Vidiot is a non-linear video editor targeted for home video editing. It supports operations like compositing, scaling/rotating, adding transitions and titles, trimming, etc.
Publisher’s description
What is Vidiot?
Vidiot is an open-source video editor program for Windows from Eric Raijmakers.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 56.9 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.2.0, released on September 16, 2026. 3 versions are listed since April 16, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .vid. Similar programs include Shotcut, OpenShot Video Editor and Kdenlive.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Vidiot is an open-source video editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Vidiot safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
F3AEA6C2FB499DCEF5A91B7FBB1C3DF224D8D56C55D4BDF615D7A2858751CC43· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›3 versions over 1 year · about 2.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2.0Latest | September 16, 2026 | 56.9 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.0 | August 18, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.0 | April 16, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id EricRaijmakers.Vidiot -escoop install extras/vidiotdownload /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Eric Raijmakers
- Category
- Video editors
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.2.0
- Released
- September 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 8, 2025
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 2.1
- Website
- sourceforge.net
- winget ID
- EricRaijmakers.Vidiot
- Scoop package
- extras/vidiot
File types it opens (1)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Vidiot free?
Yes. Vidiot is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is Vidiot safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Vidiot with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Vidiot be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Vidiot run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Vidiot?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 16, 2025.
What are alternatives to Vidiot?
Shotcut, OpenShot Video Editor, Kdenlive, Subtitle Edit and Lightworks. The alternatives page compares them.
