OpenShot vs. Kdenlive: eine gute Linux-Alternative?

OpenShot als Linux-Alternative zu Kdenlive

Aktualisiert am 3. November 2026

Unser Fazit

OpenShot can replace Kdenlive for users who need a straightforward, drag‑and‑drop editor and basic effects. It covers multi‑track editing, keyframe animation, and most common formats, making it suitable for hobbyists, educators, and occasional creators. Power users who rely on Kdenlive’s deeper color‑grading tools, extensive audio mixing, and highly configurable workflow may find OpenShot lacking. In short, OpenShot is a decent alternative for simple projects, but it does not fully match Kdenlive’s feature set for professional‑level video work.

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Lizenz: GPL-3.0-or-later
Preis: Kostenlos
Aktuelle Version: 3.5.1 (2. April 2026)
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Was gleich funktioniert

Multi‑track timeline with unlimited tracks/layers
Supports most video/audio/image formats via FFmpeg
Keyframe‑based animation and effects
Built‑in transitions, masks and chroma‑keying
Real‑time preview with multi‑threaded playback

Was anders ist

Kdenlive offers more advanced color correction and grading tools
OpenShot’s audio mixing is basic compared to Kdenlive’s multi‑track audio controls
Kdenlive provides tighter integration with the MLT engine for custom pipelines
OpenShot lacks some of Kdenlive’s extensive effect libraries and proxy editing workflow
Kdenlive’s UI is more configurable for complex projects

Ihre Kdenlive-Dateien öffnen

OpenShot cannot directly open Kdenlive project files (*.kdenlive) because the formats are not compatible. You can export your Kdenlive project as a flat video file (e.g., MP4) and then import that into OpenShot for further editing, but the original edit decision list and timeline will not be preserved.

Von Kdenlive zu OpenShot wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

Export the finished Kdenlive timeline as a lossless intermediate (e.g., ProRes or DNxHD)
Gather all source media used in the Kdenlive project into a single folder
Open OpenShot and create a new project
Import the exported intermediate video and any additional media you need
Re‑create the timeline structure, applying effects and transitions anew
Save the OpenShot project for future tweaks

Wichtige Funktionen von OpenShot

Drag‑and‑Drop‑Timeline mit unbegrenzten Spuren und Ebenen
Unterstützung der meisten Video-, Audio- und Bildformate über FFmpeg
Kurvenbasierte Keyframe‑Animationen für präzise Kontrolle
Integriertes Blender 3D für animierte Titelvorlagen
SVG‑Unterstützung für skalierbare Vektor‑Titel und Overlays
Echtzeit‑Vorschau mit mehrkerniger Wiedergabe
KI‑gestütztes Motion‑Tracking und Stabilisierung
Integrierte Übergänge, Masken und Chroma‑Key‑Effekte

OpenShot unter Linux installieren

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub org.openshot.OpenShot

Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install openshot-qt

Debiansudo apt install openshot-qt

Fedorasudo dnf install openshot

openSUSEsudo zypper install openshot-qt

Häufige Fragen

Can I import a Kdenlive project directly into OpenShot?

No, OpenShot does not read Kdenlive’s .kdenlive project format. You must render the Kdenlive project to a video file first.

Will I lose any effects when moving from Kdenlive to OpenShot?

Yes, many of Kdenlive’s advanced color‑grading and audio effects are not available in OpenShot, so you’ll need to reapply or approximate them after import.

Is OpenShot stable enough for long‑form editing?

OpenShot is generally stable for short to medium projects, but some users report crashes with very large timelines or complex effects. Save frequently.