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Shotcut

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Free, open source, cross-platform video editor built on FFmpeg

Video Editing Software
  • Deployment On Premises
  • Starting price Free
  • Free trial Not offered
  • Best for Freelancers, Startups, SMEs

What is Shotcut?

Shotcut is a free, open source, cross-platform video editor developed by Meltytech, LLC and built on the MLT Framework and FFmpeg. It supports hundreds of audio and video formats natively, meaning clips can be edited directly on the timeline without a separate import or transcoding step. The editor includes GPU-accelerated processing, an extensive filter library covering blur, distortion, and color grading, and support for Blackmagic Design SDI and HDMI hardware for capture and preview monitoring.

Shotcut runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux and provides screen, webcam, and audio capture up to 4K resolution. There are no watermarks, feature restrictions, or trial limitations since the software is completely free. New releases ship roughly every two months, and the project is supported through community forums and video tutorials rather than paid customer support.

Key Features of Shotcut

Shotcut lists 10 documented features, including Native timeline editing without import step, Hundreds of supported formats via FFmpeg and GPU-accelerated video processing. The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.

  • Native timeline editing without import step
  • Hundreds of supported formats via FFmpeg
  • GPU-accelerated video processing
  • Blackmagic Design SDI/HDMI capture support
  • Screen, webcam, and audio capture up to 4K
  • Extensive video filter library
  • Multi-track timeline editing
  • Job queue for background encoding
  • Waveform and keyframe editing tools
  • No watermarks or feature restrictions

Shotcut Pricing

Shotcut lists 1 plan without published figures. Pricing is quoted on request.

Free

Free

None

Free Trial

Fully featured open source software with no paid tiers, watermarks, or restrictions

Shotcut Specifications

Shotcut is available on Windows and macOS. It has a free plan.

Software Tagline :
Free, open source, cross-platform video editor built on FFmpeg
Deployment :
  • on premises
Subscription Plan :
onetime
Desktop Platforms :
  • windows
  • macos
Mobile Platforms :
Language Support :
english
Target Audience :
  • freelancers
  • startups
  • smes
Available Support :
Integrations :
MLT Framework, FFmpeg, Blackmagic Design hardware
Product Url :
https://shotcut.org
API Available :
No
Free Trial Available :
No
Run On Mobile Browser :
No
Free Plan Available :
Yes
Customization Available :
Yes

Shotcut Videos

Shotcut Screenshots

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Shotcut FAQs

Yes, Shotcut is free and open source with no restrictions on commercial use.

It supports hundreds of audio and video formats and codecs through FFmpeg.

Yes, Shotcut is cross-platform and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Shotcut is developed by Meltytech, LLC and built on the MLT multimedia framework.

Yes, Shotcut supports editing and capture at resolutions up to 4K.