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3. Shotcut

Available on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Shotcut the best free video editing software is
available on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Shotcut, like Blender, is a fully open source
program. This means after downloading it, you get
access to all the features without the need for a
paid upgrade.

This video editor supports a wide range of video
formats and boasts a great collection of tutorial
videos. While this video editing software has great
features, some users may find the interface a little
quirky. This software was originally designed for Linux and it definitely shows. But, under the hood, it’s
still a quality video editor.

Two of the most striking features are 4K HD resolution support and its timeline editing. Not many free
versions of the software include 4K resolution support. Shotcut also doesn’t require you to import your
video into the editor: this can be a time saver if you are dealing with large video files.

Pros: Native timeline editing and 4K resolution support.

Cons: Quirky interface may be off-putting for some users.

Best for: 4K, HD video projects.

4. VSDC Free Video Editor

Available on Windows.

The best free video editing software
only available on Windows is VSDC.

VSDC is video editing software only
available to Windows users. The
free version has a powerful set of
features including color correction
and audio editing.

The pro version costs $19.99 and includes image stabilization, voice over support, and visual waveform.
If you choose not to update to the pro version, then technical support costs $9.99 for one month, or
$14.99 for a year.

Pros: Relatively straightforward to learn with many powerful features.

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