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Shotcut

Free, open-source, cross-platform video editor with wide format support.

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About Shotcut

Shotcut is a free and open-source video editor built on the MLT framework, the same foundation as Kdenlive, by MLT's lead developer. Its main strength is format support: thanks to FFmpeg it opens almost any audio, video and image format and edits them natively on the timeline without importing or transcoding, and it can mix resolutions and frame rates in one project. It includes a multitrack timeline, keyframeable filters, colour grading tools, audio scopes and mixing, subtitles, and capture from webcams, screens and capture devices. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, including portable versions. There are no paid tiers or watermarks. The interface is built from dockable panels that you open as needed, which is flexible but can feel unfamiliar, and effects and titling are more basic than in commercial editors. It suits hobbyists and educators who want a dependable free editor on any operating system.

Best for: Hobbyists who want a free editor that opens almost any file on any OS.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Free and open source with no watermark
  • Native editing of almost any format without import
  • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux

Why people leave

  • Panel-based interface takes getting used to
  • Titles and effects are basic
  • Fewer templates than consumer editors

Top Shotcut alternatives

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  1. 1Kdenlive logo
    Kdenlive

    Same MLT foundation with more editing features and a more conventional layout.

    66.5
  2. 2OpenShot logo
    OpenShot

    Simpler open-source editor for beginners.

    62.6
  3. 3DaVinci Resolve logo
    DaVinci Resolve

    Free professional editor for more advanced colour and effects.

    59.6
  4. 4LosslessCut logo
    LosslessCut

    For quick trims and cuts without re-encoding at all.

    57.2
  5. 5Microsoft Clipchamp logo
    Microsoft Clipchamp

    Template-driven browser editor for quick, simple projects.

    55.3

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Shotcut: common questions

Is Shotcut free?

Yes. Shotcut is free, open-source software.

Is Shotcut open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at mltframework/shotcut.

What platforms does Shotcut run on?

Shotcut is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to Shotcut?

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

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