Shotcut

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Shotcut provides a free, open source, cross-platform video editing solution for Windows, Mac and Linux.

Target Customer

Video editors and content creators using Windows, macOS, or Linux who want a free/open-source editing tool.

Key Differentiator

Free and open source, cross-platform video editor with native timeline editing (no import required), broad FFmpeg-powered format support, and hardware input/monitoring via Blackmagic devices.

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Need broad compatibility with many audio/video formats without complicated setup (FFmpeg-powered format support).
2Desire for a native editing workflow that doesn't require pre-import steps.
3Requirement for hardware input/monitoring integration (e.g., Blackmagic SDI/HDMI) and high-resolution support (up to 4K).

Key Features

1Wide format support via FFmpeg
2No import required - native timeline editing
3Frame-accurate seeking and multi-format timeline
4Blackmagic Design SDI/HDMI input and preview monitoring
54K (and up to 8K) resolution support
6Dockable/undockable UI panels with media properties, playlists, filters, jobs, and more
7Subtitle support (import/export) and video effects/filters
8Export, render, and embed subtitles; EDL export

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Lead Developer
2Co-founder

Competitive Advantages

1Free to use and open source
2Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
3Native editing workflow without import steps
4Broad format support through FFmpeg
5Hardware input/monitoring support with Blackmagic devices

Key Benefits

1No import required for editing (native timeline editing)

2Extensive format support via FFmpeg

3Hardware input/monitoring support (Blackmagic)

44K resolution support

5Cross-platform availability

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Shotcut is a free, open source, cross-platform video editor for Windows, Mac and Linux.

Target Market

Individuals and teams seeking a free/open-source video editing solution on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Unique Value Proposition

Shotcut combines free/open-source access with cross-platform editing capabilities, native timeline workflow, and broad FFmpeg-powered format support, plus hardware input monitoring via Blackmagic.

Technical Requirements

Cross-platform support available on Windows, Linux, and macOS; uses FFmpeg for format support; supports Blackmagic input/monitoring; can run as a dockable UI with multiple panels.

Pricing Model

Free; open source

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