Linux · Sound & Video
Kdenlive
Kdenlive is a free, feature‑rich non‑linear video editor built on the MLT framework.
- Lizenz
- GPL-3.0-only
- Aktuelle Version
- 26.08.2 (8. Oktober 2026)
- Entwickler
- KDE
- Installationen
- 39,139 (Flathub, 30 Tage)
Was ist Kdenlive?
Kdenlive has been around for over a decade, evolving from a hobby project into a mature editor used by hobbyists and semi‑professionals. It runs on Linux, Windows and macOS and is packaged in the major distro repos, so updates are regular and reliable.
The program offers a multi‑track timeline, proxy editing, and a configurable interface that lets you arrange panels and shortcuts to match your workflow. Compared with Avid Liquid, Pinnacle Studio, Sony Vegas or Windows Movie Maker, Kdenlive feels more flexible than Movie Maker and less intimidating than Vegas, while still providing advanced tools like motion tracking and color correction.
If you’re comfortable with a desktop‑oriented UI and don’t need the deep industry integration of high‑end suites, Kdenlive gives you a solid set of editing features without the cost or licensing constraints of the Windows alternatives.
Ideal für: Users who need a capable, free video editor on Linux without the cost of commercial Windows tools.
Wichtige Funktionen von Kdenlive
- Multi‑track timeline with nested sequences
- Proxy editing for smoother performance on low‑end hardware
- Wide range of effects, transitions and AI‑powered tools
- Color correction suite with scopes (histogram, vectorscope, etc.)
- Audio post‑production tools and waveform meter
- Motion tracking and keyframe animation
- Configurable interface and shortcut mapping
- Export to virtually any video/audio format
Vorteile
- Free and open source
- Strong format support via FFmpeg
- Active development and frequent releases
- Highly customizable UI
Nachteile
- Occasional stability issues on very large projects
- Learning curve steeper than Windows Movie Maker
Windows-Programme, die Kdenlive ersetzt
Avid Liquid
Pinnacle Studio
Sony Vegas
Windows Movie MakerKdenlive unter Linux installieren
flatpak install flathub org.kde.kdenlivesudo apt install kdenlivesudo apt install kdenlivesudo dnf install kdenlivesudo pacman -S kdenlivesudo zypper install kdenliveTipps für Windows-Umsteiger
Kdenlive can import most formats that Avid Liquid, Pinnacle Studio, Vegas or Movie Maker handle, thanks to FFmpeg. Map your familiar shortcuts in Settings → Configure Shortcuts to reduce muscle memory friction. Expect to spend a bit more time arranging panels, but once set up the workflow—import, edit on the timeline, add effects, render—mirrors the Windows tools closely.
Neueste Versionen
- 26.08.2 —
- 26.08.1 —
- 26.08.0 —
Mostly a bugfix and usability release, here are some of the improvements - Timeline: allow moving tracks up and down - Timeline: auto add range markers at gaps - Timeline: add insert clip using its embeded timecode - Timeline: add option to return playhead to…
- 26.04.3 —
Kdenlive: häufige Fragen
Can Kdenlive edit 4K footage?
Yes, Kdenlive supports 4K editing; using proxy clips improves performance on modest hardware.
Is Kdenlive stable for long projects?
It is stable for most projects, though very large timelines may expose occasional bugs; keep the software updated.
Does Kdenlive support hardware acceleration?
Kdenlive can use GPU acceleration for rendering if the underlying FFmpeg build includes it.
Can I export directly to YouTube?
You can export to a YouTube‑compatible format and upload manually; there is no built‑in upload feature.
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