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OpenShot

Cross-platform video editing tool, supporting multiple video, audio, and image formats with FFmpeg integration

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+Support for Multiple FormatsReads and writes most video, audio, and image formats using the FFmpeg library
+Key Frame AnimationsAllows unlimited key frames, offering extensive creative possibilities
+Unlimited TracksUsers can create as many layers as needed for images, videos, and audio
+Video TransitionsIncludes over 400 transitions with real-time previews
+Advanced TimelineFeatures drag and drop, scrolling, alignment, panning, zooming, and slicing
+Real-Time PreviewsSignificantly speeds up the editing process by allowing immediate feedback on changes
+Background RemovalRemoves the background from videos using the video effects engine
+3D Animated TitlesIntegrates with Blender to create 3D animated titles and effects
+Color Correction/GradingAllows adjustments to color, contrast, brightness, and more for professional video editing
-Less Powerful Hardware AccelerationLacks robust hardware acceleration, which can affect performance on high-resolution projects
-Unstable PerformanceUsers often report issues with freezing, lagging, and sudden quits
-Obsolete InterfaceThe user interface is considered outdated compared to other video editing software

Platform

Social

         

System Requirements

Version ↓
#MinimumRecommended
1
  • 64-bit Operating System
  • Windows 7/8/10/11
  • OS X
  • Linux
  • Chrome OS
2
  • Multi-core processor with 64-bit support
  • 2 cores
  • 4 threads
  • 2.7Ghz turbo clock speed
  • 6+ cores
  • 6+ threads
  • 3.4Ghz+ turbo clock speed
3
4 GB
16 GB
4
  • 1 GB
  • SSD, if utilizing disk-caching add an additional 10GB of hard-disk space
50 GB
#MinimumRecommended
1
64-bit Operating System
2
Multi-core processor with 64-bit support
3
8 GB
16 GB
4
50 GB
5
  • c5.xlarge
  • c3.2xlarge
  • c5.4xlarge

Ratings

3.43
5

Capterra
4.3
5
based on 173 reviews
CreativeBloq
6.0
10
based on professional's opinion
TechRadar
3.0
5
based on professional's opinion

Written in

Python

Initial Release

August 2008