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Kdenlive

Free, open-source multitrack video editor from the KDE community.

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About Kdenlive

Kdenlive is a free and open-source non-linear video editor developed by KDE and built on the MLT framework and FFmpeg. It offers a multitrack timeline with proxy editing for smooth playback, keyframeable effects and transitions, colour correction with scopes, title creation, audio mixing, nested sequences, and speech-to-text subtitle generation that runs locally. It works on Linux, Windows, macOS and BSD, with Flatpak and AppImage builds on Linux. There are no paid tiers, watermarks or accounts, and the project is funded by donations and KDE. It is the most complete open-source editor for people leaving Premiere or Vegas, but the interface is dense, stability has historically varied between releases, and it lacks the advanced colour, motion tracking and collaboration features of commercial suites. Hobbyists, YouTubers, educators and Linux users get a capable editor without spending anything or giving up their data.

Best for: Linux users and anyone wanting a full-featured free editor without subscriptions.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Free and open source with no watermark
  • Proxy editing, keyframes and local speech-to-text subtitles
  • Runs on Linux, Windows and macOS

Why people leave

  • Interface is dense for beginners
  • Stability can vary between releases
  • Lacks advanced tracking and collaboration tools

Top Kdenlive alternatives

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  1. 1Shotcut logo
    Shotcut

    Another free open-source editor with a simpler interface and wide format support.

    66.5
  2. 2DaVinci Resolve logo
    DaVinci Resolve

    Free professional suite with far stronger colour and effects tools.

    62.6
  3. 3OpenShot logo
    OpenShot

    Easier open-source editor for beginners and quick projects.

    59.6
  4. 4Flowblade logo
    Flowblade

    Lighter Linux-only open-source editor focused on fast cutting.

    57.2
  5. 5Lightworks logo
    Lightworks

    Pro editor with a free tier that also runs on Linux.

    55.3

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Kdenlive: common questions

Is Kdenlive free?

Yes. Kdenlive is free, open-source software.

Is Kdenlive open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at KDE/kdenlive.

What platforms does Kdenlive run on?

Kdenlive is available for Linux, Windows and macOS.

What are the best alternatives to Kdenlive?

The highest-ranked Kdenlive alternatives right now are Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve and OpenShot. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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