Shotcut
Shotcut is a cross-platform, open-source video editor using the MLT framework.
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Verified 46m ago### External Monitor with a System Display
Three years ago, when we upgraded our UI library to a major new version, we lost support for using an additional system display as an external monitor. Many people were disappointed to lose that feature. Now, after a major change to the video plumbing, it is back!
The **External Monitor** submenu is moved from **Settings** to the top of the **Player** menu. It is incompatible with newly added **Settings > Player > Use Old Video Output** (provided just in case the new plumbing does not work).
The new plumbing also provides a way to preview HDR video except, for technology reasons, it must be shown in a separate window...
### HDR Video Preview and Export
As a quick reminder for those unfamiliar: "HDR" means high dynamic range, not high definition resolution. It is about expanded color and light. A lot of phones and cameras are recording with this today, and many people are not aware until they try to edit and run into problems. Also, HDR game captures on computers is increasingly common. A year ago, we added very limited, hidden support for editing HDR video because, basically, we had no way to display it without a device from
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Three years ago, when we upgraded our UI library to a major new version, we lost support for using an additional system display as an external monitor. Many people were disappointed to lose that feature. Now, after a major change to the video plumbing, it is back!
The **External Monitor** submenu is moved from **Settings** to the top of the **Player** menu. It is incompatible with newly added **Settings > Player > Use Old Video Output** (provided just in case the new plumbing does not work).
The new plumbing also provides a way to preview HDR video except, for technology reasons, it must be shown in a separate window...
### HDR Video Preview and Export
As a quick reminder for those unfamiliar: "HDR" means high dynamic range, not high definition resolution. It is about expanded color and light. A lot of phones and cameras are recording with this today, and many people are not aware until they try to edit and run into problems. Also, HDR game captures on computers is increasingly common. A year ago, we added very limited, hidden support for editing HDR video because, basically, we had no way to display it without a device from
Official download sources
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Install with one command
Prefer a package manager? Paste this into Windows Terminal:
winget
winget install --id Meltytech.Shotcut -e
scoop
scoop bucket add extras; scoop install shotcut
choco
choco install Shotcut -y
Platforms: Windows
Shotcut compared
A factual, side-by-side overview based only on verified data.
| Attribute | Shotcut This page | OBS Studio | Feishin | Pear Desktop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developer | Meltytech | OBS Project | Jeff Vli | Pear Devs |
| Category | Media | Media | Media | Media |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows | Windows | Windows |
| Official sources | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Verified official | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I download Shotcut safely?
Use the official sources listed on this page. Each link is validated against an approved publisher domain and routes through a safe internal redirect — no third-party or bundled installers.
Which platforms does Shotcut support?
Shotcut is available for Windows.
Is this the official Shotcut download?
Yes. Every source shown here is validated against the publisher’s approved domain and editorially reviewed before being published.
Who develops Shotcut?
Shotcut is developed by Meltytech.
What are the best alternatives to Shotcut?
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