Kdenlive

🇩🇪 DE

Free, open-source video editor with unlimited tracks and effects — self-hosted and EU-developed.

GDPROpen source

Kdenlive is a free, open-source video editor developed by the KDE community in Berlin. It offers multi-track editing with unlimited video and audio tracks, over 200 effects and transitions, proxy workflows for large files, and support for virtually all video and audio formats. The software is self-hosted, ensuring full control over data, and is fully GDPR-compliant. Ideal for creators who need a powerful, no-cost tool without subscription fees or per-user pricing.

Replaces

Kdenlive is sought as a European alternative to:

HeyGen

Features

Editing Capabilities

Multi-track timeline with unlimited video and audio tracks
Dual video monitor support
Non-destructive editing with unlimited undo/redo
Proxy editing and timeline previews
Automatic backup system
Keyframe-based control for precise adjustments

Effects and Transitions

Basic video effects (blur, rotate, color correction)
Audio effects (normalization, volume, balance, filters)
Frei0r and Movit effects support
LADSPA libraries integration
SoX audio processing

Output and Export

DVD authoring with menu creation
Export in all formats supported by FFmpeg/libav (MP4, AVI, QuickTime, WMV, 3GP, Flash Video)
Title creation tools
4K editing and export support

Workflow Tools

Clip management (creation, cropping, moving, deletion)
Text and photo clip support
Customizable layout
Glaxnimate integration for vector animations (SVG)

Open Source and Community

GPL-licensed open-source software
No watermarks or feature restrictions
Active community support (forums, chat, documentation)
Maintained by KDE e.V. and volunteer contributors

Pricing

Kdenlive is fully free with no paid plans, trials, or subscriptions.

EU Trust Profile

0 of 9 criteria verified with evidence, last checked 2026-08-07. Every ✓ links to its source.

Data Processing Agreement (DPA)
Kdenlive does not offer a Data Processing Agreement (DPA).
Trust center / security page
There is no dedicated trust center or security/compliance page on the Kdenlive website.
EU data residencynot verified
No information is provided about customer data hosting or EU/EEA data residency.
Public sub-processor list
No public sub-processor list is available on the Kdenlive website.
ISO 27001
Kdenlive does not claim ISO 27001 certification.
SOC 2
Kdenlive does not claim SOC 2 certification.
BSI C5
Kdenlive does not claim BSI C5 certification.
TISAX
Kdenlive does not claim TISAX certification.
German-language supportnot verified
Kdenlive offers support resources in German.

Verified means: the claim was publicly documented at the linked source on the check date. The vendor's own information prevails.

Integrations

MLT FrameworkFFmpegFrei0rMovitLADSPA librariesSoXGlaxnimate

Feature, pricing and integration details are based on web research (as of 2026-08-07), without guarantee, errors are possible. The vendor's website prevails.