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Kdenlive is a non-linear video editor for GNU/Linux and Windows, which supports DV, HDV and AVCHD(not complete yet) editing. Kdenlive relies on several other open source projects like FFmpeg and the MLT video framework. It was designed to answer all needs, from basic video editing to semi-professionnal work.
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Download Kdenlive 26.04.1 Windows 64-bit 128MB Win64
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Kdenlive for Windows requires ffmpeg 64-bit.
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Kdenlive 26.04.1 released
Saturday, 9 May 2026 | Jean-Baptiste Mardelle
#Release
The first maintenance release of the 26.04 series is now available, with the usual batch of stability fixes and workflow improvements.
This release also contains an important security fix, so we strongly advise all users to upgrade to the latest 26.04.1 version.
Thanks to an NLnet/NGI0 grant, we had a security audit provided by Radically Open Security. The audit found one serious vulnerability that can happen when opening a malicious project file, allowing remote code execution. This is fixed with Kdenlive 26.04.1. Thanks to Edoardo Geraci and Radically Open Security for helping us make our software safer!
We are not aware of the vulnerability being exploited so far. It is important to understand that this security issue is about a manipulated .kdenlive project file containing potentially malicious code. Therefore, it is only relevant if you open a .kdenlive project file that you received from someone else or downloaded from the internet. If you are working only with your own projects or with shared projects in collaboration with fully trusted partners, there is no security risk.
If you cannot upgrade, do not open a project file that was not created by you.
Although the vulnerability is fixed in 26.04.1, we have also implemented another layer of security checks for the upcoming 26.08.0 to warn the user if some other unexpected input is detected in a project file.
Head to our download section to get the latest binaries, or check the updates from your package manager. Please note that for Linux only AppImage and Flatpak are supported by the Kdenlive team.
Full Changelog
Try to fix MacOS app permissions. Commit.
Fix minimum MacOS supported version in Info.plist. Commit.
Ensure we don't try to access uninitialized media recorder. Commit.
Ensure we don't try to access audio device before permission confirmed. Commit.
Warn user on invalid preset on document open. Commit.
Fix Clip Monitor position stuck when switch clip. Commit. Fixes issue #2177
Fix otiotest. Commit.
Fix nonstop message asking to confirm sequence resize. Commit. Fixes bug #518990
MacOS: explicitely request mic permission. Commit. See bug #509281
Fix tab order in create color clip dialog. Commit.
Fix plist typo. Commit.
Update Mac plist. Commit. See bug #509281
Fix dropping sequence without audio in timeline. Commit. Fixes bug #519583
Fix clip monitor playhead remains the same when switching clips. Commit. See issue #2177
Fix welcome screen recent profile opening incorrect project profile. Commit.
Fix archiving of title files with images. Commit. See bug #518992
Fix crash cutting subtitle on layer > 0. Commit. Fixes bug #519505
Switch transition preview to gif format since most of our binaries don't encode webp. Commit.
Fix transition preview generation. Commit.
Fix crash switching multiple times between icon and list view in transitions list. Commit.
Fix trying to access uninitialized core profile on document open. Commit.
Fix render test suite crash on unknown render profile. Commit.
Sanitize proxy parameters. Commit.
Limit the number of supported layers in subtitles. Commit.
Always adjust composition duration on drop if there are clips above and below. Commit.
Fix missing Q_EMIT keyword. Commit.
Only show transition preview action if python is found. Commit.
Fix freeze canceling project recovery. Commit.
Fix playlist with different profile always have audio + video. Commit. Fixes bug #497943
Fix proxying playlist clip always adds audio. Commit. See bug #497943
MacOS: fix monitor offset with transform on zoom. Commit.
Bin icon mode: show folder indicator when item has zones, double click a sequence will expand/colapse it as well as open the sequence in timeline. Commit. Fixes bug #518857
Ensure double click opens sequence even when it has subclips. Commit. Fixes bug #518857
Cleanup audio level code, fix possible crash when adding first clip. Commit.
Transitions preview: script should only generate previews for custom lumas for now. Commit.
Don't show incorrect transition preview. Commit.
Fix crash closing app through welcomne screen close button. Commit.
Saturday, 9 May 2026 | Jean-Baptiste Mardelle
#Release
The first maintenance release of the 26.04 series is now available, with the usual batch of stability fixes and workflow improvements.
This release also contains an important security fix, so we strongly advise all users to upgrade to the latest 26.04.1 version.
