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FilmCraft: Free Premiere Pro Alternative

Cut video on a multi-track timeline with colour tools, keyframes and captions.

Free · No subscription · No account needed · Windows / macOS / Linux

FilmCraft Apollo 11 documentary workspace with NASA footage, captions and a multitrack timeline.
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FilmCraft vs Premiere Pro

Good for…

  • Cutting short personal videos with clips, music and titles.
  • Trying familiar trim tools and a Premiere-style workspace.
  • Adjusting colour with curves, colour wheels, LUTs and scopes.
  • Moving a sequence through XML, AAF or OpenTimelineIO.

Not yet if you need…

  • Opening a colleague's Premiere .prproj directly.
  • Keeping VST3, Audio Units, OpenFX or Premiere plug-ins.
  • Handling demanding camera formats without a sample-file check.
  • Finishing client work on a deadline with an established editor.

Try it for simpler video edits; keep Premiere for direct project exchange and plug-in-heavy work.

Start with a short sequence and one of your own camera clips before moving a larger project.

The workspace brings together source and programme monitors, a multi-track timeline, effects, audio and captions. A familiar arrangement helps you find the tools, while the media format and final delivery still determine whether it fits your job.

Screenshots and results

See how FilmCraft arranges clips, colour controls, animation curves and export settings in its official screenshots.

Is FilmCraft free?

Free

Local video editing is free, with no subscription.

Account at installation

Joe Foley installed and used FilmCraft without creating an account or providing personal details.

Local files

The editor works with local media on your computer.

Downloading the app, updates and optional speech models needs internet access. ArtCraft's hosted AI workbench is a separate product that uses credits; see AI Workbench and Is ArtCraft free?.

Download and install

Choose the official desktop package for your system below. Craft Launcher is another route if you want one place to install and update several apps; FilmCraft also has its own downloads.

For several editing apps, use Craft Launcher to install, verify and update them.

Choose your system and processor to get an official package. The complete package list is available below.

Current release 0.7.2 · published 12 Oct 2026
All official desktop packages
Windows6 packages
  • ARM64 / aarch64MSI51.0 MiBDownload
    File & checksum

    filmcraft-0.7.2-windows-arm64.msi

    SHA-256

    fca996dfdb313829d405fd9de958f794ff07ea4448ace427d86b4a3a4b910f50

    Matching SHA-256 list

    Calculate the local file’s SHA-256, then compare the complete value for this filename.

    Get-FileHash -LiteralPath "<downloaded-file>" -Algorithm SHA256
  • ARM64 / aarch64Portable ZIP64.0 MiBDownload
    File & checksum

    filmcraft-0.7.2-windows-arm64-portable.zip

    SHA-256

    82e6f95fec0cdc44b06f41b98a6bb1e9b538ee4f8c3cd412f89ddfdd464b93c2

    Matching SHA-256 list

    Calculate the local file’s SHA-256, then compare the complete value for this filename.

    Get-FileHash -LiteralPath "<downloaded-file>" -Algorithm SHA256
  • x86 / 32-bitMSI54.4 MiBDownload
    File & checksum

    filmcraft-0.7.2-windows-x86.msi

    SHA-256

    5dc5b87663f110660918b359f23b73d27ee64309c0da0ab893254acf3a13c118

    Matching SHA-256 list

    Calculate the local file’s SHA-256, then compare the complete value for this filename.

    Get-FileHash -LiteralPath "<downloaded-file>" -Algorithm SHA256
  • x86 / 32-bitPortable ZIP66.1 MiBDownload
    File & checksum

    filmcraft-0.7.2-windows-x86-portable.zip

    SHA-256

    7c04c5b42e9533e24e604c2fe970d8f098f23611a64e73e54bf7e7b7f90b3bf4

    Matching SHA-256 list

    Calculate the local file’s SHA-256, then compare the complete value for this filename.

    Get-FileHash -LiteralPath "<downloaded-file>" -Algorithm SHA256
  • x64 / Intel & AMDMSI54.4 MiBDownload
    File & checksum

    filmcraft-0.7.2-windows-x64.msi

    SHA-256

    368abb98aa43878c32c8fd3223e0825419c605462c704b30034df8f6317c2a85

    Matching SHA-256 list

    Calculate the local file’s SHA-256, then compare the complete value for this filename.

    Get-FileHash -LiteralPath "<downloaded-file>" -Algorithm SHA256
  • x64 / Intel & AMDPortable ZIP67.1 MiBDownload
    File & checksum

    filmcraft-0.7.2-windows-x64-portable.zip

    SHA-256

    8e22fabdf2f802573d3af4ad9993c05212dead5e933efda0fa290e825313cde7

    Matching SHA-256 list

    Calculate the local file’s SHA-256, then compare the complete value for this filename.

    Get-FileHash -LiteralPath "<downloaded-file>" -Algorithm SHA256
macOS1 packages
  • Apple silicon & IntelDMG69.9 MiBDownload
    File & checksum

    filmcraft-0.7.2-macos-universal.dmg

    SHA-256

    df8f6ec7f7c7d227549c20579c65b9f6b2635ccd994410bb70c8d0369a6b9fb7

    Matching SHA-256 list

    Calculate the local file’s SHA-256, then compare the complete value for this filename.

    shasum -a 256 "<downloaded-file>"
Linux13 packages
  • ARM64 / aarch64AppImage60.2 MiBDownload
    File & checksum

    filmcraft-0.7.2-linux-aarch64.AppImage

    SHA-256

    d2767bb36ae350465ad07317f927029b5a89fbb140499da649363be0c66dc849

    Matching SHA-256 list

    Calculate the local file’s SHA-256, then compare the complete value for this filename.

    sha256sum "<downloaded-file>"
  • ARM64 / aarch64DEB65.2 MiBDownload
    File & checksum

    filmcraft-0.7.2-linux-aarch64.deb

    SHA-256

    f90bd61a9ac6e28fdb95b0c2bd956a5029a42ba3181bd1493dc79a8f8b6bb715

    Matching SHA-256 list

    Calculate the local file’s SHA-256, then compare the complete value for this filename.

