FMVMachine
FMVMachine is a desktop tool for creating interactive video experiences without coding.
What FMVMachine is
FMVMachine is a desktop tool for creating interactive video experiences without coding. Its visual editor lets creators place hotspots by dragging, set their timing, and control when they appear. Hotspots and quizzes can connect videos into branching narratives. Quiz responses can show feedback and direct viewers to different paths based on results. Finished projects export as self-contained webpages that can be uncompressed and uploaded to a host of your choice. The maker says projects are created and stored locally, so users decide how to store and distribute them. FMVMachine is presented for game developers, educators, marketers, and film producers. It runs on Windows and macOS, with minimum requirements of 64-bit Windows 7, 8, or 10, or macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later. Distribution is exclusive to Steam through its client. Everyday use after installation does not require an internet connection, although downloading updates and accessing online resources does. The FMVMachine plan costs 49.99 USD as a one-time purchase and includes all features, unlimited projects, commercial use, and free updates for life.
Good
- Visual hotspot editor requires no coding
- Supports branching videos and quiz paths
- Exports self-contained webpages
- Projects are created and stored locally
- One-time plan includes unlimited projects
Watch out
- Distributed exclusively through Steam
- Requires Windows or macOS
- Internet needed for updates and online resources
- No free plan or trial
Who it suits
FMVMachine suits creators in game development, education, marketing, and filmmaking who need branching interactive video. It is also useful when local project storage and self-hosted webpage export are preferred.
Verdict
FMVMachine focuses on locally created, branching video projects with hotspot and quiz interactions. Confirm Steam distribution and operating-system requirements before purchasing.
Plans and prices
From FMVMachine's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| FMVMachine | $49.99, paid once | All features included · Unlimited projects · Commercial use · Free updates for life · one-time purchase |
The facts
Each one read from FMVMachine's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audience
- The maker identifies game developers, educators, marketers, and film producers as users of FMVMachine.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Branching
- Creators can link videos through hotspots and quizzes to make branching narratives.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- FMVMachine is distributed exclusively through Steam, where users download and install it through the Steam client.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Export and hosting
- Projects export as self-contained webpages that users can uncompress and upload to a host of their choice.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Hotspots
- Its visual editor supports drag-and-drop hotspot positioning, customizable timing, and conditional visibility.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker describes integration with interactive hotspots and quizzes but does not name third-party software integrations on the opened pages.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Local use and privacy
- The maker says projects are created and stored locally, and users choose how to store and distribute them.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- The maker says an internet connection is not required for day-to-day use after installation, though downloading updates and accessing online resources require one.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Operating systems
- The maker lists Windows and macOS system requirements; its minimum requirements include Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) or macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- FMVMachine is a desktop tool for creating interactive video experiences without coding.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Quizzes
- Quizzes can provide feedback on answers and send viewers down different paths based on results.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker lists [email protected] for project help and technical questions.checked 8 Oct 2026
Money
- Free trial
- The maker says it currently does not offer a free trial version.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Maker
- The about page identifies Phill Katz as FMVMachine's founder and describes his background in game development and filmmaking.checked 8 Oct 2026
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