4 Solutions to Crop a Video on Android Easily

Nowadays, we can use our mobile phones to create almost anything – they have become an indivisible part of our lives. Most of the people check their mobile phones every 2 minutes – did they receive a new message?

What about different kinds of notifications – reactions on social network, or the ones which inform us about breaking news, or, to-do lists? People are well-connected to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and sometimes, we just want to update our accounts with just photos or new videos we took on the go. Sometimes, we have a perfect footage we took with our Android, but we have no idea, or just no time to edit our stunning video clips on the computer.

Yes, changing or adjusting a video shouldn’t be that hard – you shouldn’t be obligated to turn to Adobe Premiere Pro or other “heavy” software in order to have a video to your whole liking. Therefore, we have mobile applications just for editing our videos, in a simple, and fast way (thank you, mobile developers!).

In this article, we will be discussing how to crop a video on Android, but since most android devices don’t have this option, you will need to do it externally, by downloading and using different apps. So, more concretely, we will touch upon how to crop our video clips using following apps: Google Photos, Clideo, and Filmora.

Using Google Photos

In case you have Android, the Google Photos app will be there – it’s free and in most cases, already installed and ready to serve you. If you can’t find Google Photos, just find it and download it from the Google Play Store.

First off, you just open the application and allow it to access photos and media on your device. Tap the video you would like to crop. Then, click on Edit: it will launch the in-app video editor.

At the bottom, you will see the Crop option and hit on it, which will result in appearing a cropping box around your video clip.

Once you see little icons at the bottom, you need to choose the first one – it’s the Ratio button, through which you can choose the aspect you would like to apply. Your choice is between these several aspect ratios: Free, Original, Square, 5:4, 16:9, 4:3, and 3:2.

Choosing Free ratio option gives you the freedom to adjust the cropping sliders manually, in order to resize the video to any aspect ratio; it is even possible to rotate the clip, pinch, and zoom in/out.

After you are done with adjusting your video, you need to click on the Save Copy button, which will save a new edited version of your footage. And, meanwhile, don’t worry! – this will not be overwritten on the original one, which will still stand intact.

Using Clideo

Clideo is an interesting one… it doesn’t require you to download anything, because there is a way to crop your video online, through the web browser on Android.

First off, you need to click on Clideo’s Android crop video tool from the browser on the smartphone. You will see a Choose File button and hit on it – this will take you to your gallery and let you find the clip you are about to crop.

You can also upload your file from Cloud Storage. You need to click on the down-arrow on the right-hand side of the button and you’ll find the option to add a clip from your Dropbox or Google Drive account.

After your file is uploaded, Clideo will take you to the editing page, where you can select the area you would like to be in the edited version, and crop the video. Here, you will be able to choose the aspect ratio, exact size of the video and the format.

Once you have finished with the cropping and settings, you need to click on Export which will process your edited video clip.

Once it is done, you proceed on the page which lets you do 3 things: Remove watermark (for it, though, you will have to sign in), Edit again, or/and Download!

Using Filmora

Filmora is an android version of software Filmora and it also gives you the opportunity to crop videos and photos with no problem. First, of course, you have to download the application from Google Play Store, and open it;

then, after opening it, you’ll click on New Project. You can choose any photo/video from your albums or stock, you might even select multiple clips.

Once you have chosen your file, you click on Next button and you proceed to the editor itself.

There, you will see different options at the bottom of your phone, such as Trim, Music, Text, Sticker, Effect, etc.

It doesn’t show you the option Crop right away, but Crop is “hidden” behind the Trim button!

So, you choose Trim, then find Crop and hit that, and then you are free to choose any aspect ratio: 1:1; 4:5; 16:9; 9:16; and 5:4. You can crop the video manually, too, and you are able to adjust where your new “screen” might be wanted most.

After you have finished with cropping and are satisfied, you can click on Export, which will take a few seconds.

After it is done, you can find your newly-cropped video in your Camera Roll.

Using Wondershare Filmora

As mentioned, Filmora is a mobile version of its desktop edition – Wondershare Filmora Video Editor . So, you can also try your hand at this very handy software which also has a nice interface.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

If you download Wondershare Filmora X, you will need to click on Import Media Files Here.

You will choose your clip(s) you would like to crop and then drag and drop it in the sequence.

Above your video in the sequence you will see little icons and find a Crop one.

After clicking on it, a new window will open – it’s for Crop and Zoom, where you can choose a needed ratio or do it manually (for it, you have to select Custom first).

After clicking OK, your video will be cropped as you like. Then, you can proceed with Exporting it – click on Export, choose your preferred settings, and save the video at last.

So, that’s all for this article – you have learned how to crop a video on Android, using Google Photos, Clideo, Filmora; lastly, you have learned about how to crop a video using a desktop version of Filmora, namely, Wondershare Filmora. Hopefully, this is the information which will help you make your videos more “on spot” and be satisfied with the results, as well as satisfy your viewers!

First off, you just open the application and allow it to access photos and media on your device. Tap the video you would like to crop. Then, click on Edit: it will launch the in-app video editor.

At the bottom, you will see the Crop option and hit on it, which will result in appearing a cropping box around your video clip.

Once you see little icons at the bottom, you need to choose the first one – it’s the Ratio button, through which you can choose the aspect you would like to apply. Your choice is between these several aspect ratios: Free, Original, Square, 5:4, 16:9, 4:3, and 3:2.

Choosing Free ratio option gives you the freedom to adjust the cropping sliders manually, in order to resize the video to any aspect ratio; it is even possible to rotate the clip, pinch, and zoom in/out.

