natron ☆
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Description:
Open-source node-graph based video compositing software
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.5.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @NatronGitHub  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: video compositing vfx graphics open-source
Install: brew install --cask natron
About:
Natron is a free, open-source node-graph based video compositing software that is robust and efficient for visual effects (VFX) work. It is designed to be a cross-platform alternative to high-end commercial compositing software, offering a powerful and flexible workflow. The software utilizes a multi-threaded rendering engine and supports industry-standard plugins, making it suitable for professional production pipelines.
Key Features:
  • Node-based workflow for complex compositing
  • Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • Supports OFX plugins (like OpenFX)
  • Multi-threaded rendering engine
  • Open-source and free to use
Use Cases:
  • Visual effects (VFX) and motion graphics production
  • Film and video post-production
  • Keying, rotoscoping, and tracking
Alternatives:
  • Blender – Blender includes a compositor but is primarily a 3D suite; Natron is focused specifically on 2D compositing.
  • DaVinci Resolve – Resolve is a full NLE with a node compositor (Fusion); Natron is a dedicated compositing tool.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:43pm 2.5.0 0 VERSION_BUMP ad952943
Apr 12, 2023 9:31pm 2.5.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 45f435a5
Apr 12, 2023 9:31pm 2.5.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 2acc2a19
Dec 28, 2022 3:06am 2.5.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 3fef1132
Nov 30, 2022 9:42pm 2.5.0 0 VERSION_BUMP e2505c6f
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