KDE/kdenlive
Free and open source video editor, based on MLT Framework and KDE Frameworks observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
77/100
- Activity 99
- Release rhythm 35
- Longevity 100
Flags: no_releases
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-02. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: n/a
- age_days: 4002
- days_rel: n/a
- days_push: 7
- n_releases_24m: 0
Adoption not part of the score
5523 stars · 482 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded
Kdenlive is a free and open-source non-linear video editor built on the MLT framework with a Qt/KDE Frameworks GUI. It provides professional-grade editing features including effects, transitions, and multi-track timelines for users from hobbyists to professionals.
Use cases
- edit videos on linux
- free alternative to premiere pro
- cut and trim video clips
- add effects and transitions to a video
- multi-track video editing
- create a family video or youtube content
- mix audio tracks with video
When to choose
- you need a full-featured free video editor on Linux, Windows, or macOS
- you want an open-source NLE with effects, transitions, and multi-track timelines
- you prefer a KDE/Qt desktop application
When to avoid
- you need a lightweight command-line video processing tool (use ffmpeg instead)
- you require collaborative cloud-based editing
- you need a mobile or web-based editor
Facets
application · maturity stable
video-processing audio-processing gui media graphics windows cross-platform video-editor kde mlt-framework non-linear-editing qt video linux macos desktop
2 sources
- readme: https://github.com/KDE/kdenlive · fetched 2026-08-28 · 86f55bc195dc
- homepage: https://invent.kde.org/multimedia/kdenlive · fetched 2026-08-29 · 8f7384307f3c
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| KDE/kdenlive | main | 77 |
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