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 26.1.30 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-26.1.30.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 converting a project between GPU & CPU processing modes
- Added the Blend Mode filter and track option for the Linear 10-bit GPU/CPU processing mode
- Increased the maximum resolution in Video Mode and Export to 8640 for 8K VR180 video
- Added Settings > Language > Chinese (Simplified)

Changed:
- Improved the appearance of outline in the text filters: Text: Simple, Typewriter, GPS Text, Subtitle Burn In and Timer
- Changed bulk proxy generation (when you switch Settings > Proxy > Use Proxy ON) to update clips
- (Previously, you had to turn proxy mode off and back on again to start using the proxies. That requires reloading the project each time, which was a real drag.
- Changed Timeline > Add Generator and New Generator > Add To Timeline to not seek
- This leaves the playhead over the clip it just added to facilitate preview and reduce steps
- Changed simple keyframe defaults in Mask: From File filter to be more convenient for multi-track transitions

Fixed:
- Fixed Brightness filter with a reduced level is different when there was clip with transparency above it (broke in v25.12)
- Fixed Timeline > Record Audio would always reset the selected audio device and require re-selection (broke in v25.12)
- Fixed the Mask: Apply video filter in 10-bit processing modes (incomplete in v25.12)
- Fixed macOS app signing
- Fixed a crash in the scrub-bar on a very long playlist
- Improved the reliability of opening URLs (Help menu), Show In Folder, Open With in the Linux AppImage/portable/Snap
- Fixed app not responding while enqueuing very many proxy jobs
- Fixed Previous/Next in Subtitles may be unreadable on some themes and OS
- Fixed reading the alpha channel in 12-bit ProRes with alpha
- Fixed the Halftone video filter was not copying input alpha channel
- Fixed it was possible to use Split on a locked track in Timeline
- Fixed glitchy export job progress and estimated remaining time

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