11 Free and Open Source Video Editing Software
Last updated January 1, 2020 By Ankush Das 33 Comments
We’ve already covered the top video editors for Linux. That list contained some non-open source software as well. This made us write this article to feature only open source video editors. We’ve also mentioned what platforms are supported by these software so that this list is helpful even if you are not using Linux.
Top Free and Open Source Video Editors
Just for your information, this list is not a ranking and the editors listed here are not in any specific order. I have not mentioned the installation procedure but you can find that information on the website of each project.
1. Kdenlive
Key Features:
- Multi-track Video Editing
- All kinds of audio/video format supported with the help of FFmpeg libraries
- 2D Title maker
- Customizable Interface and shortcuts
- Proxy editing to make things faster
- Automatic backup
- Timeline preview
- Keyframeable effects
- Audiometer, Histogram, Waveform, etc.
Platforms available on: Linux, macOS and Windows.
Kdenlive is an open source video editor (and free) available for Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux distros.
If you are on a Mac, you will have to manually compile and install it. However, if you are on Windows, you can download the EXE file and should have no issues installing it.
2. LiVES
Key Features:
- Frame and sample accurate editing
- Edit video in real-time
- Can be controlled using MIDI, keyboard, Joystic
- Multi-track support
- VJ keyboard control during playback
- Plugins supported
- Compatible with various effects frameworks: projectM, LADSPA audio, and so on.
Platforms available on: Linux and macOS. Support for Windows will be added soon.
LiVES is an interesting open source video editor. You can find the code on GitHub. It is currently available for Linux and macOS Leopard. It will soon be available for Windows (hopefully by the end of 2019).
3. OpenShot
Key Features:
- Almost all video/audio formats supported
- Key frame animation framework
- Multi-track support
- Desktop integration (drag and drop support)
- Video transition with real-time previews
- 3D animated titles and effects
- Advanced timeline with drag/drop support, panning, scrolling, zooming, and snapping.
Platforms available on: Linux, macOS and Windows.
OpenShot is a quite popular video editor and it is open source as well. Unlike others, OpenShot offers a DMG installer for Mac OSX. So, you don’t have to compile and install it manually.
If you are a fan of open source solutions and you own a Mac, OpenShot seems like a very good option.
4. VidCutter
Key Features:
- Keyframes viewer
- Cut, Split, and add different clips
- Major audio/video formats supported
Platforms available on: Linux, macOS and Windows.
VidCutter is an open source video editor for basic tasks. It does not offer a plethora of features – but it works for all the common tasks like clipping or cutting. It’s under active development as well.
For Linux, it is available on Flathub as well. And, for Windows and Mac OS, you do get EXE and DMG file packages in the latest releases.
5. Shotcut
Key Features:
- Supports almost all major audio/video formats with the help of FFmpeg libraries.
- Multiple dockable/undockable panels
- Intuitive UI
- JACK transport sync
- Stereo, mono, and 5.1 surround support
- Waveform, Histogram, etc.
- Easy to use with dual monitors
- Portable version available
Platforms available on: Linux, macOS and Windows.
Shotcut is yet another popular open source video editor available across multiple platforms. It features a nice interface to work on.
When considering the features, it offers almost everything that you would ever need (from color correction to adding transitions). Also, it provides a portable version for Windows – which is an impressive thing.
6. Flowblade
Key Features:
- Advanced timeline control
- Multi-track editing
- G’mic tool
- All major audio/video formats supported with the help of FFMpeg libraries
Platforms available on: Linux
Flowblade is an intuitive open source video editor available only for Linux. Yes, it is a bummer that we do not have cross-platform support for this.
However, if you are using a Linux distro, you can either download the .deb file and get it installed or use the source code on GitHub.
7. Avidemux
Key Features:
- Trim
- Cut
- Filter support
- Major video format supported
Platforms available on: Linux, BSD, macOS and Windows.
If you are looking for a basic cross-platform open source video editor – this will be one of our recommendations. You just get the ability to cut, save, add a filter, and perform some other basic editing tasks. Their official SourceForge page might look like it has been abandoned, but it is in active development.
8. Pitivi
Key Features:
- All major video formats supported using GStreamer Multimedia Framework
- Advanced timeline independent of frame rate
- Animated effects and transitions
- Audio waveforms
- Real-time trimming previews
Platforms available on: Linux
Yet another open source video editor that is available only for Linux. The UI is user-friendly and the features offered will help you perform some advanced edits as well.
You can install it using Flatpak or look for the source code on their official website. It should be available in the repositories of most distributions as well.
