# Page 5 | OpenShot Video Editor Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 5 - Is OpenShot Video Editor the right Video Editing solution for you? Explore 175 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/173466/OpenShot-Video-Editor/reviews --- OpenShot Video Editor 4.3 (175) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/173466/OpenShot-Video-Editor/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 5 - Reviews of OpenShot Video Editor ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 101-125 of 175 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use NM Norberto M. Dueño Entertainment Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "OpenShot una gran Herramienta Profesional" October 20, 2022 5.0 Una sorpresa,me lo recomendó un colega ingeniero en sistemas.Muy satisfecho,fácil implementación,muy versátil. Pros Su cantidad de opciones y automatización en filtros y bases de coloración de videos.El precio creo es un hallazgo también. Cons Hasta ahora en las muchas pruebas y tareas formales no ha tenido contras creo que va a quédar de forma definitiva de uso Review Source JA Jayla A. Self Employed Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "App Is Amazing for YouTube!" March 23, 2020 4.0 Nice movie maker, it reminds me of past Windows Movie Makers. I say some features should be updated once in a while but other than that I will keep using this app. Reminds me of Video Pad only better with rending videos. Pros The software is best for cutting and editing videos for YouTube, has effects for transition and overlaps files easy without over heating. No watermarks and free! Very thankful this app is available! Looks like a bad program at first glance but I'd give it a "open shot" Try it out! More people need to know about this program! I use this for YouTube videos when I need to make quick update videos. Cons Not a lot of features for music or free backgrounds but thats not an issue at all. I wish the looks was updated more to look less like early 2000s but the program is very useful. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Trainer E-Learning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great software for a novice to making videos" April 7, 2020 4.0 Very thoughtful creation. Pros I love the first tutorials that take you step by step to create a video. It is really user-friendly interface. In addition, the drag and drop features are so accessible. Cons There seem to be short of different animation functions. Also, you cannot create other type of cinematic effects. Review Source MT Michael T. Network Administrator II Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very video editor that doesn't cost an arm and a leg" April 9, 2018 4.0 I use to use Openshot to edit my drone footage, and I still do from time to time. I have never had any issues with it, and it has always done the job excellently. Pros Openshot is a free and open source software. It is maintained by a community of programmers that are very helpful in keeping it working and up to date. It has a wide range of transitions, and even has an add on for Firefox. Cons As with a lot of open source software Openshot can be buggy at times, and occasionally some of the features do not work as well as they do in paid software, but if you do run into any issues, there is a huge community of users to assist you with any issues. Review Source Benjamin T. marketer Internet Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "My Opinion About Openshot" July 28, 2021 4.0 I was able to save money that i should have paid for a video editor . Pros Oh i love this video editor because it is free to use , it has no watermark and you can make video overlay etc. Cons It is too basic and is lacking many advanced features so it not suitable for people that have advance knowledge in video editing. Review Source Tomas G. Enterprise Technical Support Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "The Application for Beginners" December 4, 2019 5.0 i usually record my trips and sport events, now with this tool i have a better product. Pros i have ZERO previous experiencie with video editors, using this tool i feel like a master! now i feel proud of my skills Cons should has any kind of material, maybe some videos or documents so wen can expand our knowledge in the tool. Review Source JH Jason H. Writer/developer Online Media Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Open Shot is a fantastic free video editor" June 3, 2019 4.0 As someone who was used to using Microsoft's Movie Maker, I was initially reluctant to start using a more complex video editor. At first, the interface was overwhelming, but in no time I knew my way around and was editing videos. Now that I know how to use it, I find it to be an excellent, powerful, and feature-rich editor. The fact that it's free is a bonus, and the fact that it runs on Linux and Windows makes it easy for me to switch between my many workstations. Pros The interface, while initially daunting, is functional and useful once you know your way around. Everything is laid out in a logical way to make it as easy as possible for new users. Cons The version that comes with Linux Mint does not include support for WMA files. A manual upgrade is necessary if you use that