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 (http://www.openshotstudios.com). This file is part of
 OpenShot Video Editor (http://www.openshot.org), an open-source project
 dedicated to delivering high quality video editing and animation solutions
 to the world.

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Getting Started
===============

OpenShot Video Editor is available on most operating systems (including Linux, Mac, and Windows).
Visit the official download page and grab the latest and greatest version:
http://www.openshot.org/download/.

Linux
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Depending on which Linux distribution you use, there are likely many ways to install OpenShot. The
easiest way to ensure you have the very latest version, is to download an AppImage from the
project website (listed above). Once downloaded, right click on the AppImage file, choose
Properties, and mark the file as **Executable**. Now, go ahead and double click the
AppImage to launch it.

Mac
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Download the DMG file from the project website (listed above), double click it, and then drag
the OpenShot application icon into your **Applications** shortcut. This is very similar to how most
other Mac applications are installed. Now launch OpenShot from Launchpad.

Windows
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Download the Windows installer executable from the project website (listed above), double click it,
and follow the directions on screen. Once completed, OpenShot will be installed and available
in your Start menu.