# Shotcut

> Powerful open source cross platform video editor for everyone

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/shotcut
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/shotcut.json
- Website: https://github.com/mltframework/shotcut
- Category: Video Editor
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: yes
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-04-29T16:30:58+00:00
- Catalog revision: `1503055200`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/mltframework/shotcut
- Stars: 15595
- Forks: 1562
- Open issues: 44
- License: GPL-3.0
- Last push: 2026-11-04T02:15:29+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-04T10:37:53+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: Cross-platform, Video Editor, Editor, Open Source
Tech stacks: C++, CMake, javascript

## Features
- Supports hundreds of audio and video formats and codecs using FFmpeg. *(highlighted)*
- Provides a multi-format timeline for mixing and matching resolutions. *(highlighted)*
- Includes a wide range of professional video filters and audio effects. *(highlighted)*

## Description

Shotcut is a free and open source cross platform video editor built on the MLT Framework. It supports hundreds of audio and video formats and features a sleek interface with a professional multi format timeline.

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Source: [FOSSHunter — Shotcut](https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/shotcut) — cite `synced_at` and the catalog revision when quoting metrics.
Interpretation rules: https://www.fosshunter.com/llms-full.txt