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Shotcut

Shotcut is a powerful and versatile free, open-source video editor designed for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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Our verdict

Who it's for

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

Who should look elsewhere

UI dated

Pros

  • +Free video editor
  • +Open source
  • +Cross-platform
  • +Good for beginners
  • +Active development

Cons

  • −UI dated
  • −Learning curve
  • −Performance varies
  • −Feature gaps
  • −Better alternatives exist

Key features

  • ✓Video editor
  • ✓Open source
  • ✓Cross-platform
  • ✓Wide format support
  • ✓Audio features
  • ✓Hardware encoding

Pricing

PlanPriceBillingNotes
Free$0monthOpen source (GPLv3); All features included; No watermarks

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