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OpenShot Video Editor Reviews

About OpenShot Video Editor

OpenShot is an open-source video editing solution providing video transitions, watermarks, image overlays, title creation, and more.

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Pros:

It has a lot of built-in functions, pre-made titles and you can integrate with blender and Inkscape to create your own animated titles.

Cons:

So far I don't have much problem during using of this software, But I think it is some difficulties I felt during the making of subtitles. It was a little bit of getting more time.

OpenShot Video Editor ratings

Average score

Ease of Use
4.3
Customer Service
4.1
Features
4.1
Value for Money
4.5

Likelihood to recommend

8.2/ 10

OpenShot Video Editor has an overall rating of 4.3 out 5 stars based on 173 user reviews on Capterra.

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Moise
Moise
Teacher in Romania
Verified LinkedIn User
E-Learning, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Perfect video editor!

5.0 last year

Pros:

This video editor is amazing! It is free and has all the features a video editor deluxe has. I highly recommand.

Cons:

There is nothing I can find as cons for this amazing app!

Kendel
Owner in US
Graphic Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Open Source Video Editor

5.0 8 months ago

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.

Géovanny
Géovanny
graphic designer in Cameroon
Verified LinkedIn User
Graphic Design, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

The free and intuitive video editing solution for all levels

3.0 2 years ago

Pros:

As an Openshot user, I can say that there are several advantages to this video editing software. First of all, its free nature makes it a popular choice for beginners or users with a limited budget. Second, Openshot is relatively easy to use, thanks to its intuitive user interface and smooth learning curve. In addition, it offers a variety of editing tools, visual effects and transitions to customize my videos. Finally, Openshot is available on multiple platforms, including Windows, Mac and Linux, making it accessible to a wide community of users

Cons:

Openshot can sometimes be unstable and can crash or close unexpectedly, which can be frustrating if you're working on a large project. Also, its range of features is not as extensive as some of the more advanced video editing software, which can limit its capabilities for more complex projects. Finally, although the Openshot community is active and often provides updates, support can be limited compared to more popular and commercial video editing solutions. Despite these drawbacks, I find Openshot to still be an excellent choice for beginner to intermediate users looking for a simple, free video editing solution.

Jade Anthony
Admin in Philippines
Events Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

TRUSTWORTHY VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: Overall it is user friendly and if you are a beginner to video editing this is a perfect tool for you!

Pros:

The thing I love the most about OpenShot is that you have an unlimited tracks that you can place during editing your videos.

Cons:

There is no much help fron an AI if you are finding one.

Qasem
Receptionist in Jordan
Sporting Goods, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Program review openshot

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: Overall, the experience was successful, but it needs more modification and development

Pros:

Produces high quality video/It's fast and the video doesn't get cut off while you're working

Cons:

Slow if the video quality is high / Need to develop more

Robert
Ceo in Canada
Marketing & Advertising, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great Value

5.0 12 months ago

Pros:

For an open source product, this one packs a big punchm

Cons:

Sometime the product will hang a little which is frustrating.

ERIC EMMANUEL
PROPRIETOR in Philippines
Animation, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

CONTENTED OPENSHOT VIDEO EDITOR USER.

5.0 last year

Pros:

Open-source app. Available for Windows, Linux and OS X. Simple and easy to navigate interface, wide selection of effects, filters, transitions and emojis. Easy file handling (uploading of raw files). Compatible to many video file formats. Unlimited video length in editing. Hi resolution render.

Cons:

None, everything you need as a newbie editor is here.

Angelica
Ads Assessor in Italy
Computer Networking, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Irreplaceable video editing software

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Very positive experience. I recommend the use of this software to all those who want to approach the world of video editing without special foundations

Pros:

I'm not a professional video editor, but I'm self-taught and am always dabbling with new photography and video editing software. Since I discovered OpenShot, I no longer use any other alternative software, both for the videos I have to create for work presentations and for personal purposes.I really appreciate the ease of use and the fact that you can create professional videos even if you have little experience with it, as the software is very intuitive and also offers pre-set templates, as well as automatically generates the video simply by selecting the contents you prefer.

Cons:

I would like the choice of transitions to be inserted between the various frames and the possibility of making texts more dynamic to be implemented.

Gabriele
Gabriele
amateur things-maker in Italy
Verified LinkedIn User
Writing & Editing, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Useful video editing tool!

4.0 last year

Pros:

Simple, easy to use and with a lot of potential...

