Is there an alternative to iMovie and Garageband which will work on Catalina?

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Is there an alternative to iMovie and Garageband which will work on Catalina?

I want to create a movie from various items of iPhone and iPad videos. In the past I've always used iMove but it has disappeared from my apps and when I try to download form the App Store I'm told that it requires Mac OS 11 and I can't update the software from Catalina (10.15.7). I have the same problems with Garageband. Is there an alternative to either or both of these apps or is Apple trying to tell me to **** off and spend the outrageous sum of £1500.00 on a new iMac?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Apr 14, 2022 2:57 AM

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léonie

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Apr 14, 2022 3:07 AM in response to CONFUSEDOAP

If you previously had iMovie and GarageBand try to download it again from the AppStore, but not from the main window but from your purchases history.

in the AppStore, in the sidebar click your Name at the bottom and then browse your purchases. If GarageBand and iMovie appear there, click them to download them to reinstall them.

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Apr 15, 2022 2:12 AM in response to léonie

Thanks a million Leonie. I was sceptical at first because both Garageband and iMovie were bundled together with the rest of the software when I bought my iMac. However, they do appear in my list of purchases despite being free, and I've managed to download both of them. Problem Solved!!

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léonie

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Apr 15, 2022 2:48 AM in response to CONFUSEDOAP

Great! I'm glad you got them back 😊

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Is there an alternative to iMovie and Garageband which will work on Catalina?

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