Shotcut
v26.9.27Open sourceReleased 28 Sept 2026
Free, open-source video editor with no watermark. By Meltytech, LLC
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 28 Sept 2026How we check
Quick answer
Shotcut is open source software for Windows, macOS and Linux from Meltytech, LLC. Free, open-source video editor with no watermark. Download it only from shotcut.org. The latest version we track is 26.9.27 (28 Sept 2026). The developer publishes a SHA-256 hash for the installer, shown on our download page. ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- 26.9.27 (28 Sept 2026)
- Publisher:
- Meltytech, LLC
- Official site:
- shotcut.org
- Licence:
- Open source — GPL-3.0
- Requirements:
- Windows 10 (1809) or later
Our verdict
A dependable free editor for YouTube videos, school projects and reels. It supports a wide range of formats natively and exports without watermarks or time limits. The interface is panel-based and takes an afternoon to get comfortable with.
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Key features
- Multi-track timeline with filters and transitions
- Native support for most formats — no import transcoding
- Hardware-accelerated encoding
- Builds for Windows x64 and Windows on ARM
Pros
- Pro: No watermark, no account
- Pro: SHA-256 checksums published
Cons
- Con: Interface feels technical at first
- Con: Windows 7/8 no longer supported
What's new in 26.9.27
See what changed in 26.9.27 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 26.9.27Latest
28 Sept 2026 · 152.9 MB- SHA-256
- 77e1ee1f…61d05af9(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
- Windows 10 (1809) or later
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
Licence
- Type
- Open source
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Publisher
- shotcut.org
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Checked 30 Oct 2026
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Shotcut
26.9.27 · 152.9 MB