Cons:

... but there's still room for improvement (particularly with the frequent crashes)!

Sugam
Sugam
Project Manager in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Easy to use Video Editor

5.0 last year

Pros:

Quite an easy to use video editor. Works on low-end pc as well and user interface is very intuitive and easy to use. It has all the features required for editing a video for an average user and gets the job done.

Cons:

Sometimes it has performance issues with larger files and it does lacks advanced features. It is very simple ana does not offers audio editing capabilities or multicam editing

Winnie
Manager in Uganda
Business Supplies & Equipment, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Free version

5.0 last year

Comments: I have ever used it to edit the videos and also adding effects to videos.

Pros:

Free version displaces features for learning on how the software edit videos.

Cons:

To access the good features you have to purchase premium version.

Flavia Cagnin
Professora in Brazil
E-Learning, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

A very good video edition tool

4.0 2 years ago

Pros:

Usability is very simple! I really like to edit my class videos

Cons:

The program is a little heavy. It takes time to render the video

Brian
YouTuber in US
Entertainment, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

So frustrating

2.0 4 years ago

Comments: If I had the money to afford PowerDirector on my own, I'd buy it. I don't, so I'm stuck with this clunker. I assure you this is not an ad for PD. I 'm sure there are many better programs out there. But OpenShoot just frustrates me to no end, and PD is my only other frame of reference.

Pros:

It's free, and if I was starting from scratch and using this and learning along the way, I would probably love it ... because I wouldn't know any better. I got it because right now my budget doesn't allow for anything better, and it's the closest to what I use at work, PowerDirector, which I love.

Cons:

It's very frustrating to use when you're used to using a platform that is easy to learn and relatively intuitive. For instance, while you can see how far into a video you are (e.g., 01:06:25). It's on the lefthand side of the timeline. But if you click on that (say to jump forward or backward), it takes you all the way back to the beginning. Now there is a place in the lefthand column (that pops up with some digging around), but it renders the time in *seconds*. So, for instance, right now I'm working on a 1 hour, 10 minute project, so if I want to jump forward or backward, I have to calculate the time in seconds (e.g., going from 1,284 seconds to 1,173 seconds) by translating that from minutes. Whereas in PowerDirector, I just click on the time stamp in the right, type in the place to which I want to jump and, voila, I'm there once I hit enter. Another frustration I'm dealing with at this moment is how difficult the minimize functions are. I want to be able to see all the images I plan to insert in one window, but the video playback screen goes over that. So I minimize the video window. It virtually disappears, and it takes a stroke of luck to get the window containing my images and other videos and titles to appear as I want it. Once I do that, I try to get the video back. I have to shut it down, hoping the project doesn't save as it's currently configured because that does me no good. This is too much wasted time when you're editing a 1 hour, 10 minute video!

Jeff
Jeff
Project Superintendent in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Construction, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

OpenShot Hits The Target

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: We're able to provide a Sunday morning service to our shut-ins parishioners or those who couldn't make the service in person. Since we started a few years ago, this has been a great method of outreach.

Pros:

My favorite aspect about OpenShot Video Editor is it's simplicity of use. I am the Tech Advisor at our church but also the volunteer editor of the weekly services. I am using OpenShot in hopes that one day another parishioner will step up and assist. I don't think it will be difficult to train them on this Editor program once they use it once or twice.

Cons:

Perhaps it's my machine but I wish that it would render / export the video quicker. I've gotten the process down to where I do other things during this period (about 3 hours / hour of video), but for the price you can't go wrong.

Bintou
Chargée RH in Guinea
Internet, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

OpenShot Video Editor

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: OpenShot Video Editor is a good quality video editing program

Pros:

I'm a Youtuber and I use this softwareto edit my videos since the creation of the Youtube channel until now. It's very easy to use

Cons:

It's a good software it's very easy to use no problem

Architecte
Gérant chez Arcade Studio Guinée in Guinea
Internet, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

OpenShot Video Editor

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: OpenShot Video Editor is one of the best video editing software in good quality

Pros:

Good software for good video editing of very good quality that I really enjoyed. It is a good software

Cons:

Actually, the editing is very easy, and the videos are of very good quality

Sarada
Freelancer in Thailand
Hospital & Health Care, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

The friendly video editing software

4.0 5 years ago

Comments: Before finding this software I faced many problems using different video editing software. That software was more complicated and difficult to use. anyway, the outcome also not much good. But after finding this software I'm making high-quality videos without any difficulties with minimum time-consuming. I would like to say this is the best software for video editing because this is very friendly software anyone can use this with the minimal knowledge. The good thing is the best quality videos we can make within a minimum time period.

