Open Source Photo & Video Editors
A curated collection of the best open source tools for editing, enhancing, and transforming photos and videos with professional-grade features for creators, businesses, and hobbyists alike..
Open source video editor that runs in your browser
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Stars growing over the last 30 days97,360Last commit
1 month agoLicense
MIT
Browser-based, open source video editor built for privacy. No installs, no account required, works on any platform.
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Cut and trim video without re-encoding or quality loss
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Stars growing over the last 30 days45,719Last commit
2 days agoLicense
GPL-2.0
Desktop app for lossless video and audio editing. Cut, trim, merge, and remux files in seconds without re-encoding, using FFmpeg under the hood.
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Free, open-source image editor built for Mac compositing
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Stars growing quickly over the last 30 days18,450Last commit
15 hours agoLicense
MIT
Mac-native Photoshop alternative built around compositing and post-processing workflows, with layers, masks, blend modes, filters, and background removal.
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Professional audio editing made simple and free
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18,960Last commit
21 hours agoLicense
Unknown
Free, open-source audio editor and recorder for all platforms. Record, edit, mix and enhance audio with professional tools. Perfect for music, podcasts, and more.
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A free, open source, cross-platform video editor
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15,607Last commit
2 days agoLicense
GPL-3.0
Free, open-source video editor supporting 4K resolution, hundreds of formats, and professional features like Blackmagic Design integration across Windows, Mac, and Linux.
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Professional RAW photo editing and workflow management
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13,399Last commit
15 hours agoLicense
GPL-3.0
Open source photography workflow application for RAW development. Non-destructive editing, professional color management, and GPU acceleration for photographers.
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Professional digital painting made accessible to everyone
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10,695Last commit
14 hours agoLicense
GPL-3.0
Free and open source painting program built by artists for artists. Features professional brushes, layers, animation tools, and drawing assistants for all skill levels.
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Free, cross-platform video editor that's easy to learn
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6,746Last commit
21 hours agoLicense
GPL-3.0
A free, open-source video editor for Linux, Mac, and Windows with animation, effects, multi-track editing, and 3D title rendering.
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Professional image editing without the price tag
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6,565Last commit
17 hours agoLicense
Unknown
Free, open-source image editor with professional tools for photo manipulation, digital art creation, and graphic design. Cross-platform support.
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Professional video editing without the price tag
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Stars growing over the last 30 days6,050Last commit
14 hours agoLicense
GPL-3.0
Cross-platform non-linear video editor offering professional features for free. Edit videos on Linux, Windows, macOS, and BSD with advanced tools and effects.
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Professional raw photo processing made free and powerful
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4,277Last commit
4 days agoLicense
GPL-3.0
Free, cross-platform raw image processor with 32-bit floating point engine, advanced demosaicing algorithms, and professional-grade editing tools for photographers.
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Lightroom-compatible RAW editor, no subscription
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Stars growing quickly over the last 30 days1,621Last commit
8 hours agoLicense
MIT
Non-destructive RAW photo editor for macOS, Linux, and Windows that reads Lightroom catalogs, presets, and camera profiles. Free, MIT licensed, built in Rust.
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