OpenShot 4.0.1
Package
OpenShot 4.0.1 adds official Snap packaging, a reworked Razor tool that previews and closes gaps, timeline zoom that keeps clip controls visible, and native Linux file dialogs through desktop portals.
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OpenShot 4.0.1 was released on September 27, 2026. It is the first update after OpenShot 4.0. We covered it in the news with Shotcut 26.9.27.
What changed
- Official Snap packaging, alongside the AppImage
- A reworked Razor tool that previews the frame at the cut, snaps to timeline targets, and can remove footage while closing the gap
- Timeline zoom keeps clip controls, titles, and menus visible while you scroll
- Faster colour wheels and keyframe editing, and smoother preview seeking while trimming
- Native file dialogs return, with better desktop portal support
- Better screen-recording audio sync and Linux webcam discovery
Installing
chmod +x OpenShot-v4.0.1-x86_64.AppImage
./OpenShot-v4.0.1-x86_64.AppImageOn Ubuntu, sudo snap install openshot installs the new official Snap.
Verify Your Download
Each file on the GitHub release has a .sha256sum file, plus a .sha256sum.verify signature:
sha256sum -c OpenShot-v4.0.1-x86_64.AppImage.sha256sum