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OpenShot Video Editor

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Spec score 8.4 #36 of 153 in Video Editing Software

What it is

OpenShot Video Editor is a free, open-source desktop editor for Linux, macOS and Windows. Its timeline handles video, audio and image clips across unlimited tracks, with trimming, snapping, waveforms and frame-by-frame controls. It reads common media formats through FFmpeg and supports 4K export. Effects include brightness and contrast, chroma key, color adjustments, crop, blur and lens flare, with keyframed properties. The editor includes more than 400 transition patterns, over 40 editable vector title templates and Blender-powered animated titles. Recording can capture a full screen, window or selected region, along with webcam and microphone input. The Free plan costs nothing, with no subscription, watermark or project limit. Support is listed through email, a forum and Discord. There is no web or mobile app.

Spec sheet

What it does
OpenShot is a free, open-source video editor for Linux, Mac, and Windows.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openshot.org
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · openshot.org
Integrations
OpenShot supports Blender-powered 3D titles and uses FFmpeg to read common media formats.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openshot.org
Privacy
The privacy policy says the site collects visitor information only for donations and related information, and donation transactions are processed through a gateway provider rather than OpenShot's servers.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openshot.org
Support
The site lists email, a forum, and Discord as support channels.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openshot.org
License
OpenShot is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 3 or, at the user's option, any later version.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openshot.org
Headquarters
Rockwall, Texas, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · openshot.org
Founded
2008Read 28 Sep 2026 · openshot.org
Company
OpenShot Studios, LLC is a Texas-based software company founded in early 2012, with an address in Rockwall, Texas.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openshot.org
4K export
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · openshot.org
Desktop app
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · openshot.org
Editing
The timeline supports video, audio, and image clips across unlimited tracks, with trimming, snapping, waveforms, and frame-by-frame controls.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openshot.org
Effects
Its effects include brightness and contrast, chroma key, color adjustments, crop, blur, and lens flare, and effect properties can be keyframed.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openshot.org
Media formats
OpenShot reads common media formats through FFmpeg.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openshot.org
Platform limits
The download page says its Chrome OS installation requires Linux and an Intel/AMD CPU, and supports only X86_64 CPUs.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openshot.org
Recording
The recording panel can capture a full screen, window, or selected region, plus webcam and microphone recordings.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openshot.org
Titles
OpenShot includes more than 40 editable vector title templates and supports Blender-powered animated titles.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openshot.org
Transitions
OpenShot includes more than 400 transition patterns.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openshot.org
Windows options
The download page offers a paid Microsoft Store option and a free EXE installer with the same OpenShot features.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openshot.org

Plans and prices

Free Free Free to download and use Free and open source · No subscriptions · No watermarks · No project limits Read 20 Sep 2026 · openshot.org
OpenShot Video Editor Free No subscriptions · No watermarks · No project limits Read 9 Oct 2026 · openshot.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free and open source
  • Supports Linux, macOS and Windows
  • 4K export available
  • Unlimited tracks and projects
  • More than 400 transitions

Limits

  • No web app
  • No mobile app
  • Chrome OS installation requires Linux and X86_64 hardware
  • Windows Microsoft Store option is paid

Who it suits

It suits people who want a free editor on Linux, macOS or Windows, including users needing 4K export. It is not suited to browser-based or mobile editing workflows.

Verdict

OpenShot offers a broad desktop editing toolkit without subscriptions, watermarks or project limits. Choose it when its supported desktop platforms match your workflow.

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