OpenShot
OpenShot is a free, open-source video and screen recording app for Windows, macOS and Linux. OpenShot Video Editor is an award-winning free and open-source video editor for Linux, Mac, and Windows, and is dedicated to delivering high… It has 6,699 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and people use it instead of Adobe Premiere Pro.
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About OpenShot
OpenShot Video Editor is an award-winning free and open-source video editor for Linux, Mac, and Windows, and is dedicated to delivering high quality video editing and animation solutions to the world.
Replaces
Commercial software people commonly use OpenShot instead of.
- Adobe Premiere Pro
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Is OpenShot free and open source?
Yes. OpenShot's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install OpenShot?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v4.0.1).
Can OpenShot replace Adobe Premiere Pro?
OpenShot is commonly used as a free alternative to Adobe Premiere Pro. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.