After you are done with adjusting your video, you need to click on the Save Copy button, which will save a new edited version of your footage. And, meanwhile, don’t worry! – this will not be overwritten on the original one, which will still stand intact.

Using Clideo

Clideo is an interesting one… it doesn’t require you to download anything, because there is a way to crop your video online, through the web browser on Android.

First off, you need to click on Clideo’s Android crop video tool from the browser on the smartphone. You will see a Choose File button and hit on it – this will take you to your gallery and let you find the clip you are about to crop.

You can also upload your file from Cloud Storage. You need to click on the down-arrow on the right-hand side of the button and you’ll find the option to add a clip from your Dropbox or Google Drive account.

After your file is uploaded, Clideo will take you to the editing page, where you can select the area you would like to be in the edited version, and crop the video. Here, you will be able to choose the aspect ratio, exact size of the video and the format.

Once you have finished with the cropping and settings, you need to click on Export which will process your edited video clip.

Once it is done, you proceed on the page which lets you do 3 things: Remove watermark (for it, though, you will have to sign in), Edit again, or/and Download!

Using Filmora

Filmora is an android version of software Filmora and it also gives you the opportunity to crop videos and photos with no problem. First, of course, you have to download the application from Google Play Store, and open it;

then, after opening it, you’ll click on New Project. You can choose any photo/video from your albums or stock, you might even select multiple clips.

Once you have chosen your file, you click on Next button and you proceed to the editor itself.

There, you will see different options at the bottom of your phone, such as Trim, Music, Text, Sticker, Effect, etc.

It doesn’t show you the option Crop right away, but Crop is “hidden” behind the Trim button!

So, you choose Trim, then find Crop and hit that, and then you are free to choose any aspect ratio: 1:1; 4:5; 16:9; 9:16; and 5:4. You can crop the video manually, too, and you are able to adjust where your new “screen” might be wanted most.

After you have finished with cropping and are satisfied, you can click on Export, which will take a few seconds.

After it is done, you can find your newly-cropped video in your Camera Roll.

Using Wondershare Filmora

As mentioned, Filmora is a mobile version of its desktop edition – Wondershare Filmora Video Editor . So, you can also try your hand at this very handy software which also has a nice interface.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

If you download Wondershare Filmora X, you will need to click on Import Media Files Here.

You will choose your clip(s) you would like to crop and then drag and drop it in the sequence.

Above your video in the sequence you will see little icons and find a Crop one.

After clicking on it, a new window will open – it’s for Crop and Zoom, where you can choose a needed ratio or do it manually (for it, you have to select Custom first).

After clicking OK, your video will be cropped as you like. Then, you can proceed with Exporting it – click on Export, choose your preferred settings, and save the video at last.

So, that’s all for this article – you have learned how to crop a video on Android, using Google Photos, Clideo, Filmora; lastly, you have learned about how to crop a video using a desktop version of Filmora, namely, Wondershare Filmora. Hopefully, this is the information which will help you make your videos more “on spot” and be satisfied with the results, as well as satisfy your viewers!

First off, you just open the application and allow it to access photos and media on your device. Tap the video you would like to crop. Then, click on Edit: it will launch the in-app video editor.

At the bottom, you will see the Crop option and hit on it, which will result in appearing a cropping box around your video clip.

Once you see little icons at the bottom, you need to choose the first one – it’s the Ratio button, through which you can choose the aspect you would like to apply. Your choice is between these several aspect ratios: Free, Original, Square, 5:4, 16:9, 4:3, and 3:2.

Choosing Free ratio option gives you the freedom to adjust the cropping sliders manually, in order to resize the video to any aspect ratio; it is even possible to rotate the clip, pinch, and zoom in/out.

After you are done with adjusting your video, you need to click on the Save Copy button, which will save a new edited version of your footage. And, meanwhile, don’t worry! – this will not be overwritten on the original one, which will still stand intact.

Using Clideo

Clideo is an interesting one… it doesn’t require you to download anything, because there is a way to crop your video online, through the web browser on Android.

First off, you need to click on Clideo’s Android crop video tool from the browser on the smartphone. You will see a Choose File button and hit on it – this will take you to your gallery and let you find the clip you are about to crop.

You can also upload your file from Cloud Storage. You need to click on the down-arrow on the right-hand side of the button and you’ll find the option to add a clip from your Dropbox or Google Drive account.

After your file is uploaded, Clideo will take you to the editing page, where you can select the area you would like to be in the edited version, and crop the video. Here, you will be able to choose the aspect ratio, exact size of the video and the format.

Once you have finished with the cropping and settings, you need to click on Export which will process your edited video clip.

Once it is done, you proceed on the page which lets you do 3 things: Remove watermark (for it, though, you will have to sign in), Edit again, or/and Download!

Using Filmora

Filmora is an android version of software Filmora and it also gives you the opportunity to crop videos and photos with no problem. First, of course, you have to download the application from Google Play Store, and open it;

then, after opening it, you’ll click on New Project. You can choose any photo/video from your albums or stock, you might even select multiple clips.

Once you have chosen your file, you click on Next button and you proceed to the editor itself.

There, you will see different options at the bottom of your phone, such as Trim, Music, Text, Sticker, Effect, etc.

It doesn’t show you the option Crop right away, but Crop is “hidden” behind the Trim button!

So, you choose Trim, then find Crop and hit that, and then you are free to choose any aspect ratio: 1:1; 4:5; 16:9; 9:16; and 5:4. You can crop the video manually, too, and you are able to adjust where your new “screen” might be wanted most.

