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MediaAlternative to Final Cut ProAlternative to Adobe Premiere ProAlternative to DaVinci Resolve

Olive Video Editor

Professional node-based open-source non-linear video editing software.

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LicenseGPL-3.0
GitHub stars8.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
Video EditorNleNode CompositingOpenglPremiere AlternativeCpp
Overview

Why consider Olive Video Editor?

Olive is a modern open-source non-linear video editor. It introduces a powerful node-based compositing and color grading workflow, rendering full high-fidelity previews in real time.

Guided learning

Learn Olive Video Editor by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Olive

Olive combines traditional timeline clip editing with node-based effects graphs, providing granular control over shaders, green-screen keying, and multi-track audio.

Installation

bash
1# Flatpak (Linux)
2flatpak install flathub org.olivevideoeditor.Olive
3
4# Windows via Winget
5winget install OliveVideoEditor.Olive

Olive is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0).

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Olive Video Editor FAQs

Olive Video Editor is listed as a Media tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Olive Video Editor is listed under the GPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Olive Video Editor is listed as an alternative to Final Cut Pro. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.