Kdenlive Manual¶
Welcome to the manual for Kdenlive, the free and open source video editor.
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Getting started¶
User Interface¶
- User Interface
Introduction to Kdenlive’s window system and widgets
- Project Settings Dialog
Setting the correct project values
- Key components
- Keyboard Shortcuts
Improve your workflow by using the keyboard
Workflow¶

- Importing and assets management
Load files into Kdenlive and be prepared
Starting video editing

- Cutting and assembling
Start editing in the Timeline
See how the time line and the monitors are working

- Effects and Compositions
Add video and audio effects and compositions.
Create Titles and Subtitles and use Speech to Text.
Make color correction.

- Exporting
Render out your final video for distributing.
Troubleshooting, Glossary, Get Involved¶
- Troubleshooting
Solving specific Windows Issues
General problem solving
- Bug Reports
How to file a bug.
- Glossary
References and further information.
- Get Involved
Contribute to this Manual.