Shotcut
Shotcut is a cross-platform, open-source video editor using the MLT framework.
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What’s new
Verified 37d ago## What's Changed
See a [nicely formatted page](https://www.shotcut.org/blog/new-release-26.9.27/) on the web site.
- Fixed security flaws in upgrade and Whisper downloads (failed HTTPS was retried over HTTP, certificate errors could be ignored, and a downloaded file could be used without a trusted digest).
- Fixed **Mask: Draw (Glaxnimate)** filter, **Operation > Subtract** for 8-bit processing mode (broke in version 25.12).
- Fixed using **Size, Position & Rotate** with **Mask: Apply** filters (broke in version 25.12).
- Improved audio quality by removing a conversion to 16-bit integer and keeping the pipeline in 32-bit float.
- Fixed LV2 external audio plugins not loading on Windows (unless `LV2_PATH` environment var set explicitly).
- Fixed VA-API HEVC hardware encoder on Linux.
- Fixed **Show in Folder** not working with non-ASCII characters on Linux.
- Fixed **Import Subtitles from File** not working on Windows.
- Fixed **Subtitles** view shows incorrect duration (broke in version 26.8).
- Fixed moving **Timeline** clip next to another with snap while zoomed out may insert 1 blank frame.
- Fixed copy and pasting a **Timeline** transition corrupt audio in the
Full release notes →
See a [nicely formatted page](https://www.shotcut.org/blog/new-release-26.9.27/) on the web site.
- Fixed security flaws in upgrade and Whisper downloads (failed HTTPS was retried over HTTP, certificate errors could be ignored, and a downloaded file could be used without a trusted digest).
- Fixed **Mask: Draw (Glaxnimate)** filter, **Operation > Subtract** for 8-bit processing mode (broke in version 25.12).
- Fixed using **Size, Position & Rotate** with **Mask: Apply** filters (broke in version 25.12).
- Improved audio quality by removing a conversion to 16-bit integer and keeping the pipeline in 32-bit float.
- Fixed LV2 external audio plugins not loading on Windows (unless `LV2_PATH` environment var set explicitly).
- Fixed VA-API HEVC hardware encoder on Linux.
- Fixed **Show in Folder** not working with non-ASCII characters on Linux.
- Fixed **Import Subtitles from File** not working on Windows.
- Fixed **Subtitles** view shows incorrect duration (broke in version 26.8).
- Fixed moving **Timeline** clip next to another with snap while zoomed out may insert 1 blank frame.
- Fixed copy and pasting a **Timeline** transition corrupt audio in the
Official download sources
Each source below has been validated against an approved publisher domain and editorially approved. Links route through a safe internal redirect.
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 | Pear Desktop | fre:ac | GIMP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developer | Meltytech | Pear Devs | Robert Kausch | GNOME |
| Category | Media | Media | Media | Media |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows | Windows | Linux, macOS, 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?
Popular alternatives include Seanime, LMMS and SongTaggerForSpotify. See the comparison above for a side-by-side overview.
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