OpenCut is a privacy-focused non-linear video editor that aims to offer a simple CapCut-like editing experience without watermarks or subscriptions.
The project is designed for web, desktop, and mobile, with the current browser-based editor already usable and native apps planned as part of the roadmap.
Most web-based video editors run on the cloud. Every file you upload gets sent to their servers, stored in their database, processed on their machines. Your project lives with them for however long they decide to keep it. OpenCut runs completely locally.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Provides timeline-based video editing for arranging and editing clips.
- Supports multi-track editing for working with multiple layers of media.
- Offers real-time preview while editing projects.
- Includes keyframe animation for animating element properties over time.
- Features an effects system with support for clip effects and timeline effects.
- Supports ripple editing to make timeline adjustments more efficient.
- Does not impose watermarks or subscription paywalls on core editing features.
Website: github.com/opencut-app/opencut
Support:
Developer: OpenCut contributors
License: MIT License
OpenCut is written in TypeScript. Learn TypeScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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Hi Steve. OpenCut is cross-platform.
Hi Torin. According to their website the native apps for Linux, mac, Windows, iOS and Android are not currently available.
I see, thanks, Steve.