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Shotcut, alternative Linux à Microsoft Clipchamp

Mis à jour le 2 novembre 2026

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Shotcut is a solid replacement for Microsoft Clipchamp if you value offline editing and format flexibility over simplicity. It’s free, open-source, and runs natively on Linux without requiring a browser. While it has a steeper learning curve, its drag-and-drop timeline, basic transitions, text overlays, and audio tools cover core beginner needs. There’s no forced watermarking, and it exports common formats like MP4 and MOV. However, its interface feels denser than Clipchamp’s, so users seeking a truly lightweight experience may need time to adjust.

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Licence: GPL-3.0-only
Prix: Gratuit
Dernière version: 26.9.27 (27 septembre 2026)
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Capture d’écran de Shotcut — Wide Format Support

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Both support drag-and-drop timeline editing with multiple tracks
Basic video transitions and text overlays are available in Shotcut
Audio and video import and export in common formats like MP4 and MOV
Free to use without subscription or forced watermarking
Support for webcam and screen recording directly in the app

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Shotcut is desktop-based and installed locally, while Clipchamp runs in a browser
Shotcut has no cloud export or rendering—exports are local only
Clipchamp has a simpler, more beginner-friendly UI; Shotcut requires more technical familiarity
Shotcut lacks Clipchamp’s guided templates and stock media library
Clipchamp integrates with Microsoft accounts; Shotcut has no user accounts or sync

Ouvrir vos fichiers Microsoft Clipchamp

Shotcut can open most video formats used in Microsoft Clipchamp, including MP4 and MOV, thanks to FFmpeg. If Clipchamp exports standard MP4 files, Shotcut will import them without issue. However, project files (.clipchamp) are not supported—editing must be done from exported videos. There’s no way to directly import a Clipchamp project into Shotcut, so you’ll need to export from Clipchamp first if coming from that workflow.

Passer de Microsoft Clipchamp à Shotcut, étape par étape

Export your final video from Microsoft Clipchamp as MP4 or MOV
Download and install Shotcut from your distribution’s package manager or flathub.org
Open Shotcut and drag your video files directly into the timeline
Use the Filters panel to add text, transitions, or audio adjustments
Export via File > Export, choosing MP4 or MOV with H.264 for compatibility
Save your project (.mlt) for future edits

Fonctionnalités clés de Shotcut

Prend en charge des centaines de formats vidéo, audio et image via FFmpeg
Édition non linéaire sur chronologie multi-pistes
Lecture et navigation accélérées par GPU via OpenGL
Capture intégrée de l'écran, de la webcam et de l'audio
Filtres audio et vidéo avec aperçu en temps réel
Multiplateforme : fonctionne sur Linux, Windows et macOS
Aucune importation requise—éditez directement depuis l'explorateur de fichiers

Installer Shotcut sous Linux

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub org.shotcut.Shotcut

Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install shotcut

Debiansudo apt install shotcut

Fedorasudo dnf install shotcut

Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S shotcut

openSUSEsudo zypper install shotcut

Questions fréquentes

Can Shotcut edit videos without importing them first?

Yes. Shotcut lets you edit directly from the file browser—no import step is required. Just drag video files into the timeline and start editing.

Is Shotcut safe and free from malware?

Yes. Shotcut is open-source (GPL-3.0-only) and developed by Meltytech, LLC. Downloading from official sources like Flathub or the project website ensures a safe, verified build.

Does Shotcut support GPU acceleration for smoother playback?

Yes. Shotcut uses OpenGL for GPU-accelerated playback and scrubbing, which helps maintain performance even with HD video on modest hardware.