Thanks to an NLnet/NGI0 grant, we had a security audit provided by Radically Open Security. The audit found one serious vulnerability that can happen when opening a malicious project file, allowing remote code execution. This is fixed with Kdenlive 26.04.1. Thanks to Edoardo Geraci and Radically Open Security for helping us make our software safer!
We are not aware of the vulnerability being exploited so far. It is important to understand that this security issue is about a manipulated .kdenlive project file containing potentially malicious code. Therefore, it is only relevant if you open a .kdenlive project file that you received from someone else or downloaded from the internet. If you are working only with your own projects or with shared projects in collaboration with fully trusted partners, there is no security risk.
If you cannot upgrade, do not open a project file that was not created by you.
Although the vulnerability is fixed in 26.04.1, we have also implemented another layer of security checks for the upcoming 26.08.0 to warn the user if some other unexpected input is detected in a project file.
Head to our download section to get the latest binaries, or check the updates from your package manager. Please note that for Linux only AppImage and Flatpak are supported by the Kdenlive team.
Full Changelog
Try to fix MacOS app permissions. Commit.
Fix minimum MacOS supported version in Info.plist. Commit.
Ensure we don't try to access uninitialized media recorder. Commit.
Ensure we don't try to access audio device before permission confirmed. Commit.
Warn user on invalid preset on document open. Commit.
Fix Clip Monitor position stuck when switch clip. Commit. Fixes issue #2177
Fix otiotest. Commit.
Fix nonstop message asking to confirm sequence resize. Commit. Fixes bug #518990
MacOS: explicitely request mic permission. Commit. See bug #509281
Fix tab order in create color clip dialog. Commit.
Fix plist typo. Commit.
Update Mac plist. Commit. See bug #509281
Fix dropping sequence without audio in timeline. Commit. Fixes bug #519583
Fix clip monitor playhead remains the same when switching clips. Commit. See issue #2177
Fix welcome screen recent profile opening incorrect project profile. Commit.
Fix archiving of title files with images. Commit. See bug #518992
Fix crash cutting subtitle on layer > 0. Commit. Fixes bug #519505
Switch transition preview to gif format since most of our binaries don't encode webp. Commit.
Fix transition preview generation. Commit.
Fix crash switching multiple times between icon and list view in transitions list. Commit.
Fix trying to access uninitialized core profile on document open. Commit.
Fix render test suite crash on unknown render profile. Commit.
Sanitize proxy parameters. Commit.
Limit the number of supported layers in subtitles. Commit.
Always adjust composition duration on drop if there are clips above and below. Commit.
Fix missing Q_EMIT keyword. Commit.
Only show transition preview action if python is found. Commit.
Fix freeze canceling project recovery. Commit.
Fix playlist with different profile always have audio + video. Commit. Fixes bug #497943
Fix proxying playlist clip always adds audio. Commit. See bug #497943
MacOS: fix monitor offset with transform on zoom. Commit.
Bin icon mode: show folder indicator when item has zones, double click a sequence will expand/colapse it as well as open the sequence in timeline. Commit. Fixes bug #518857
Ensure double click opens sequence even when it has subclips. Commit. Fixes bug #518857
Cleanup audio level code, fix possible crash when adding first clip. Commit.
Transitions preview: script should only generate previews for custom lumas for now. Commit.
Don't show incorrect transition preview. Commit.
Fix crash closing app through welcomne screen close button. Commit.
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Review by lamola2010 on
Jul 10, 2024 Version: 24.05.2
OS: Windows 11 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
kdenlive has been my go-to video editor for years.
However, it often introduces bugs in new versions, such as 24.05.0 and 24.05.1.
When you import a JPG image into the timeline the program crashes. ¿?
However, it often introduces bugs in new versions, such as 24.05.0 and 24.05.1.
When you import a JPG image into the timeline the program crashes. ¿?
Review by lamola2010 on
Jun 28, 2024 Version: 24.5.0
OS: Windows 11 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
I've no doubt this program has advanced special effects, but compared to AviUtl, basic editing is a hassle. Transitions should be objects you can set parameters on, then copy/paste to where you need them on the timeline.
Review by Bob on
Oct 18, 2022 Version: 22.08.2
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 1/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 4/10
I love kdenlive. It is the best video editor for me.
Review by lamola on
Aug 25, 2022 Version: 22.08
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
I love kdenlive. It is the best video editor for me.
Review by lamola on
Aug 25, 2022 Version: 22.08
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
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