Shotcut
Shotcut provides open-source video editing software across platforms, with features and installation binaries linked on GitHub.
About Shotcut
Shotcut is a free, open-source video editor that runs across platforms. Its GitHub repository hosts the source code, the GPLv3 license, and build instructions. Official compiled binaries are provided separately at shotcut.org/download, and the project's feature list is at shotcut.org/features.
The application is built with the Qt 6 framework (6.4 minimum) and relies on MLT, FFmpeg, FFTW, Frei0r and SDL for multimedia handling. The project warns that building from source should be reserved for beta testers or contributors. The repository page does not list specific operating systems or describe individual editing tools.
Key features
- Free, open-source video editor released under the GPLv3 license
- Built on the Qt 6 application and UI framework, version 6.4 minimum
- Uses the MLT multimedia authoring framework and FFmpeg codec libraries
- Official binaries built regularly and available for download from shotcut.org
- Source code can be built with CMake, including through Qt Creator
- Translations managed through Transifex
Best for: People who want a free, open-source video editor, and developers or contributors who want to build it from source.
Good for
- Free and open source under the GPLv3 license
- Compiled binaries are built regularly and available for download
- Direct dependencies are listed publicly on the repository page
Watch out for
- The project advises that building from source is reserved for beta testers or contributors
- Building requires checking that dependencies and library paths are set correctly
- Skipping the install step may cause the application to fail at run time because it cannot locate its QML files
Shotcut at a glance
- Category
- Design & Creative › Video Editing & Animation
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Shotcut FAQ
Where can I download compiled versions of Shotcut?
Binaries are regularly built and available at https://www.shotcut.org/download/.
What license does Shotcut use?
Shotcut is licensed under the GPLv3. The license text is in the COPYING file in the repository.
How can I help translate Shotcut?
The project asks translators to use Transifex.
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