OpenShot 3.5: faster, more stable, more creative open-source video editor

OpenShot, the free and open-source video editor for macOS, Windows, and Linux, got a major update in March with version 3.5. It runs faster, handles edits and audio better — 18 years into this project, OpenShot is looking like something pretty much everyone ought to at least try. And that’s especially true if you’re experimenting with AI or cloud-based video instances.

Pikimov, free motion and video app, now $6 standalone for Mac and Windows

Pikimov 5.1.0 is now available as an offline app, bringing all the browser-powered video editing and motion graphics powers of this tool to a standalone tool — no internet connection required. The browser version is free forever; for offline capabilities, you need to pay $6 a month (no commitment). Pikimov is not free as in […]

Peter Kirn - March 16, 2026

Pikimov, free Web visual tool, now has a classic editor for video editing

Pikimov, the community-supported free Web visual tool, keeps getting better. Pikimov 5 dropped today with a “classic” editor that makes it competitive with tools like CapCut — or any time you need a quick video edit. That joins After Effects-style motion tools, with surprising options like background removal and rotoscoping.

Peter Kirn - February 4, 2026