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VidCutter
What VidCutter is
VidCutter is a free desktop application for cutting and joining video files. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows and is licensed under GPL-3.0. Linux installation choices include Flatpak, Snap, Arch packages, an Ubuntu PPA, openSUSE repositories, and Fedora builds. Windows users can use the linked installer or Chocolatey, while macOS users have a Homebrew cask and installer. The README supports macOS Catalina and earlier; Big Sur is described as unstable. Command-line help allows video files to be preloaded and .vcp project files to be opened. Linux and macOS command-line use includes a debug mode that prints verbose console logs. Running from source requires libmpv, FFmpeg, PyQt5, Qt5, pyopengl, and simplejson, with MediaInfo additionally needed for the media information option. Distribution is also documented through Flathub and other package sources.
Who it suits
VidCutter suits people who need a free desktop cutter and joiner on Linux, Windows, or supported macOS versions. It also fits users comfortable with package installations or source dependencies.
What it does well
- Free plan with free
- Cuts and joins video files
- Supports Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Many Linux installation routes
- GPL-3.0 licensed project
What to know first
- Big Sur support is described as unstable
- macOS support limited to Catalina and earlier
- Source setup requires several dependencies
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| VidCutter | Video cutting and joining · desktop application | Free |
As github.com lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
VidCutter provides straightforward desktop video cutting and joining across three operating systems. Check the macOS version limit and source requirements before choosing an installation method.
Facts from VidCutter's own pages
- Debugging
- The Linux and macOS command line offers a debug mode that prints verbose logging to the console. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Desktop app
- Yes · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The README documents distribution through Flathub, Snap, Chocolatey, and Homebrew, among other package sources. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository identifies VidCutter as licensed under GPL-3.0. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Linux installation
- Linux installation options include Flatpak, Snap, Arch packages, Ubuntu PPA, openSUSE repositories, and Fedora builds. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- macOS installation
- The README says VidCutter is available as a Homebrew cask and installer. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- macOS support limit
- The README says only macOS Catalina and earlier are supported, and Big Sur is unstable. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Project files
- The command-line help lists video files for preloading and .vcp project files for opening. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- VidCutter is a multi-platform video cutter and joiner. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Security and compliance
- The repository page identifies the project license but does not state security certifications or compliance claims. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Source dependencies
- Running from source requires libmpv, FFmpeg, PyQt5, Qt5, pyopengl, and simplejson; MediaInfo is needed for the media information option. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Windows installation
- The README links a Windows installer and says VidCutter is available through Chocolatey. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
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