After you have finished with cropping and are satisfied, you can click on Export, which will take a few seconds.

After it is done, you can find your newly-cropped video in your Camera Roll.

Using Wondershare Filmora

As mentioned, Filmora is a mobile version of its desktop edition – Wondershare Filmora Video Editor . So, you can also try your hand at this very handy software which also has a nice interface.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

If you download Wondershare Filmora X, you will need to click on Import Media Files Here.

You will choose your clip(s) you would like to crop and then drag and drop it in the sequence.

Above your video in the sequence you will see little icons and find a Crop one.

After clicking on it, a new window will open – it’s for Crop and Zoom, where you can choose a needed ratio or do it manually (for it, you have to select Custom first).

After clicking OK, your video will be cropped as you like. Then, you can proceed with Exporting it – click on Export, choose your preferred settings, and save the video at last.

So, that’s all for this article – you have learned how to crop a video on Android, using Google Photos, Clideo, Filmora; lastly, you have learned about how to crop a video using a desktop version of Filmora, namely, Wondershare Filmora. Hopefully, this is the information which will help you make your videos more “on spot” and be satisfied with the results, as well as satisfy your viewers!

First off, you just open the application and allow it to access photos and media on your device. Tap the video you would like to crop. Then, click on Edit: it will launch the in-app video editor.

At the bottom, you will see the Crop option and hit on it, which will result in appearing a cropping box around your video clip.

Once you see little icons at the bottom, you need to choose the first one – it’s the Ratio button, through which you can choose the aspect you would like to apply. Your choice is between these several aspect ratios: Free, Original, Square, 5:4, 16:9, 4:3, and 3:2.

Choosing Free ratio option gives you the freedom to adjust the cropping sliders manually, in order to resize the video to any aspect ratio; it is even possible to rotate the clip, pinch, and zoom in/out.

After you are done with adjusting your video, you need to click on the Save Copy button, which will save a new edited version of your footage. And, meanwhile, don’t worry! – this will not be overwritten on the original one, which will still stand intact.

Using Clideo

Clideo is an interesting one… it doesn’t require you to download anything, because there is a way to crop your video online, through the web browser on Android.

First off, you need to click on Clideo’s Android crop video tool from the browser on the smartphone. You will see a Choose File button and hit on it – this will take you to your gallery and let you find the clip you are about to crop.

You can also upload your file from Cloud Storage. You need to click on the down-arrow on the right-hand side of the button and you’ll find the option to add a clip from your Dropbox or Google Drive account.

After your file is uploaded, Clideo will take you to the editing page, where you can select the area you would like to be in the edited version, and crop the video. Here, you will be able to choose the aspect ratio, exact size of the video and the format.

Once you have finished with the cropping and settings, you need to click on Export which will process your edited video clip.

Once it is done, you proceed on the page which lets you do 3 things: Remove watermark (for it, though, you will have to sign in), Edit again, or/and Download!

Using Filmora

Filmora is an android version of software Filmora and it also gives you the opportunity to crop videos and photos with no problem. First, of course, you have to download the application from Google Play Store, and open it;

then, after opening it, you’ll click on New Project. You can choose any photo/video from your albums or stock, you might even select multiple clips.

Once you have chosen your file, you click on Next button and you proceed to the editor itself.

There, you will see different options at the bottom of your phone, such as Trim, Music, Text, Sticker, Effect, etc.

It doesn’t show you the option Crop right away, but Crop is “hidden” behind the Trim button!

So, you choose Trim, then find Crop and hit that, and then you are free to choose any aspect ratio: 1:1; 4:5; 16:9; 9:16; and 5:4. You can crop the video manually, too, and you are able to adjust where your new “screen” might be wanted most.

After you have finished with cropping and are satisfied, you can click on Export, which will take a few seconds.

After it is done, you can find your newly-cropped video in your Camera Roll.

Using Wondershare Filmora

As mentioned, Filmora is a mobile version of its desktop edition – Wondershare Filmora Video Editor . So, you can also try your hand at this very handy software which also has a nice interface.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

If you download Wondershare Filmora X, you will need to click on Import Media Files Here.

You will choose your clip(s) you would like to crop and then drag and drop it in the sequence.

Above your video in the sequence you will see little icons and find a Crop one.

After clicking on it, a new window will open – it’s for Crop and Zoom, where you can choose a needed ratio or do it manually (for it, you have to select Custom first).

After clicking OK, your video will be cropped as you like. Then, you can proceed with Exporting it – click on Export, choose your preferred settings, and save the video at last.

So, that’s all for this article – you have learned how to crop a video on Android, using Google Photos, Clideo, Filmora; lastly, you have learned about how to crop a video using a desktop version of Filmora, namely, Wondershare Filmora. Hopefully, this is the information which will help you make your videos more “on spot” and be satisfied with the results, as well as satisfy your viewers!

Create Kinetice Typography Text Effect in Filmora

Preparation

What you need to prepare:

• A computer (Windows or macOS)
• Your video materials.
• Filmora video editor

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Step 1

Go ahead and download the Filmora video editor before all else. The program will install and start automatically. Just hit “Download” and then “Install”.

Step 2

Once the program starts, open a New Project. Then, go to “Sample Color” and drag any color you want to the Timeline.

Step 3

Now, head over to the “Titles” tab and drag the Basic Title to the Timeline. Place it above the Sample Color clip.

