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PySceneDetect

PySceneDetect is an open-source video tools project written in Python with 5,111 stars on GitHub.

The authors describe it as: “:movie_camera: Python and OpenCV-based scene cut/transition detection program & library.”

Category
Video tools
Type
Open source
Platform
Python project
Pricing
Free / open source
License
BSD-3-Clause
GitHub stars
5,111
Last updated
2026-08-19

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Frequently asked

What is PySceneDetect?

PySceneDetect is an open-source video tools project written in Python with 5,111 stars on GitHub. The authors describe it as: “:movie_camera: Python and OpenCV-based scene cut/transition detection program & library.”

Is PySceneDetect free?

PySceneDetect is open source — free to use; check its license for redistribution terms.

What are the best PySceneDetect alternatives?

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