Have you installed Shotcut then created a project and not been able to play it back? Does it only open in Shotcut? If you export a video in Shotcut, this is how you create the correct format for playback on other devices, such as YouTube or through a media device. Export Videos in Shotcut Now you know how to […]

To save projects in Shotcut is a fairly easy task to complete. It saves the raw files so you can revisit them later on. This allows you to continue editing them over days or weeks. However, confusion can come in when thinking about exporting your video. In a video editing program, exporting is part of creating […]

This is a simple guide on how to find the version number of Shotcut that is installed on your computer, and how to compare it to the most recent version available for download. Finding the Shotcut Version Number Open Shotcut and hover over the Help tab towards the top left of the screen. If you are on […]

In this tutorial I show you how to open projects in the Shotcut video editor. You may need this becuase you have forgotten where the files are located, or just because its not very intuitive. Either way, you should be able to open your project by following this guide. Have you been working hard on […]

Today we look at how to change from dark to light mode in Shotcut. The skin is antithetical and does not change the functionality in Shotcut. This means that whether you use the light, dark or system skin, Shotcut still performs in exactly the same way. Because there are three skins available, when you watch […]

When editing videos in Shotcut you may be wondering how to apply images over the top? In this article I explain how images can be used in a very similar way to video clips. I take you through everything you need to know to add images into the Shotcut video editor. The easiest way to […]

Today we take a look at the user interface and layout of the Shotcut video editor. We dive into the main components of the interface and look at the main panels that make up the GUI. All of the elements within the Shotcut video editor are held in groups and depicted in panels on the […]

When you start using a new software package, you often click and experiment on buttons, accidentally moving the layout or items, losing them or hiding them from view. This can be very frustrating. However, it is easy to reset the default layout in Shotcut! The first thing to note is that experimenting with GUI’s and […]

In this guide I will show you how to create a project in Shotcut. It assumes you have the program installed on your computer. If you need help with installing the software, follow my guide, How to Install Shotcut on Windows 10 or you can head over to the Shotcut website. Shotcut is an open source video editor […]

If you are having trouble updating Shotcut or your version is outdated, try upgrading to the latest version. In this tutorial I show you how to upgrade the Shotcut video editor on Windows 10. If you have never downloaded Shotcut before, check out my guide on How to Install Shotcut on Windows 10. Step 1: Shotcut […]