Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the full competitive-shooting video editor for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
What is Shooting Cut?
Shooting Cut is a full competitive-shooting video editor for IPSC, USPSA, and IDPA footage. It combines automatic audio analysis with trimming, multi-clip merging, synchronized multi-camera editing, person tracking, performance data, and flexible exports on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
What shooting disciplines does Shooting Cut support?
Shooting Cut works with all major practical/action shooting disciplines: IPSC (International Practical Shooting Confederation), USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association), and IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association). The timer detection and shot analysis work with standard competition timer signals used across all these disciplines.
What platforms does Shooting Cut run on?
Shooting Cut runs natively on Mac (macOS 26.0+), iPad (iPadOS 26.0+), and iPhone (iOS 26.0+). The Mac and iPad use a spacious editor layout, while iPhone has a purpose-built touch workflow. One subscription covers all your Apple devices.
Which processing runs on device?
Core audio/video analysis and person tracking run on device. Raw footage is not uploaded to a Shooting Cut media-processing server for editing or analysis, and there is no cross-app advertising tracking. See our Privacy Policy for iCloud, subscription, telemetry, score import, and user-initiated upload details.
How does Shooting Cut detect shots and timer beeps?
Shooting Cut analyzes the audio track of your match video to automatically detect timer beeps and gunshot impulses. It calculates precise split times, first-shot reaction time, and total stage time — all automatically, no manual input needed.
What is the difference between Auto Trim, Merge, Split Sync, and Stage Mix?
Auto Trim is the free editing mode: it takes exactly 1 video and trims it around the stage run. Pro unlocks Merge for up to 20 sequential videos, Split Sync for exactly 2 synchronized videos, Stage Mix for 2–3 videos labeled POV, Follow, or Static, and Strings Mode for a classifier, Standards, or Steel Challenge run recorded as several strings.
What are Performance Subtitles?
Performance Subtitles are available in the free Auto Trim workflow. They can overlay shot number, individual split time, cumulative time, first-shot reaction time, and best split on the exported video. Choose from six color options and review the result before export.
Can I compare two camera angles of the same stage?
Yes. Pro Split Sync takes exactly 2 videos of the same stage run and aligns them by the timer beep. Full Screen stacks both views top and bottom at 9:16, the Center HUD and Top HUD layouts use 3:4, and Side by Side places both views left and right at 16:9. Multi-angle top-and-bottom and HUD layouts support 50/50, 40/60, and 30/70 pane ratios; same-view comparison stays at 50/50.
Can Shooting Cut handle multi-camera stage videos?
Yes. Stage Mix takes 2–3 videos labeled POV, Follow, or Static. Automatic movement-aware switching builds the edit, and you can manually override any cut.
Can I export match videos in different aspect ratios for social media?
Yes. Reframe and Track are available in the free Auto Trim workflow. Choose a supported 9:16, 3:4, 4:5, 6:7, or 1:1 tracked crop, keep the Source frame, or use the separate non-tracked 16:9 path. You can re-track to switch subjects or correct drift and adjust tracking sensitivity.
Does Shooting Cut require an account or sign-up?
No. Shooting Cut requires no account creation, no sign-up, no email, and no login. Download it from the App Store and start editing.
Where are my videos stored? Is my data private?
Core audio/video analysis and person tracking run on device. Raw footage is not uploaded to a Shooting Cut media-processing server for editing or analysis, and there is no cross-app advertising tracking. See our Privacy Policy for iCloud, subscription, telemetry, score import, and user-initiated upload details.
What should I know about connected services?
Some workflows can involve iCloud, subscription services, telemetry, score import, or a user-initiated upload. The Privacy Policy explains when those services are involved and what data they handle.
Can I share my edited videos directly to social media?
Yes. A free Auto Trim workflow can export to the device, use the system share sheet, or choose one supported sharing destination at a time. YouTube and Facebook uploads require separate platform authorization, and Facebook direct upload publishes to a Page rather than a personal profile. Pro enables multi-platform sharing in one workflow.
How much does Shooting Cut cost?
Shooting Cut is free to download. Auto Trim, its audio analysis, Reframe and Track, supported result import, timing and score overlays, standard export, and one-destination user-initiated sharing are free. Free Auto Trim exports include the Shooting Cut watermark and logo intro card. Pro unlocks Merge, Split Sync, Stage Mix, and Strings Mode, removes the watermark, and adds custom intro cards, movable overlays, multi-platform sharing, and macOS batch export. One subscription covers all your Apple devices. Check the App Store listing for current pricing in your region.
Is there a free trial?
Please check the App Store for the latest availability and pricing options. You can visit the App Store page for details.
Can Shooting Cut handle a complete match-video workflow?
Yes. Shooting Cut covers clip selection, automatic audio analysis, five editing modes, person tracking and reframing, performance data, intro cards, watermarks, and final export for competitive-shooting footage.
What can I edit with Shooting Cut?
Edit single-run clips with Auto Trim, build match montages with Merge, align exactly 2 videos with Split Sync, or create a movement-aware edit from 2–3 videos labeled POV, Follow, or Static with Stage Mix.
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