Find the rhythm
Use the timeline to arrange and trim video, sound, and still images.
OpenShot / Free & open-source video editing
Every clip has potential.
Give it a story.
Bring your footage into OpenShot. Find the moments that matter, put them in order, and make something you want to share.
Your footage. Your point of view.Windows · macOS · Linux
Room to experiment
Build the scene.
Shape the feeling.
Start with the sequence. Explore the details once the story makes sense.
Add movement
Explore keyframes for changes in position, scale, opacity, and other properties.
Finish the frame
Work with titles, transitions, and effects to support your message.
Read the official feature guide for current tools and details.
A thought before you edit
A good cut
has a reason.
Try watching the same scene with a different opening. Then a shorter pause. Then no music. Save each version and notice how a small choice changes the story.
Your first short film
One idea.
Three passes.
Keep the project short enough to finish. Learn the whole process before making it more complicated.
01Find the story
Choose a subject and gather a few useful shots. Keep the original files in a project folder you can find again.
02Make the rough cut
Arrange the scenes before adding effects. Remove repetition and listen to the transitions between sounds.
03Review the final file
Watch the exported video from start to finish. Check titles, sound, and the ending before you share it.
Available on your desktop
Your desktop.
Your next project.
Windows
See the free installer and optional Store version.
Official download optionsmacOS
Review the available Mac build and requirements.
Official download optionsLinux
Find the current package and setup instructions.
Official download optionsGood to know
Before you
begin.
Is OpenShot free?
Free downloads are available from openshot.org. A paid Microsoft Store option also supports development. Check the official download page for the current choices.
Which computers can run it?
OpenShot offers desktop versions for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Review the current build and installation requirements for your computer.
Where can I learn the editor?
The official OpenShot user guide covers the workspace and a first project. Follow the User guide link below to continue.
Is this the official OpenShot website?
No. This is an independent introduction. Use openshot.org for official downloads, documentation, and project information.