Projects / OpenShot

OpenShot

Audio & Video

A multitrack video editor with cutting, effects and animation tools.

Use with conditions
Last updatedRelease 2026-09-27
Open source licenseGPL-3.0-or-later
PlatformsWindows x86 / x64 · macOS Intel · Linux AppImage / Snap
DeploymentDesktop

About this project

OpenShot is a desktop nonlinear video editor in which video, audio and images become material on a multitrack timeline. Users drag, arrange and trim clips to form a sequence. Images can participate as timed clips alongside video, with audio tracks supplying sound. The completed sequence is then rendered using the selected output configuration to create a video file.

Keyframes animate properties including position, rotation, scale, transparency, volume and playback speed, with linear or Bezier interpolation. Overlapping clips can form transitions, and color tools include curves and color wheels. Vector graphics provide titles, while animated three dimensional titles use Blender for the associated rendering, adding an external component to that particular title creation workflow.

OpenShot uses FFmpeg to read and write multiple audio and video formats and provides cross platform desktop use. Editing projects are represented in JSON, while output profiles target video formats or devices. The saved project retains the structure needed for continued work; the exported video is the separate object intended for playback and distribution after editing has finished.

Decision guide
01

Why it is worth a look

  • Multitrack timelines and cutting
  • Keyframe animation and effects
02

Before you use it

  • The official downloads offer Windows 32/64-bit, macOS Intel and Linux packages; do not assume a native Apple Silicon package
  • Store distributions and daily builds differ from official stable downloads
  • Test preview and export with a short clip and keep source material
Manual setupLow
With an AI agentLow
DeploymentDesktop
Additional requirementsNot verified

Use an officially listed operating system and architecture; Have application installation permissions and sufficient local storage; Some requirements have not been verified. Check the official setup instructions.

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What it can do

  • Multitrack timelines and cutting
  • Keyframe animation and effects
  • Color grading and masking tools

Who it fits

Good for

Short films, presentations and basic video creation

Not a fit

Judgment: Users requiring a confirmed native macOS Apple Silicon package

Getting started

  1. Choose the platform's official release installer on the website
  2. Install, import a small amount of material and edit it
  3. Export a test clip before starting a production project

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