natron ☆

« Back to VersTracker

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