I've been trying to move away from CapCut for a while, especially since Bytedance made it incompatible with Linux due to their new auto-update feature. I've been exploring DaVinci Resolve based on recommendations, but unfortunately, it doesn't seem to support MP4 files, making it really frustrating to use. I'm on a mission to find alternatives that are more in line with what CapCut offers, particularly for reel video editing—features like autocaptions, different fonts, trimming tools, and easy caption options. I've come across many options like Shotcut, OpenCut, Kdenlive, and OpenShot, but none of them seem to work for me. I'm looking for modern and effective video editing software suitable for Linux (Ubuntu 25.10). Paid software is also a possibility; I'd be willing to spend around $20 for something that works well. Anyone have suggestions?
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I can relate! A few years ago I was struggling with the same issue, so I created Pikimov—it's a free motion design and video editor that works on all platforms, including Linux. It's web-based, so there's nothing to install. Give it a shot here: [Pikimov](https://pikimov.com)
Actually, DaVinci Resolve does support MP4 files! If you’re having trouble loading them, it might be a metadata issue or an incompatible codec. Try checking the specific details of your files. You might find this guide helpful: [Link](https://beginnersapproach.com/davinci-resolve-cant-import-mp4-media/)
You might want to look into encoding your MP4 files to a format that works better with DaVinci Resolve. The free version on Linux doesn’t support AAC and H.264/H.265, so try using a tool like Shutter Encoder to convert your files to DNxHD or Apple ProRes. That could make a big difference!
I tried Pikimov on Brave, but it told me the browser isn't supported yet.