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OpenShot

Beginner-friendly open-source video editor with animated titles.

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Project.

License: GPL-3.0
Platforms: Linux, Macos, Windows
Docker: No
Commercial use: Allowed
Stars: 6.4k
Language: Python
Last commit: Aug 20, 2026
Latest release: Jul 1, 2026
Tags: nlebeginnertitles

GPLv3 with packaging exceptions in upstream COPYING.

About.

OpenShot is the gentle NLE many Linux distros ship. Simple timeline. Not CapCut’s effects mall. Fine for school and simple YouTube cuts.

drag-drop timeline · animated titles · keyframes

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CapCutPartial

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