# NatronGitHub/Natron

> Open-source video compositing software. Node-graph based. Similar in functionalities to Adobe After Effects and Nuke by The Foundry.

- GitHub: https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron
- Website: http://NatronGitHub.github.io
- Category: Generative Media (https://ideas.asveas.com/c/genmedia)
- Tags: cpp
- Language: C++ · License: GPL-2.0
- Stars: 5,695 · Forks: 442 · Open issues: 289
- Last push: 2026-07-24 (4 months ago)
- Vibe score: 60/100

## What it is
Natron is a free, open-source (GPLv2 license) video compositor, similar in functionality to Adobe After Effects, Foundry's Nuke, or Blackmagic Fusion. It is portable and cross-platform (GNU/Linux, macOS, and Microsoft Windows). Website: https://natrongithub.github.io Source code: https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron Forum: https://discuss.pixls.us/c/software/natron Discord: https://discord.gg/cpMj5p3Fv5 User documentation: https://natron.readthedocs.io/

## When to use it
Reach for Natron when your project generates or processes images, video, speech or audio — it's written in C++ and fits stacks tagged cpp.

## Maintenance
NatronGitHub/Natron looks actively maintained: the last push was 4 months ago (2026-07-24), with 5,695 stars and 289 open issues.

## Quick start
```bash
git clone https://github.com/NatronGitHub/Natron.git
```

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