Shotcut stands as a robust, cost-free, open-source video editing application that supports an extensive range of formats, native timeline editing, and doesn’t necessitate importing files before editing. Its flexibility and comprehensive feature set make it a preferred choice among Linux users, particularly Fedora users.

This article will walk you through a detailed step-by-step guide on installing Shotcut on Fedora 39. We assume that you have at least basic knowledge of Linux, know how to use the shell, and most importantly, you host your site on your VPS.

Prerequisites

Before embarking on the installation procedure, ensure that you have the following:

1. A server running Fedora 39
2. A fresh OS install is recommended to avoid any potential issues
3. Access to the terminal to execute commands. Fedora 39 provides the Terminal application for this purpose. It can be found in your Applications menu
4. A network connection or internet access to download the Shotcut repository
5. A non-root sudo user or access to the root user. We recommend acting as a non-root sudo user, however, as you can harm your system if you’re not careful when acting as the root

Step 1: Update your System

Ensure your Fedora 39 system is up-to-date before proceeding with the installation. Open a terminal and run the following command:

sudo dnf clean all
sudo dnf update

Step 2: Download Shotcut

Navigate to the Shotcut official download page to access the latest version of Shotcut available as an AppImage.

wget https://onboardcloud.dl.sourceforge.net/project/shotcut/v24.02.29/shotcut-linux-x86_64-240229.AppImage

Look for the Linux AppImage option and download it to your preferred directory, such as ~/Downloads.

Step 3: Change Directory

Switch to the directory where the AppImage is downloaded using the cd command.

cd ~/Downloads

Step 4: Make the AppImage Executable

Make the AppImage executable by running the following command:

chmod +x shotcut-linux-x86_64-240229.AppImage

This is crucial for security reasons, ensuring that only trusted applications are executable on your system.

Step 5: Run Shotcut

Execute the AppImage file to run Shotcut:

./Shotcut*.AppImage

Upon the first run, Shotcut may prompt you with setup dialogs. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

Step 6: Create a Desktop Shortcut (Optional)

Create a .desktop file in ~/.local/share/applications/ with the following content, adjusting paths as necessary:

[Desktop Entry]
Type=Application
Name=Shotcut
Exec=/path/to/Shotcut*.AppImage
Icon=shotcut
Comment=Video editing software
Categories=Video;AudioVideoEditing;
Terminal=false

Ensure the .desktop file is executable by running:

chmod +x ~/.local/share/applications/shotcut.desktop

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Shotcut on your Fedora 39 system. For additional or useful information, we recommend you check the official Shotcut website.

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Christian Wells