There are number of open source video editing software available for Linux. I searched in internet to find the best video editing software for Linux. But I found most of their provided ranking list was not true or simply they are no updated of their content. I want to learn video editing on Linux. So, I tested all video editing program to find the best. And I decided to share my experience to you in order to address the right answer and best solution for you. I used all video editing program available for Linux then I learned basic to intermediate level of video editing techniques. I found that these are not for professional video editing purpose but these software are very good for learning video editing. Note: These list not including non open source VES such as Lightworks, Davinchi Resolve and Blender (open source), because it is for 3D and VFX stuffs. Following are the top 3 best open source free video editing software for Linux 2019.
#1. Kdenlive
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| Kdenlive Video Editor |
Kdenlive is the KDE based non linear open source and free video editing software. It is available for Linux, FreeBSD, Windows and Mac OS. Kdenlive project was started by Jason Wood in 2002. KDE's Kdenlinve makes use of MLT, Frei0r, soX and LADSPA libraries. It supports all of the formats supported by FFmpeg. Kdenlive provides more video editing function and features then other opensource video editor. It has flexible, intuitive and configurable interface. https://kdenlive.org/en/
Major features of Kdenlive:
- Large audio and video effects collections : Rotoscoping, Chroma Key etc.
- Video Scopes: Video waveform, Histogram, RGB Parade, Vectorscope.
- Support Wipe Transition (lumas).
- Dockable and configurable interface.
- Support Keyframes for video filters
- Proxy editing support.
- Group, un group and multiple clip selection, reverse, color clip and many more.
- Advanced title editior.
- Supports almost all media formats and also has various output format.
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Download Kdenlive#2. Shotcut Video Editor
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| Shotcut video editor |
Shotcut is a free open source cross-platform and non linear video editing software that is available for Linux, Windows and Mac OS. It is similar to kdenlive because both uses MLT, Frei0r, soX and LADSPA libraries. Shotcut is only one VES that support Webvfx and HTML overlay. Shotcut is in active development process. The Great thing about Shotcut is that it support native editing, it means no need to import to timeline for quick video editing. It has great responsive community forum. website:
https://www.shotcut.org/
Major features of Shotcut:
- Advanced Keyframe support for both audio and video filters.
- Large audio and video effect collections : Mask, Chroma Key, audio balance etc.
- Video Scopes: waveform, Histogram. Audio Scope: Peak Meter, Waveform, Loudness and Specturm.
- Support wipe transitions.
- Dockable and sleek and intuitive interface.
- Wide latest media format supported and 4K video support
- Title editor as a video filter.
- Support reverse audio video, color clip, speed effect for audio video, Grid view etc.
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Download Shotcut#3. Openshot Video Editor
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| Openshot Video Editor |
Openshot is the another opensource cross platform and non linear video editor available for all Linux, Windows and Mac OS. Openshot was created in 2008, in an effort to build a free, simple, open-source video editor for Linux.Openshot is common and more popular VES for Linux. website: https://www.openshot.org/
Major features of Openshot:
- Supports basic audio and video effect including Chroma key etc.
- Support large collection of wipe transitions.
- Support Keyframe feature.
- 3D animation Titles and title editor.
- Dockable and Easy to use interface.
- Supports large variety of video, audio and image formats based on ffmpeg.
- Audio waveform, trim and slice, reverse and speed change features etc.
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Download Openshotother opensource free video editor: Pitivi, flowblade, kino, Avidemux, Cinelerra, etc.
thank you for simplyfing everything. Pitivi and Flowblade are also good for learning video editing.
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