Step 4

Right-click on the Title clip in the Timeline and select Edit Properties from the menu. From there, click on “ADVANCED” to open the advanced settings. Here, you can change the font, adjust the text size, and place your titles wherever you want on the screen.

Step 5

Now, start with the second text layer from the bottom and move it 5 frames forward. Move each text layer above 5 layers forward from the previous layer. This will display each word a few milliseconds after the previous one.

When you’re done, click OK.

Step 6

Export the Timeline to save your text animation as a new clip.

Step 7

Now, delete all the clips from the Timeline and import the text video you just exported. Drag it to the Timeline.

Step 8

Right-click on the clip in the Timeline and go to Edit Properties.

Step 9

Click on the Animation tab. Then, go to the Customize tab. Here, change the Scale setting to 120%.

Step 10

Next, move the Playhead to the end of the clip in the timeline. Then, reset the Scale and click OK.

Step 11

Watch the final preview. Then, Render and Export the video and you’re done. Congratulations.

Summary

What you’ve learned:

• How to create a kinetic movement effect on text in Filmora
• How to adjust the scale of a video in Filmora
• Adjust and manipulate text layers

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What you need to prepare:

• A computer (Windows or macOS)
• Your video materials.
• Filmora video editor

Free Download Free Download

Step 1

Go ahead and download the Filmora video editor before all else. The program will install and start automatically. Just hit “Download” and then “Install”.

Step 2

Once the program starts, open a New Project. Then, go to “Sample Color” and drag any color you want to the Timeline.

Step 3

Now, head over to the “Titles” tab and drag the Basic Title to the Timeline. Place it above the Sample Color clip.

Step 4

Right-click on the Title clip in the Timeline and select Edit Properties from the menu. From there, click on “ADVANCED” to open the advanced settings. Here, you can change the font, adjust the text size, and place your titles wherever you want on the screen.

Step 5

Now, start with the second text layer from the bottom and move it 5 frames forward. Move each text layer above 5 layers forward from the previous layer. This will display each word a few milliseconds after the previous one.

When you’re done, click OK.

Step 6

Export the Timeline to save your text animation as a new clip.

Step 7

Now, delete all the clips from the Timeline and import the text video you just exported. Drag it to the Timeline.

Step 8

Right-click on the clip in the Timeline and go to Edit Properties.

Step 9

Click on the Animation tab. Then, go to the Customize tab. Here, change the Scale setting to 120%.

Step 10

Next, move the Playhead to the end of the clip in the timeline. Then, reset the Scale and click OK.

Step 11

Watch the final preview. Then, Render and Export the video and you’re done. Congratulations.

Summary

What you’ve learned:

• How to create a kinetic movement effect on text in Filmora
• How to adjust the scale of a video in Filmora
• Adjust and manipulate text layers

Free Download Free Download

What you need to prepare:

• A computer (Windows or macOS)
• Your video materials.
• Filmora video editor

Free Download Free Download

Step 1

Go ahead and download the Filmora video editor before all else. The program will install and start automatically. Just hit “Download” and then “Install”.

Step 2

Once the program starts, open a New Project. Then, go to “Sample Color” and drag any color you want to the Timeline.

Step 3

Now, head over to the “Titles” tab and drag the Basic Title to the Timeline. Place it above the Sample Color clip.

Step 4

Right-click on the Title clip in the Timeline and select Edit Properties from the menu. From there, click on “ADVANCED” to open the advanced settings. Here, you can change the font, adjust the text size, and place your titles wherever you want on the screen.

Step 5

Now, start with the second text layer from the bottom and move it 5 frames forward. Move each text layer above 5 layers forward from the previous layer. This will display each word a few milliseconds after the previous one.

When you’re done, click OK.

Step 6

Export the Timeline to save your text animation as a new clip.

Step 7

Now, delete all the clips from the Timeline and import the text video you just exported. Drag it to the Timeline.

Step 8

Right-click on the clip in the Timeline and go to Edit Properties.

Step 9

Click on the Animation tab. Then, go to the Customize tab. Here, change the Scale setting to 120%.

Step 10

Next, move the Playhead to the end of the clip in the timeline. Then, reset the Scale and click OK.

Step 11

Watch the final preview. Then, Render and Export the video and you’re done. Congratulations.

Summary

What you’ve learned:

• How to create a kinetic movement effect on text in Filmora
• How to adjust the scale of a video in Filmora
• Adjust and manipulate text layers

Free Download Free Download

What you need to prepare:

• A computer (Windows or macOS)
• Your video materials.
• Filmora video editor

Free Download Free Download

Step 1

Go ahead and download the Filmora video editor before all else. The program will install and start automatically. Just hit “Download” and then “Install”.

Step 2

Once the program starts, open a New Project. Then, go to “Sample Color” and drag any color you want to the Timeline.

Step 3

Now, head over to the “Titles” tab and drag the Basic Title to the Timeline. Place it above the Sample Color clip.

Step 4

Right-click on the Title clip in the Timeline and select Edit Properties from the menu. From there, click on “ADVANCED” to open the advanced settings. Here, you can change the font, adjust the text size, and place your titles wherever you want on the screen.

Step 5

Now, start with the second text layer from the bottom and move it 5 frames forward. Move each text layer above 5 layers forward from the previous layer. This will display each word a few milliseconds after the previous one.

When you’re done, click OK.

Step 6

Export the Timeline to save your text animation as a new clip.

Step 7

Now, delete all the clips from the Timeline and import the text video you just exported. Drag it to the Timeline.

Step 8

Right-click on the clip in the Timeline and go to Edit Properties.

