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OpenShot

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Free and open source video editor for Windows, macOS and Linux

OpenShot is a free, open source video editor designed to be easy to learn. It offers a multi-track timeline with drag and drop, keyframe animations, transitions, title templates, chroma key and 3D animated titles rendered with Blender. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and ChromeOS and is a common choice for beginners who want a no-cost desktop editor.

Cost / License
FreeOpen source(GPL-3.0)
Categories
Video Editing
Platforms
WindowsMacLinux
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Updated
Oct 12, 2026

Features

Our take

Pros

  • Simple drag-and-drop editing that beginners learn quickly
  • Free and open source on Windows, macOS, Linux and ChromeOS
  • Animated 3D titles rendered with Blender

Cons

  • Performance and stability suffer on longer projects
  • Limited advanced tools compared with DaVinci Resolve or Kdenlive

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