Best Cross‑Platform Video Editors with 4K Support

Curated list of top video editing applications that run on Windows, macOS, and Linux and can handle 4K resolution footage.

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Professional‑grade editor with advanced color grading, visual effects, and audio post‑production. Fully supports 4K editing on all three major OSes.

#3 Shotcut

Open‑source, timeline‑based editor offering native 4K support, wide codec compatibility, and a modular UI that works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Feature‑rich, open‑source editor built on the KDE framework. Handles 4K video with multi‑track editing, proxy editing, and effects on all platforms.

Industry‑used non‑linear editor offering real‑time 4K playback, professional trimming tools, and export to major formats. Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Fast‑growing open‑source NLE focused on simplicity and performance. Provides native 4K editing, GPU‑accelerated effects, and cross‑platform support.

#7 Blender

Full‑featured 3D suite that includes a powerful video sequence editor. Supports 4K video editing, compositing, and VFX on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

User‑friendly open‑source editor with drag‑and‑drop interface, unlimited tracks, and 4K support across all major operating systems.

Free version of the HitFilm suite offering 4K editing, visual effects, and compositing tools. Runs on Windows and macOS (macOS Catalyst for Linux via Wine).

#10 Flowblade

Linux‑focused, multitrack editor with a sleek UI, proxy editing, and native 4K support. Can be run on Windows/macOS via flatpak or containers.

Cross‑platform desktop app offering intuitive 4K editing, subtitles, and branding tools. Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux via Electron.

Free tier of Avid’s professional editor, supporting 4K timelines, robust media management, and cross‑platform operation (Windows/macOS).

Popular consumer‑grade editor now offering a beta for Linux alongside Windows and macOS, with full 4K editing, effects library, and easy export.