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Shutter Encoder vs EditReady: catalog facts
Shutter EncoderEditReady
Free

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

Paid

Paid license from Hedge, with educational discounts available.

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
  • Wide RAW camera format support
  • Uses each manufacturer's color science
  • The interface exposes a lot at once and takes orientation
  • Java-based, so it is a heavier install than the FFmpeg it drives
  • macOS only
  • Paid software
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

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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