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Shutter Encoder vs MKVToolNix: catalog facts
Shutter EncoderMKVToolNix
Free

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

Free

Free and open source under the GPL 2.0.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Professional codecs including ProRes, DNxHR, AV1 and VP9 alongside the usual ones
  • Lossless cut, trim, remux, stream extraction and audio replacement
  • Adds, removes and retags tracks without re-encoding anything
  • Header editor for fixing default track flags and languages
  • The interface exposes a lot at once and takes orientation
  • Java-based, so it is a heavier install than the FFmpeg it drives
  • Matroska output only
  • Cannot change the video or audio encoding at all
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License: GPL-2.0
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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