10 European Photo & Video vendors.
Photo & Video: Photo editing, video editing, colour grading and media production. Below, every vendor in the knowledge base headquartered in the EU or the EEA, each checked by us for headquarters, owner, hosting and licence. Non-European vendors are listed at the bottom with a link to their European alternatives.
26 vendors in total: 10 European, 8 American, 8 other; 13 open source. Last checked: 5 October 2026.
Why this matters for digital sovereignty
Photo and video services store personal images and metadata such as location and timestamp, and facial recognition features can even generate biometric data under GDPR. Check where original files are stored, whether automatic facial recognition can be turned off, and how easily you can export your albums.
European vendors
- Blender Video EditorSelf-hosted / open source
Built-in video editor in Blender for editing, compositing and motion tracking
Netherlands · open-source
- darktableSelf-hosted / open source
Open-source RAW photo editing and workflow application for photographers
Germany · open-source
- digiKamSelf-hosted / open source
Open-source photo management and editing application by the KDE project
Germany · open-source
- KdenliveSelf-hosted / open source
Open-source video editor by the KDE project with professional editing capabilities
Germany · open-source
- MovaviEU sovereign
Cypriot video editing software for consumers and prosumers.
Cyprus
- NatronSelf-hosted / open source
Open-source compositing software for visual effects and motion graphics
France · open-source
- PeaktoSelf-hosted / open source
French photo cataloguing and library-management software by CYME SAS (Toulouse), with local processing and optional team features. Independent EU company, no known non-EU controlling investor.
France
- PhotoPrismSelf-hosted / open source
Open-source AI-driven photo management platform with self-hosting capability
Germany · open-source
- PitiviSelf-hosted / open source
Open-source video editor for GNOME with an intuitive interface
France · open-source
- RawTherapeeSelf-hosted / open source
Open-source RAW image processor with powerful editing tools for photographers
Hungary · open-source
Non-European vendors in this category
For each vendor, the page with European alternatives and the sovereignty profile.
- Non-EU vendorCamtasiaUnited States · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorCapCutChina · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorCorel VideoStudioCanada · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorCyberLink PowerDirectorTaiwan · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorDaVinci ResolveAustralia · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorFilmoraChina · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorHelicon FocusUkraine · 8 EU alternatives
- Self-hosted / open sourceImmichUnited States · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorLightworksUnited Kingdom · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorLuminar NeoUkraine · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorOlive EditorUnited States · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorON1 Photo RAWUnited States · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorOpenShotUnited States · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorShotcutUnited States · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorShotwellUnited States · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorTopaz LabsUnited States · 8 EU alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Which European Photo & Video vendors are there?
The knowledge base lists 10 European Photo & Video vendors, including Blender Video Editor, darktable, digiKam and Kdenlive. Every record is checked for headquarters, ultimate owner, hosting locations and licence.
Are there open-source options for Photo & Video?
Yes. Open-source Photo & Video software from Europe includes Blender Video Editor, darktable, digiKam and Kdenlive; you can self-host it with the encryption keys under your own control.