A lightweight open-source video editor that opens most formats without converting them first.
Open sourceEasy to use
Free alternative to
Code activity
- Stars
- 15,629
- Forks
- 1,561
- Open issues & PRs
- 44
- Last commit
- 4 days ago
- Latest release
- 1 month ago
Details
- Type
- Open source
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Written in
- C++QMLJavaScriptShell
- Platforms
- Windows · Mac · Linux
- Ease of use
- Easy to use
Pros
- Lightweight, with a portable no-install version
- Opens almost any video format
Cons
- Interface is not very intuitive for beginners
- Few built-in templates and effects
Use Shotcut instead of
Premiere ProLightweight, opens almost any format and has a portable version.
CapCutLight and enough for cutting, adding text and music.
How is the 100/100 "Health" score calculated?
Dorabot computes it weekly from public GitHub data; it is not a review of software quality: 40 points for code freshness (a commit in the last 30 days earns full points), 25 points for popularity by stars, 20 points for a recent release, 15 points for the ratio of open issues to stars. 80+ is Good, 60–79 Fair, below 60 Weak.
FAQ
Is Shotcut free?
Yes. Shotcut is open source (GPL-3.0 license) and free for personal and commercial use.
Which platforms does Shotcut run on?
Shotcut is available for Windows, Mac and Linux.
What can I use Shotcut instead of?
Shotcut is a free alternative to Premiere Pro and CapCut.
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