So you’ve installed Kdenlive on Windows and want to start using it to edit your videos. But learning how to navigate a new app is easier said than done, especially when it comes to video editing apps that often have a steep learning curve.

Kdenlive is one of the best open-source (free!) video editing tools out there. If you don't want to pay the subscription fees that come with many of the best video editing apps, such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Sony Vegas, learning how to use Kdenlive can solve all of your video editing problems for a long time.

With that in mind, let's take a look at how to use Kdenlive and its features with a basic Kdenlive tutorial.

First, open Kdenlive from the Start menu.