OpenShot vs Kdenlive: ¿es una buena alternativa en Linux?

OpenShot como alternativa Linux a Kdenlive

Actualizado el 3 de noviembre de 2026

Nuestra opinión

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.

Cobertura de funciones70%

Licencia: GPL-3.0-or-later
Precio: Gratis
Última versión: 3.5.1 (2 de abril de 2026)
Valoración: —

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Lo que funciona igual

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

Lo que cambia

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

Abrir tus archivos de Kdenlive

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.

Pasar de Kdenlive a OpenShot, paso a paso

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

Funciones clave de OpenShot

Línea de tiempo arrastrar y soltar con pistas y capas ilimitadas
Soporta la mayoría de formatos de vídeo, audio e imagen a través de FFmpeg
Animaciones de fotogramas clave basadas en curvas para control preciso
Blender 3D integrado para plantillas de títulos animados
Soporte SVG para títulos y superposiciones vectoriales escalables
Vista previa en tiempo real con reproducción multihilo
Seguimiento de movimiento y estabilización impulsados por IA
Transiciones, máscaras y efectos de croma incorporados

Cómo instalar OpenShot en Linux

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

Preguntas frecuentes

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.