Linux · Audio, Video & Music
OpenShot Video Editor
An easy to use, quick to learn, and surprisingly powerful video editor
by OpenShot Studios, LLC
Official site: flathub.org
About OpenShot Video Editor
OpenShot Video Editor is an award-winning, open-source video editor, available on Linux, Mac, Chrome OS,
and Windows. OpenShot can create stunning videos, films, and animations with an easy-to-use interface
and rich set of features.
Features include:
Free & open-source (licensed under GPLv3)
Cross-platform (Linux, OS X, Chrome OS, and Windows)
Easy-to-use user interface (designed for beginners, built-in tutorial)
Supports most video, audio, & image formats (based on FFmpeg)
Includes popular video profiles & presets (over 70+ profiles, including YouTube HD)
Advanced timeline (including drag and drop, scrolling, panning, zooming, and snapping)
Advanced clips (including trimming, alpha, scaling, location, rotation, and shearing)
Real-time preview (multi-threaded, and optimized for performance)
Simple & advanced views (or customize your own unique view)
Powerful, curve-based Keyframe animations (linear, Bézier, and constant interpolation)
Compositing, image overlays, watermarks, & transparency
Unlimited tracks / layers (support for complex projects)
Video transitions, masks, & wipes (grayscale images and animated masks)
Video & audio effects (including brightness, gamma, hue, chroma key / blue screen, and more)
Image sequences & 2D animations (001.png, 002.png, 003.png, etc…)
Blender 3D integration (animated 3D title templates)
How to install OpenShot Video Editor
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub org.openshot.OpenShot
- Open OpenShot Video Editor once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenShot Video Editor free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where OpenShot Video Editor is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install OpenShot Video Editor from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.openshot.OpenShot. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is OpenShot Video Editor safe?
OpenShot Video Editor downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