Step 9

Click on the Animation tab. Then, go to the Customize tab. Here, change the Scale setting to 120%.

Step 10

Next, move the Playhead to the end of the clip in the timeline. Then, reset the Scale and click OK.

Step 11

Watch the final preview. Then, Render and Export the video and you’re done. Congratulations.

Summary

What you’ve learned:

• How to create a kinetic movement effect on text in Filmora
• How to adjust the scale of a video in Filmora
• Adjust and manipulate text layers

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How to Create Sony Vegas Freeze Frame

How to Make Sony Vegas Freeze Frame

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

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The simplest of tools is Freeze-Frame. It’s a one-minute technique that allows for a significant perception shift. It produces a definitive, sincere transformation in how we view a circumstance, an individual, or ourselves, and it is more than positive thinking.

Freezing a picture in a video with Sony Vegas is a simple editing method that you can accomplish with the help of simple tools and a basic understanding of the software. The terms “freezing an image” and “freezing a frame” is often helpful to describe interchangeably.

For informational purposes, Sony Vegas is non-linear video editing software widely recognized to be of good quality by many people throughout the world. Sony Vegas is recommendable for professionals and amateurs for excellent video editing results. Allowing publishers to use the Sony Vegas pause frame is one of the thousands of possibilities supplied by Sony Vegas; there are many tools in this application, but this task is achievable with only a few of them.

In this article

01 [Step-by-Step Guide on Adding Freeze Frame in Sony Vegas](#Part 1)

02 [How to Add Freeze Frame in Filmora](#Part 2)

Part 1 Step-by-Step Guide on Adding Freeze Frame in Sony Vegas

The Freeze-Frame effect freezes a portion of your video for a few seconds, allowing you to manipulate it. Stay with us; we’ll show you how to freeze a frame in Sony Vegas in a few simple steps.

Filmmakers, YouTubers, and professional videographers use Sony Vegas, a professional video editing software.

Here is a guide on how to freeze-frame in Sony Vegas

Step 1: Download and Import File

Install the app on your device after downloading it. To import your file, open the software, create a new project, then select the Import Media button towards the top left portion of the screen.

Step 2: Paste and Copy Video Parts

Drag/drop the imported file on the timeline, where you can stretch or zoom it. Now you can either play the video or move and stop the timeline marker where you wish to freeze the frame. After placing the marker, press S on the keyboard to split the video into two pieces. Then, copy and paste.

Step 3: Reduce the Velocity to 0%.

Right-click on the pasted video segment and choose Insert/Remove Envelope>Velocity from the context menu. It will draw a light green border around the pasted video segment. Set to 0 percent Velocity by right-clicking on that green box. It will freeze the extra part, making it look like a frozen frame.

Step 4: Disconnect the audio

You may also detach audio with Sony Vegas. Select the frozen frame and press U on the keyboard to cut the background audio of the frozen area. Remove the audio segment from the timeline by clicking on it and deleting it. You can pick Delete from the right-click drop-down menu or use the Delete key on your keyboard.

After that, attach the second part.

Step 6: Make any necessary changes and save your work.

Finally, choose the frozen frame and customize it with text, effects, and other options. You may also modify the time duration by dragging the edges of the frozen frame. Finally, save the final file to the specified location on your device.

Apart from using the Sony Vegas Freeze frame, you can also look at another fantastic video editor like Wondershare Filmora to get the job all done.

Part 2 How to Add Freeze Frame in Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Freezing a video to emphasize an action or adding captions is relatively simple if you have the correct technology.

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For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

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For macOS 10.12 or later

The editing duties have become more flexible and more straightforward, thanks to Freeze Frame. It allows individuals to make a video more concentrated by extending the duration of any single moment in the film. It adds to the video’s attractiveness and intrigue. Filmora also allows you to apply Freeze Frame to your videos to make them more attractive.

Wondershare Filmora is shared with you right here. It allows you to quickly produce a still image with your preferred zoom in and out effect.

Features

● Create a video effortlessly with Filmora Instant mode.

● Built-in preset templates are available.

● Quickly help match footage with music.

● Easily screen record activities.

● Resize videos in no time.

● Video editor suitable for amateurs.

How to Use Filmora to Freeze Video

This is a simple step guide on how to make a freeze-frame in Sony Vegas using filmora

Step 1 Import media files

To browse your file folder, click “Import,” or drag and drop all files into the main window. WMV, MOV, MP4, AVI, MKV, MTS, DV, TS, 3GP, M4V, and other media formats are supported by this tool.

They’ll appear in the Media Library as thumbnails when you’ve loaded all of them. Drag them over to the Video Timeline now.

Step 2 Easily freeze video

Now, play the video clip you want to freeze and pause when it reaches the desired position. Underneath the Viewer panel, click the “Snapshot” icon. A photo will get added to the media library right away. Set the duration of the still picture by dragging it to the PIP track over the main video track.

Step 3 Save your work

Click “Export” to save your work when you’re happy with everything. Choose from a choice of format options to save to your computer in the display pop-up box. Alternatively, you may share it with your friends and family by uploading it to YouTube, Facebook, or Twitter.

To make the still image more meaningful, you might wish to add subtitles. With the help of Wondershare Filmora, this is a reasonably simple task. Go to the toolbar’s “Text/Credit” tab and select your favorite template to personalize it further. You can customize all:

● the time of the animation,

● the size of the image, and

● the zoom in/out effect.

● Ending Thoughts →

● how to freeze-frame in Sony Vegas, you can now see that it is a straightforward process only if you follow the simple steps listed in the article.