format. Review Source MA Minette A. teacher E-Learning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "video editing software for beginners" July 12, 2021 2.0 i think it a good video software for beginers and i think it is more compatible with windows 10 Pros i think it is good for converting standard video sizes like 640x480 or 720x480 screensizes to HD 720p quality output but you need to do some adjustments in the settings of each video at the timeline Cons im having trouble rendering previews when it is used in windows 7 Switched from [Filmora](https://www.capterra.com/p/186540/Filmora/) it is easier to use. it has more features in the gallery section and also i dont have trouble renedering previews. Review Source WT Winnie T. Manager Business Supplies and Equipment Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Free version " August 30, 2023 5.0 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. Review Source JF Jamie F. Lead Technician Information Technology and Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Generally good and multi featured video Editing Software" October 25, 2023 4.0 Pros Dragging and dropping is good and intuitive as mentioned, colour coding makes things easy to distinguish video and audio tracks. Cons I felt the production or final producing of the product was slower than some rivals, Switched from [Blender](https://www.capterra.com/p/167519/Blender/) I tried using blender for video editing as I use it for 3D design so am familiar but it wasn't really designed for the job and Openshot is. Review Source AD Alioune D. Ceo Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Openshot" November 14, 2022 5.0 Pros It is one of the best software to make videos and complete and easy to use. I manage to process my videos well with Cons I have had no problems with Openshot and it has lowered the price Review Source LS Linos S. Academic Higher Education Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Fast, fully customizable, but with a slightly steep learning curve" January 8, 2019 5.0 I've used OpenShot Video Editor in the past. At first, I preferred simpler applications, but once I had to make a half-hour project from more than 5 hours of audio and multi-cam video footage, I had to go for something more serious. Because I had to customize OpenShot Video Editor to my needs for said project, now I only use this, even for the simplest task. Pros OpenShot Video Editor is probably the most powerful video editor and exported one can use on Fedora Linux. Anything and everything can be added to it's collection, from basic color correction to fully custom transitions, and there is a big community that shares their own. Rendering can be done in virtually every format and file type. Do not let the zero price fool you; this is a tool for professionals. Cons Although it is really ease to use once its fully customized, customization itself can be somewhat hard. But otherwise, it wouldn't be possible to be that powerful. For a more simple experience, one can use other applications which are made for that purpose, but don't dwell into professional video editing. Review Source CS Cheick S. Marketing manager Oil & Energy Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Openshot review " November 22, 2022 5.0 Pros Openshot is very good video editing software. Free and suitable for beginners it will be very useful for you Cons No problem encountered in the use of this software I highly recommend Review Source Ana M. Administrator Wholesale Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy and efficient video editor for home users and micro/small business" July 22, 2018 4.0 It is good enough for our professional and personal youtube channels and simple not so demanding professional video presentations. Pros OpenShot is free and open source video editor. It has a lot of features and the best one, by my humble opinion, is audio editing and audio options that are available to anyone that is interested to learn and make something more. Cons It knows sometimes to lag, or to freeze for few minutes and then just crash. Fortunately, it's not so often. Review Source AL Anand L. Freelancer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Beginners Friendly" April 27, 2021 5.0 The experience with OpenShot was very much good at all. I have created 4 to 5 simple videos with this software and till now everything is going well except it lags sometimes. Pros The software is free version software and very much beginners friendly for the people who are just stepping in the field of video editing and some extend you can also edit audio. Cons The software does not contain some of the features compared to other softwares. I think for professional video editing you have to switch into another software. Review Source BT Brice T. Strategic marketing officer Banking Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Openshot" October 18, 2022 5.0 Pros For it is one of the best software for video editing and it is easy to use with very good features Cons Honestly I haven't found any drawbacks since I started using it Review Source SB Sashana B. Freelance Makeup Artist Cosmetics Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Very Beginner Friendly" January 28, 2021 4.0 I have really enjoyed using