OpenCut

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About OpenCut

OpenCut is a modern open-source video editor designed for web, desktop, and mobile devices, offering a privacy-friendly alternative to proprietary editors like CapCut. The project focuses on local-first video editing where users keep full control over their media without relying on cloud processing. Built with Next.js, Rust, WASM, and GPU-powered rendering technologies, OpenCut provides timeline editing, effects, masks, and cross-platform creative workflows while remaining free and self-hostable. The platform includes a web application, an upcoming native desktop app, and a shared Rust rendering engine for performance and portability. OpenCut supports Docker-based self-hosting, local WASM development, GPU acceleration, and community-driven contributions, making it suitable for creators, developers, and privacy-conscious users seeking an open-source editing ecosystem.

Key Features

• Free and open-source cross-platform video editor
• Privacy-focused local-first editing workflow
• Supports web, desktop, and mobile platforms
• GPU-powered rendering and compositor engine
• Timeline editing and project management tools
• Built with Next.js, Rust, WASM, and GPUI
• Docker-based self-hosting support
• Modern web-based editing interface
• WASM package support for browser performance
• Native desktop app in active development
• Open-source MIT licensed project
• Community-driven development and contributions
• Cross-platform development environment with Bun
• Supports Redis and database-backed workflows
• Designed as an alternative to CapCut

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