Shutter Encoder
A converter designed by video editors. The professional compression tool accessible to all.

Shutter Encoder is a free, open-source video, audio, and image converter designed for professionals and enthusiasts. It supports a wide range of codecs and formats including editing codecs, broadcast codecs, and AI-powered tools for tasks like audio separation, colorization, and background removal. The application runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with a simple yet comprehensive interface.
Shutter Encoder wraps FFmpeg and various AI tools into a GUI, allowing users to select files, choose a conversion function or codec, configure settings, and encode or process media files locally.
Video editors and media professionals needing multi-format conversion
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- free
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