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Shutter Encoder vs Pimosa: catalog facts
Shutter EncoderPimosa
Free

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

Paid

Desktop app is paid after a free 3-day trial; the iPhone app is free for a limited time.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, iOS
  • Professional codecs including ProRes, DNxHR, AV1 and VP9 alongside the usual ones
  • Lossless cut, trim, remux, stream extraction and audio replacement
  • Many video, audio, image and PDF tools in one app
  • Works offline with drag and drop
  • The interface exposes a lot at once and takes orientation
  • Java-based, so it is a heavier install than the FFmpeg it drives
  • Desktop trial lasts only 3 days
  • iPhone app has fewer tools than the desktop version
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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