Free, open-source video editor
Shotcut is a free, open-source video editor that offers features normally found in paid software. It supports a wide range of video and audio formats natively, so you can import clips without converting them first.
The timeline supports multiple video and audio tracks, transitions, keyframes, text titles, colour correction, chroma key (green screen), speed changes and a large library of filters. You can edit 4K video, use hardware-accelerated encoding for faster exports, and arrange the interface panels to suit your workflow.
The interface is less polished than commercial editors and some features take time to discover, so beginners may want to watch a short tutorial first. For YouTube videos, school projects and home movies without watermarks or subscriptions, Shotcut is a capable choice.
Pros
- No watermark or subscription
- Wide format support
- 4K editing and many filters
Cons
- Less polished than paid editors
- Learning curve for beginners