    sha256sum "<downloaded-file>"
  • ARM64 / aarch64Flatpak45.2 MiBDownload
    File & checksum

    filmcraft-0.7.2-linux-aarch64.flatpak

    SHA-256

    99fa041337c493c07b38adc25facea4348e7cea75d11599ebc97bf978a4f0010

    Matching SHA-256 list

    Calculate the local file’s SHA-256, then compare the complete value for this filename.

    sha256sum "<downloaded-file>"
  • ARM64 / aarch64RPM64.7 MiBDownload
    File & checksum

    filmcraft-0.7.2-linux-aarch64.rpm

    SHA-256

    ff1aef31eddad4e420e2e355b2a6e2fa9b0240a58e166dbf0d260a835613992e

    Matching SHA-256 list

    Calculate the local file’s SHA-256, then compare the complete value for this filename.

    sha256sum "<downloaded-file>"
  • ARM64 / aarch64tar.gz63.4 MiBDownload
    File & checksum

    filmcraft-0.7.2-linux-aarch64.tar.gz

    SHA-256

    4af56f649a6fb19dcae386abd59921ec6c9190b725014517075fa4d81123c68a

    Matching SHA-256 list

    Calculate the local file’s SHA-256, then compare the complete value for this filename.

    sha256sum "<downloaded-file>"
  • RISC-V64DEB65.8 MiBDownload
    File & checksum

    filmcraft-0.7.2-linux-riscv64.deb

    SHA-256

    e0b2608705ace3f7a8b2a7d8be57e67b6e3ae94becfd6d32258a9d48ecc6dd3a

    Matching SHA-256 list

    Calculate the local file’s SHA-256, then compare the complete value for this filename.

    sha256sum "<downloaded-file>"
  • RISC-V64RPM65.5 MiBDownload
    File & checksum

    filmcraft-0.7.2-linux-riscv64.rpm

    SHA-256

    fa3d2dc104d1258908c900352bd5955f3cea56d51133db0be8fd78c2a9a87c53

    Matching SHA-256 list

    Calculate the local file’s SHA-256, then compare the complete value for this filename.

    sha256sum "<downloaded-file>"
  • RISC-V64tar.gz64.9 MiBDownload
    File & checksum

    filmcraft-0.7.2-linux-riscv64.tar.gz

    SHA-256

    37ece35bbb02aeaa8eadb3e3cc4414380ab8bd860c63503bd9d0f7ec389d1640

    Matching SHA-256 list

    Calculate the local file’s SHA-256, then compare the complete value for this filename.

    sha256sum "<downloaded-file>"
  • x64 / Intel & AMDAppImage62.6 MiBDownload
    File & checksum

    filmcraft-0.7.2-linux-x86_64.AppImage

    SHA-256

    abf920d98d015860e1f5badc6cf0507d8f8116f5c328f7f7f2425f068ab3aee8

    Matching SHA-256 list

    Calculate the local file’s SHA-256, then compare the complete value for this filename.

    sha256sum "<downloaded-file>"
  • x64 / Intel & AMDDEB67.1 MiBDownload
    File & checksum

    filmcraft-0.7.2-linux-x86_64.deb

    SHA-256

    1652a4c7e501b66c3a599f898bbe479349e1282e4b9edb50ec5c0291dfc744f7

    Matching SHA-256 list

    Calculate the local file’s SHA-256, then compare the complete value for this filename.

    sha256sum "<downloaded-file>"
  • x64 / Intel & AMDFlatpak48.3 MiBDownload
    File & checksum

    filmcraft-0.7.2-linux-x86_64.flatpak

    SHA-256

    06e740c482f351d44385cf60d89430748764a43f75a42d960b73fa060bec11d5

    Matching SHA-256 list

    Calculate the local file’s SHA-256, then compare the complete value for this filename.

    sha256sum "<downloaded-file>"
  • x64 / Intel & AMDRPM66.7 MiBDownload
    File & checksum

    filmcraft-0.7.2-linux-x86_64.rpm

    SHA-256

    75078cb75e4424ca44c043fffe9df9581461ab7ed4699bfd7303c50856e21b46

    Matching SHA-256 list

    Calculate the local file’s SHA-256, then compare the complete value for this filename.

    sha256sum "<downloaded-file>"
  • x64 / Intel & AMDtar.gz66.2 MiBDownload
    File & checksum

    filmcraft-0.7.2-linux-x86_64.tar.gz

    SHA-256

    4171c4bf5f57fd29475655f8a6df4719feda8c8f3ed95b2475d8dc112ad3be86

    Matching SHA-256 list

    Calculate the local file’s SHA-256, then compare the complete value for this filename.

    sha256sum "<downloaded-file>"
FreeBSD1 packages
  • x64 / Intel & AMDtar.gz65.6 MiBDownload
    File & checksum

    filmcraft-0.7.2-freebsd-x86_64.tar.gz

    SHA-256

    80d1bb648bdb11e83cb0a658346fa2996abb629ccc7adf72295679a1e12267dc

    Matching SHA-256 list

    Calculate the local file’s SHA-256, then compare the complete value for this filename.

    sha256 -q "<downloaded-file>"
macOS
  1. Choose the universal DMG; it covers Intel and Apple silicon.
  2. Open the DMG and drag FilmCraft to Applications.
  3. Open FilmCraft from Applications.
Windows
  1. Choose the portable ZIP for your processor: x64, ARM64 or x86.
  2. Extract the ZIP into a folder.
  3. Open filmcraft.exe in the extracted folder; this route needs no installer.
Linux
  1. Choose the tarball for your processor: x86_64, aarch64 or riscv64.
  2. Extract it and open a terminal in the extracted directory.
  3. Run ./install.sh; the default installs the app and desktop entry under ~/.local, without administrator access.

