Shotcut
Trim and assemble video clips using a free, open-source desktop video editor.
Desktop platforms: Windows, macOS and Linux. Check the publisher for current OS versions and hardware requirements.
What can you do with Shotcut?
Join clips, trim unwanted sections and export a short video.
- Timeline editing
- Audio and video filters
- Video export
How to install
- Open the official download page using the button on this page. Choose your operating system and review the publisher’s current system requirements.
- On Windows, download the installer that matches your computer and follow its setup prompts. On macOS, choose Intel or Apple Silicon where offered, open the disk image and follow its instructions.
- On Linux, follow the publisher’s distribution or package instructions. The correct method varies by distribution; a Windows installer will not work on Linux.
- Launch the application and try a small file first. Keep project files and original media in a folder you can find again.
Your first useful task
Open a clip, add it to the timeline and trim a short section. Save the editable project, then use Export to create a playable video. A project file is not the final video.
Before you choose
Choose Shotcut when the main job is editing footage on a timeline. Performance depends on your media, computer and export settings; test a short clip before a large project.
Free software still takes time to learn. Work on a copy of important files and review the result before replacing the original. GetFree4U does not bundle an installer or change the publisher’s software.
Download questions
Does this button download a file directly?
No. It opens the official publisher’s download page so you can select the correct current installer.
Which version should I choose?
For everyday work, choose the stable release offered for your operating system. Check compatibility on the download page; this guide does not pin a version number.