OpenShot Video Editor
v4.1.1Open sourceReleased 2 Nov 2026
Beginner-friendly free video editor with drag-and-drop editing. By OpenShot Studios, LLC
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 2 Nov 2026How we check
Quick answer
OpenShot Video Editor is open source software for Windows, macOS and Linux from OpenShot Studios, LLC. Beginner-friendly free video editor with drag-and-drop editing. Download it only from openshot.org. The latest version we track is 4.1.1 (2 Nov 2026). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- 4.1.1 (2 Nov 2026)
- Publisher:
- OpenShot Studios, LLC
- Official site:
- openshot.org
- Licence:
- Open source — GPL-3.0
- Requirements:
- Not stated on the download page
Our verdict
OpenShot is the simplest of the free open-source editors: drag clips in, trim, add titles and export. It is a good first editor for students. Heavier projects can feel sluggish compared with Shotcut or Kdenlive.
Screenshots
Key features
- Drag-and-drop timeline with unlimited tracks
- Title templates and animated 3D titles
- Keyframe animation and transitions
Pros
- Pro: Very easy to learn
- Pro: Publisher posts SHA-256 files with each release
Cons
- Con: Slower with long or 4K projects
- Con: Large installer (about 227 MB)
What's new in 4.1.1
See what changed in 4.1.1 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 4.1.1Latest
2 Nov 2026- SHA-256
- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Version 4.1.0
31 Oct 2026- SHA-256
- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Version 4.0.1
27 Sept 2026 · 226.6 MB- SHA-256
- 70eacf59…b4294416(published by the developer)
- Source
- Release notes
Official downloads by platform
For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.
Requirements
- OS
- Not stated on the download page
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
Licence
- Type
- Open source
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Publisher
- openshot.org
Where these facts come from
Checked 30 Oct 2026
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Alternatives
- Shotcut26.9.27 · Open sourceFree, open-source video editor with no watermark. Official Developer SHA-256 No bundlesAvailable on Windows, macOS, Linux
- Kdenlive26.08.2 · Open sourceKDE's free video editor with a proper multi-track timeline. Official No bundlesAvailable on Windows, macOS, Linux
- Microsoft ClipchampNot stated (updates via Microsoft Store) · FreemiumSimple template-based video editor built into Windows 11. Official No bundlesAvailable on Windows, Web app
OpenShot Video Editor
4.1.1 · Not stated