VideoLAN Movie Creator AlternativesVideo Editors and other similar apps like VideoLAN Movie Creator

VideoLAN Movie Creator is described as 'Free video editing software, offering features to realize semi-professional quality movies, but with the aim to stay simple and user-friendly' and is a popular Video Editor in the video & movies category. There are more than 25 alternatives to VideoLAN Movie Creator for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Web-based apps. The best VideoLAN Movie Creator alternative is Kdenlive, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like VideoLAN Movie Creator are Shotcut, OpenShot, Avidemux and VEGAS Pro.

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  1. Kdenlive icon
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    Free, open-source multi-track video editor supporting multiple platforms and formats. Features include chroma key, color grading, 4K rendering, keyframe animation, and customizable workspaces. Offers privacy focus, offline use, and hardware acceleration without ads or registration.

    120 Kdenlive alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  2. Shotcut icon
     475 likes

    Free and open-source, Shotcut is a cross-platform video editor supporting myriad formats with native editing, multi-format timelines, and precise seeking. It offers versatile resolution supports, capturing options up to 4k, and extensive platform integration through various capture and monitoring services.

    133 Shotcut alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
     
  3. OpenShot icon
     574 likes

    Open-source, cross-platform video editor with unlimited tracks, simple interface, 3D animated titles, video and audio effects, waveform visualization, trim tools, keyframe animations, drag and drop import, multi-language support, and no export watermarks.

    136 OpenShot alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  4. Avidemux icon
     653 likes

    Linear video editor supporting basic cutting, filtering, encoding, batch scripting, and many formats; ideal for single-file edits, trimming, re-encoding, and simple cleanup but not for multi-track or montage projects requiring nonlinear editing capabilities.

    156 Avidemux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
     
  5. VEGAS Pro icon
     252 likes

    Video editing with AI enhances creativity. SOUND FORGE Pro for advanced audio editing. Use VEGAS Hub for media management. Features effects chains and Open FX plug-ins. Utilize hardware acceleration and mobile video uploads for seamless editing experience.

    115 VEGAS Pro alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  6. Lightworks icon
     167 likes

    Lightworks is an editing powerhouse, delivering unparalleled speed and flexibility, fully integrated with the other members of the Complete Collaboration family.

    110 Lightworks alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. VirtualDub icon
     323 likes

    VirtualDub is a video capture/processing utility for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows platforms (98/ME/NT4/2000/XP/Vista/7), licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). It lacks the editing power of a general-purpose editor such as Adobe Premiere, but is streamlined for fast...

    133 VirtualDub alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
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    VirtualDub vs VideoLAN Movie Creator Comments
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    While it can process video, it can't edit it. AFAIK

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • VirtualDub is Free and Open SourceVideoLAN Movie Creator is also Free and Open Source
  8. Final Cut Pro icon
     113 likes

    Final Cut Pro provides non-linear, non-destructive editing of any QuickTime-compatible video format including DV, HDV, P2 MXF (DVCProHD), XDCAM (via plug-in), and 2K film formats. It supports a number of simultaneously composited video tracks (limited mainly by video format and...

    132 Final Cut Pro alternatives

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    • Mac
    • iPad
     
  9. Easy video editor designed for beginners and content creators, featuring a drag-and-drop timeline, 4K/8K support, built-in effects, transitions, titles, AI-driven tools for background removal, screen recording, Instant Mode templates, stabilization, and direct online sharing.

    154 Wondershare Filmora alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  10. Cinelerra icon
     74 likes

    Cinelerra is a highly advanced and professional non-linear video editing software, but still remains open source. Cinelerra solves three main tasks: capturing, editing and compositing.

    108 Cinelerra alternatives

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    • Linux
     
  11. Pitivi icon
     92 likes

    Free video editor with a beautiful and intuitive user interface, a clean codebase and a fantastic community.

    110 Pitivi alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
     
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