System requirements

System Published requirement
macOS macOS 11 or later; Intel and Apple silicon
Windows x64 for most Windows 10/11 PCs; ARM64 for Windows 11 on ARM; x86 packages also available, with no published minimum Windows version
Linux x86_64/aarch64 packages need glibc 2.35 or later; riscv64 tarballs need 2.39 or later.
CPU performance, RAM, GPU and storage The developers haven't published complete minimum values.

The developers haven't published app-specific steps for Gatekeeper or SmartScreen warnings. If your computer blocks the app or it won't open, use the official support tracker and include the message and your system.

MSI, AppImage, DEB, RPM and Flatpak are other package choices. Use the official installation guide for the route you choose, and keep the Linux package's runtime requirements in mind.

Your first edit, shortcuts and tutorials

Trim a short video, save the editable project and export a sharing copy. Use a clip you know well so that playback, sound and the exported result are easy to compare.

Your first edit in 5 steps

  1. Choose File > New > Project…, then File > Import… to add your video.
  2. Choose File > New > Sequence… and drag the clip from the Project panel to the timeline.
  3. Press C for the Razor Tool and cut around an unwanted section; press V, select that section and choose Edit > Ripple Delete to close the gap.
  4. Press Space to preview, then choose File > Save to keep the .fcproj project.
  5. Choose File > Export > Export, select Media File, set File Name and Location, choose H.264, then click Export.

Everyday shortcuts

Ten shortcuts for importing, trimming, playback and export.

Action Windows / Linux macOS
Import Ctrl+I Command+I
Save Ctrl+S Command+S
Undo Ctrl+Z Command+Z
Redo Ctrl+Shift+Z Command+Shift+Z
Selection Tool V V
Razor Tool C C
Play / Stop Space Space
Mark In I I
Mark Out O O
Export Ctrl+M Command+M
More command and tool shortcuts

