OpenCut: 93,000 Star Open Source Clipper, Free Clipping/CapCut Alternative Running LocallyOpenCut：9.3 万 Star 的开源剪辑器，本地运行的免费剪映 / CapCut 替代方案

Fully open source, mit license: The source code can be read and changed, and there is no problem with backdoor upload, forced login, or subscription expiration lock.

Local/self-hosted operation: The project provides complete source code, runs a copy with your own machine or server, and the materials and pieces are in your own hands, suitable for handling customer materials or commercial content.

The cross-formal route is clear: the official is rewriting the kernel, the goal is to cover the desktop, mobile and browser with the same set of code, and the editor API, plug-in system, MCP server (for AI agents) and headless batch rendering mode are planned.

Active community: Discord and X official accounts are constantly updated, and the rewrite progress is publicly visible, which is a rare open source editing project that can be used for a long time.

Timeline clipping: Multi-track arrangement, cropping and splitting, drag-and-drop sorting, close to the feel of desktop clipping software in the browser.

Transitions and special effects: Built-in common transitions and visual effects, with key frames to do basic effects such as displacement, scaling, and rotation.

Text overlay with subtitles: Add captions, subtitle bars, and adjust the font style position directly on the screen.

Audio Processing: Align audio mixes, volume adjustments, and background music with voiceovers to export to common video formats.

The official OpenCut repository (OpenCut-app/OpenCut) is currently in a "rewrite from scratch" state, and the main branch is the scaffolding of the new generation kernel, which is not yet suitable for direct use as a finished product.

You can immediately get started with the classic version of opencut-classic, that is, the set that is running online on opencut.app. The source code is complete, the dependency is clear, and you can cut the film locally.

The download on this page is the classic version of the complete source code package (main branch, about 4.5 MB), and the picture and text tutorials of the matching station can set up the local editing workbench in ten minutes.

The source package is a standard GitHub source code archive (zip). After unzipping, it contains front-end engineering, dependency list and configuration files. No additional binary installation package is required.

Getting Started: Unzip and → install Node.js and the package manager depend on the → → startup development service → browser to open the local address and start clipping. For the complete commands, see the "Deploying OpenCut locally" graphic tutorial on this site.

Users who want to save time can also directly access the official online version of the opencut.app experience, confirm and then self-host according to the tutorial, and the data and materials will be stored in their own environment.

The comprehensive experience of the self-hosted version is related to your machine performance, browser version, and it is recommended to use a newer version of Chrome or Edge to handle 4K elements. The project is in the rapid iteration stage, please back up your project files before upgrading. This article is compiled from self-disclosure materials. Resources are for learning and exchange only. Please follow the project mit permission. For commercial use, please check the authorization of third-party materials and fonts.