Silhouette

What Silhouette is

Silhouette is paid software from Boris FX for working with video and media files on Linux, macOS, and Windows. It accepts AVI, DV, M2TS, MKV, MPEG, MPEG-4, MXF, QuickTime, RED R3D, and WMV input formats, making format compatibility a central consideration when bringing existing footage into the application. The product is available as a standalone application and/or plugin. Buyers can choose an annual subscription starting at $545 a year or a monthly subscription starting at $103 a month. A 14-day trial is available for evaluation, while the product has no free plan. Silhouette’s company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Its three listed desktop platforms support varied computer environments, and the subscription structure gives organizations a choice between yearly and monthly billing. The annual and monthly plans describe the same standalone application and/or plugin offering, with the billing period determining the stated starting price.

Who it suits

Silhouette suits teams or individuals needing desktop software that runs on Linux, macOS, or Windows and accepts the listed media formats. It also fits buyers choosing between standalone application and/or plugin subscriptions with a short trial period before purchase.

Limits

The trial lasts 14 days. Continued use requires a paid subscription, starting at $545 a year or $103 a month.

Getting started

1. Open the Silhouette website
2. Choose Linux, macOS, or Windows
3. Select the standalone application and/or plugin option
4. Start the 14-day trial
5. Choose annual or monthly subscription billing

Verdict

Pick Silhouette if your workflow needs the listed input formats across Linux, macOS, or Windows. The 14-day trial can help evaluate the paid standalone application and/or plugin before subscribing. Look elsewhere if you require a free plan or different platforms.