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VideoPadKdenlive
Freemium

Free download, with paid editions for more features.

 Free

Free software from KDE, funded by donations; no paid edition.

Windows, macOS, Android Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Supports 60+ video formats
  • Over 50 effects and transitions
  • Flexible non-linear workflow with multicam and three-point editing, nested sequences and markers
  • Proxy clips keep playback smooth on low-end systems
  • Closed source
  • Some features need a paid edition
  • The window is dense; new users usually start by rearranging the layout
  • Effects rendering leans on the CPU, so long timelines take time to export
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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