Pros:

The best thing about this software is easy to control or use. It means the way of using this software very much familiar to me. This is free software. Nowadays most of the peoples are using this software to make the videos. Especially, When they are making videos for the business promoting purpose. Personally I'm using this software to make the video clip by using the pictures. Then I can use the audio track also. Othe thing is I can insert the letters to my video, Finally I can make the subtitles also. I like this software and recently I installed the latest version of this software.

Cons:

So far I don't have much problem during using of this software, But I think it is some difficulties I felt during the making of subtitles. It was a little bit of getting more time. Still, I'm also studying about this software. I think later on It will be ok for me.

Ousmane
Responsable Digital Magic Guinée in Guinea
Internet, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

OpenShot Video Editor

4.0 2 years ago

Comments: OpenShot Video Editor is very nice for editing a video with better image quality

Pros:

I have never seen a better video editing software than OpenShot Video Editor. This software surprised me a lot with its quality and speed, it is a very good tool

Cons:

Honestly, it is a simple and easy to use software without any problem

Meale
Meale
marketer in Togo
Verified LinkedIn User
Business Supplies & Equipment, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

the video editating software

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: a strong software for videos

Pros:

Openshot Video Editor is a very good software . it is generally used to edit videos

Cons:

some editating tools are not really easy and must be explained to new users

Souaibou
Communication manager in Burkina Faso
Information Technology & Services, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Openshot review

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

The software is free and easy to use. And even if the features are outdated, it allows you to edit not-so-bad videos

Cons:

Lack of cutting means with viewing and exporting videos takes time

William
William
IT Manager in US
Religious Institutions, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Drag and drop video editing for free!

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: I can add several video clips together to produce one seamless video. I can add dozens of built in transitions. Adding titles is a breeze. Then exporting to MP4 has many choices to meet my needs.

Pros:

Drag and drop video editing for free! Love this program. It is simple to use right from first install. I have used other bundled software, and even Adobe products. OpenShot is way better and easier to use.

Cons:

I cannot think of anything that is lacking in this product. But I am a nubie at video editing. So that I can create a video from multiple clips and add photos and title is awesome.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Internet, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Its Free, Simple and Comprehensive

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: I am majorly using micro user guides and it has been super effective. I started using this about 3 months ago and no major roadblock till now. It's great!

Pros:

I love the fact that Openshot can be used for free on any operating systems. I am using it on Linux. It serves multiple purposes. You can edit videos, add tracks, add transitions and export a High Quality Mp4 very easily. You can pretty much do everything a paid video editor allows.

Cons:

So, when you are playing a video after adding your desired tracks and cropping the videos, the track stutters and looks low quality. However, once you export the video, it seems to be perfectly fine. I didn't realise that fact until I actually exported the video. Overall, it's a great tool.

Boukary
Ceo in Burkina Faso
Internet, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Arguably the best video editing software.

5.0 2 years ago

Pros:

Openshot is the best video editing software. It is simple and practical and moreover less expensive. The synchronization of videos is very simple and the audio mixing too

Cons:

Really nothing to say on this point, the software is extremely efficient

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

can be used to multifarious purposes.

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: I am able to create micro user guides to send to clients. Product videos that can be added to the presentation decks.

Pros:

I recently started using this tool and I think its a great value addition. You can do multiple things like, cropping a video, adding sound track, converting to mp4. It serves a lot of purposes with absolutely no cost. Its supported on different operating systems, I am using it on Linux and Mac. Both are great. Love it.

Cons:

Not sure if this is an OS issue but the video stutters sometimes while editing. The final output is still perfect though.

Timothy
Timothy
Software Engineer in UK
Verified LinkedIn User
Religious Institutions, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Good video editing tool

4.0 5 years ago

Comments: Used it to put together a mission trip for Church but due to crashing it took a lot longer than I thought. I think it's better stability-wise now.

Pros:

It's free! Also, it's simple, easy to use, a fair number of built in filters, transitions, effects, etc.

Cons:

Kept crashing on me which would lose my work so had to save the pfoject every step, project files weren't transferrable would be nice to be able to package the project with assets so that you can transport it (reinstalled Linux). Tutorials would be helpful