Shotcut

Cross-platform timeline editor with a gentle learning curve.

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Platforms: Linux, Macos, Windows
Operating systems: Linux, macOS, Windows
Ram floor: 4 GB
Gpu: Optional · 2 GB VRAM helps
Docker: No
Setup: Beginner
Deploy as: Local
Commercial use: Allowed

GPLv3. Installers from shotcut.org are the supported path.

Project.

Fetched Sep 12, 2026¹

License: GPL-3.0
Stars: 15.2k¹
Forks: 1.5k¹
Open issues: 48¹
Language: C++¹
Last commit: Sep 12, 2026¹
Latest release: Aug 22, 2026
Tags: nletimelinedesktop

About.

Shotcut is a full NLE on Linux, macOS, and Windows. No account. No cloud render. GPU optional. The CapCut path when you want a real timeline on your machine.

timeline · filters · HTML5 export · proxy editing

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