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Pitivi

Pitivi, a free and open source video editor for Linux

Pitivi Overview

Pitivi is a free, open-source video editor for Linux based on the GStreamer framework, offering non-linear editing with basic timeline tools, transitions, and audio capabilities. It is designed to be intuitive for beginners while integrating with the GNOME desktop, making it suitable for personal and hobbyist video projects. It offers a timeline-based editing interface that supports trimming, splitting, transitions, and basic visual effects, along with audio waveform editing and mixing tools. Built on the GStreamer multimedia framework, Pitivi supports a wide range of media formats without requiring additional codecs.

More About Pitivi

Core Capabilities Overview:

  • Non-linear video editing with timeline control.
  • Clip trimming, splitting, snapping, cutting.
  • Audio waveform editing and audio mixing.
  • Support for various media formats via GStreamer plugins.
  • Transitions, effects, and filters available (varies by release).
  • Realtime trimming previews and asset management.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

Intuitive and self-documenting user interface provides contextual hints

Time-saving features like realtime previews and playhead-centric editing

Free and open source under LGPL with no licensing fees or DRM

Flexible workflow with background processing and proxy support

Cons:

Linux-only, lacks native support on other operating systems

Effects availability depends on installed GStreamer plugins

Video compositing and transitions remain under development

Software Trial

1-7 Days

Free Version

Yes

Licensing Type

Proprietary

Pitivi Starting Price

Free

Vendor Pricing Page

See Pricing

Pitivi Software Features

3D Editing Audio Tools Digital Effects Frame Accuracy HDR Support Media Library Split/Merge Video Capture Video Stabilization Collaboration Tools Customizable Branding Privacy Options Templates Text Overlay Text to Video

Pitivi Specification

Starting Price

Free

Price Type

Free

Currency

USD ($)

Subscription

N/A

Deployment Type

  • Cloud Hosted

Supported Platforms

  • Web-Based
  • Linux

Technical Support

  • Email

Training Resources

  • Documentation
  • Help Guides
  • In-Person Training

Software Demo & Screenshots

Pitivi Pricing

Pricing yet to be updated!

Pitivi Customers

Clients yet to be updated!

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