Enabling GPU Acceleration in Shotcut for Faster Video Export

In Shotcut, the default encoder is usually libx264, which uses the CPU for encoding. To enable GPU-accelerated encoding, you need to select a hardware-accelerated encoder, such as NVIDIA’s NVENC or Intel’s Quick Sync.

Change Encoder to Enable GPU Acceleration：

Open Shotcut, then

Settings -> GPU Effects (select and restart Shotcut)

Export -> Advanced -> Codec -> Codec (select hevc_nvenc or h264_qsv)

Encoder Selection Based on Needs:

hevc_nvenc:

Advantages:

1.Higher compression efficiency, smaller file size for the same quality.
2.Suitable for high-quality and smaller file size outputs.

Disadvantages:

1.Slower encoding speed.
2.Lower compatibility, older devices or some platforms may not support HEVC (H.265).

h264_nvenc:

Advantages:

1.Broader compatibility, suitable for most devices and platforms.
2.Faster encoding speed, ideal for tasks requiring quick output.

Disadvantages:

1.Larger file size for the same quality.