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Shutter Encoder vs Footage: catalog facts
Shutter EncoderFootage
Free

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

Free

Free and open source under the GPLv3.

Windows, macOS, Linux Linux
  • Professional codecs including ProRes, DNxHR, AV1 and VP9 alongside the usual ones
  • Lossless cut, trim, remux, stream extraction and audio replacement
  • Covers trim, crop, flip and convert in one small app
  • Fits in with the GNOME desktop
  • The interface exposes a lot at once and takes orientation
  • Java-based, so it is a heavier install than the FFmpeg it drives
  • Linux only
  • No multi-clip timeline editing
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License: GPL-3.0
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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