Buzz
In previous articles, Mytour introduced you to video editing and cutting tools on Windows and macOS. Continuing on, Mytour will now present the Top 5 video editing software for Linux. All five of these software are free, open-source, and available for installation.
Discover the Top 5 video editing software on Linux
Here are the Top 5 must-have video editing software for Linux:
1. OpenShot
OpenShot, a non-linear video editor, is the perfect solution for all users, even those with minimal experience. Its interface is designed to be incredibly simple, yet it includes all the necessary video editing features.
Additionally, OpenShot supports a wide range of video/audio/image formats, including 4K video support. It integrates desktop drag-and-drop functionality, has unlimited layers, enables clip resizing/trimming/cropping/rotation, offers real-time video preview, watermarking, and an array of effects.
As OpenShot is available in standard repositories, installing the software is quite straightforward. Simply open the application store on your Linux distribution, search for OpenShot, and click Install.
Additionally, OpenShot can also be run as an AppImage. To do this, download the AppImage file, grant executable permission (using the command chmod u+x OpenShot-.AppImage), and execute the file using the command ./OpenShot-.AppImage.
1.1 Advantages of OpenShot
- Easy-to-use video editor.
- Simple and user-friendly interface.
- Supports a variety of video, audio, and image formats.
- Video export feature allows exporting to multiple formats.
- Can be run as an AppImage.
1.2 Drawbacks and Limitations of OpenShot
- Reliance on Blender, which can be inconvenient.
- Video rendering process may take a significant amount of time.
- Unable to handle complex edits.
- Occasional software crashes may occur.
- Video importing process may be somewhat slow.
Download OpenShot and install it here.
2. Kdenlive
- User-friendly interface.
- Support for multiple file formats.
- Customizable interface.
- Rapid video importing.
2.2 Downsides of Kdenlive
- Slow video processing.
- Dependency on certain KDE libraries.
Download Kdenlive and install it here.
3. Shotcut
Compared to the two video editing software introduced above by Mytour, Shotcut is a more advanced software. Similar to OpenShot, Shotcut also includes features supporting 4K video, so if you're looking for a high-resolution project with advanced features, Shotcut might be the best choice for you.
Shotcut's basic features include support for multiple video/audio/image formats, support for different resolutions and frame rates within a project, audio filters and effects, video transitions and filters, unlimited undo, resizing/scaling/cropping/capturing/rotating video, external monitor support, and more.
Shotcut isn't available in standard repositories, but we can install the software via AppImage (download the necessary files from the Shotcut download page, grant permission, and execute the executable file).
3.1 Advantages of Shotcut
- Efficient video processing.
- Integration of various effects and transitions.
- Support for 4K.
- Integrated audio mixing feature.
3.2 Downsides of Shotcut
- The audio processing workflow might be a bit complex.
Download Shotcut and install it here.
4. Flowblade
Flowblade is also a non-linear video editor available for Linux. Its interface and features are similar to OpenShot. One notable advantage of Flowblade is its inclusion of extensive filters (for video, audio, and images).
Similar to OpenShot, Flowblade boasts a simple and user-friendly interface. Integrated features include drag-and-drop functionality, proxy editing, support for a variety of video/audio/image formats, batch rendering, watermarking, video transition effects, and more.
Flowblade is written in Python, hence it's more responsive than both OpenShot and Kdenlive. Additionally, the software is available in standard repositories; simply open your distribution's app store, search for Flowblade, and click Install.
4.1 Advantages of Flowblade
- Simple interface.
- Support for and integration of a variety of filters.
- Trash bin to track project files.
- Rapid video importing.
4.2 Downsides of Flowblade
- Lack of support for animated titles.
Download Flowblade and install it here.
5. VidCutter
For those seeking absolute simplicity, VidCutter is the perfect solution. Unlike other video editing tools, VidCutter lacks non-linear editing features and is used solely for trimming and merging video clips.
While it supports most common file formats, VidCutter can be a bit selective with frame rates. Importing videos shot at 30 frames per second on a GoPro might be a bit tricky. Additionally, the software integrates a handy SmartClip feature, facilitating easy selection of clips for cutting.
If you're in search of video editing software capable of handling multiple audio files and executing fancy transition effects and animations, VidCutter isn't the choice for you. However, if you're looking for a tool to concatenate clips, VidCutter is exactly what you need.
Note that VidCutter is not available in standard repositories. To install the software on Ubuntu or Debian-based distributions, we use the following commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ozmartian/apps
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install vidcutter
5.1 Advantages of VidCutter
- Simple and easy to use.
- Excellent tool for trimming and merging clips.
- Minimal disk space usage.
5.2 Downsides of VidCutter
- Limited in scope.
Download VidCutter and install it here.
This article has just introduced you to the Top 5 video editing software on Linux by Mytour. If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to leave your comments below the article. Additionally, you can check out Top 8 photo editing software on Linux here.
