Kdenlive
A free, open-source non-linear video editor with timeline editing, effects and audio tools.
Sources last checked 2026-09-29 · See individual evidence
What is Kdenlive?
Kdenlive is a free, open-source video editor developed within the KDE community. Its workflow includes organizing footage, timeline editing, audio mixing, effects, colour tools and subtitles. Proxy media can help with editing heavier footage, while nested sequences support organizing more complex timelines.
It is an option for creators looking for a desktop editor without a subscription, including on Linux. Before adopting it, run a short project through import, effects and export on your own computer. This reveals more about suitability than a simple list of supported formats.
Based on official product documentation ↗When to consider Kdenlive
Typical uses based on its documented tools. Check the requirements of your own project.
- Editing tutorials and independent videos
- Captioned video production
- Video editing on Linux
Strengths & considerations
What it offers
- Proxy media and nested sequences support practical editing workflows.
- Includes audio mixing, colour tools and subtitles.
- Free desktop releases for Linux, Windows and macOS.
What to check
- Test performance and export using your own media and hardware.
- Check whether required external effects and plug-ins are available.
- Review the documentation for your installed release before migrating projects.
Editorial guidance, not a hands-on review or a guarantee of compatibility.
Plans & pricing
Listed amounts use the source currency. Check billing commitments, taxes, region and edition limits before subscribing.
Free entry option
Free
Check the official source for edition limits, optional services and current terms.
Checked 2026-09-21
Check official plan details ↗Features & capabilities
Verified capabilities may belong to different editions or optional services. Read the plan and source notes.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Open source
- Yes
9 other capabilities have not yet been verified
Unknown means we have no confirmed evidence for this field. It does not mean the product lacks the capability.
- Free trial
- Unknown
- Self-hosted
- Unknown
- Offline
- Unknown
- API
- Unknown
- AI features
- Unknown
- Cloud
- Unknown
- Commercial use
- Unknown
- Beginner friendly
- Unknown
- Professional
- Unknown
Sources & verification
Verification applies only to the fields listed below. An unlisted feature or platform is unknown, not unsupported.
Kdenlive — official product information ↗
Homepage explicitly lists free/open-source status, supported desktop platforms, timeline editing, effects and audio tools.
Accessed 2026-09-21 · Verified 2026-09-21
Evidence fields (9)
description · freePlan · openSource · feature:video-editing · platform:windows · platform:macos · platform:linux · plan:base · pricingModel
Kdenlive — product and editorial review ↗
Official overview documents proxy media, nested sequences, audio, colour and subtitle tools, desktop platforms and KDE community development.
Accessed 2026-09-29 · Verified 2026-09-29
Evidence fields (7)
description · company · pros · cons · useCases · feature:video-editing · feature:color-grading
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