Openshot. I have recommended it to friends and I'd recommend it to anyone, especially beginners or persons who don't want to invest in an over-the-top video editor. Pros Everything is very easy to use. It can be used effectively by both beginners and professionals. For a first-time user, it will not be hard to navigate the software without help from Youtube videos or websites. I watched some videos on how to use the software and I quickly realized how straightforward everything is. The labels are accurate and the pull-down and pop-up menus aren't overcrowded. I love Openshot's features as well. Its features include, but are not limited to, color correction, visual and audio effects, titles, filters and (my personal favorite) unlimited layering. I love it. Cons I love Openshot Video Editor. I've been using it to edit my videos for Instagram and it's just a breeze. However, I'm really missing the chroma key (green screen) feature. If I could use green screen effectively on Openshot, everything would be absolutely perfect. Review Source Christopher E. Teacher Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Excellent, Simple Video Editor" July 24, 2023 5.0 Pros I love the simplicity and the fact that it is open source. This is an excellent video editor when you don't need a super robust editor like Final Cut Pro. Cons I have honestly not found anything I dislike about the product. It does what it does well and I am really happy with it. Review Source AA Athanase A. Ceo Internet Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Openshot review" September 12, 2022 5.0 Pros Openshot is very pleasant to use and allows you to edit your videos to perfection Cons Nothing to say on this subject. Openshot has no problem in my opinion. Review Source MA Méo A. Creative director Graphic Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Openshot review" September 12, 2022 5.0 Pros Openshot is my working tool for video editing. It is easy to use and saves time. Cons Exporting the files takes a little time than other similar software Review Source TT Tyler T. Youtuber Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good free video editor" April 15, 2018 4.0 I can create videos in several different formats with very complex and intense audio added in. Openshot is perfect for a Youtuber on a budget. Pros While Openshot is a good video editor in general my favorite feature is its powerful audio editing. When I need to create a video with an intense soundtrack Openshot is my go to editor. Cons While Openshot is a good editor it has a tendency to lag and can even get so bad while lagging that it will freeze and crash. This has cause me to move to other video editors, but I still use Openshot for the audio editor. Review Source Venyton I. analista de sistemas Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Uma ótima opção gratuita para edições rápidas de vídeo" July 22, 2022 4.0 É um software gratuito prático para edições rápidas quando preciso cortar um vídeo ou fazer pequenas edições. Pros É um software simples, rápido e direto para edições de vídeo. Ideal para pequenos trabalhos de edição como cortes, tratamento básico de áudio e pequenos efeitos. Cons Possui poucas opções de ajustes de vídeo. Disponibiliza alguns filtros prontos mas não permite ajustes como cor, brilho e contraste individualmente. Review Source MR Megan R. Youth Services Librarian Libraries Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A Bit Of A Learning Curve, But Useful" April 6, 2021 4.0 Overall, I like what I know how to do, but I had to struggle to learn it. I think there are shortcomings to what this software can do, but for the price, it is certainly a good choice for starters! Pros I started using this software recently. My colleagues introduced me to this software and had to give me a quick rundown on some of the basics of how to operate it. I do like how it is easy to edit clips and alter the sound volume. Cons I think this software does require a significant learning curve. I certainly do not know all of it's features and I am Googling to figure out what I need to do sometimes. It can be a bit buggy (but very rarely). Review Source TH Tajammal H. Web Owner Internet Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "OpenShot Video Editor - An open source video editor with powerful functions" September 20, 2018 5.0 I have been edited many videos with OpenShot software very easily. I like it. Pros OpenShot is a free, easy to use and open source software for video editing. It has a user frinedly interface. The main window lets you access all video editing features, preview your work and access the timeline. It is available for Linux, Windows, and Mac. It also provide free built in effects and animations for your clips to make beautiful. It also have great 3D title generating support. Cons 3D animation generating feature is not a built-in feature. You must have to install "Blender" software to generate 3D animation titles. Review Source FM Frank M. Online Entrepreneur Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good Video Editor " September 20, 2022 4.0 It is okay. Pros Ease of usage and good video editor for newbie. Cons The audio volume control is something to look at in the future. Review Source Similar Products Featured