macOS defaults

ActionPanelKey
Add New Caption Track…ApplicationCommand+Alt+A
Add Caption at PlayheadApplicationCommand+Alt+C
Go to Next Caption SegmentApplicationCommand+Alt+Down
Go to Previous Caption SegmentApplicationCommand+Alt+Up
Bin From SelectionApplicationShift+B
Close ProjectApplicationCommand+Shift+W
Paste Attributes…ApplicationCommand+Alt+V
Make Subclip…ApplicationCommand+U
Audio Channels…ApplicationShift+G
Project…ApplicationCommand+Alt+N
Sequence…ApplicationCommand+N
BinApplicationCommand+B
Import…ApplicationCommand+I
SaveApplicationCommand+S
Save As…ApplicationCommand+Shift+S
Save a Copy…ApplicationCommand+Alt+S
Open Project…ApplicationCommand+O
UndoApplicationCommand+Z
RedoApplicationCommand+Shift+Z
CutApplicationCommand+X
CopyApplicationCommand+C
PasteApplicationCommand+V
Paste InsertApplicationCommand+Shift+V
ClearApplicationBackspace
Ripple DeleteApplicationShift+Delete
Select AllApplicationCommand+A
Deselect AllApplicationCommand+Shift+A
DuplicateApplicationCommand+Shift+/
Speed/Duration…ApplicationCommand+R
EnableApplicationShift+E
LinkApplicationCommand+L
GroupApplicationCommand+G
UngroupApplicationCommand+Shift+G
Audio Gain…ApplicationG
Add EditApplicationCommand+K
Add Edit to All TracksApplicationCommand+Shift+K
LiftApplication;
ExtractApplication'
Apply Video TransitionApplicationCommand+D
Apply Audio TransitionApplicationCommand+Shift+D
Snap in TimelineApplicationS
Render Effects In to OutApplicationEnter
Match FrameApplicationF
Mark InApplicationI
Mark OutApplicationO
Mark ClipApplicationX
Mark SelectionApplication/
Go to InApplicationShift+I
Go to OutApplicationShift+O
Clear InApplicationCommand+Shift+I
Clear OutApplicationCommand+Shift+O
Clear In and OutApplicationCommand+Shift+X
Add MarkerApplicationM
Go to Next MarkerApplicationShift+M
Go to Previous MarkerApplicationCommand+Shift+M
Clear Selected MarkerApplicationCommand+Alt+M
Clear MarkersApplicationCommand+Alt+Shift+M
Step Forward One FrameApplicationRight
Step Back One FrameApplicationLeft
Step Forward Five FramesApplicationShift+Right
Step Back Five FramesApplicationShift+Left
Go to Next Edit PointApplicationDown
Go to Previous Edit PointApplicationUp
Go to Sequence StartApplicationHome
Go to Sequence EndApplicationEnd
InsertApplication,
OverwriteApplication.
Trim EditApplicationShift+T
Toggle Trim TypeApplicationCtrl+T
Trim BackwardApplicationAlt+Left
Trim ForwardApplicationAlt+Right
Trim Backward ManyApplicationAlt+Shift+Left
Trim Forward ManyApplicationAlt+Shift+Right
Extend Selected Edit to PlayheadApplicationE
Ripple Trim Previous Edit to PlayheadApplicationQ
Ripple Trim Next Edit to PlayheadApplicationW
Trim Previous Edit to PlayheadApplicationAlt+Q
Trim Next Edit to PlayheadApplicationAlt+W
ClearApplicationDelete
RectangleApplicationCommand+Alt+R
EllipseApplicationCommand+Alt+E
Select Next LayerApplicationCommand+Alt+]
Select Previous LayerApplicationCommand+Alt+[
TextApplicationCommand+T
Go to Next Edit Point on Any TrackApplicationShift+Down
Go to Previous Edit Point on Any TrackApplicationShift+Up
Go to Selected Clip StartApplicationShift+Home
Go to Selected Clip EndApplicationShift+End
Reveal Nested SequenceApplicationCommand+Alt+F
Select Clip at PlayheadApplicationD
Select Next ClipApplicationCommand+Down
Select Previous ClipApplicationCommand+Up
Extend Previous Edit To PlayheadApplicationShift+Q
Extend Next Edit To PlayheadApplicationShift+W
Toggle All Video TargetsApplicationCommand+0
Toggle All Audio TargetsApplicationCommand+9
Toggle All Source VideoApplicationCommand+Alt+0
Toggle All Source AudioApplicationCommand+Alt+9
Increase Clip VolumeApplication]
Decrease Clip VolumeApplication[
Increase Clip Volume ManyApplicationShift+]
Decrease Clip Volume ManyApplicationShift+[
Toggle Audio During ScrubbingApplicationShift+S
Increase Font Size by One UnitApplicationCommand+Alt+Right
Decrease Font Size by One UnitApplicationCommand+Alt+Left
Increase Font Size by Five UnitsApplicationCommand+Alt+Shift+Right
Decrease Font Size by Five UnitsApplicationCommand+Alt+Shift+Left
Increase Leading by One UnitApplicationAlt+Up
Decrease Leading by One UnitApplicationAlt+Down
Increase Leading by Five UnitsApplicationAlt+Shift+Up
Decrease Leading by Five UnitsApplicationAlt+Shift+Down
Left align textApplicationCommand+Shift+L
Center align textApplicationCommand+Shift+C
Right align textApplicationCommand+Shift+R
Set Poster FrameApplicationCommand+P
Clear Poster FrameApplicationAlt+P
CloseApplicationCommand+W
Import from Media BrowserApplicationCommand+Alt+I
Find…ApplicationCommand+F
Edit OriginalApplicationCommand+E
Reverse Match FrameApplicationShift+R
Next in SequenceApplicationShift+;
Previous in SequenceApplicationCommand+Shift+;
Make SubsequenceApplicationShift+U
Add Range MarkerApplicationCtrl+Shift+M
Add Range Marker to In and OutApplicationCtrl+M
Play/StopApplicationSpace
Shuttle RightApplicationL
Shuttle StopApplicationK
Shuttle LeftApplicationJ
Play In to OutApplicationAlt+K
Zoom InApplication=
Zoom OutApplication-
Zoom to SequenceApplication\
Multi-Camera ViewApplicationShift+0
Multi-Camera Record On/Off ToggleApplication0
EditingApplicationAlt+Shift+1
AssemblyApplicationAlt+Shift+2
ColorApplicationAlt+Shift+3
EffectsApplicationAlt+Shift+4
AudioApplicationAlt+Shift+5
Captions and GraphicsApplicationAlt+Shift+6
Reset to Saved LayoutApplicationAlt+Shift+0
Selection ToolApplicationV
Track Select Forward ToolApplicationA
Track Select Backward ToolApplicationShift+A
Ripple Edit ToolApplicationB
Rolling Edit ToolApplicationN
Rate Stretch ToolApplicationR
Razor ToolApplicationC
Slip ToolApplicationY
Slide ToolApplicationU
Pen ToolApplicationP
Hand ToolApplicationH
Zoom ToolApplicationZ
Type ToolApplicationT
ExportApplicationCommand+M
Keyboard Shortcuts…ApplicationCommand+Alt+K
General…ApplicationCommand+,
