easy to use and I was very happy with the end results of my videos that promoted a music class I was teaching.
CONSThe biggest con for me is that once the free trial was over, I had to subscribe. As a professional who only occasionally creates new videos for promoting certain classes, I don't find a monthly or annual membership to be cost effective. I thinkk there could be other pricing options.
Amanda
Verified reviewer
Apparel & Fashion, 1 employee
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed January 2020
Perfect
I love this program. Definitely my go to out of all the apps out there
PROSAwesome software to edit and create videos. You’re able to add effects and filters. Cut and trim the video to your liking
CONSThe price is the only con. Other than that the program is amazing and I go back to it all the time to edit and create photos
Anonymous
501-1,000 employees
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed April 2021
Excellent Video Making Tool
We are able to upload our images and videos and quickly create excellent videos that we can use for promoting our products and business. Anyone on our team can do it and it does not require training to do that
CONSThe editing tools are a bit limited. There is no option to add chapters or to save a current film in the editor software.
David
Verified reviewer
Media Production
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed March 2018
Awesome A.I. Interface
Magisto is a top of class digital video content service . With an above average user interface and full template library, anyone can become a video content king. It is easy to use. software and you will look like a pro when the video is complete.
CONSThough the automation is helpful in reducing overall post production time, the AI limits the human editor having the access to each of the individual element channels. This limits the artistic choice of the producer/editor and determines the overall aesthetic with little input.
Salim
Verified reviewer
Information Technology and Services, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed September 2022
Great Video Content Creation Tool
Overall, I would definitely recommend Magisto to anyone looking for a great video editing tool, But it's costly
PROSWith Magisto, I've had a great experience with video editing. The video editing tool is easy to use and has excellent features. It was able to manage my footage easily and made it look great.
CONSmagisto monthly subscription pricing is very high & expensive. It's not suitable for new marketers
Rick
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed June 2018
Very good software for making videos
The ease with which you can make a nice quality video is astounding. Also allows you to do editing but their templates work just great.
CONSThe surprise me option - this is where it automatically takes pictures & videos from your gallery. We use this in business for a few people so dont EVER want any surprise movies. Even though you can set that to off - it comes back on sometimes if you have to sign back in etc.
Rebekah
Professional Training & Coaching, 1 employee
Used more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
3
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed August 2019
Magisto isn't always what I need
I use Magisto to make promotional videos for my business.
PROSWhat I like about Magisto is that they have a great library with great themes, great music, and a relatively easy to use platform.
CONSWhat I don't like about Magisto is thatI can't always pick what scenes the narration is going over and I can't always get the timing correct for photos overlays during a video. I also can't always get the text to match up and of course there is not a good closed caption feature.
Anonymous
1 employee
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed August 2019
Great Application!
Overall, I did enjoy using this application. The final results of making it, was well worth it. HD picture, and sounds that you use in the video, are great. Especially when you use music or sounds from your own library.
PROSSimple to use, easy to navigate. I loved making videos by using photos from my phone. Live photos from iPhone/iPad work really well too.
CONSI didn't like the free trial details, such as certain amount of videos could be made. I think for free, you should have unlimited access to make them, but have some of the extras, in application purchases.
Markus
Marketing and Advertising, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed February 2019
Easy way to create short videos
Really like this software for quickly creating and publishing short videos.
PROSEasy to upload photos and videos - the software does the rest.
CONSSometimes a little limited in the types of videos offered.
Valerie
Cosmetics, 2-10 employees
OVERALL RATING:
3
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
2
Reviewed September 2019
Not Bad but not great
Compared to other video makers, it was just OK. I did find it expensive for monthly costs. I was happy to have used a free trial.
PROSThere are some nice templates with this program.
CONSEverytime I wanted to change a video, I would have to first make a copy and then change the copy. That was a little frustrating
Jessica
Health, Wellness and Fitness, 11-50 employees
Used monthly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2019
It is what you are looking for!
It has been a super easy and fun way to create video for our online presence when we don't know what the heck we are doing.
PROSSO EASY TO USE. In the age of telling a story via video online, this product will give you what you want. You can edit, add music, add graphics.
CONSNo followers so I truly used this software to create a video to share elsewhere. No one I know uses this program.
Reason for choosing Magisto
Not live. Can edit. Music!
Susan
Internet, 1 employee
Used less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed May 2020
A video-generating no-brainer
Quick answer to a question. About 25% the cost of the other video generator I was using before.
PROSFairly intuitive to use. Love the access to iStock photos and a Vimeo account. Cost was 75% less than what I was paying for something similar.
CONSTook several trial-and-error starts to figure it out. Would have like a step-by-step tutorial or video to walk us through key features or at list first try.
Reasons for switching to Magisto
Cost. LOVED Animoto but it got too expensive for my sporatic use. Would recommend animoto for personal use though.
Anonymous
501-1,000 employees
Used monthly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY