--- description: Review of OpenShot Video Editor Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: OpenShot Video Editor | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Video Editing Software](/directory/4729/video-editing/software) > [OpenShot Video Editor](/software/237982/openshot-video-editor) # OpenShot Video Editor Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/237982/openshot-video-editor Page: 1 / 8\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/237982/openshot-video-editor?page=2) > OpenShot Video Editor is a cross-platform software that aids users with editing and managing audio or videos on a unified platform. It supplies an animation framework that creative professionals can use to add bouncing, fading, or sliding effects in video projects. Key features include audio waveforms, title editing, 3D animations, slow-motion effect, a multi-lingual interface, and desktop integration. The application lets users read or write videos or images in any FFmpeg-supported format and add layers, including watermarks, audio tracks, and more. Additionally, it offers an advanced video editing timeline for businesses to manage panning, scrolling, zooming in or out, and snapping on a drag-and-drop interface. OpenShot Video Editor is Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) that supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS. OpenShot supplies free technical support through email. > > Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 175 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 175 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: OpenShot Studios - **Location**: Rockwall, US - **Founded**: 2008 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: OpenShot Video Editor is free and open-source software. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Basque, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Galician, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Kazakh, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 208 more ## Features - 3D Video Editing - Animations & Transitions - Audio Capture - Closed Captions - Color Grading - Content Management - Customisable Templates - Data Import/Export - Drag & Drop - Image Library - Mobile Screen Support - Motion Tracking - Multimedia Support - Multiple Format Support - Preview Functionality - Social Media Integration - Speed Adjustment - Split/Merge - Supports HD Resolution - Template Management ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Phone Support ## Category - [Video Editing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4729/video-editing/software) ## Related Categories - [Video Editing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4729/video-editing/software) - [Video Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4337/video-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I also like how after separating out the sound I can either remove it or edit it. Another feature that stands out is the razor tool, it makes removing unwanted sections easy. Bringing the remaining clips together is even easier, you just drag and drop, this is something I have found to be a bit messy with other programs. I like how it's not too heavy, I have successfully ran it on an entry-level processor. It would occasionally slow down to load, but the plus here was that it would not crash and I wouldn't lose my work. However, I would be amiss if I did not mention that the processor you use makes a difference\! > > **Cons**: The issue that I have or perhaps an ask to OpenShot is that they add a splash screen to show that the editor is starting as well as a notification window that asks you to confirm if you want to open more than one instance. When starting OpenShot it's often not clear whether it's opening or not. I tend to end up with several windows open. Then it becomes a mission to close the extra windows and then wait a bit before starting work to see if there will be more windows opening up. Adding a splash screen and a notification window would be quite helpful, it would save time \& effort and eliminate any frustrations\! > > I enjoy using OpenShot, but it would be great if they added a splash screen and a notification window? It works well and competes favorably with similar programs, even with paid programs, given that it is free. Its performance is good overall but I have found that the processor you use plays a role. ----- ### "The best open-source video editor software\!" — 5.0/5 > **Amos** | *13 November 2025* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is one of the few open-source software I trust to actually install in my computer, because it offers a lot of creative tools to edit your videos and keep your projects organized. > > **Cons**: Honestly, there is nothing bad I can say about it, it is an open-source software so it's free, so nothing to complaint about. > > Ever since I started using OpenShot to edit my youtube videos I've had more watch time and subscribers, it has helped me improve the quality and edition of my videos. So it's been good. ----- ### "Openshot, the free video editor that everyone should try" — 3.0/5 > **Cristhian Josue** | *6 September 2021* | Design | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: One point I really like about Openshot is that it's free... just kidding. This video editor allows us to create infinite layers, something that I personally like a lot because I usually used multiple layers, sometimes by the need of the project or simply to have a working order in my timeline. In my opinion, this video editor is a good tool for those who like me some time ago, only want to create simple montages with good quality, "Openshot" satisfies me, it's light and any PC can run it, even the editing in this video editor is done nicely, I like it. > > **Cons**: Openshot looks very antiquated in some aspects, it has 3D animations but they look like they come out of PowerPoint or some version of windows 2000. This video editor can't compete in the graphical aspect with other free editors, let alone paid software or software focused on 3D designs. Simply Openshot isn't an option if you want to use or create animations in your video editor. > > Openshot is a fantastic tool, I like it very much, it fulfills very well the function of being a free and competitive video editor, it allows us to do almost everything related to post-production, to a greater or lesser extent, but we can do it. If you want to create simple videos, this is a good option ----- ### "Open Source Video Editor" — 5.0/5 > **Kendel** | *18 June 2024* | Graphic Design | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Being open-source, OpenShot is completely free to use, which is a significant advantage for creators on a budget. > > **Cons**: OpenShot's stability can be unreliable, often crashing when handling large projects or processing large video files. ----- ### "OpenShot Video Editor Great Aid to Business For Creating YouTube Videos" — 4.0/5 > **Nicholas** | *3 June 2020* | Consumer Goods | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It shows the whole functioning video creation process on one screen and has very easy access for multiple tracks. For me, this is a must. I want to see all of my tracks or at least have easy access to preview them. OpenShot has a little preview screen so you can preview what you are making as you go, frame by frame if necessary. At first, I had my doubts about this software as a video editor because I had trouble figuring out how to do certain tasks. I quickly found YouTube video tutorials by the program creator that make it so easy. I'm still experimenting and look for video tutorials to learn to do things right when I want to try new things. My newest endeavor is exploring the many transitions offered. The program allows us to align frames on each track to make seamless videos. I'm sure we have not even hit the halfway point of learning other benefits we will eventually use. > > **Cons**: Easy to set up video tracks, frames, etc, but this program takes a long time to Export videos so we can then upload them to YouTube. We actually have learned to open other windows to work with while it is exporting video. Otherwise, we cannot minimize during this process and it impedes us from other work. > > We got OpenShot because we were so frustrated with the cost of Camtasia. We may add that program back to our software arsenal, but for now are very happy with OpenShot. As a company, we created a YouTube video channel and we are creating content for that channel. OpenShot is very easy to use to create those videos. Our goal is 2 per day for the first 60 days. We would do more, but we run 4 or more tracks per video and the save process for export is time-consuming. ----- Page: 1 / 8\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/237982/openshot-video-editor?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/237982/openshot-video-editor) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data