● You can also know that you can easily use the Sony Vegas pause frame on videos using different tools. Still, we shall again recommend using the fantastic Filmora software to get this done as desired.

Try It Free Try It Free

The simplest of tools is Freeze-Frame. It’s a one-minute technique that allows for a significant perception shift. It produces a definitive, sincere transformation in how we view a circumstance, an individual, or ourselves, and it is more than positive thinking.

Freezing a picture in a video with Sony Vegas is a simple editing method that you can accomplish with the help of simple tools and a basic understanding of the software. The terms “freezing an image” and “freezing a frame” is often helpful to describe interchangeably.

For informational purposes, Sony Vegas is non-linear video editing software widely recognized to be of good quality by many people throughout the world. Sony Vegas is recommendable for professionals and amateurs for excellent video editing results. Allowing publishers to use the Sony Vegas pause frame is one of the thousands of possibilities supplied by Sony Vegas; there are many tools in this application, but this task is achievable with only a few of them.

In this article

01 [Step-by-Step Guide on Adding Freeze Frame in Sony Vegas](#Part 1)

02 [How to Add Freeze Frame in Filmora](#Part 2)

Part 1 Step-by-Step Guide on Adding Freeze Frame in Sony Vegas

The Freeze-Frame effect freezes a portion of your video for a few seconds, allowing you to manipulate it. Stay with us; we’ll show you how to freeze a frame in Sony Vegas in a few simple steps.

Filmmakers, YouTubers, and professional videographers use Sony Vegas, a professional video editing software.

Here is a guide on how to freeze-frame in Sony Vegas

Step 1: Download and Import File

Install the app on your device after downloading it. To import your file, open the software, create a new project, then select the Import Media button towards the top left portion of the screen.

Step 2: Paste and Copy Video Parts

Drag/drop the imported file on the timeline, where you can stretch or zoom it. Now you can either play the video or move and stop the timeline marker where you wish to freeze the frame. After placing the marker, press S on the keyboard to split the video into two pieces. Then, copy and paste.

Step 3: Reduce the Velocity to 0%.

Right-click on the pasted video segment and choose Insert/Remove Envelope>Velocity from the context menu. It will draw a light green border around the pasted video segment. Set to 0 percent Velocity by right-clicking on that green box. It will freeze the extra part, making it look like a frozen frame.

Step 4: Disconnect the audio

You may also detach audio with Sony Vegas. Select the frozen frame and press U on the keyboard to cut the background audio of the frozen area. Remove the audio segment from the timeline by clicking on it and deleting it. You can pick Delete from the right-click drop-down menu or use the Delete key on your keyboard.

After that, attach the second part.

Step 6: Make any necessary changes and save your work.

Finally, choose the frozen frame and customize it with text, effects, and other options. You may also modify the time duration by dragging the edges of the frozen frame. Finally, save the final file to the specified location on your device.

Apart from using the Sony Vegas Freeze frame, you can also look at another fantastic video editor like Wondershare Filmora to get the job all done.

Part 2 How to Add Freeze Frame in Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Freezing a video to emphasize an action or adding captions is relatively simple if you have the correct technology.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

The editing duties have become more flexible and more straightforward, thanks to Freeze Frame. It allows individuals to make a video more concentrated by extending the duration of any single moment in the film. It adds to the video’s attractiveness and intrigue. Filmora also allows you to apply Freeze Frame to your videos to make them more attractive.

Wondershare Filmora is shared with you right here. It allows you to quickly produce a still image with your preferred zoom in and out effect.

Features

● Create a video effortlessly with Filmora Instant mode.

● Built-in preset templates are available.

● Quickly help match footage with music.

● Easily screen record activities.

● Resize videos in no time.

● Video editor suitable for amateurs.

How to Use Filmora to Freeze Video

This is a simple step guide on how to make a freeze-frame in Sony Vegas using filmora

Step 1 Import media files

To browse your file folder, click “Import,” or drag and drop all files into the main window. WMV, MOV, MP4, AVI, MKV, MTS, DV, TS, 3GP, M4V, and other media formats are supported by this tool.

They’ll appear in the Media Library as thumbnails when you’ve loaded all of them. Drag them over to the Video Timeline now.

Step 2 Easily freeze video

Now, play the video clip you want to freeze and pause when it reaches the desired position. Underneath the Viewer panel, click the “Snapshot” icon. A photo will get added to the media library right away. Set the duration of the still picture by dragging it to the PIP track over the main video track.

Step 3 Save your work

Click “Export” to save your work when you’re happy with everything. Choose from a choice of format options to save to your computer in the display pop-up box. Alternatively, you may share it with your friends and family by uploading it to YouTube, Facebook, or Twitter.

To make the still image more meaningful, you might wish to add subtitles. With the help of Wondershare Filmora, this is a reasonably simple task. Go to the toolbar’s “Text/Credit” tab and select your favorite template to personalize it further. You can customize all:

● the time of the animation,

● the size of the image, and

● the zoom in/out effect.

● Ending Thoughts →

● how to freeze-frame in Sony Vegas, you can now see that it is a straightforward process only if you follow the simple steps listed in the article.

● You can also know that you can easily use the Sony Vegas pause frame on videos using different tools. Still, we shall again recommend using the fantastic Filmora software to get this done as desired.

Try It Free Try It Free

The simplest of tools is Freeze-Frame. It’s a one-minute technique that allows for a significant perception shift. It produces a definitive, sincere transformation in how we view a circumstance, an individual, or ourselves, and it is more than positive thinking.

