How To Install Olive Video Editor: A Step-By-Step Guide

How To Install Olive Video Editor: A Step-By-Step Guide

Olive is a powerful, open-source video editor that's gaining popularity for its simplicity and professional features. Here’s how you can install it on your system and get started with video editing.

Step 1: Download Olive Video Editor

  1. Go to the official Olive Video Editor website.
  2. Here is a more direct link to download Olive
  3. Click on the “Download” button. Olive is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, so choose the version that matches your operating system.
  4. You’ll see two options: Olive 0.1 (stable) and Olive 0.2 (beta). While the stable version is good for general use, the beta version includes more features if you don’t mind potential bugs.

Step 2: Install Olive on Windows

  1. Once downloaded, open the installer file (.exe file).
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions in the installation wizard. Generally, clicking “Next” and then “Install” will do the trick.
  3. After installation, launch Olive from the Start menu or your desktop shortcut.

Step 3: Install Olive on macOS

  1. Open the .dmg file you downloaded.
  2. Drag the Olive app icon into your Applications folder.
  3. Launch Olive by finding it in your Applications folder or by searching for it in Spotlight.

Step 4: Install Olive on Linux

Depending on your Linux distribution, you may need to use a package manager like apt (for Ubuntu) or dnf (for Fedora). Olive provides an AppImage file, which is easy to run on most distributions.

NOte: the following instructions do not work on Linux Mint 21 Victoria

Installing the AppImage

  1. Download the .AppImage file from the website.
  2. Open a terminal, navigate to the directory where the AppImage was downloaded, and make it executable by running:
    3. chmod +x Olive-Editor-*.AppImage
  3. Launch Olive by double-clicking the AppImage file, or run it from the terminal:
    4. ./Olive-Editor-*.AppImage

If that does not work try this

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:olive-editor/olive-editor

Then

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:olive-editor/olive-editor

Then

sudo apt-get install olive-editor

Step 5: Basic Setup and First Launch

  1. Open Olive for the first time and check for any additional preferences or setup prompts.
  2. Explore the interface! Olive has a timeline, preview window, and media library to get you started with your editing project.

Troubleshooting Installation

If you encounter any issues, check out the Olive Community Forum or GitHub Issues for helpful tips and solutions.

Final Thoughts

Olive Video Editor is a fantastic tool for both beginners and advanced editors. With this guide, you’re ready to install it and start editing your videos effortlessly. Enjoy creating!

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