About Shotcut
Shotcut is a free and open source video editor that runs on Windows, Mac and Linux. It supports a wide range of video and audio formats, so most footage can be edited without converting it first.
What it does
You drag clips onto a timeline, trim them, add filters and transitions, and export the finished video. Panels can be docked or floated to suit your layout. Keyboard shortcuts make playback fast, and the program can also capture from webcams, screens and capture cards for recording and live work.
Key features
- Supports many video and audio formats through FFmpeg
- Drag and drop files onto the timeline
- Dockable panels and custom layouts
- Keyboard shortcuts for playback and editing
- Capture from webcam, screen and capture cards
Who it's for
Video creators and YouTubers, hobby editors who want a capable free tool, and anyone who needs to edit footage from several sources.
Pricing and good to know
Shotcut is licensed under the GPL-3.0 license and is free to download and use. New versions come out regularly, and you can keep more than one installed. Large projects benefit from a powerful computer and a fast drive, and the official tutorials are a good place to learn the interface.
Highlights
- Supports many video and audio formats
- Drag and drop files onto the timeline
- Dockable panels and custom layouts
- Keyboard shortcuts for playback and editing
- Capture from webcam, screen and capture cards
