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

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