9. Blender
Key Features:
- VFX
- Modeling tools
- Animation and Rigging tools
- Draw in 2D or 3D
Platforms available on: Linux, macOS and Windows.
Blender is an advanced 3D creation suite. And, it is surprising that you get all those powerful abilities for free (and while being open source).
Of course, Blender is not a solution for every user – however, it is definitely one of the best open source tool available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. You can also find it on Steam to install it.
10. Cinelerra
Key Features:
- Advanced timeline
- Motion tracking support
- Video stabilization
- Audio mastering
- Color correction
Platforms available on: Linux
Cinelerra is a quite popular open source video editor. However, it has several branches to it (in other words – different versions). I am not sure if that is a good thing – but you get different features (and ability) on each of them.
Cinelerra GG, CV, CVE, and HV are those variants catering to users with different preferences. Personally, I would recommend to check out Cinelerra GG.
11. NATRON
Key Features:
- VFX
- Powerful Tracker
- Keying tools for production needs
- Shadertoy and G’mic tools
- OpenFX plugin support
Platforms available on: Linux, macOS and Windows.
If you are into VFX and motion graphics, NATRON is a good alternative to Blender. Of course, in order to compare them for your usage, you will have to give it a try yourself.
You do have the installer available for Windows and the dmg package for Mac. So, it is quite easy to get it installed. You can always head to its GitHub page for more information.
Wrapping Up
There is an interesting upcoming video editor called Olive. It’s still in very early stages of development so we haven’t covered it here. But it’s a promising project that should be watched closely.
So, now that you know about some of the most popular open source video editors available out there – what do you think about them?
Are they good enough for professional requirements? Or, did we miss any of your favorite open source video editor that deserved the mention?
I am not an expert video editor and have only experience with simple editing tasks to create YouTube videos. If you are an experienced and professional video editor, I would like to hear your opinion on how good are these open source video editors for the experts.
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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Shotcut
Shotcut — бесплатный видеоредактор с открытым исходным кодом. Он поможет вам в выполнении задач по созданию видеоролика с использованием множества отснятых видео. Кроме того, приложение поддерживает большое количество видео и аудиофильтров. Например, вы можете исправить баланс белого, произвести цветокоррекцию или наложить текст, заданный HTML разметкой. Shotcut поддерживает множество форматов благодаря использованию FFMpeg. Интерфейс программы схож с аналогичными программами, только вам необходимо разобраться как открыть нужные панельки, т.к. по при первом запуске интерфейс будет содержать только окно воспроизведения видео. подробнее.
Natron
Natron — бесплатный видередактор с открытым исходным кодом. ПО основано на графе узлов. Данный видеоредактор является прямым аналогом знаменитого видеоредактора Nuke. Когда вы только посмотрите на интерфейс Natron, то сразу это поймёте. Центральную часть занимает рабочее поле, где вы, соединяя узлы, создаете конечный фильм; справа панель настроек узлов, а с верху окно предварительного просмотра. Natron имеет большое количество стандартных видеофильтров и, кроме того, поддерживает OpenFX фильтры сторонних разработчиков. Видеоредактор может рендерить несколько графов одновременно, тем самым ускоряя получение конечного результата, а также использовать распределённый рендер, используя компьютеры в локальной сети. подробнее.
OpenShot
OpenShot — это бесплатный видеоредактор с открытым исходным кодом. Первоначально он разрабатывался под Linux, но уже существуют дистрибутивы для Windows и Mac OS X. Редактор имеет привычный интерфейс: окно предварительного просмотра, таймлайн, список импортированных файлов. OpenShot поддерживает большое количество видеоформатов (он использует FFmpeg). Кроме всего прочего, видеоредактор включает в себя эффекты и транзишены, а также утилиты для создания 3D текста и анимации. подробнее.
Avidemux
Avidemux — бесплатный видеоредактор, который позволяет редактировать файлы наиболее популярных форматов. Программа включает в себя встроенный редактор субтитров, видеофильтры. Интерфейс программы является очень простым по сравнению с платными видеоредакторами. подробнее.
VirtualDub
VirtualDub — бесплатный видеоредактор, который позволяет захватывать, редактировать видео. Приложение поддерживает большое количество видеоформатов: VOB, MPEG-2, AC-3, FLIC, FLV, FLI, FLC, MOV, MP4, PVN, 3GP, WMA, WMV, ASF. Кроме того, VirtualDub включает в себя видеофильтры и позволяет отдельно работать со звуковыми дорожками. подробнее.
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