Shutter Encoder
Shutter Encoder is a free and open-source video, audio, and image converter powered by FFmpeg. Designed primarily for video editors and media professionals, it provides an accessible interface over advanced encoding options, allowing users to transcode media into professional codecs, burn subtitles, and perform lossless cuts.
www.shutterencoder.com · Official website
- ✓ Official source (winget)
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- ✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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- Version
- 20.4
- Release date
- Sept. 28, 2026
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Installer type
- inno
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 PaulPacifico.ShutterEncoder -eSHA256 (file verification)
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- ✓ Official source (Homebrew)
- ✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
- Version
- 20.4
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Installer type
- pkg
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 shutter-encoderWe couldn't find a Linux version of Shutter Encoder in the official repositories; check the publisher's website.
You can try these instead:
We couldn't find a Android version of Shutter Encoder in the official repositories; check the publisher's website.
Highlights
- Convert media files between various professional video and audio codecs like ProRes, DNxHD, H.264, and HEVC
- Trim and cut media without re-encoding using function-based lossless extraction
- Embed or burn subtitles directly into video streams
- Adjust color, frame rate, aspect ratio, and apply video filters
- Crop, resize, and convert static images alongside video tracks
Who is it for?
Shutter Encoder is built for video editors, content creators, and media technicians who need a comprehensive GUI to transcode, trim, and format audio and video files for post-production.
Good to know before installing
- The comprehensive interface with numerous technical parameters can present a learning curve for beginners.
- Rendering performance depends heavily on your computer's hardware encoding capabilities.
How to install
Windows
- Click the official download button on our page to retrieve the Windows installer, or use winget install --id PaulPacifico.ShutterEncoder -e in Command Prompt.
- Run the installer executable and follow the setup wizard instructions.
- Launch Shutter Encoder from the Start menu or desktop shortcut.
macOS
- Click the official download button on our page to get the installer, or run brew install --cask shutter-encoder in Terminal.
- Open the downloaded .dmg file and drag Shutter Encoder to your Applications folder.
- Launch Shutter Encoder from your Applications folder or Spotlight.
Alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Is Shutter Encoder completely free to use?
Yes, Shutter Encoder is free and open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 license.
Does Shutter Encoder require FFmpeg to be installed separately?
No, Shutter Encoder includes built-in media processing tools so you do not need to install FFmpeg manually.
Can Shutter Encoder convert videos without quality loss?
Yes, it offers lossless functions like Cut without re-encoding and Rewrap for supported formats.