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Kdenlive for Mac

Free and open-source video editor.

Free
In English
Version 24.08
5.0
Based on 5 user rates

Kdenlive overview

Kdenlive is a free and open-source video editor for macOS, Windows and Linux.

It was designed to answer most needs — from basic video editing to professional work.

Features:
  • Multi-track video editing
  • Use any audio / video format
  • Configurable interface and shortcuts
  • Titler
  • Many effects and transitions
  • Audio and video scopes
  • Proxy editing
  • Automatic backup
  • Online resources
  • Timeline preview
  • Keyframeable effects
  • Themable interface

What’s new in version 24.08

  • Fix reassigning timecode to project clip. Fixes bug #492697.
  • Fix possible crash on undo/redo single selection move.
  • Fix dragging transitions to a clip cut to create a mix.
  • Fix multiple selection broken.
  • Fix clip offset not appearing on selection in timeline.
  • Ensure bin clips with effects disabled keep their effects disabled when added to a new sequence.
  • Fix keyframe at last frame prevents resizing clip on high zoom.
  • Fix effects/compositions list size. Fixes bug #492586.
  • Fix compositions cannot be easily selected in timeline.
  • Replace : and ? chars in guides names for rendering. See bug #492595.
  • Don’t trigger timeline scroll when mouse exits timeline on a clip drag, it caused incorrect droppings and ghost clips. See bug #492720.
  • Fix scolling timeline with rubberband or when dragging from file manager can move last selected clip in timeline. Fixes bug #492635.
  • Fix adding marker from project notes always adds it at 00:00. Fixes bug #492697.
  • Fix blurry widgets on high DPI displays.
  • Fix keyframe param not correctly enabled on first keyframe click.
  • Fix curveeditor crash on empty track.
  • Ensure rendering with separate file for each audio track keeps the correct audio tag in the file name.
  • Fix render project folder sometimes lost, add proper enums instead of unreadable ints. See bug #492476.
  • Fix MLT lumas not correctly recognized by archive feature. Fixes bug #492435.
  • Fix configure toolbars messing UI layout.
  • Effects List: ensure deprecated category is always listed last.
  • Fix tabulations in Titler (requires latest MLT git).
  • Titler: ensure only plain text can be pasted, prepare support for tabulations (needs MLT patch).
  • Don’t accept empty whisper device.
  • Fix ffmpeg path for Whisper on Mac.
  • Fix archive doesn’t save the video assets when run multiple times.
  • Fix document notes timecode links may be broken after project reload. See bug #443597.
  • Fix broken qml font on AppImage.
  • Remove incorrect taskmanager unlock.

Kdenlive for Mac

Free
In English
Version 24.08
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5.0

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oyfr
oyfr
Jul 15 2024
24.05.2
5.0
Jul 15 2024
5.0
Version: 24.05.2
System Requirements updated again on https://kdenlive.org/en/download/ Requires macOS 11 (Big Sur) or newer. Please update the listing - thank you.
nobody2011
nobody2011
Jun 17 2023
23.04.2
0.0
Jun 17 2023
0.0
Version: 23.04.2
The system requirements are outdated. Currently required: Apple macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or newer and on M1
oyfr
oyfr
Jul 15 2024
24.05.2
5.0
Jul 15 2024
5.0
Version: 24.05.2
watmakurts
watmakurts
Jun 30 2024
24.05
5.0
Jun 30 2024
5.0
Version: 24.05
MichaelOwens
MichaelOwens
Jun 26 2024
24.05
5.0
Jun 26 2024
5.0
Version: 24.05
fallenflower
fallenflower
Jun 19 2024
24.02.2
5.0
Jun 19 2024
5.0
Version: 24.02.2
Ervins Strauhmanis
Ervins Strauhmanis
May 8 2023
23.04
5.0
May 8 2023
5.0
Version: 23.04