Maximize or Restore Active FrameApplicationShift+`
Maximize or Restore Frame Under CursorApplication`
Toggle Full ScreenApplicationCtrl+`
Select Next PanelApplicationCtrl+Shift+.
Select Previous PanelApplicationCtrl+Shift+,
Open SearchApplicationCommand+Shift+F
Select Find BoxApplicationShift+F
LearningApplicationAlt+Shift+7
ReviewApplicationAlt+Shift+8
Zoom Program Monitor to 100%ApplicationCommand+Shift+1
Zoom Program Monitor to FitApplicationCommand+Shift+0
Zoom Source Monitor to 100%ApplicationCommand+Alt+Shift+1
Zoom Source Monitor to FitApplicationCommand+Alt+Shift+0
Play In to Out with Preroll/PostrollApplicationShift+Space
Play from Playhead to Out PointApplicationCtrl+Space
Expand All TracksApplicationShift+=
Minimize All TracksApplicationShift+-
Begin Text Editing for a Graphic LayerApplicationCommand+Alt+'
FilmCraft Help…ApplicationF1
Quit FilmCraftApplicationCommand+Q
Select Camera 1Application1
Cut to Camera 1ApplicationCtrl+1
Select Camera 2Application2
Cut to Camera 2ApplicationCtrl+2
Select Camera 3Application3
Cut to Camera 3ApplicationCtrl+3
Select Camera 4Application4
Cut to Camera 4ApplicationCtrl+4
Select Camera 5Application5
Cut to Camera 5ApplicationCtrl+5
Select Camera 6Application6
Cut to Camera 6ApplicationCtrl+6
Select Camera 7Application7
Cut to Camera 7ApplicationCtrl+7
Select Camera 8Application8
Cut to Camera 8ApplicationCtrl+8
Select Camera 9Application9
Cut to Camera 9ApplicationCtrl+9
ProjectApplicationShift+1
SourceApplicationShift+2
TimelineApplicationShift+3
ProgramApplicationShift+4
EffectControlsApplicationShift+5
AudioClipMixerApplicationShift+9
EffectsApplicationShift+7
MediaBrowserApplicationShift+8
AudioTrackMixerApplicationShift+6
ClearProjectBackspace
ClearTimelineDelete
BinProjectCommand+B
UndoHistoryLeft
RedoHistoryRight
Close SequenceTimelineCommand+W
Nudge Clip Selection Left One FrameTimelineCommand+Left
Nudge Clip Selection Right One FrameTimelineCommand+Right
Nudge Clip Selection Left Five FramesTimelineCommand+Shift+Left
Nudge Clip Selection Right Five FramesTimelineCommand+Shift+Right
Nudge Clip Selection UpTimelineAlt+Up
Nudge Clip Selection DownTimelineAlt+Down
Slip Clip Selection Left One FrameTimelineCommand+Alt+Left
Slip Clip Selection Right One FrameTimelineCommand+Alt+Right
Slip Clip Selection Left Five FramesTimelineCommand+Alt+Shift+Left
Slip Clip Selection Right Five FramesTimelineCommand+Alt+Shift+Right
Slide Clip Selection Left One FrameTimelineAlt+,
Slide Clip Selection Right One FrameTimelineAlt+.
Slide Clip Selection Left Five FramesTimelineAlt+Shift+,
Slide Clip Selection Right Five FramesTimelineAlt+Shift+.
Increase Video Tracks HeightTimelineCommand+=
Decrease Video Tracks HeightTimelineCommand+-
Increase Audio Tracks HeightTimelineAlt+=
Decrease Audio Tracks HeightTimelineAlt+-
Show Next ScreenTimelinePageDown
Show Previous ScreenTimelinePageUp
Nudge Selected Object to left by oneProgramCommand+Left
Nudge Selected Object to right by oneProgramCommand+Right
Nudge Selected Object up by oneProgramCommand+Up
Nudge Selected Object down by oneProgramCommand+Down
Nudge Selected Object to left by fiveProgramCommand+Shift+Left
Nudge Selected Object to right by fiveProgramCommand+Shift+Right
Nudge Selected Object up by fiveProgramCommand+Shift+Up
Nudge Selected Object down by fiveProgramCommand+Shift+Down
Nudge Selected Object to left by onePropertiesCommand+Left
Nudge Selected Object to right by onePropertiesCommand+Right
Nudge Selected Object up by onePropertiesCommand+Up
Nudge Selected Object down by onePropertiesCommand+Down
Nudge Selected Object to left by fivePropertiesCommand+Shift+Left
Nudge Selected Object to right by fivePropertiesCommand+Shift+Right
Nudge Selected Object up by fivePropertiesCommand+Shift+Up
Nudge Selected Object down by fivePropertiesCommand+Shift+Down
ClearPropertiesBackspace
Show RulersProgramCommand+R
Show GuidesProgramCommand+;
Snap in Program MonitorProgramCommand+Shift+;
Lock GuidesProgramCommand+Alt+Shift+R
ListProjectCommand+PageUp
IconProjectCommand+PageDown
Toggle ViewProjectShift+\
Hover ScrubProjectShift+H
Mark In (Hover Scrub)ProjectI
Mark Out (Hover Scrub)ProjectO
Thumbnail Size NextProjectShift+]
Thumbnail Size NextProject=
Thumbnail Size PreviousProjectShift+[
Thumbnail Size PreviousProject-
Move Selection UpProjectUp
Move Selection DownProjectDown
Move Selection LeftProjectLeft
Move Selection RightProjectRight
Move Selection HomeProjectHome
Move Selection EndProjectEnd
Move Selection Page UpProjectPageUp
Move Selection Page DownProjectPageDown
Extend Selection UpProjectShift+Up
Extend Selection DownProjectShift+Down
Extend Selection LeftProjectShift+Left
Extend Selection RightProjectShift+Right
Navigate to Previous WordTextLeft
Navigate to Next WordTextRight
Select to Previous WordTextShift+Left
Select to Next WordTextShift+Right
Navigate to Previous LineTextUp
Navigate to Next LineTextDown
Select to Previous LineTextShift+Up
Select to Next LineTextShift+Down
Navigate to Start of SegmentTextHome
Navigate to End of SegmentTextEnd
Select to Segment StartTextShift+Home
Select to Segment EndTextCommand+Shift+Down
DeleteTextAlt+Backspace
Ripple DeleteTextBackspace
Show Program TranscriptTextShift+X
Merge CaptionsTextAlt+M
Split CaptionTextAlt+S
LoopAudio Track MixerCommand+L
Play/StopMetadataSpace
LoopMetadataCommand+L
open In SourceMedia BrowserShift+O
Apply Default Transitions to SelectionApplicationShift+D
Shuttle Slow LeftApplicationShift+J
Shuttle Slow RightApplicationShift+L
Play AroundApplicationShift+K
addApplicationAlt+Shift+M
media PropertiesApplicationCommand+Shift+H
bring To FrontApplicationCommand+Shift+]
bring ForwardApplicationCommand+]
send BackwardApplicationCommand+[
send To BackApplicationCommand+Shift+[
All PanelsApplicationAlt+Shift+9
Open in Source MonitorProjectShift+O

