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Kdenlive

Free and open-source video editor with professional features.

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Pricing

Completely free and open-source; no subscriptions or hidden costs.

Primary use case

Creating YouTube videos and shorts.

Last updated

Dec 3, 2025

Snapshot

Kdenlive is a free and open-source video editing software based on the MLT Framework. It offers advanced editing features, a variety of effects, and transitions, suitable for various video projects.

Key highlights

Completely free, open-source, and no watermarks.

Multi-track editing and broad audio/video format support.

Professional features like keyframing, motion tracking, and color correction.

Quick start

  1. 1 Download from the official Kdenlive website.
  2. 2 Import video and audio clips.
  3. 3 Drag clips to the timeline for editing.
  4. 4 Use the razor tool to cut and trim.

Where it shines

YouTube content creators and streamers.

Beginner and experienced video editors.

Users seeking powerful, free, cross-platform software.