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Shutter Encoder vs MacX Video Converter Pro: catalog facts
Shutter Encoder	MacX Video Converter Pro
Free Free and open source under the GPL. Donations are welcomed.	Paid Commercial software sold by MacXDVD.
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	Hardware-accelerated conversion on Intel, Nvidia, AMD and Apple silicon Handles 4K and HEVC sources
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 Closed source and paid
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	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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