LibreCuts Beta

LibreCuts is a free, open-source privacy friendly video editor for Android.

LibreCuts is a free and open-source video editor for Android focused on simplicity, performance, and privacy. Edit and export watermark free videos entirely on your device.

Note: LibreCuts is currently in beta. You may encounter bugs, instability, or incomplete features as development continues.

Features

Trim: Remove unwanted parts from the beginning or end of a video.

Merge: Combine multiple video clips and rearrange them.

Overlays: Add text, images, GIFs, and video overlays.

Subtitles: Import .srt subtitle files and reposition captions in the preview.

Layer Management: Reorder overlay layers.

Audio: Import audio, boost volume up to 200%, or mute the original audio.

Crop: Crop videos to custom aspect ratios.

Transitions: Add smooth transitions between clips.

Speed: Speed up or slow down videos.

Adjust & Filters: Adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, and apply filters.

Reverse: Play videos in reverse.

Timeline Tools: Snap clips, duplicate overlays, and create freeze frames.

Hardware Acceleration: Export videos faster using supported hardware encoders.

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Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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Version 1.0-beta7 (12) suggested Added on Aug 21, 2026

x86_64

This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- read the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
- read audio files from shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read audio files from your shared storage.
- read image files from shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read image files from your shared storage.
- read video files from shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read video files from your shared storage.
- read user selected image and video files from shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read image and video files that you select from your shared storage.
- record audio
  
  This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
- modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
- com.tharunbirla.librecuts.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK 56 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
Version 1.0-beta7 (11) - Added on Aug 21, 2026

arm64-v8a

This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- read the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
- read audio files from shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read audio files from your shared storage.
- read image files from shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read image files from your shared storage.
- read video files from shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read video files from your shared storage.
- read user selected image and video files from shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read image and video files that you select from your shared storage.
- record audio
  
  This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
- modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
- com.tharunbirla.librecuts.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK 50 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
Version 1.0-beta7 (10) - Added on Aug 21, 2026

armeabi-v7a

This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
- Added Project Save & Import (.lcprj) file format for non-destructive project serialization.
- Added Android 13+ monochrome themed app icon support.
- Added in-app haptic feedback toggle in settings.
- Implemented fullscreen video preview mode with expanded timeline controls.
- Added freehand handwriting and drawing overlay feature.
- Added custom font import and management system for text overlays.
- Added transition duration slide
Permissions
- read the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
- read audio files from shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read audio files from your shared storage.
- read image files from shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read image files from your shared storage.
- read video files from shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read video files from your shared storage.
- read user selected image and video files from shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read image and video files that you select from your shared storage.
- record audio
  
  This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
- modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
- com.tharunbirla.librecuts.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK 86 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
Version 1.0-beta6 (9) - Added on Jul 31, 2026

x86_64

This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- view network connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
- read the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
- record audio
  
  This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
- modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
- com.tharunbirla.librecuts.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK 56 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
Version 1.0-beta6 (8) - Added on Jul 31, 2026

arm64-v8a

This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- view network connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
- read the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
- record audio
  
  This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
- modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
- com.tharunbirla.librecuts.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK 50 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

New in version 1.0-beta6

Added overlay masking feature.

Implemented keyframe animations for overlays.

Added canvas background feature with aspect ratio corrections.

Added chroma key support for image overlays.

Added opacity controls for overlays.

Added mirror functionality for main video and overlays.

Improved text overlay with more formatting options.

Redesigned empty project state UI.

Fixed export crashes during screen r

Version 1.0-beta6 (7) - Added on Jul 31, 2026

armeabi-v7a

This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- view network connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
- read the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
- record audio
  
  This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
- modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
- com.tharunbirla.librecuts.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK 86 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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