Kdenlive
Kdenlive is a free, open-source video and screen recording app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Free and open source video editor, based on MLT Framework and KDE Frameworks. It has 5,808 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and people use it instead of Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Official
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- Video editing & screen recording
- Actively maintained
About Kdenlive
Kdenlive is a powerful, free and open-source video editor that brings professional-grade video editing capabilities to everyone. Whether you're creating a simple family video or working on a complex project, Kdenlive provides the tools you need to bring your vision to life.
Replaces
Commercial software people commonly use Kdenlive instead of.
- Adobe Premiere Pro
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What is Kdenlive?
Kdenlive is a free, open-source video and screen recording app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Free and open source video editor, based on MLT Framework and KDE Frameworks. It has 5,808 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and people use it instead of Adobe Premiere Pro.
Is Kdenlive free and open source?
Yes. Kdenlive's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Kdenlive?
Download it from the project website or build it from source by following the README on GitHub.
Can Kdenlive replace Adobe Premiere Pro?
Kdenlive is commonly used as a free alternative to Adobe Premiere Pro. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.