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vidcutter

github.com/ozmartian/vidcutter Video Editing & Animation Open-source projectOpen source

vidcutter cuts and joins video files in a multi-platform desktop application.

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github.com/ozmartian/vidcutter
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About vidcutter

VidCutter is an open source desktop application for cutting and joining video files. Its project page describes it as a multi-platform video cutter and joiner. The source code is hosted on GitHub, where the project publishes installation instructions for Linux distributions, Windows, and macOS.

Installation methods vary by system. On Linux, the project lists Flatpak, Snap, and packages for Arch Linux, Ubuntu and related distributions, openSUSE, and Fedora. Windows users can download an installer or use Chocolatey, and macOS users can use the installer or Homebrew. Running from Python source requires separately installed libmpv, ffmpeg, PyQt5, and related libraries. The macOS page states that only macOS Catalina and below is currently supported, and that Big Sur is unstable.

Key features

  • Cuts and joins video files in a desktop application
  • Installers listed for Windows and macOS, plus Linux packages
  • Installation through Flatpak, Snap, Homebrew, and Chocolatey
  • Optional media information display that requires mediainfo to be installed
  • Command-line options for verbose debug output and developer mode
  • Can be run from Python source code after building a Python extension
Best for: Users who need a desktop tool to cut and join video files, particularly on Linux, and who are comfortable installing from package managers or running from source.
Good for
  • Open source, with source code publicly available on GitHub
  • Multiple installation routes across Linux distributions, Windows, and macOS
  • Documented command-line options for debugging and development
Watch out for
  • macOS support is limited to Catalina and below, and Big Sur is listed as unstable
  • Running from source requires separately installed libmpv, ffmpeg, PyQt5, and Qt5 libraries
  • openSUSE Leap support is described as coming soon

vidcutter at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
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Platforms
Linux
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
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vidcutter FAQ

Which macOS versions are supported?
The project states that only macOS Catalina and below is currently supported. Big Sur is described as unstable until further notice.
What is needed to run VidCutter from source?
Working installations of libmpv and ffmpeg are required, along with the Python packages pyopengl and simplejson and a working PyQt5 and Qt5 installation. The media information option also requires mediainfo.
How can VidCutter be installed on Ubuntu?
The project lists a PPA. The commands are: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ozmartian/apps, then sudo apt update, then sudo apt install vidcutter.
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