Shotcut is a free, open source, cross-platform video editor for Mac

Shotcut for Mac
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Shotcut for Mac

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  • Latest Version

    Shotcut 25.05.11 LATEST

  • Review by

    Sophia Jones

  • Operating System

    Mac OS X 10.8 or later

  • User Rating

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  • Author / Product

    Meltytech, LLC. / External Link

  • Filename

    shotcut-macos-250511.dmg

Shotcut is a free, open source, cross-platform video editor for Mac, Windows and Linux.

Major features include support for a wide range of formats; no import required meaning native timeline editing; Blackmagic Design support for input and preview monitoring; and resolution support to 4k. Edit your videos using Shotcut for macOS comprehensive software!

Features

Wide Format Support
Supports hundreds of audio and video formats and codecs thanks to FFmpeg. No import required which means native editing, plus multi-format timelines, resolutions and frame-rates within a project. Frame accurate seeking supported for many video formats.

Device and Transport Options
Blackmagic Design SDI and HDMI for input and preview monitoring. Screen, webcam and audio capture. Network stream playback. Supports resolutions up to 4k and capture from SDI, HDMI, webcam, JACK & Pulse audio, IP stream, X11 screen and Mac DirectShow devices.

Sleek, Intuitive Interface
Multiple dockable and undockable panels, including detailed media properties, recent files with search, playlist with thumbnail view, filter panel, history view, encoding panel, jobs queue, and melted server and playlist. Also supports drag-n-drop of assets from file manager.

Alternatives

Movavi Video Editor – Intuitive with built-in effects.

Filmora – User-friendly with creative effects.

Adobe Premiere Pro – Industry-standard video editing.

iMovie – Free, easy-to-use, and great for beginners.

Final Cut Pro – Professional editing with advanced tools.

DaVinci Resolve – High-end editing with color grading.

HitFilm – VFX and editing in one package.

Lightworks – Pro-level editing with a free version.

How to Use
  • Install by dragging it into the Applications folder
  • Launch the app and set your video mode preferences
  • Import media via drag-and-drop or the Open File menu
  • Drag clips to the timeline to begin editing
  • Use filters to adjust video, audio, and effects
  • Cut, trim, and arrange clips directly on the timeline
  • Export the final video using the Export panel
  • Choose format, resolution, and encoding options
  • Click Export File to render and save the project
System Requirements

macOS 10.14 Mojave or later

64-bit Intel or Apple Silicon processor

Minimum 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)

OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU

At least 500 MB of free disk space

PROS
  • Free and open-source software
  • Wide format support without plugins
  • Cross-platform project compatibility
  • Customizable interface layout
  • Frequent updates and active development
CONS
  • Interface can feel cluttered
  • No built-in templates or themes
  • Limited advanced motion graphics tools
  • Occasional performance lag on large projects
Note: Requires 64-bit processor.

Also Available: Download Shotcut for Windows

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What's new in this version:

New Features:
- Added Alpha Strobe video filter
- Added Freeze Frame to Timeline
- Added File > Rereun Filter Analysis
- Added adjustable track headers width to Timeline
- Added an item count to Playlist
- Added File > New submenu with items for Project and generators
- Added Add Generator to Timeline toolbar
- Changed the Convert to Edit-friendly dialog to make it obvious that "better" and "best" options create very large files
- Added Settings > Preview Scaling > 1080p. (This was added primarily for use with DeckLink SDI/HDMI external monitoring.)
- Added Settings > Player > External Monitor > DeckLink Gamma with SDR and HLG HDR options
- Added HLG color transfer/gamma to GPU Effects. HDR is not ready to announce; these are just some pieces

Improved:
- Improved compositing in Obscure With Blur, Obscure With Mosaic, and Mask: Apply. Now, they are better at concealing details.
- Moved the Files > Go Up button to top left to be more like OS file browsers

Upgraded dependencies:
- Qt 6.8.3
- MLT 7.32.0
- Rubberband 4.0
- SVT-AV1 3.0

Fixed:
- ability to select or drag short Timeline clips (broke in v25.03)
- Text: Rich scroll presets (broke in v25.03)
- may crash in Files dock on startup (broke in v25.01)
- possible crash when selecting a track head
- Filters > Copy Current/All ignores disabled filters
- Speed time filters reset when they are reloaded in the UI
- generating proxy for videos with BT.2020 color space
- Fade Out Audio in a filter set
- Timeline > Record Audio is distorted on macOS
- SDI/HDMI capture/monitor not working with recent Blackmagic Design drivers
- Center/LFE channels swapped in 5.1 sound output in DeckLink SDI/HDMI external monitor
- adding media with unknown or very long duration (for example, more than 7 days). Now, it prompts for the duration

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