Capsai Desktop Video Editor at No. 1
use Capsai’s desktop app to import any codec, arrange unlimited tracks and export via FFmpeg presets.

• Download & install from https://capsai.co/
• Drag‑and‑drop your clips onto the multitrack timeline
• Right‑click a track to add keyframes for opacity, position or scale
• Export via File → Export → Choose “Open Source” preset for all common formats

Kdenlive
powerful KDE‑backed NLE with flexible tracks and titling.

• Install via your distro’s package manager (sudo apt install kdenlive)
• Use the “Timeline” panel to drag clips onto multiple video/audio lanes
• Go to “Effects → Add Effect” to apply “Crop, Scale and Tilt” with keyframes
• Render via the “Render” button and choose an FFmpeg profile

Shotcut
modular, cross‑platform editor with native timeline editing.

• Download from https://shotcut.org/download
• Open “Settings → Video Mode” to match your project resolution/framerate
• Right‑click a clip in the timeline, choose “Filters → +” for “Size and Position”
• Export via “Export” panel; pick “H.264 Main” for wide compatibility

OpenShot
open‑source and beginner‑friendly with drag‑and‑drop and keyframe support.

• Grab the installer at https://www.openshot.org/download/
• Drag clips into the “Timeline” and right‑click for “Rotate” or “Fade” animations
• Under “Title → Animated Title”, choose a preset and customize text
• Click the green “Export Video” icon to choose format and start processing

Olive Video Editor
lightweight NLE in active development with real‑time playback.

• Clone the latest build from https://github.com/olive-editor/olive
• Launch and go to File → New Project; set your resolution and timeline FPS
• Right‑click a clip, select “Add Effect → Transform” and keyframe attributes
• Export via File → Export; pick your codec of choice

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lowblade
timeline‑focused editor emphasizing speed and efficiency.

• Install on Linux via sudo apt install flowblade or download AppImage
• Use “Insert” tool to position clips precisely on separate tracks
• Right‑click a clip, select “Effect → Fade In/Out” or “Color Correction”
• Export with the “Render” dialog; choose Matroska or MP4 container

Pitivi
GTK‑based editor with intuitive trimming and transition tools.

• Install via Flatpak: flatpak install flathub org.pitivi.Pitivi
• Drag clips into the timeline; hover clip edges to ripple‑trim
• Click the “Transitions” button, drag a dissolve between two clips
• Export through the “Render” menu; select WebM or H.264 options

Blender Video Sequence Editor
robust pipeline for editing, VFX and motion graphics.

• Download the latest Blender at https://blender.org
• Switch to “Video Editing” workspace; add strips via Add → Movie/Audio
• Use “Add → Effect Strip” for fades, color cross, speed control
• Render via Output Properties → File Format (FFmpeg) and press Render Animation

Cinelerra GG Infinity
feature‑rich editor with professional compositing tools.

• Get the AppImage from https://cinelerra-gg.org/download/
• Launch and import clips; arrange on the timeline with unlimited tracks
• Right‑click to access “Insert/Edit Keyframe” on effects like “Blur” or “Sharpen”
• Render via File → Render; choose your Codec (e.g. libx264) and hit Start