Shotcut Video Editor
Free cross-platform video editor
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Shotcut Video Editor is a free alternative to Adobe Premiere Pro.
Shotcut is a free, open-source, cross-platform video editor for Windows, macOS and Linux.
- for
- Video creators and editors needing a free, multi-format editor on any desktop OS.
- pricing
- free
- license
- GPL-3.0
Key features
- Wide format support — Edit hundreds of audio/video codecs natively via FFmpeg, no import required.
- 4K/8K and HDR — Handles resolutions up to 8K and HDR10/HLG with tone-mapping to SDR.
- Blackmagic SDI/HDMI I/O — Input and preview monitoring from Blackmagic Design SDI and HDMI devices.
- Audio tools & plugins — Audio scopes, filters, VST2/LV2 support and automatic ducking.
- Extensive video effects — Color grading, keying, motion tracking, 360° filters and OpenFX plugins.
- Multi-track timeline — Dockable panels, thumbnails, waveforms, keyframes, and batch export.
Use cases
- Assemble and export a 4K tutorial video with screen capture and webcam overlay.
- Create a music video with multi-track audio mixing, VST plugins and automatic ducking.
- Produce HDR content with tone-mapping and export to multiple formats without re-encoding.
Shotcut Video Editor vs alternatives
 Shotcut Video Editor |  Screen Studio |  Kdenlive |  Adobe Premiere Pro |  Cap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Free, native timeline editing with wide format support | Screen capture with quick polish | Free open-source video editing | Professional video production | Open-source screen recording |
| Pricing | Free | Subscription | Free | Subscription | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — | — |
- Shotcut Video Editor vs Screen Studio: Screen-recording focused, less extensive editing tools than Shotcut
- Shotcut Video Editor vs Kdenlive: Also free and open-source but uses a different UI and workflow
- Shotcut Video Editor vs Adobe Premiere Pro: Commercial, feature-rich professional suite with subscription pricing
- Shotcut Video Editor vs Cap: Primarily a screen recorder, not a full-featured editor
Shotcut Video Editor FAQ
Is Shotcut free to use?+
Yes, Shotcut is free, open-source software released under the GPL.
Which operating systems does Shotcut run on?+
It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Do I need to import media before editing?+
No, Shotcut supports native timeline editing with no import step.
Can Shotcut handle 4K or higher resolution video?+
Yes, it supports up to 8K resolution and HDR formats.
What capture devices are supported?+
Blackmagic SDI/HDMI, webcams, audio via JACK, PulseAudio, and network streams.
Summarized by DevHunt from shotcut.org · Oct 7, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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