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Shutter EncoderStaxRip
Free

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

 Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows
  • Professional codecs including ProRes, DNxHR, AV1 and VP9 alongside the usual ones
  • Lossless cut, trim, remux, stream extraction and audio replacement
  • Controls x265, ffmpeg, mkvmerge and other encoders
  • AviSynth+ and VapourSynth filtering
  • The interface exposes a lot at once and takes orientation
  • Java-based, so it is a heavier install than the FFmpeg it drives
  • Windows only
  • Not a one-click encoder; expects encoding knowledge
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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