Freezing a picture in a video with Sony Vegas is a simple editing method that you can accomplish with the help of simple tools and a basic understanding of the software. The terms “freezing an image” and “freezing a frame” is often helpful to describe interchangeably.

For informational purposes, Sony Vegas is non-linear video editing software widely recognized to be of good quality by many people throughout the world. Sony Vegas is recommendable for professionals and amateurs for excellent video editing results. Allowing publishers to use the Sony Vegas pause frame is one of the thousands of possibilities supplied by Sony Vegas; there are many tools in this application, but this task is achievable with only a few of them.

In this article

01 [Step-by-Step Guide on Adding Freeze Frame in Sony Vegas](#Part 1)

02 [How to Add Freeze Frame in Filmora](#Part 2)

Part 1 Step-by-Step Guide on Adding Freeze Frame in Sony Vegas

The Freeze-Frame effect freezes a portion of your video for a few seconds, allowing you to manipulate it. Stay with us; we’ll show you how to freeze a frame in Sony Vegas in a few simple steps.

Filmmakers, YouTubers, and professional videographers use Sony Vegas, a professional video editing software.

Here is a guide on how to freeze-frame in Sony Vegas

Step 1: Download and Import File

Install the app on your device after downloading it. To import your file, open the software, create a new project, then select the Import Media button towards the top left portion of the screen.

Step 2: Paste and Copy Video Parts

Drag/drop the imported file on the timeline, where you can stretch or zoom it. Now you can either play the video or move and stop the timeline marker where you wish to freeze the frame. After placing the marker, press S on the keyboard to split the video into two pieces. Then, copy and paste.

Step 3: Reduce the Velocity to 0%.

Right-click on the pasted video segment and choose Insert/Remove Envelope>Velocity from the context menu. It will draw a light green border around the pasted video segment. Set to 0 percent Velocity by right-clicking on that green box. It will freeze the extra part, making it look like a frozen frame.

Step 4: Disconnect the audio

You may also detach audio with Sony Vegas. Select the frozen frame and press U on the keyboard to cut the background audio of the frozen area. Remove the audio segment from the timeline by clicking on it and deleting it. You can pick Delete from the right-click drop-down menu or use the Delete key on your keyboard.

After that, attach the second part.

Step 6: Make any necessary changes and save your work.

Finally, choose the frozen frame and customize it with text, effects, and other options. You may also modify the time duration by dragging the edges of the frozen frame. Finally, save the final file to the specified location on your device.

Apart from using the Sony Vegas Freeze frame, you can also look at another fantastic video editor like Wondershare Filmora to get the job all done.

Part 2 How to Add Freeze Frame in Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Freezing a video to emphasize an action or adding captions is relatively simple if you have the correct technology.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

The editing duties have become more flexible and more straightforward, thanks to Freeze Frame. It allows individuals to make a video more concentrated by extending the duration of any single moment in the film. It adds to the video’s attractiveness and intrigue. Filmora also allows you to apply Freeze Frame to your videos to make them more attractive.

Wondershare Filmora is shared with you right here. It allows you to quickly produce a still image with your preferred zoom in and out effect.

Features

● Create a video effortlessly with Filmora Instant mode.

● Built-in preset templates are available.

● Quickly help match footage with music.

● Easily screen record activities.

● Resize videos in no time.

● Video editor suitable for amateurs.

How to Use Filmora to Freeze Video

This is a simple step guide on how to make a freeze-frame in Sony Vegas using filmora

Step 1 Import media files

To browse your file folder, click “Import,” or drag and drop all files into the main window. WMV, MOV, MP4, AVI, MKV, MTS, DV, TS, 3GP, M4V, and other media formats are supported by this tool.

They’ll appear in the Media Library as thumbnails when you’ve loaded all of them. Drag them over to the Video Timeline now.

Step 2 Easily freeze video

Now, play the video clip you want to freeze and pause when it reaches the desired position. Underneath the Viewer panel, click the “Snapshot” icon. A photo will get added to the media library right away. Set the duration of the still picture by dragging it to the PIP track over the main video track.

Step 3 Save your work

Click “Export” to save your work when you’re happy with everything. Choose from a choice of format options to save to your computer in the display pop-up box. Alternatively, you may share it with your friends and family by uploading it to YouTube, Facebook, or Twitter.

To make the still image more meaningful, you might wish to add subtitles. With the help of Wondershare Filmora, this is a reasonably simple task. Go to the toolbar’s “Text/Credit” tab and select your favorite template to personalize it further. You can customize all:

● the time of the animation,

● the size of the image, and

● the zoom in/out effect.

● Ending Thoughts →

● how to freeze-frame in Sony Vegas, you can now see that it is a straightforward process only if you follow the simple steps listed in the article.

● You can also know that you can easily use the Sony Vegas pause frame on videos using different tools. Still, we shall again recommend using the fantastic Filmora software to get this done as desired.

Try It Free Try It Free

The simplest of tools is Freeze-Frame. It’s a one-minute technique that allows for a significant perception shift. It produces a definitive, sincere transformation in how we view a circumstance, an individual, or ourselves, and it is more than positive thinking.

Freezing a picture in a video with Sony Vegas is a simple editing method that you can accomplish with the help of simple tools and a basic understanding of the software. The terms “freezing an image” and “freezing a frame” is often helpful to describe interchangeably.

