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Compressor vs Shutter Encoder: catalog facts
Compressor	Shutter Encoder
Paid Sold as a paid app from Apple.	Free Free and open source under the GPL. Donations are welcomed.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrates with Final Cut Pro and Motion Custom encoding settings for delivery	Professional codecs including ProRes, DNxHR, AV1 and VP9 alongside the usual ones Lossless cut, trim, remux, stream extraction and audio replacement
Mac only Most useful within Apple's pro video apps	The interface exposes a lot at once and takes orientation Java-based, so it is a heavier install than the FFmpeg it drives
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026

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