Shotcut – Free, open-source and cross-platform video editor

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The preferred tools for editing videos on a computer are of course the well-known Adobe Premier Pro, VEGAS Pro, and the like. But as we all know, they are not only very expensive, but also require a long learning curve to start using it. These two points alone are enough to dissuade most users who have less professional and complex requirements for video editing. Therefore, a better option is to use a free alternative like Shotcut.

Shotcut is a free and open-source video editing program for Windows, Mac and Linux platforms. It was started by Charlie Yates in 2004, and rewritten by Dan Dennedy in 2011, developed based on their own MLT (Media Lovin’ Toolkit) multimedia framework. After more than ten years of optimization and iteration, its functions are no longer inferior to any paid software of the same type, and it is constantly updated with new features and improvements, ensuring that you always have access to the latest tools and technologies.

Shotcut supports all popular video, audio and image formats via FFmpeg, making it convenient to work with your existing media files. It uses a timeline for non-linear video editing of multiple tracks that may be composed of various file formats. Scrubbing and transport control are assisted by OpenGL GPU-based processing and a number of video and audio filters are available.

Shotcut offers a comprehensive set of video editing tools and functions, including basic functions like trimming, splitting, blending, and merging clips, as well as advanced features such as keyframe animation, chroma keying and 3D video editing. You can also add various filters, transitions, and text overlays to enhance your videos and make them more engaging.

Are you looking for a free yet powerful and professional video editing tool? Shotcut Video Editor is an excellent choice. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced video editor, it has all the necessary tools and features you need to create professional and stunning videos.

// Key Features //

  • Supports hundreds of audio and video formats and codecs thanks to FFmpeg. No import required which means native editing, plus multi-format timelines, resolutions and frame-rates within a project. Frame accurate seeking supported for many video formats.
  • Blackmagic Design SDI and HDMI for input and preview monitoring. Screen, webcam and audio capture. Network stream playback. Supports resolutions up to 4k and capture from SDI, HDMI, webcam, JACK & Pulse audio, IP stream, X11 screen and Windows DirectShow devices.
  • Multiple dockable and undockable panels, including detailed media properties, recent files with search, playlist with thumbnail view, filter panel, history view, encoding panel, jobs queue, and melted server and playlist. Also supports drag-n-drop of assets from file manager.
  • You open files by drag-n-drop in addition to the usual menu and toolbar methods.
  • Tap J, K, L to control playback speed and direction. Tap J or L repeatedly to go faster.
  • Tap I or O to set the in and out points.
  • Press left or right cursor keys to step frame-by-frame.
  • Press page up or down to step one second at-a-time.
  • Press alt+left or alt+right to jump between start, in, out, and end.
  • Version is based on date. You can choose to update whenever you like and keep multiple versions (new versions are available every two months).

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