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Kdenlive is one of the most popular open-source video editors available on Linux. It is powerful, feature-rich, and suitable for both beginners and advanced users. On FunOS, installing Kdenlive is straightforward because FunOS is based on Ubuntu and fully compatible with Ubuntu repositories and PPAs.

In this article, you will learn what Kdenlive is, how to install it on FunOS using two different methods, how to launch it, and how to completely uninstall it if you no longer need it.

What is Kdenlive?

Kdenlive (short for KDE Non-Linear Video Editor) is a free and open-source video editing application designed for Linux, Windows, and macOS. It uses the MLT multimedia framework and supports a wide range of video and audio formats.

Some key features of Kdenlive include:

• Multi-track video and audio editing
• Support for a wide range of codecs and formats
• Timeline editing with unlimited tracks
• Video effects, transitions, and filters
• Proxy editing for smoother performance on low-end hardware
• Keyframe-based effect control
• Export presets for YouTube, MP4, WebM, and more

Kdenlive is suitable for tasks such as YouTube video creation, screen recording editing, short films, and general video production.

How to Install Kdenlive on FunOS

There are two recommended methods to install Kdenlive on FunOS:

• Method 1: Install from the Ubuntu repositories (stable and recommended for most users)
• Method 2: Install from the Kdenlive PPA (newer versions with more frequent updates)

Method 1: Installing from the Ubuntu Repositories

Work on: 22.04.5 ✅ | 24.04.3 ✅ | 25.04 ✅ | 25.10 ✅ | 26.04 ✅

This method installs the version of Kdenlive provided by the official Ubuntu repositories. It is stable and well-tested.

Step 1: Open a Terminal

You can open the Terminal in one of the following ways:

• Click Menu in the left corner of the screen, then click Terminal
• Click the Terminal icon in the Tray
• Press Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard

Step 2: Update the Package List

Before installing any software, it is recommended to update the package list:

sudo apt update

This ensures that your system has the latest information about available packages.

Step 3: Install Kdenlive

Install Kdenlive using the following command:

sudo apt install kdenlive

The system will automatically download and install Kdenlive along with any required dependencies.

Step 4: Reload the Menu

After the installation is complete, reload the FunOS menu so the new application appears:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner
• Click Reload menu

Method 2: Installing from the Kdenlive PPA

Work on: 22.04.5 ✅ | 24.04.3 ✅ | 25.04 ✅ | 25.10 ✅ | 26.04 ❌

This method installs Kdenlive from a Personal Package Archive (PPA) maintained by Panda Jim (UbuntuHandbook). This PPA usually provides a newer version of Kdenlive compared to the official Ubuntu repositories.

PPA source: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntuhandbook1

Step 1: Open a Terminal

Open the Terminal using one of the following methods:

• Click Menu in the left corner of the screen, then click Terminal
• Click the Terminal icon in the Tray
• Press Ctrl + Alt + T

Step 2: Add the Kdenlive PPA

Add the Kdenlive PPA by running the command below:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/kdenlive

Press Enter when prompted to confirm adding the repository.

Step 3: Update the Package List

After adding the PPA, update the package list:

sudo apt update

Step 4: Install Kdenlive

Now install Kdenlive:

sudo apt install kdenlive

This will install the latest version available from the PPA.

Step 5: Reload the Menu

Once the installation is finished:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner
• Click Reload menu

Launching Kdenlive

After installation, you can launch Kdenlive as follows:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner
• Navigate to the Multimedia category
• Click Kdenlive

Kdenlive will start and you can begin editing your videos.

How to Uninstall Kdenlive on FunOS

If you no longer need Kdenlive, you can completely remove it from your system. The uninstallation steps depend on how Kdenlive was installed.

Uninstall Kdenlive Installed from the Ubuntu Repositories

Step 1: Open a Terminal

Open the Terminal using one of these methods:

• Click Menu in the left corner of the screen, then click Terminal
• Click the Terminal icon in the Tray
• Press Ctrl + Alt + T

Step 2: Remove Kdenlive

Remove Kdenlive and its configuration files:

sudo apt remove --purge kdenlive

Step 3: Remove Any Unused Dependencies

Clean up unused packages:

sudo apt autoremove --purge

Step 4: Remove User Data (Optional)

To remove user-specific Kdenlive data and cache files, run:

rm -rf $HOME/.cache/kdenlive
rm -rf $HOME/.local/share/kdenlive

Step 5: Reload the Menu

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner
• Click Reload menu

Uninstall Kdenlive Installed from the Kdenlive PPA

Step 1: Open a Terminal

Open the Terminal using one of the following methods:

• Click Menu in the left corner of the screen, then click Terminal
• Click the Terminal icon in the Tray
• Press Ctrl + Alt + T

Step 2: Remove Kdenlive

Remove Kdenlive completely:

sudo apt remove --purge kdenlive

Step 3: Remove Any Unused Dependencies

Remove leftover dependencies:

sudo apt autoremove --purge

Step 4: Remove the Kdenlive PPA

Remove the PPA from your system:

sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/kdenlive

Step 5: Update the Package List

Update the package list after removing the PPA:

sudo apt update

Step 6: Remove User Data (Optional)

Remove user configuration and cache files:

rm -rf $HOME/.cache/kdenlive
rm -rf $HOME/.local/share/kdenlive

Step 7: Reload the Menu

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner
• Click Reload menu

Conclusion

Kdenlive is a powerful and flexible video editor that works very well on FunOS. Whether you choose the stable version from the Ubuntu repositories or the newer version from the Kdenlive PPA, installation is simple and quick. With its rich feature set, Kdenlive is an excellent choice for video editing on a lightweight and efficient system like FunOS.

If you ever decide to remove it, FunOS makes it easy to uninstall Kdenlive cleanly without leaving unnecessary files behind.

Happy video editing on FunOS 🎬