Shotcut

by Meltytech · Video editing & screen recording

Open sourceWindowsMacLinux

Open-source video editor that runs well on modest hardware.

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

Opens shotcut.org, Meltytech's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Shotcut?

Shotcut is a cross-platform editor with a timeline, filters, transitions and wide format support through FFmpeg. It needs no import step: open files and edit.

Key features

  • Multi-track timeline
  • Wide format support via FFmpeg
  • Filters and transitions
  • Hardware encoding

Best for

  • Beginners editing their first videos
  • Older laptops
  • Linux users

Install

How to install Shotcut

  1. 1Open the official Shotcut download page on shotcut.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 Meltytech.Shotcut -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask shotcut

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub org.shotcut.Shotcut

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

Safety

Download Shotcut safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on shotcut.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

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FAQ

Shotcut questions

Where can I download Shotcut safely?

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

Is Shotcut free?

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

Does Shotcut work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

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

Can I install Shotcut from the command line?

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

What are good alternatives to Shotcut?

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.