Free — Open Source Video Editor

Cut. Trim.
Export.

Perseus is a lightweight desktop video editor built for quick edits. No bloat, no subscriptions, no learning curve. Just drag, cut, and export.

FFmpeg
Powered
Cross-Platform
Mac, Win, Linux
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Everything you need,
nothing you don't

Built for creators who want to edit fast without wrestling with complex software.

Precision Cutting

Split clips with frame-perfect accuracy. Remove unwanted sections in seconds with a single click.

Visual Timeline

Drag, drop, and reorder clips on an intuitive timeline. See your entire project at a glance.

Fast Export

Export to MP4 with optimized settings. Powered by FFmpeg for professional-quality output.

Trim & Adjust

Fine-tune clip start and end points by dragging handles. Non-destructive editing keeps your original files safe.

Multiple Formats

Import MP4, MOV, WebM, AVI and more. Perseus handles the format juggling so you don't have to.

Native Desktop

Runs natively on Mac, Windows, and Linux. No browser, no cloud, no internet required.

Three steps to done

No tutorials needed. Import, edit, export.

1

Import

Drag your video files into Perseus or use the file picker. All major formats supported.

2

Edit

Cut, trim, and arrange clips on the timeline. Preview your changes in real-time.

3

Export

Hit export and get a polished MP4. Fast encoding with FFmpeg under the hood.

Get Perseus today

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