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OpenShot

Beginner-friendly free and open-source video editor for Linux, Mac and Windows.

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About OpenShot

OpenShot is a free, open-source video editor designed to be easy to learn. Drag-and-drop editing on unlimited tracks, trimming and slicing, transitions, keyframe animation of position, scale, rotation and opacity, a title editor and 3D animated titles rendered through Blender cover what most hobby projects need. Effects such as chroma key, colour adjustments and blur can be keyframed and stacked on the same clip. It runs on Linux, macOS and Windows, and is translated into many languages. The project is funded by donations and has no paid version. It is often recommended to beginners and schools because the interface is uncluttered, but it is noticeably less stable and slower with large or high-resolution projects than Kdenlive, Shotcut or DaVinci Resolve, and it lacks advanced colour tools, proxies and audio mixing. For simple videos on modest hardware it is a friendly, no-cost starting point.

Best for: Beginners and schools wanting a simple, free, open-source editor.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Very easy to learn
  • Free and open source on all desktop platforms
  • Keyframe animation and Blender-powered 3D titles

Why people leave

  • Can be slow or unstable on large projects
  • Limited colour and audio tools
  • No proxy workflow for heavy footage

Top OpenShot alternatives

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  1. 1Shotcut logo
    Shotcut

    More stable on larger projects with broader format support.

    66.5
  2. 2Kdenlive logo
    Kdenlive

    More complete open-source editor with proxies and subtitles.

    62.6
  3. 3DaVinci Resolve logo
    DaVinci Resolve

    Free professional suite for when projects get serious.

    59.6
  4. 4Microsoft Clipchamp logo
    Microsoft Clipchamp

    Simple browser editor with templates and stock media.

    57.2
  5. 5iMovie logo
    iMovie

    Equally simple and free on Apple devices.

    55.3

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OpenShot: common questions

Is OpenShot free?

Yes. OpenShot is free, open-source software.

Is OpenShot open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at OpenShot/openshot-qt.

What platforms does OpenShot run on?

OpenShot is available for Linux, macOS and Windows.

What are the best alternatives to OpenShot?

The highest-ranked OpenShot alternatives right now are Shotcut, Kdenlive and DaVinci Resolve. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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