Windows / Linux defaults

ActionPanelKey
Add New Caption Track…ApplicationCtrl+Alt+A
Add Caption at PlayheadApplicationCtrl+Alt+C
Go to Next Caption SegmentApplicationCtrl+Alt+Down
Go to Previous Caption SegmentApplicationCtrl+Alt+Up
Bin From SelectionApplicationShift+B
Close ProjectApplicationCtrl+Shift+W
Paste Attributes…ApplicationCtrl+Alt+V
Make Subclip…ApplicationCtrl+U
Audio Channels…ApplicationShift+G
Project…ApplicationCtrl+Alt+N
Sequence…ApplicationCtrl+N
BinApplicationCtrl+B
Import…ApplicationCtrl+I
SaveApplicationCtrl+S
Save As…ApplicationCtrl+Shift+S
Save a Copy…ApplicationCtrl+Alt+S
Open Project…ApplicationCtrl+O
UndoApplicationCtrl+Z
RedoApplicationCtrl+Shift+Z
CutApplicationCtrl+X
CopyApplicationCtrl+C
PasteApplicationCtrl+V
Paste InsertApplicationCtrl+Shift+V
ClearApplicationBackspace
Ripple DeleteApplicationShift+Delete
Select AllApplicationCtrl+A
Deselect AllApplicationCtrl+Shift+A
DuplicateApplicationCtrl+Shift+/
Speed/Duration…ApplicationCtrl+R
EnableApplicationShift+E
LinkApplicationCtrl+L
GroupApplicationCtrl+G
UngroupApplicationCtrl+Shift+G
Audio Gain…ApplicationG
Add EditApplicationCtrl+K
Add Edit to All TracksApplicationCtrl+Shift+K
LiftApplication;
ExtractApplication'
Apply Video TransitionApplicationCtrl+D
Apply Audio TransitionApplicationCtrl+Shift+D
Snap in TimelineApplicationS
Render Effects In to OutApplicationEnter
Match FrameApplicationF
Mark InApplicationI
Mark OutApplicationO
Mark ClipApplicationX
Mark SelectionApplication/
Go to InApplicationShift+I
Go to OutApplicationShift+O
Clear InApplicationCtrl+Shift+I
Clear OutApplicationCtrl+Shift+O
Clear In and OutApplicationCtrl+Shift+X
Add MarkerApplicationM
Go to Next MarkerApplicationShift+M
Go to Previous MarkerApplicationCtrl+Shift+M
Clear Selected MarkerApplicationCtrl+Alt+M
Clear MarkersApplicationCtrl+Alt+Shift+M
Step Forward One FrameApplicationRight
Step Back One FrameApplicationLeft
Step Forward Five FramesApplicationShift+Right
Step Back Five FramesApplicationShift+Left
Go to Next Edit PointApplicationDown
Go to Previous Edit PointApplicationUp
Go to Sequence StartApplicationHome
Go to Sequence EndApplicationEnd
InsertApplication,
OverwriteApplication.
Trim EditApplicationShift+T
Trim BackwardApplicationAlt+Left
Trim ForwardApplicationAlt+Right
Trim Backward ManyApplicationAlt+Shift+Left
Trim Forward ManyApplicationAlt+Shift+Right
Extend Selected Edit to PlayheadApplicationE
Ripple Trim Previous Edit to PlayheadApplicationQ
Ripple Trim Next Edit to PlayheadApplicationW
Trim Previous Edit to PlayheadApplicationAlt+Q
Trim Next Edit to PlayheadApplicationAlt+W
ClearApplicationDelete
RectangleApplicationCtrl+Alt+R
EllipseApplicationCtrl+Alt+E
Select Next LayerApplicationCtrl+Alt+]
Select Previous LayerApplicationCtrl+Alt+[
TextApplicationCtrl+T
Go to Next Edit Point on Any TrackApplicationShift+Down
Go to Previous Edit Point on Any TrackApplicationShift+Up
Go to Selected Clip StartApplicationShift+Home
Go to Selected Clip EndApplicationShift+End
Reveal Nested SequenceApplicationCtrl+Alt+F
Select Clip at PlayheadApplicationD
Select Next ClipApplicationCtrl+Down
Select Previous ClipApplicationCtrl+Up
Extend Previous Edit To PlayheadApplicationShift+Q
Extend Next Edit To PlayheadApplicationShift+W
Toggle All Video TargetsApplicationCtrl+0
Toggle All Audio TargetsApplicationCtrl+9
Toggle All Source VideoApplicationCtrl+Alt+0
Toggle All Source AudioApplicationCtrl+Alt+9
Increase Clip VolumeApplication]
Decrease Clip VolumeApplication[
Increase Clip Volume ManyApplicationShift+]
Decrease Clip Volume ManyApplicationShift+[
Toggle Audio During ScrubbingApplicationShift+S
Increase Font Size by One UnitApplicationCtrl+Alt+Right
Decrease Font Size by One UnitApplicationCtrl+Alt+Left
Increase Font Size by Five UnitsApplicationCtrl+Alt+Shift+Right
Decrease Font Size by Five UnitsApplicationCtrl+Alt+Shift+Left
Increase Leading by One UnitApplicationAlt+Up
Decrease Leading by One UnitApplicationAlt+Down
Increase Leading by Five UnitsApplicationAlt+Shift+Up
Decrease Leading by Five UnitsApplicationAlt+Shift+Down
Left align textApplicationCtrl+Shift+L
Center align textApplicationCtrl+Shift+C
Right align textApplicationCtrl+Shift+R
Set Poster FrameApplicationCtrl+P
Clear Poster FrameApplicationAlt+P
CloseApplicationCtrl+W
Import from Media BrowserApplicationCtrl+Alt+I
Find…ApplicationCtrl+F
Edit OriginalApplicationCtrl+E
Reverse Match FrameApplicationShift+R
Next in SequenceApplicationShift+;
Previous in SequenceApplicationCtrl+Shift+;
Make SubsequenceApplicationShift+U
Play/StopApplicationSpace
Shuttle RightApplicationL
Shuttle StopApplicationK
Shuttle LeftApplicationJ
Play In to OutApplicationAlt+K
Zoom InApplication=
Zoom OutApplication-
Zoom to SequenceApplication\
Multi-Camera ViewApplicationShift+0
Multi-Camera Record On/Off ToggleApplication0
EditingApplicationAlt+Shift+1
AssemblyApplicationAlt+Shift+2
ColorApplicationAlt+Shift+3
EffectsApplicationAlt+Shift+4
AudioApplicationAlt+Shift+5
Captions and GraphicsApplicationAlt+Shift+6
Reset to Saved LayoutApplicationAlt+Shift+0
Selection ToolApplicationV
Track Select Forward ToolApplicationA
Track Select Backward ToolApplicationShift+A
Ripple Edit ToolApplicationB
Rolling Edit ToolApplicationN
Rate Stretch ToolApplicationR
Razor ToolApplicationC
Slip ToolApplicationY
Slide ToolApplicationU
Pen ToolApplicationP
Hand ToolApplicationH
Zoom ToolApplicationZ
Type ToolApplicationT
ExportApplicationCtrl+M
Keyboard Shortcuts…ApplicationCtrl+Alt+K
General…ApplicationCtrl+,
Maximize or Restore Active FrameApplicationShift+`
