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Pimosa vs Shutter Encoder: catalog facts
PimosaShutter Encoder
Paid

Desktop app is paid after a free 3-day trial; the iPhone app is free for a limited time.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL. Donations are welcomed.

Windows, macOS, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Many video, audio, image and PDF tools in one app
  • Works offline with drag and drop
  • Professional codecs including ProRes, DNxHR, AV1 and VP9 alongside the usual ones
  • Lossless cut, trim, remux, stream extraction and audio replacement
  • Desktop trial lasts only 3 days
  • iPhone app has fewer tools than the desktop version
  • 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

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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