Windows Movie Maker shows no image: How to get it working again

If Windows Movie Maker shows no image anymore and the video can only be opened as a black image, there are several possible causes. Find out the cause of the error step by step and then take specific measures. If you still can't get Movie Maker to work, there are good alternatives.

Why does Windows Movie Maker no longer show a picture?

1. If Windows Movie Maker no longer shows a picture, this may be due to the sound settings of the program. In fact, it often happens that muting Movie Maker ensures that also no image is displayed.
2. If the sound can be ruled out as the cause of the black screen, restart Windows Movie Maker.
3. If there is a more serious problem with the program itself, restart Movie Maker or restart your computer.
4. To ensure that your created videos continue to work after saving, save them in .wmv format and not as .MSWMM.

Alternatives to Windows Movie Maker

In case Windows Movie Maker does not work flawlessly or you are working with Windows 8 or 10, simply use one of the many alternatives to the Windows program.

1. Comprehensive, but paid programs are, for example, "Adobe Premiere Pro" or "Final Cut Pro".
2. A simple, but free program is Shotcut, with which even beginners get along well.
3. You can also download "Lightworks" free of charge. The program offers much more and more extensive editing tools than Shotcut.