OpenShot

by OpenShot Studios · Video editing & screen recording

Open sourceWindowsMacLinux

Simple open-source video editor for beginners.

Official download from openshot.org (opens in a new tab)

Opens openshot.org, OpenShot Studios's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is OpenShot?

OpenShot focuses on ease of use with drag-and-drop editing, titles, transitions and keyframe animation.

Key features

  • Drag-and-drop timeline
  • Title templates
  • Keyframe animation
  • Unlimited tracks

Best for

  • First-time video editors
  • School projects
  • Quick family videos

Install

How to install OpenShot

  1. 1Open the official OpenShot download page on openshot.org.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id OpenShot.OpenShot -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask openshot-video-editor

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub org.openshot.OpenShot

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download OpenShot safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on openshot.org. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

Alternatives

OpenShot alternatives

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FAQ

OpenShot questions

Where can I download OpenShot safely?

Download OpenShot only from OpenShot Studios's official site at openshot.org. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is OpenShot free?

Yes. OpenShot is open-source software and free to use.

Does OpenShot work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

OpenShot is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check OpenShot Studios's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install OpenShot from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id OpenShot.OpenShot -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask openshot-video-editor); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub org.openshot.OpenShot). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to OpenShot?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full video editing & screen recording list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.