# Kdenlive (open-source video and screen recording app)

> 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.

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.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/KDE/kdenlive |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 5,808 |
| License | GPL-3.0 (open source) |
| Replaces | Adobe Premiere Pro |
| Language | C++ |
| Website | https://invent.kde.org/multimedia/kdenlive |
| Official | yes (published by the project behind the app) |
| Category | Video editing & screen recording |
| Latest release | none on GitHub |
| Last commit | Oct 8, 2026 |

## Install

Download a build for your system from the project's releases (https://github.com/KDE/kdenlive/releases) or website, or build it from source by following the README.

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