Kdenlive

by KDE · Video editing & screen recording

Open sourceWindowsMacLinux

KDE's open-source non-linear video editor.

Official download from kdenlive.org (opens in a new tab)

Opens kdenlive.org, KDE's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Kdenlive?

Kdenlive offers multi-track editing, keyframed effects, proxy clips for smooth editing and automatic subtitles with a speech-to-text model.

Key features

  • Multi-track timeline with keyframes
  • Proxy clips for smooth editing
  • Speech-to-text subtitles
  • Title and effects library

Best for

  • YouTube editing on a budget
  • Linux creators
  • Subtitled videos

Included in starter kits

Install

How to install Kdenlive

  1. 1Open the official Kdenlive download page on kdenlive.org.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id KDE.Kdenlive -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask kdenlive

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub org.kde.kdenlive

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download Kdenlive safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on kdenlive.org. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

Alternatives

Kdenlive alternatives

Other video editing & screen recording apps, closest platform match first.

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FAQ

Kdenlive questions

Where can I download Kdenlive safely?

Download Kdenlive only from KDE's official site at kdenlive.org. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is Kdenlive free?

Yes. Kdenlive is open-source software and free to use.

Does Kdenlive work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

Kdenlive is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check KDE's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install Kdenlive from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id KDE.Kdenlive -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask kdenlive); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub org.kde.kdenlive). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Kdenlive?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full video editing & screen recording list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.