What is good video editing software on Linux?

A video editor allows you to handle various post-production video editing jobs which typically involve arranging, cutting, pasting, trimming, and otherwise enhancing (e.g., adding effects to) video clips through the timeline interface. In modern video editing software, things like multi-codec import/transcoding, non-linear video editing, or even HD video support are pretty much standard nowadays.

In this post, I am going to show 11 popular video editing software available on Linux. I will not cover subjective merits such as usability or interface design, but instead highlight notable features of each video editor. If you have tried any particular video editor listed here, feel free to share your experience or opinion.

1. Avidemux

License: GNU GPL
Cross-platform (Linux, BSD, MacOS X, Windows)
Supports both GUI and command-line modes
Support for JavaScript (thanks to SpiderMonky JavaScript engine)
Built-in subtitle processing
Official website: http://fixounet.free.fr/avidemux

2. Blender

License: GNU GPL v3+
Cross-platform (Linux, BSD, MacOS X, Windows)
Specialized in creating 3D modeling and animation
Support for image/video compositing
Video/audio effects and transitions
Official website: http://www.blender.org

3. Cinelerra-CV

License: GNU GPL
Community edition of Cinelerra video editor
Support for video compositing
Drag and drop files from file manager
OpenGL-driven GPU acceleration for video playback
Video/audio effects and transitions
Direct capture from camcorders
Cross-platform (Linux and Windows)
Official website: http://cinelerra.org

4. Flowblade

License: GNU GPL v3
Support for multiple file types based on FFmpeg
Drag and drop files from file manager
Support for video and image compositing
Image and audio effects
Automatic clip placement on the timeline
Official website: https://code.google.com/p/flowblade/

5. Jahshaka

License: GNU GPL
Cross-platform (Linux, MacOS X, Windows)
Support for 2D/3D animation effects and video composting
Support for collaborative editing (e.g., editing server and centralized database)
Media/asset management
GPU based effects
Official website: http://www.jahshaka.com

6. Kdenlive

License: GNU GPL v2+
Video editor for the KDE desktop
Support for multiple file types based on FFmpeg
Video/audio effects and transitions
Ability ot mix video, audio and still images from different sources
Video capture from cameras, webcams, Video4Linux devices or X11 screen
Export to Internet video sharing sites such as YouTube, Dailymotion or Vimeo
Official website: http://www.kdenlive.org

7. Lightworks

License: Freemium
Cross-platform (Linux, BSD, MacOS X, Windows)
Multi-language support
GPU-accelerated real-time video effects and composting
Official website: http://www.lwks.com

8.LiVES

License: GNU GPL
Cross-platform (Linux, BSD, MacOS X, Solaris)
Multi video formats via mplayer
Extendable video/audio effects via plugins
Support for remote control via OSC protocol
Video capture from FireWire cameras and TV cards
Lossless backup and crash recovery
Support for clip import from YouTube
Official website: http://lives.sourceforge.net

9. OpenShot

License: GNU GPL v3
Support for multiple file types based on FFmpeg
Drag and drop files from file manager
Support for 2D titles (thanks to Inkscape) and 3D-animated titles (thanks to Blender)
Digital zooming
Animated video transition with preview
Support for video compositing and watermark images
Scrolling eding credits or texts
Official website: http://www.openshot.org