Maximize or Restore Frame Under CursorApplication`
Toggle Full ScreenApplicationCtrl+`
Select Next PanelApplicationCtrl+Shift+.
Select Previous PanelApplicationCtrl+Shift+,
Open SearchApplicationCtrl+Shift+F
Select Find BoxApplicationShift+F
LearningApplicationAlt+Shift+7
ReviewApplicationAlt+Shift+8
Zoom Program Monitor to 100%ApplicationCtrl+Shift+1
Zoom Program Monitor to FitApplicationCtrl+Shift+0
Zoom Source Monitor to 100%ApplicationCtrl+Alt+Shift+1
Zoom Source Monitor to FitApplicationCtrl+Alt+Shift+0
Play In to Out with Preroll/PostrollApplicationShift+Space
Play from Playhead to Out PointApplicationCtrl+Space
Expand All TracksApplicationShift+=
Minimize All TracksApplicationShift+-
Begin Text Editing for a Graphic LayerApplicationCtrl+Alt+'
FilmCraft Help…ApplicationF1
Quit FilmCraftApplicationCtrl+Q
Select Camera 1Application1
Cut to Camera 1ApplicationCtrl+1
Select Camera 2Application2
Cut to Camera 2ApplicationCtrl+2
Select Camera 3Application3
Cut to Camera 3ApplicationCtrl+3
Select Camera 4Application4
Cut to Camera 4ApplicationCtrl+4
Select Camera 5Application5
Cut to Camera 5ApplicationCtrl+5
Select Camera 6Application6
Cut to Camera 6ApplicationCtrl+6
Select Camera 7Application7
Cut to Camera 7ApplicationCtrl+7
Select Camera 8Application8
Cut to Camera 8ApplicationCtrl+8
Select Camera 9Application9
ProjectApplicationShift+1
SourceApplicationShift+2
TimelineApplicationShift+3
ProgramApplicationShift+4
EffectControlsApplicationShift+5
AudioClipMixerApplicationShift+9
EffectsApplicationShift+7
MediaBrowserApplicationShift+8
AudioTrackMixerApplicationShift+6
ClearProjectBackspace
ClearTimelineDelete
BinProjectCtrl+B
UndoHistoryLeft
RedoHistoryRight
Close SequenceTimelineCtrl+W
Nudge Clip Selection Left One FrameTimelineCtrl+Left
Nudge Clip Selection Right One FrameTimelineCtrl+Right
Nudge Clip Selection Left Five FramesTimelineCtrl+Shift+Left
Nudge Clip Selection Right Five FramesTimelineCtrl+Shift+Right
Nudge Clip Selection UpTimelineAlt+Up
Nudge Clip Selection DownTimelineAlt+Down
Slip Clip Selection Left One FrameTimelineCtrl+Alt+Left
Slip Clip Selection Right One FrameTimelineCtrl+Alt+Right
Slip Clip Selection Left Five FramesTimelineCtrl+Alt+Shift+Left
Slip Clip Selection Right Five FramesTimelineCtrl+Alt+Shift+Right
Slide Clip Selection Left One FrameTimelineAlt+,
Slide Clip Selection Right One FrameTimelineAlt+.
Slide Clip Selection Left Five FramesTimelineAlt+Shift+,
Slide Clip Selection Right Five FramesTimelineAlt+Shift+.
Increase Video Tracks HeightTimelineCtrl+=
Decrease Video Tracks HeightTimelineCtrl+-
Increase Audio Tracks HeightTimelineAlt+=
Decrease Audio Tracks HeightTimelineAlt+-
Show Next ScreenTimelinePageDown
Show Previous ScreenTimelinePageUp
Nudge Selected Object to left by oneProgramCtrl+Left
Nudge Selected Object to right by oneProgramCtrl+Right
Nudge Selected Object up by oneProgramCtrl+Up
Nudge Selected Object down by oneProgramCtrl+Down
Nudge Selected Object to left by fiveProgramCtrl+Shift+Left
Nudge Selected Object to right by fiveProgramCtrl+Shift+Right
Nudge Selected Object up by fiveProgramCtrl+Shift+Up
Nudge Selected Object down by fiveProgramCtrl+Shift+Down
Nudge Selected Object to left by onePropertiesCtrl+Left
Nudge Selected Object to right by onePropertiesCtrl+Right
Nudge Selected Object up by onePropertiesCtrl+Up
Nudge Selected Object down by onePropertiesCtrl+Down
Nudge Selected Object to left by fivePropertiesCtrl+Shift+Left
Nudge Selected Object to right by fivePropertiesCtrl+Shift+Right
Nudge Selected Object up by fivePropertiesCtrl+Shift+Up
Nudge Selected Object down by fivePropertiesCtrl+Shift+Down
ClearPropertiesBackspace
Show RulersProgramCtrl+R
Show GuidesProgramCtrl+;
Snap in Program MonitorProgramCtrl+Shift+;
Lock GuidesProgramCtrl+Alt+Shift+R
ListProjectCtrl+PageUp
IconProjectCtrl+PageDown
Toggle ViewProjectShift+\
Hover ScrubProjectShift+H
Mark In (Hover Scrub)ProjectI
Mark Out (Hover Scrub)ProjectO
Thumbnail Size NextProjectShift+]
Thumbnail Size NextProject=
Thumbnail Size PreviousProjectShift+[
Thumbnail Size PreviousProject-
Move Selection UpProjectUp
Move Selection DownProjectDown
Move Selection LeftProjectLeft
Move Selection RightProjectRight
Move Selection HomeProjectHome
Move Selection EndProjectEnd
Move Selection Page UpProjectPageUp
Move Selection Page DownProjectPageDown
Extend Selection UpProjectShift+Up
Extend Selection DownProjectShift+Down
Extend Selection LeftProjectShift+Left
Extend Selection RightProjectShift+Right
Navigate to Previous WordTextLeft
Navigate to Next WordTextRight
Select to Previous WordTextShift+Left
Select to Next WordTextShift+Right
Navigate to Previous LineTextUp
Navigate to Next LineTextDown
Select to Previous LineTextShift+Up
Select to Next LineTextShift+Down
Navigate to Start of SegmentTextHome
Navigate to End of SegmentTextEnd
Select to Segment StartTextShift+Home
Select to Segment EndTextCtrl+Shift+Down
DeleteTextAlt+Backspace
Ripple DeleteTextBackspace
Show Program TranscriptTextShift+X
Merge CaptionsTextAlt+M
Split CaptionTextAlt+S
LoopAudio Track MixerCtrl+L
Play/StopMetadataSpace
LoopMetadataCtrl+L
open In SourceMedia BrowserShift+O
Apply Default Transitions to SelectionApplicationShift+D
Shuttle Slow LeftApplicationShift+J
Shuttle Slow RightApplicationShift+L
Play AroundApplicationShift+K
addApplicationAlt+Shift+M
media PropertiesApplicationCtrl+Shift+H
bring To FrontApplicationCtrl+Shift+]
bring ForwardApplicationCtrl+]
send BackwardApplicationCtrl+[
send To BackApplicationCtrl+Shift+[
All PanelsApplicationAlt+Shift+9
Open in Source MonitorProjectShift+O

