Kdenlive is a flexible multi-track video editor built on the robust MLT framework and FFmpeg. It supports nearly every audio and video format without requiring conversion and features an intuitive and customizable interface that covers all editing stages including audio mixing and color grading.
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Kdenlive offers unlimited video and audio tracks that you can hide, mute, or resize for better project management. It includes 3-point editing, multi-cam editing, and proxy editing for smooth operation on lower-end hardware. The software also integrates third-party tools like Glaxnimate for vector animations.
Key Features
- Unlimited multi-track video and audio editing
- Supports almost all audio/video formats via FFmpeg libraries
- Highly customizable interface and keyboard shortcuts
- 3-point editing for accurate clip placement
- Extensive video and audio effects and transitions
- Audio and video scopes such as histogram, waveform, and vectorscope
- Multi-cam editing for seamless angle switching
- Proxy editing to boost performance on less powerful systems
- Automatic backups and project versioning for security
System Requirements
- Windows 7/8/10, Linux, or macOS
- Multi-core CPU recommended for smooth playback and rendering
- Minimum 4GB RAM; 8GB+ recommended for HD and 4K projects
- Graphics card with strong OpenGL support preferred