Bug 513015

Summary: Set default render folder to project directory
Product: [Applications] kdenlive Reporter: diekuhrannte <diekuhrannte>
Component: Rendering & ExportAssignee: Jean-Baptiste Mardelle <jb>
Status: REPORTED ---    
Severity: wishlist    
Priority: NOR    
Version First Reported In: unspecified   
Target Milestone: ---   
Platform: Manjaro   
OS: Linux   
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Description diekuhrannte@web.de 2025-12-06 16:52:09 UTC 
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Current behavior:  
- "Save As" correctly saves project in desired folder.  
- Render/Export dialog always defaults to home directory (~/) regardless of project location 

Expected behavior:  
Kdenlive should default render output to the active project's directory for faster workflow and better organization.  
Optional: Add "Render to project folder" checkbox in Project Defaults.  

Benefits:  
- Consistent with other NLEs (e.g. DaVinci Resolve).  
- Fewer clicks, organized files.  
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STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Open a Kdenlive project.
2. Save project via File > Save As in the same folder as before.
3. Go to Render/Export dialog.
4. Observe: Output folder defaults to home directory (~/) instead of project folder.

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/XFCE