Shotcut
shotcut.org
Shotcut is a free, open-source video editor available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It's built on the MLT multimedia framework, which gives it impressive format support — you can edit video files in virtually any format without needing to import or convert them first.
The editor offers multi-track timeline editing with unlimited tracks, allowing you to layer video, audio, and images freely. It supports a wide range of codecs, including popular ones like H.264, HEVC, and VP9, and can export directly to YouTube, Vimeo, and other presets.
Shotcut includes a solid set of built-in filters and effects: color correction, chroma key (green screen), audio mixing, fade in/out, and speed control. It also has a wide range of video scopes (waveform, vectorscope, histogram) for professional-level color work. Other features include keyframe animation, proxy editing for smoother performance on 4K footage, and support for 360-degree video.
The interface is clean and customizable, with dockable panels you can rearrange. It's not as beginner-friendly as some commercial editors, but it's powerful, stable, and completely free — a great choice for anyone who wants professional tools without the subscription.
The editor offers multi-track timeline editing with unlimited tracks, allowing you to layer video, audio, and images freely. It supports a wide range of codecs, including popular ones like H.264, HEVC, and VP9, and can export directly to YouTube, Vimeo, and other presets.
Shotcut includes a solid set of built-in filters and effects: color correction, chroma key (green screen), audio mixing, fade in/out, and speed control. It also has a wide range of video scopes (waveform, vectorscope, histogram) for professional-level color work. Other features include keyframe animation, proxy editing for smoother performance on 4K footage, and support for 360-degree video.
The interface is clean and customizable, with dockable panels you can rearrange. It's not as beginner-friendly as some commercial editors, but it's powerful, stable, and completely free — a great choice for anyone who wants professional tools without the subscription.
