Shotcut keeps crashing when trying to open a file

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And if you suspect you are running low on memory, which is a good chance given the number of tracks:

How to Reduce Memory Usage

Here are ways to reduce the memory usage in general: Save and restart Shotcut Close other browser tabs. Close other applications. Reboot (does all of the above). Here are ways to reduce the memory usage of your project: Reduce the resolution of the Video Mode. Reduce the number of tracks. The number of tracks will increase the amount of caching to prevent files from being closed and reopened repeatedly from one frame to the next. Here are some ways to reduce the memory usage while editing: …