Founders get a free video editor with flowblade, a Python-based tool for Linux users, backed by 3.1k+ GitHub stars.
3,072 stars200 forksPythonQuality 8/10Updated 6/23/2026100% free ยท open source
What it does
Flowblade is a free, open-source video editor for Linux that allows founders to edit and customize their videos with advanced features and effects.
Install / run
sudo apt-get install flowblade
When to use it
โขCreating promotional videos for a startup
โขEditing product demos and tutorials
โขProducing social media video content
Quick start
1Launch Flowblade by typing 'flowblade' in the terminal
2Import media files by dragging and dropping them into the 'Media' panel
3Create a new project by selecting 'File' > 'New Project' and choosing a resolution and frame rate
4Add clips to the timeline by right-clicking on a media file and selecting 'Add to Timeline'
5Apply effects and transitions by selecting a clip and using the 'Effects' and 'Transitions' tabs in the 'Properties' panel
Ready-to-paste prompt
flowblade myproject.flowblade - to open an existing Flowblade project file
Heads up: Flowblade requires a compatible Linux distribution and may not work properly on older systems or those with limited resources, so ensure your system meets the minimum requirements before installing
Saves to your device
What's inside โ free to inspect
No purchase needed
Read the entire source before you build โ unlike paid marketplaces that hide it behind a buy button.