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If the fact that Shoctut is open source (free) isn't enough for you to use it allow me to go deeper. Shotcut vs.A true delight if I have to be honest. Both are fine it’s just both are for different audiences. It’s like comparing Filmora and Premiere Pro. If you want more than simple videos and are unafraid of challenges, go with Shotcut. Shotcut has more features, making it a bit challenging but an advanced tool.įor quick social media videos, OpenShot will be fine.

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While using OpenShot, I encountered crashing issues on Windows 11, especially while using MKV files. However, there are factors where Shotcut works better. The added track can be used for audio, video, and emojis.

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The plus option is right above the timeline to add a track. OpenShot, by default, comes with five tracks. You can also alter the height and the length of the track. Shotcut also separates audio and video tracks. To add more, your only option is to right-click on the timeline and go to the add “tracks section.” Shotcut comes with zero tracks by default, and when you add a video, a new track is created. Like the transition and text effects, you find many audio and video effects.īoth programs support proxies to decrease the program’s effect on the computer. OpenShot has profiles to save your video settings for other projects. The only problem is that Blender is required to use those. Powered by Blender, OpenShot offers 20 animated titles. You can only see videos, audio files, and images by clicking on the filter buttons on the top.

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OpenShot has over 1,100 emojis free to add to the video. These include deinterlacing, 360-degree video, video scopes, tone generators, and more.

OpenShot does not correctly support MKV formats, while Shotcut supports this format.īesides text and transitions effects, you find many video and audio effects. If you consider using it, saving the project when possible would be helpful. Note: Several times, OpenShot crashes when I work with effects, which is a major drawback. Of course, you can customize the tool for better editing. The easy mode displays the most options, whereas the advanced mode shows all the panels. It does not offer workspaces, but we see two views: easy and advanced. The OpenShot interface is easy to navigate. The layout changes according to the workspace selected.

Player: To play the project video in a big and enhanced video player.

Audio: An audio editor to improve and edit audio separately.

Logging: Project properties, history, and media files.

As you click on any, the files section changes to that.įor example, if you click on markers, the program shows markers instead of media files. Related: Shotcut or DaVinci Resolve Ease of useĪs mentioned, Shotcut has lots of modes on the top. In that transition section properties, you will find transition options and details. In Shotcut, you must make a section by overwriting the two clips. Adding transitions on OpenShot is quicker as you go to the transitions, drag an effect, and drop it between two clips. OpenShot comes with 400 transition effects. You can also add custom transitions depending on your video style. OpenShot gets the win in the round of Shotcut vs. Transition effects Adding Transition Effect in Shotcut It opens as a separate window where you can edit the text. You can find the text title section on the top navigation bar. Those presets are for text positions and styles. Both simple and rich text filters come with ten presets.

Instead, add three text types: simple, GPS, and rich. Tools Text titles Text Titles in OpenShot

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You can download both on Linux, Mac, and Windows. One different thing about Shotcut is that it uses modes and workspaces which are not available in OpenShot (discussed below). The timeline is at the bottom, with the main navigation at the top. You get files to the left and the main preview to the right. Interface Shotcut Interface OpenShot Interface Layout of bothīoth use a bit dated interface.

Overall OpenShot is easier, but Shotcut has more features.

Shotcut supports GPU rendering, so video rendering will be faster.OpenShot has more text titles, but Shotcut has a better text editing tool.

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