Shotcut for MAC
Free, open-source video editor for Mac with a multitrack timeline and 4K support.
Shotcut Overview
Shotcut is a free, open-source video editor for Mac, Windows and Linux. It edits most video, audio and image formats directly on the timeline, without a separate import step, and handles everything from quick trims to multitrack projects in 4K and 8K. Shotcut is made by Meltytech and released under the GPLv3 license, with no watermarks, no subscription and no paid version.
It is a good choice when iMovie feels too limited but a professional editor is more than you need. Shotcut is a Universal app for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs and runs on macOS 12 or later.
Key Features
Shotcut combines a full multitrack timeline with a large library of filters, and it reads almost any file through FFmpeg.
- Wide format support: opens almost any audio and video format, image sequences and animation files, with 4K and 8K resolution, 10-bit processing and HDR (PQ and HLG) with tone mapping to SDR.
- Multitrack timeline: thumbnails and waveforms, ripple trimming, three-point editing, insert, overwrite and lift, markers and clip groups.
- Keyframes and speed: animate filters with easing, ramp the speed, reverse clips and add freeze frames.
- Filters and effects: compositing and blend modes, wipe transitions, color grading with 3-way color wheels and 3D LUTs, chroma key, masks, stabilization and motion tracking.
- Audio: audio scopes and filters such as EQ, compression and noise reduction, multitrack mixing, automatic ducking and voice-over recording.
- Subtitles: import, edit and export SRT, VTT, ASS and SSA subtitles, with speech-to-text to create them automatically.
- Proxy editing: work with lightweight copies of large clips so editing stays smooth on any Mac.
- Hardware support: hardware-accelerated encoding and decoding, and capture from webcams, microphones and the screen.
- Export: batch encoding to many formats, single frames, image sequences and chapter markers.
What’s New in Version 26.9.27
Shotcut 26.9.27 fixes security issues and improves audio quality.
- Fixed security flaws in the upgrade and Whisper model downloads
- Better audio quality: the audio pipeline now stays in 32-bit float
- Fixed Mask: Draw (Glaxnimate) and Size, Position & Rotate with Mask: Apply
- Fixed the Subtitles view showing the wrong duration
- Fixed copying and pasting a timeline transition corrupting its audio
- Fixed some export jobs reporting failure although the file was complete
- Fixed projects deleted from disk still appearing in Projects
Shotcut FAQ
Is Shotcut free for Mac?
Yes. Shotcut is free and open source, released under the GPLv3 license. There is no paid version and no subscription.
Does Shotcut add a watermark to videos?
No. Shotcut never adds a watermark, and every feature is available for free.
Does Shotcut run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. Shotcut is a Universal app, so it runs natively on Apple Silicon Macs and on Intel Macs.
Which macOS version does Shotcut need?
Shotcut 26.9.27 needs macOS 12 or later on a 64-bit Mac.
Can Shotcut edit 4K and HDR video?
Yes. Shotcut edits 4K and 8K video, supports 10-bit processing, and handles HDR video in PQ and HLG, with tone mapping when you export to SDR.
Do I need to import or convert files before editing in Shotcut?
No. Shotcut edits most video, audio and image formats directly on the timeline. For very large or demanding files, its proxy editing keeps playback smooth.
Can Shotcut make subtitles automatically?
Yes. Shotcut has speech-to-text that creates subtitles from the audio, and it can import, edit and export SRT, VTT, ASS and SSA subtitle files.
Is Shotcut safe to install on a Mac?
Yes, when you download it from the official website, shotcut.org, which is where the download button on this page leads. Shotcut is open source, and its code is public on GitHub.
How do I update Shotcut on my Mac?
Shotcut can tell you when a new version is available. Download it from shotcut.org and replace the old copy in your Applications folder; your projects and settings are kept.
Where does the Shotcut download on shotcut.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to Shotcut's official download page at https://www.shotcut.org/download/. shotcut.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the installer.
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