Shotcut

Open source

Free, open-source video editor for Windows, macOS and Linux with FFmpeg format support and new releases roughly every two months.

by MeltytechOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://shotcut.org/howtos/Verification pending
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): open-source, video editing, cross-platformVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux): Windows, macOS, LinuxVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerification pending
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/mltframework/shotcutVerification pending
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): GPL-3.0Verification pending

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): timeline editing, FFmpeg format support, 4K resolution support, Blackmagic SDI/HDMI monitoringVerification pending

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): community forumVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Free open-source editor for Windows, macOS and Linux, suited to users who want a no-cost cross-platform tool without paid tiers.Verification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): video editing, 4K video editingVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 26.8.1Verification pending
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 2011Verification pending
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): communityVerification pending

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