For OpenShot alternatives, edit the same short project in each candidate.
- Import footage with mixed frame rates, titles, audio, and a transition.
- Check trimming precision, preview performance, and audio sync.
- Export to the required codec and compare quality and file size.
- Move the project to a clean machine and confirm all media links and edits survive.
- Test crash recovery and proxy workflow for larger projects.
A finished export is not enough if the source timeline cannot be reopened for corrections.
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