Optional full range video input, processing, and export.Videos files with alpha channel - both reading and writing.Export single frame as image or video as image sequence.EDL (CMX3600 Edit Decision List) export.Color, text, noise, and counter generators.Network stream playback (HTTP, HLS, RTMP, RTSP, MMS, UDP).Multi-format timeline: mix and match resolutions and frame rates within a project.

Frame-accurate seeking for many formats.No import required - native timeline editing.Supports popular image formats such as BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, SVG, TIFF, WebP as well as image sequences.Support for the latest audio and video formats thanks to FFmpeg.Also supports drag-n-drop of assets from file manager. Multiple dockable and undockable panels, including detailed media properties, recent files with search, playlist with thumbnail view, filter panel, history view, encoding panel, jobs queue, and melted server and playlist. Supports capture from SDI, HDMI, webcam, JACK & Pulse audio, IP stream, X11 screen and Windows DirectShow devices. Other features include screen, webcam and audio capture. There's no import required meaning native timeline editing, Blackmagic Design support for input and preview monitoring, and resolution support up to 4k. Shotcut supports a wide range of formats and codecs thanks to FFmpeg.

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