MoviePy

MoviePy is the Python library for programmatic video editing, handling cuts, concatenations, compositing, and custom effects.

MoviePy is your go-to, MIT-licensed Python module for video automation, running seamlessly on Windows, Mac, and Linux. This tool lets you manipulate video files with precision: think non-linear editing, clip concatenation, and title insertion via simple Python code. Under the hood, it leverages powerful dependencies like FFmpeg for file I/O and NumPy for frame-level processing, giving you granular control over every pixel and audio sample. Use it to automate video creation on a web server (Flask, Django) or to code complex, custom effects that go beyond standard editors; it handles all common formats, including MP4, WebM, and GIF.

https://zulko.github.io/moviepy/