Perseus is a lightweight desktop video editor built for quick edits. No bloat, no subscriptions, no learning curve. Just drag, cut, and export.
Built for creators who want to edit fast without wrestling with complex software.
Split clips with frame-perfect accuracy. Remove unwanted sections in seconds with a single click.
Drag, drop, and reorder clips on an intuitive timeline. See your entire project at a glance.
Export to MP4 with optimized settings. Powered by FFmpeg for professional-quality output.
Fine-tune clip start and end points by dragging handles. Non-destructive editing keeps your original files safe.
Import MP4, MOV, WebM, AVI and more. Perseus handles the format juggling so you don't have to.
Runs natively on Mac, Windows, and Linux. No browser, no cloud, no internet required.
No tutorials needed. Import, edit, export.
Drag your video files into Perseus or use the file picker. All major formats supported.
Cut, trim, and arrange clips on the timeline. Preview your changes in real-time.
Hit export and get a polished MP4. Fast encoding with FFmpeg under the hood.
Free and open source. No account required.