kdenlive

non-linear video editor for KDE

TLDR

Start Kdenlive

$ kdenlive

Open project

$ kdenlive [project.kdenlive]

Render from command line

$ kdenlive_render [project.kdenlive]

Kdenlive is a non-linear video editor for KDE. It provides multi-track editing, effects, transitions, and supports a wide range of video formats through FFmpeg and MLT.Kdenlive offers professional features like keyframing, color correction, audio mixing, and titling. It's suitable for both amateur and professional video production.

PARAMETERS

file

Project file to open.

--config file

Use alternative config.

--mlt-log

MLT debug output.

--help

Show help.

FEATURES

- Multi-track timeline editing- Video and audio effects- Transitions and compositing- Keyframe animation- Proxy editing for performance- Color correction tools- Audio mixing- Titler

KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS

$ Space       Play/Pause
J/K/L       Shuttle control
I/O         Set in/out points
V           Selection tool
X           Razor tool
S           Split clip

INSTALL

sudo apt install kdenlive

sudo dnf install kdenlive

sudo pacman -S kdenlive

sudo apk add kdenlive

sudo zypper install kdenlive

CAVEATS

Requires KDE libraries. Resource-intensive for 4K editing. Proxy clips recommended for performance. Stability varies by version.

HISTORY

Kdenlive was started by Jason Wood in 2002 and has been continuously developed by the KDE community. It became one of the most capable open-source video editors on Linux.