What’s the Simplest Video Editor for Basic Social Media Videos on Fedora?

DaVinci Resolve is powerful, but it’s probably overkill for simple social media videos and may take more time to learn. If you only need basic edits, start with OpenShot or Pitivi instead. Command-line tools like FFmpeg can handle simple operations too, but they aren’t as beginner-friendly.

Kdenlive can feel much easier once proxy clips are enabled. Proxies let the editor work with lower-resolution copies while you edit, which can make playback smoother and reduce frustrating slowdowns. It still has lots of advanced features, though, so Pitivi or OpenShot may be a better starting point.

OpenShot is probably the closest fit for what you described. It has a straightforward timeline and is aimed more at quick, simple editing than advanced production. Version 4.0 was also recently released, so it’s worth trying the current version.

Avidemux is another lightweight option if your needs are mostly trimming, cutting, joining, or quickly re-encoding clips. It’s more basic than a full timeline editor, but that can make it easier to use.

I’d give Pitivi a try. It’s relatively simple compared with some of the more feature-heavy editors and should cover basic cutting, arranging, transitions, and titles without overwhelming you.