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Shotcut

Free, open-source video editor for all creators.

Design & Creativity

Pricing

Shotcut is completely free and open-source, with no hidden fees, subscriptions, or wate...

Primary use case

YouTube video editing.

Last updated

Dec 3, 2025

Snapshot

Shotcut is a free, open-source, cross-platform video editor that supports a wide range of formats and offers native timeline editing. It provides essential tools for video, audio, and image editing without requiring i...

Key highlights

Completely free and open-source.

Wide format support, including 4K resolution.

Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, Mac, Linux).

Quick start

  1. 1 Download from the official website.
  2. 2 Drag-n-drop files to open.
  3. 3 Drag clips to the timeline for editing.
  4. 4 Use filters and export with YouTube presets.

Where it shines

Beginner YouTube creators.

Budget-conscious video editors.

Users needing multi-track editing.

Content creators on various operating systems.