FilmCraft
Free, open-source nonlinear video editor, a clean-room take on Adobe Premiere Pro.
Our verdict
FilmCraft is for editors and hobbyists curious about a free Premiere-style editor. Skip it if you need Premiere project files, plug-ins or fast handling of large footage.
What it does well
- Trimming, multicam, colour, keyframes, titles and captions
- Free, open source, hardware decoding on macOS and Windows
- Opens FCP7 XML, AAF and OTIO sequences
Where it falls short
- Alpha; README self-estimates about 56% ready for real work
- Cannot open .prproj files and has no plug-in hosting
- Slower on big footage; Windows and Linux less tested
FilmCraft is a nonlinear video editor written in Rust. The README says editing, trimming, multicam, colour, keyframes, effects, titles, captions, mixing, codecs and export work today.
Its README lists gaps: no .prproj import, no VST3 or OpenFX plug-ins, H.264 as the only software export codec and few AI features. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Alternatives to FilmCraft
Adobe's video editor for cutting, color work, audio cleanup and titles, sold by subscription.
- Paid
Last updated 16 October 2026. Facts checked against the official site on 16 October 2026. How we make money