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    Olive Video Editor

    A free, open-source, cross-platform non-linear video editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    GBUnited Kingdom
    Headquarters
    🇬🇧United Kingdom
    Data Hosting
    EU-based
    Structure
    Independent
    Compliance
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    Olive Video Editor key facts

    Last updated
    Legal entity
    Olive Video Editor Project
    Headquarters
    United Kingdom (GB)
    Ownership
    Independent
    Infrastructure
    None (Local execution)
    Open source
    No
    US Cloud Act exposure
    Low (no US parent)
    Replaces
    Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro

    About Olive Video Editor

    Olive Video Editor is a community-driven, open-source non-linear video editing (NLE) software designed to provide a lightweight and performant alternative to bloated professional suites. Built using the Qt framework and FFmpeg, it aims to deliver professional-grade features such as node-based compositing and hardware acceleration within a streamlined, user-friendly interface. The project is developed as a transparent, non-commercial endeavor under the GNU General Public License v3.0. Because it is a standalone desktop application that processes all data locally on the user's hardware, it fundamentally avoids the privacy risks associated with cloud-based SaaS platforms. It is particularly popular among hobbyists and independent filmmakers who require high-performance editing without subscription costs or data collection.

    Alternative to

    Adobe Premiere ProApple Final Cut Pro

    Hosting & Security

    Infrastructure

    None (Local execution)

    Key Features

    Multi-track timeline editing
    Hardware-accelerated playback and rendering (OpenGL)
    Node-based compositing
    Format support via FFmpeg (H.264, H.265, ProRes)
    Keyframing and transitions
    Pixel and graph editors

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