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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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Kdenlive 26.08.3 released
Saturday, 7 November 2026 | Farid Abdelnour
#Release
The last maintenance release of the 26.08 series is out with the usual batch of stability fixes and workflow improvements. Project management is more robust, with improvements to recovering corrupted projects, autosave behavior, and handling of archived projects. Other highlights include fixes to several crashes and freezes, keyframe copying, custom effects and improved undo/redo performance.
Under the hood, we fixed compatibility with Qt 6.12 and added improvements to the regression test suite and packaging build-related fixes. This version also includes a fix on MacOS for a Qt related startup crash triggered by the latest MacOS updates.
Kdenlive needs your support
Our small team has been working for years to build an intuitive open source video editor that does not track you, does not use your data, and respects your privacy. However, to ensure a proper development requires resources, so please consider a donation if you enjoy using Kdenlive - even small amounts can make a big difference.
Full Changelog
Test restoration of the incoming XML data policy. Commit.
Fix non linear fades broken and crashing. Commit. Fixes bug #528138
Fix possible crash on non linear fades. Commit.
Fix copying keyframe. Commit. Fixes issue #2252
Fix low disk space warning for renders longer than 24 minutes. Commit.
Fix possible crash when cancelling a task that just finished. Commit.
Fix crash when pasting clips whose file cannot be loaded. Commit.
Fix recovery of corrupted project files. Commit.
Fix heart rate keyword in gpstext.xml. Commit.
Fix render rescale fields rounding values while typing. Commit. Fixes bug #527394
Fix rescale width being saved as default height in render dialog. Commit.
Drop cached menu shortcuts after change. Commit. Fixes bug #497906
Make splash screen size similar to before last change. Commit.
Fix splash screen size, and moving (Fixes #2247). Commit.
Mlt avfilter does not seem to support color keyframes. Commit.
Fix out-of-bounds write in the FFT of the audio scopes. Commit.
Keep the autosave file if saving the project failed. Commit.
Fix deletion of custom effects containing special characters. Commit.
Fix crash in RGB Parade and Waveform scopes when they are very small. Commit.
Fix GUI freeze when switching clips while the audio scopes refresh. Commit.
Fix render jobs staying "running" when their messages are split. Commit. See bug #520081
Fix quadratic cost of building undo/redo chains. Commit.
Fix crash in Waveform scope HUD at a certain narrow width. Commit.
Fix copyright header. Commit.
Fix crash when proxying with sub-binclips. Commit. See bug #526525
Fix custom effects lost from favorites when renamed. Commit. Fixes bug #526884
Don't uselessly rewrite archived project file is not necessary. Commit.
Fix thumbnail race condition at shutdown. Commit.
Some improvements/fixes/simplifications around grouping. Commit.
Fix possible crash when creating new project. Commit.
Don't try to create thumbnails when in tests / offline rendering. Commit.
Fix bugs/crashes due to inconsistent conventions in clip deletions. Commit.
Do not allow symlinks as archived projects. Commit.
Fix Qt 6.12 compilation. Commit.
Fix confusing-expression-statement qml error with Qt 6.12. Commit.
Add missing Kdenlive and FFmpeg versions for Debug Info. Commit. Fixes bug #523012
Fix intermittent test crash caused by concurrent MLT access. Commit.
Disable asan in fakeit (windows failure). Commit.
Do not allow symlinks as archived projects. Commit.
Saturday, 7 November 2026 | Farid Abdelnour
#Release
The last maintenance release of the 26.08 series is out with the usual batch of stability fixes and workflow improvements. Project management is more robust, with improvements to recovering corrupted projects, autosave behavior, and handling of archived projects. Other highlights include fixes to several crashes and freezes, keyframe copying, custom effects and improved undo/redo performance.
Under the hood, we fixed compatibility with Qt 6.12 and added improvements to the regression test suite and packaging build-related fixes. This version also includes a fix on MacOS for a Qt related startup crash triggered by the latest MacOS updates.
Kdenlive needs your support
Our small team has been working for years to build an intuitive open source video editor that does not track you, does not use your data, and respects your privacy. However, to ensure a proper development requires resources, so please consider a donation if you enjoy using Kdenlive - even small amounts can make a big difference.
Full Changelog
Test restoration of the incoming XML data policy. Commit.
Fix non linear fades broken and crashing. Commit. Fixes bug #528138
Fix possible crash on non linear fades. Commit.
Fix copying keyframe. Commit. Fixes issue #2252
Fix low disk space warning for renders longer than 24 minutes. Commit.
Fix possible crash when cancelling a task that just finished. Commit.
Fix crash when pasting clips whose file cannot be loaded. Commit.
Fix recovery of corrupted project files. Commit.
Fix heart rate keyword in gpstext.xml. Commit.
Fix render rescale fields rounding values while typing. Commit. Fixes bug #527394
Fix rescale width being saved as default height in render dialog. Commit.
Drop cached menu shortcuts after change. Commit. Fixes bug #497906
Make splash screen size similar to before last change. Commit.
Fix splash screen size, and moving (Fixes #2247). Commit.
Mlt avfilter does not seem to support color keyframes. Commit.
Fix out-of-bounds write in the FFT of the audio scopes. Commit.
Keep the autosave file if saving the project failed. Commit.
Fix deletion of custom effects containing special characters. Commit.
Fix crash in RGB Parade and Waveform scopes when they are very small. Commit.
Fix GUI freeze when switching clips while the audio scopes refresh. Commit.
Fix render jobs staying "running" when their messages are split. Commit. See bug #520081
Fix quadratic cost of building undo/redo chains. Commit.
Fix crash in Waveform scope HUD at a certain narrow width. Commit.
Fix copyright header. Commit.
Fix crash when proxying with sub-binclips. Commit. See bug #526525
Fix custom effects lost from favorites when renamed. Commit. Fixes bug #526884
Don't uselessly rewrite archived project file is not necessary. Commit.
Fix thumbnail race condition at shutdown. Commit.
Some improvements/fixes/simplifications around grouping. Commit.
Fix possible crash when creating new project. Commit.
Don't try to create thumbnails when in tests / offline rendering. Commit.
Fix bugs/crashes due to inconsistent conventions in clip deletions. Commit.
Do not allow symlinks as archived projects. Commit.
Fix Qt 6.12 compilation. Commit.
Fix confusing-expression-statement qml error with Qt 6.12. Commit.
Add missing Kdenlive and FFmpeg versions for Debug Info. Commit. Fixes bug #523012
Fix intermittent test crash caused by concurrent MLT access. Commit.
Disable asan in fakeit (windows failure). Commit.
Do not allow symlinks as archived projects. 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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