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openshot-qt

openshot-qt is an open-source video tools project written in Python with 6,182 stars on GitHub.

The authors describe it as: “OpenShot Video Editor is an award-winning free and open-source video editor for Linux, Mac, and Windows, and is dedicated to delivering high quality video editing and animation solutions to the world.”

Category
Video tools
Type
Open source
Platform
Python project
Pricing
Free / open source
GitHub stars
6,182
Last updated
2026-08-17

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Frequently asked

What is openshot-qt?

openshot-qt is an open-source video tools project written in Python with 6,182 stars on GitHub. The authors describe it as: “OpenShot Video Editor is an award-winning free and open-source video editor for Linux, Mac, and Windows, and is dedicated to delivering high quality video editing and animation solutions to the world.”

Is openshot-qt free?

openshot-qt is open source — free to use; check its license for redistribution terms.

What are the best openshot-qt alternatives?

The closest alternatives in the same category include FFmpeg, remotion, iina, lossless-cut, cobalt — each has a live profile with facts and its own alternatives list on this hub.