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Overview
Kdenlive (KDE Non-Linear Video Editor) is a free and open-source video editing application maintained by KDE e.V. and a community of volunteer contributors. It supports multi-track editing, a wide range of video and audio formats via FFmpeg, proxy editing, titling, and effects. Kdenlive runs on Linux, Windows, macOS, and BSD, and is distributed under the GPL license with no cost to use.
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Shotcut: Another free, open-source, cross-platform video editor.
HandBrake: Free open-source tool often used alongside Kdenlive for transcoding output.
Pricing
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Free
Free
Capabilities
Multi-track timeline
Edit video and audio across multiple tracks with drag-and-drop clips.
Proxy editing
Work with lower-resolution proxy clips for smoother editing of high-resolution footage.
Wide format support
Import and export a large range of video and audio formats via FFmpeg/MLT.
Titler tool
Create animated text and titles directly within the editor.
Effects and transitions
Apply a library of video/audio effects and transitions to clips.
Cross-platform
Runs natively on Linux, Windows, macOS, and BSD.
Answered, with sources
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Yes, Kdenlive is completely free and open source, distributed under the GPL license with no cost to download or use, though donations to KDE e.V. are welcomed.
SourceKdenlive runs on Linux, Windows, macOS, and BSD.
SourceUsers can consult the user manual at docs.kdenlive.org, join the community Matrix channel, or ask on the KDE discussion forum.
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