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Kdenlive

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Free, open source, cross-platform non-linear video editor

Video Editing Software
  • Deployment On Premises
  • Starting price Free
  • Free trial Not offered
  • Best for Freelancers, Startups, SMEs

What is Kdenlive?

Kdenlive is a free, open source, non-linear video editor developed by the KDE community and built on the MLT multimedia framework. It runs on Linux, Windows, and macOS and offers multi-track timeline editing, a built-in title editor, keyframeable effects and transitions, and audio tools such as normalization and equalization. Because it is fully open source under the GPL-3.0 license, there are no paid tiers, watermarks, or feature restrictions of any kind.

The software supports proxy editing for handling large source files smoothly, along with color grading, masking, and chroma key effects for more advanced projects. Kdenlive is maintained by volunteer developers and funded through community donations, with documentation, forums, and a Matrix chat available for user support rather than formal commercial channels.

Key Features of Kdenlive

Kdenlive lists 10 documented features, including Multi-track non-linear timeline editing, Built-in title editor and Keyframeable effects and transitions. The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.

  • Multi-track non-linear timeline editing
  • Built-in title editor
  • Keyframeable effects and transitions
  • Audio normalization, equalization, and pitch tools
  • Proxy editing for large files
  • Color grading and masking tools
  • Chroma key/blue screen support
  • Wide format support via MLT and FFmpeg
  • Customizable interface layouts
  • Active plugin and effect ecosystem

Kdenlive Pricing

Kdenlive lists 1 plan without published figures. Pricing is quoted on request.

Free

Free

None

Free Trial

Fully featured open source software under the GPL-3.0 license with no paid tiers

Kdenlive Specifications

Kdenlive is available on Windows and macOS. It has a free plan.

Software Tagline :
Free, open source, cross-platform non-linear video editor
Deployment :
  • on premises
Subscription Plan :
onetime
Desktop Platforms :
  • windows
  • macos
Mobile Platforms :
Language Support :
english
Target Audience :
  • freelancers
  • startups
  • smes
Available Support :
Integrations :
MLT Framework, FFmpeg
Product Url :
https://kdenlive.org
API Available :
No
Free Trial Available :
No
Run On Mobile Browser :
No
Free Plan Available :
Yes
Customization Available :
Yes

Kdenlive Videos

Kdenlive Screenshots

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Kdenlive FAQs

Yes, Kdenlive is free and open source software with no paid tiers, subscriptions, or watermarks.

Kdenlive runs on Linux, Windows, macOS, and BSD.

It is built on the MLT Framework and KDE Frameworks/Qt.

No, support comes from community forums, documentation, and Matrix chat rather than a paid support team.

Yes, Kdenlive supports 4K and other high resolutions along with proxy editing for smoother playback of large files.