Shotcut desktop video editor showing the timeline, preview monitor, and playlist on a local project.
Shotcut main window: preview, playlist, and timeline for a local video editor project after install. Screenshot from shotcut.org (Meltytech); used for install orientation, not as a logo..

Command

winget install -e --id Meltytech.Shotcut

What the manifest says

microsoft/winget-pkgs lists Meltytech.Shotcut with Inno installers for user and machine scopes. InstallerUrl values point at GitHub shotcut-win64-*.exe and ARM exe files on the same tag.

When winget is missing

Install App Installer, or use the GitHub exe directly. Guide: how to install winget.

Upgrade

winget upgrade Meltytech.Shotcut

If winget lags the GitHub tag, take the exe from Releases for that day.

Why this door matters

A video editor install fails most often when the file comes from a renamed portal. Stick to GitHub Releases for mltframework/shotcut, winget Meltytech.Shotcut, Homebrew cask shotcut, Flatpak org.shotcut.Shotcut, or Snap shotcut. Those doors keep the binary aligned with Meltytech builds.

Write the door on the machine ticket beside the Windows build. That habit prevents a second install path from appearing after the next reimage. If SmartScreen prompts on a fresh signature, use More info and confirm Meltytech when Windows shows a publisher.

Proof export habit

After any install or update, open a short disposable clip, place it on the Timeline, and export one throwaway file. A video editor that launches but cannot export is not finished. Keep masters read-only while you learn the Export panel.

If export fails, try a software preset, confirm disk space, and retest with a tiny clip before you change GPU options. Save a .mlt project when you expect to reopen the cut. Prefer a new output filename every time so you never overwrite the only master.

Continue with the Windows install walkthrough, the download-safe notes, the releases file map, and the installed checklist. Compare built-in editors when you only need a light trim. Use troubleshooting when SmartScreen, architecture mismatches, or failed exports block the first hour.

This video editor path stays local: media, timeline, and export output remain on disks you choose. Network is required for the first download and for package updates, not for everyday cutting once Shotcut is installed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the exact winget id?

Meltytech.Shotcut in microsoft/winget-pkgs. Prefer GitHub Releases for mltframework/shotcut or winget Meltytech.Shotcut on Windows x64, then finish one proof export before you change advanced settings. Prefer GitHub Releases for mltframework/shotcut or winget Meltytech.Shotcut on Windows x64, then finish one proof export before changing advanced settings.

Does winget support ARM?

The manifest includes ARM installers. On ARM PCs winget should resolve the ARM exe family. Prefer GitHub Releases for mltframework/shotcut or winget Meltytech.Shotcut on Windows x64, then finish one proof export before you change advanced settings.

Can I still use the portable zip?

Yes. Portable zip is a separate door documented on the portable guide. Prefer GitHub Releases for mltframework/shotcut or winget Meltytech.Shotcut on Windows x64, then finish one proof export before you change advanced settings.