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Open Source Video Editing Tools Projects

Applications for cutting, editing, and producing video content for creators, studios, and businesses.

Drift

Drift

Free, open-source desktop video editor for Linux, Windows, and macOS built with Qt 6 and FFmpeg.

Alternative to:
CapCutCapCut
FableCut

FableCut

A browser-based video editor built for humans and AI agents. Edit with a drag-and-drop UI, a JSON timeline, MCP tools, or its REST API.

Alternative to:
Adobe Premiere ProAdobe Premiere Pro
FilmCraft

FilmCraft

Open-source, clean-room reimplementation of Adobe Premiere Pro in Rust — editing, colour, captions and export.

Alternative to:
Adobe Premiere ProAdobe Premiere Pro
AI-assisted
Kdenlive

Kdenlive

Free and open source multi-track video editor built on MLT Framework and KDE technologies.

Alternative to:
Adobe Premiere ProAdobe Premiere Pro
Olive

Olive

Free open-source non-linear video editor with hardware-accelerated compositing and cross-platform support.

Alternative to:
Adobe Premiere ProAdobe Premiere Pro
Open Video Craft

Open Video Craft

Open-source, local-first screen recorder and timeline video editor for macOS and Windows with AI subtitle generation.

Alternative to:
Adobe Premiere ProAdobe Premiere Pro
AI-assisted
OpenCut

OpenCut

Open-source CapCut alternative: a privacy-first browser video editor with a timeline, effects, and local editing.

Alternative to:
CanvaCanva
OpenShot Video Editor

OpenShot Video Editor

OpenShot is a free, open-source video editor for Linux, macOS, and Windows with unlimited tracks, keyframe animation, and 3D titles.

Alternative to:
Adobe Premiere ProAdobe Premiere Pro
Shotcut

Shotcut

Cross-platform open-source video editor built on the MLT framework with a wide format support and no import required.

Alternative to:
Adobe Premiere ProAdobe Premiere Pro
WolfCut

WolfCut

An open-source desktop video editor that mirrors the CapCut workflow without watermarks, paywalls, or account requirements.

Alternative to:
CapCutCapCut
AI-assisted