OpenShot User Guide

OpenShot Video Editor is an award-winning, open-source video editor, available on Linux, Mac, Chrome OS, and Windows. OpenShot can create stunning videos, films, and animations with an easy-to-use interface and rich set of features.

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
  • Features
  • Screenshot
  • System Requirements
  • License
• Installation
  • Clean Install
  • Windows (Installer)
  • Windows (Portable)
  • Mac
  • Linux (AppImage)
  • Linux (PPA)
  • Chrome OS (Chromebook)
  • Previous Versions
  • Uninstall
• Quick Tutorial
  • Basic Terminology
  • Video Tutorials
  • Step 1 – Import Photos & Music
  • Step 2 – Add Photos to Timeline
  • Step 3 – Add Music to Timeline
  • Step 4 – Preview your Project
  • Step 5 – Export your Video
  • Conclusion
• Video Editing Basics
  • Computer
  • Accessories
  • Practical Tips
  • Exporting
  • Conclusion
• Main Window
  • Overview
  • Built-in Tutorial
  • Tracks & Layers
  • Timeline Toolbar
  • Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Menu
  • Views
  • High DPI / 4K Monitors
• Files
  • Import Files
  • File Menu
  • Split File
  • Export Files
  • Add to Timeline
  • Properties
  • Remove from Project
  • Missing Files
• Clips
  • Trimming & Slicing
  • Selections
  • Context Menu
  • Effects
  • Clip Properties
  • More Information
• Transitions
  • Overview
  • Direction
  • Transparency
  • Cutting & Slicing
  • Mask
  • Custom Transition
  • Transition Properties
• Effects
  • List of Effects
  • Effect Properties
  • Effect Parent
  • Sequencing
  • Video Effects
  • Audio Effects
• Export
  • Simple Mode
  • Advanced Mode
• Animation
  • Overview
  • Key Frames
  • Bézier Presets
  • Image Sequences
• Text & Titles
  • Overview
  • Title Templates
  • 3D Animated Titles
  • Importing Text
  • Installing Inkscape
  • Installing Blender
• Profiles
  • Project Profile
  • Choose Profile Dialog
  • Edit/Duplicate Profile
  • Converting Profiles
  • Export Profile
  • Custom Profile
  • Preset List
  • Profile List
• Import & Export
  • EDL (Edit Decision Lists)
  • XML (Final Cut Pro format)
• Preferences
  • General
  • Preview
  • Autosave
  • Cache
  • Debug
  • Performance
  • Keyboard
  • Location
  • Reset (Default Values)
• Playback
  • Real-Time Preview
  • Audio Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting
  • Windows 11 Unresponsive
  • Windows Debugging with GDB
• Developers
  • The Big Picture
  • Getting the Latest Source Code
  • Configuring your Development Environment
  • libopenshot-audio (Build Instructions)
  • libopenshot (Build Instructions)
  • openshot-qt (Launch Instructions)
  • GitHub Issues
  • Share your Changes
• Contributing
  • How to Contribute
  • Did you find a bug?
  • Software Developers
  • Made with Love
• Learn More
• Glossary
  • Definitions