Tutorials worth opening

Use the official keyboard guide when you want to work faster in the timeline. Save a project copy before exploring a more involved edit.

What others say

Reviewers found familiar tools, with different results for camera footage and performance.

Steve Paris · TechRadar

Importing and assembling a sequence felt approachable on his Intel Mac. Trimming, slow effects and noisy audio caused problems in the same session. Read his earlier-release review.

Pat Simmons · AI for Mortals

His 4K 60fps 10-bit clip played smoothly, and familiar editing tools mostly behaved as expected. Read his original-app experience.

Joe Foley · Creative Bloq

His 10-bit 4:2:2 footage needed conversion, and 4K editing was slow on his Windows PC. Read his review.

Try a sample from your own camera before committing to a full edit.

Can FilmCraft open Premiere projects?

FilmCraft cannot open Premiere .prproj files directly. Export the sequence from Premiere as Final Cut Pro 7 XML, AAF or OpenTimelineIO, then inspect the imported timeline and linked media.

Format Open / save What to watch
Premiere PRPROJ No direct opening Export an exchange timeline from Premiere first.
FCP7 XML / AAF / OTIO Import and export routes Check timing, transitions, keyframes and linked media.
MP4 and other video media Support depends on codec and encoding Some 10-bit and 4:2:2 camera files need extra attention.
SRT / WebVTT / SCC Import and export Check caption timing and the receiving app's format.

Keep media files together with the exchanged timeline, especially when an AAF arrives with accompanying media. An editable sequence and a finished video serve different recipients; choose the delivery format before editing. See the full format reference.

Other free alternatives

Choose by the work you need to finish. FilmCraft offers a familiar Premiere-style layout; these other editors give you different routes to multi-track work and simpler personal videos.

App Good for Free option
FilmCraft Trying familiar tools for simpler video edits Free local editor; Premiere projects need an exchange format.
Kdenlive Multi-track edits, subtitles, proxies and effects Free open source download, with no subscription or paid feature unlocks.
Shotcut Native multi-format timelines and basic filters Free open source download.
OpenShot Family and social videos, titles and simple keyframes Free open source desktop app, with no watermark or project limits.

FAQ

Can FilmCraft replace Premiere Pro for my work?

Try it for simpler personal edits. Keep Premiere for direct project exchange, plug-ins and client work whose delivery depends on those features.

Can I keep my Premiere plug-ins?

FilmCraft cannot load Premiere plug-ins, VST3, Audio Units or OpenFX effects.

Why won't my MP4 or WebM import?

The filename extension doesn't describe the full codec or encoding. Report the actual media format, your system and the import message to the official support tracker.

Is there an official browser editor?

The developers provide a self-hosted browser bundle but haven't published an official hosted editor URL. Use the desktop download for the route shown here.

What should I save for later editing?

Save a .fcproj project and retain its media files. Export a separate video for sharing.

Sources

Based on official docs and published reviews; we didn't install it ourselves.

Last checked: 14 Oct 2026.

Current release: 0.7.2.

Image credits
  • FilmCraft: Screenshot © 2026 ArtCraft Team and FilmCraft contributors, MIT OR Apache-2.0. NASA Apollo 11 footage and transcript: public domain; music waveform: Chopin/Musopen, CC0. NASA does not endorse this guide. Original screenshot · License notices
  • FilmCraft: Screenshot © 2026 ArtCraft Team and FilmCraft contributors, MIT OR Apache-2.0. Film stills: Night of the Living Dead (George A. Romero / Image Ten), Carnival of Souls (Herk Harvey / Harcourt Productions), Charade (Stanley Donen / Universal): US public domain per upstream. NASA Earth Views: public domain, no endorsement. Chopin/Musopen waveforms: CC0. Original screenshot · License notices
  • FilmCraft: Screenshot © 2026 ArtCraft Team and FilmCraft contributors, MIT OR Apache-2.0. Film stills: Night of the Living Dead (George A. Romero / Image Ten), Carnival of Souls (Herk Harvey / Harcourt Productions), Charade (Stanley Donen / Universal): US public domain per upstream. NASA Earth Views: public domain, no endorsement. Chopin/Musopen waveforms: CC0. Original screenshot · License notices
  • FilmCraft: Screenshot © 2026 ArtCraft Team and FilmCraft contributors, MIT OR Apache-2.0. Film stills: Night of the Living Dead (George A. Romero / Image Ten), Carnival of Souls (Herk Harvey / Harcourt Productions), Charade (Stanley Donen / Universal): US public domain per upstream. NASA Earth Views: public domain, no endorsement. Chopin/Musopen waveforms: CC0. Original screenshot · License notices
  • FilmCraft: Screenshot © 2026 ArtCraft Team and FilmCraft contributors, MIT OR Apache-2.0. Night of the Living Dead (1968), George A. Romero / Image Ten: US public domain. Original screenshot · License notices

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