OpenShot

OpenShot Studios, LLC · Open source · Media

OpenShot is a free and open-source non-linear video editor developed by OpenShot Studios. It provides an intuitive interface for trimming clips, arranging media on multiple tracks, adjusting audio, and applying transitions or video effects.

Download for Windows

github.com · Official website

✓ Official source (winget)
✓ SHA256 taken from the official repository
✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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Version: 4.1.1
Release date: Nov. 2, 2026
License: GPL-3.0
Installer type: inno

Install from the command line

How do I use this?

Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.

winget install --id OpenShot.OpenShot -e

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Download for macOS

github.com · Official website

✓ Official source (Homebrew)
✓ SHA256 taken from the official repository
✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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Version: 4.1.1
License: GPL-3.0
Installer type: dmg

Install from the command line

How do I use this?

This command needs Homebrew; if you don't have it, first run the install command from brew.sh. Then open Terminal (Applications > Utilities > Terminal), paste the command and press Enter.

brew install --cask openshot-video-editor

SHA256 (file verification)

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Open official page for Linux

flathub.org · Official website

✓ Community package (Flathub)
✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026

Version: 3.5.1
Release date: April 2, 2026
License: GPL-3.0
Installer type: flatpak

Install from the command line

How do I use this?

Open a terminal, paste the command and press Enter. Flatpak and Flathub must be set up; Linux Mint has them by default, for other distributions see flathub.org/setup.

flatpak install flathub org.openshot.OpenShot

Platform pages: Windows · macOS · Linux · Android

OpenShot 4.1.1: what's new?

Added AMD AMF and HEVC NVENC/QSV GPU export presets and improved GPU validation before falling back to CPU encoding.
Improved saving reliability on Windows and network shares.
Fixed Mac VideoToolbox export crashes and restored Qt6 event compatibility.

Summarized from the publisher's release notes.

Official release notes →

Highlights

Unlimited audio and video tracks on a multi-track timeline
Video trimming, slicing, scaling, and real-time previews
Built-in title editor and support for animated 3D titles
Keyframe-based animation framework for clips and properties
Audio waveform visualization and volume mixing

Who is it for?

OpenShot is designed for beginners, students, and casual video creators who need to quickly edit vlogs, presentations, or home videos without mastering complex professional editing suites.

Good to know before installing

Can experience performance slowdowns with large high-resolution video files or complex timelines.
Advanced 3D title animations require downloading and configuring Blender separately.
Color grading and audio mastering tools are basic compared to professional NLEs.

Screenshots

How to install

Windows

Click the official download button to get the Windows installer, or use winget.
Run 'winget install --id OpenShot.OpenShot -e' or launch the downloaded installer.
Follow the setup wizard to complete the installation.

Alternatives

All OpenShot alternatives →

Frequently asked questions

Is OpenShot completely free to use?

Yes, OpenShot is open-source software licensed under GPL-3.0, free for personal and commercial use without watermarks.

Can OpenShot export 4K video?

Yes, OpenShot supports exporting video at various resolutions and frame rates, including 4K.

Why do 3D animated titles require Blender?

OpenShot delegates 3D rendering to Blender, so Blender must be installed and configured in OpenShot preferences to use 3D title templates.