For informational purposes, Sony Vegas is non-linear video editing software widely recognized to be of good quality by many people throughout the world. Sony Vegas is recommendable for professionals and amateurs for excellent video editing results. Allowing publishers to use the Sony Vegas pause frame is one of the thousands of possibilities supplied by Sony Vegas; there are many tools in this application, but this task is achievable with only a few of them.

In this article

01 [Step-by-Step Guide on Adding Freeze Frame in Sony Vegas](#Part 1)

02 [How to Add Freeze Frame in Filmora](#Part 2)

Part 1 Step-by-Step Guide on Adding Freeze Frame in Sony Vegas

The Freeze-Frame effect freezes a portion of your video for a few seconds, allowing you to manipulate it. Stay with us; we’ll show you how to freeze a frame in Sony Vegas in a few simple steps.

Filmmakers, YouTubers, and professional videographers use Sony Vegas, a professional video editing software.

Here is a guide on how to freeze-frame in Sony Vegas

Step 1: Download and Import File

Install the app on your device after downloading it. To import your file, open the software, create a new project, then select the Import Media button towards the top left portion of the screen.

Step 2: Paste and Copy Video Parts

Drag/drop the imported file on the timeline, where you can stretch or zoom it. Now you can either play the video or move and stop the timeline marker where you wish to freeze the frame. After placing the marker, press S on the keyboard to split the video into two pieces. Then, copy and paste.

Step 3: Reduce the Velocity to 0%.

Right-click on the pasted video segment and choose Insert/Remove Envelope>Velocity from the context menu. It will draw a light green border around the pasted video segment. Set to 0 percent Velocity by right-clicking on that green box. It will freeze the extra part, making it look like a frozen frame.

Step 4: Disconnect the audio

You may also detach audio with Sony Vegas. Select the frozen frame and press U on the keyboard to cut the background audio of the frozen area. Remove the audio segment from the timeline by clicking on it and deleting it. You can pick Delete from the right-click drop-down menu or use the Delete key on your keyboard.

After that, attach the second part.

Step 6: Make any necessary changes and save your work.

Finally, choose the frozen frame and customize it with text, effects, and other options. You may also modify the time duration by dragging the edges of the frozen frame. Finally, save the final file to the specified location on your device.

Apart from using the Sony Vegas Freeze frame, you can also look at another fantastic video editor like Wondershare Filmora to get the job all done.

Part 2 How to Add Freeze Frame in Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Freezing a video to emphasize an action or adding captions is relatively simple if you have the correct technology.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

The editing duties have become more flexible and more straightforward, thanks to Freeze Frame. It allows individuals to make a video more concentrated by extending the duration of any single moment in the film. It adds to the video’s attractiveness and intrigue. Filmora also allows you to apply Freeze Frame to your videos to make them more attractive.

Wondershare Filmora is shared with you right here. It allows you to quickly produce a still image with your preferred zoom in and out effect.

Features

● Create a video effortlessly with Filmora Instant mode.

● Built-in preset templates are available.

● Quickly help match footage with music.

● Easily screen record activities.

● Resize videos in no time.

● Video editor suitable for amateurs.

How to Use Filmora to Freeze Video

This is a simple step guide on how to make a freeze-frame in Sony Vegas using filmora

Step 1 Import media files

To browse your file folder, click “Import,” or drag and drop all files into the main window. WMV, MOV, MP4, AVI, MKV, MTS, DV, TS, 3GP, M4V, and other media formats are supported by this tool.

They’ll appear in the Media Library as thumbnails when you’ve loaded all of them. Drag them over to the Video Timeline now.

Step 2 Easily freeze video

Now, play the video clip you want to freeze and pause when it reaches the desired position. Underneath the Viewer panel, click the “Snapshot” icon. A photo will get added to the media library right away. Set the duration of the still picture by dragging it to the PIP track over the main video track.

Step 3 Save your work

Click “Export” to save your work when you’re happy with everything. Choose from a choice of format options to save to your computer in the display pop-up box. Alternatively, you may share it with your friends and family by uploading it to YouTube, Facebook, or Twitter.

To make the still image more meaningful, you might wish to add subtitles. With the help of Wondershare Filmora, this is a reasonably simple task. Go to the toolbar’s “Text/Credit” tab and select your favorite template to personalize it further. You can customize all:

● the time of the animation,

● the size of the image, and

● the zoom in/out effect.

● Ending Thoughts →

● how to freeze-frame in Sony Vegas, you can now see that it is a straightforward process only if you follow the simple steps listed in the article.

● You can also know that you can easily use the Sony Vegas pause frame on videos using different tools. Still, we shall again recommend using the fantastic Filmora software to get this done as desired.

How to Cut Videos on Mac without Using FFmpeg?

Tiktok, Instagram reels, and Ads are well-known short video platforms that are popular due to their ease of use. Making film collections for entertainment purposes is a popular trend. As the previous user mentioned, sometimes all you want is a section of your movie, which can be the highlight or any other part you want to keep. Long videos are no longer a problem with such a video cutter for Mac. If that’s what you’re looking for, you might want to look into some of the software that’s available here.

HOW TO CUT VIDEO ON MAC WITHOUT USING FFMPEG?

What are FFmpeg and its cons for cut videos?

Without transcoding the media, FFmpeg can cut, trim, and extract videos. This is an excellent method for preserving original quality and avoiding generation loss.

Because of how keyframes work, it is impossible to cut at an exact point in time using FFmpeg without transcoding the video. As a result, you’re left with a cut at the nearest keyframe.

BEST FREE FFMPEG ALTERNATIVE TO CUT VIDEO ON MAC

FILMORA VIDEO EDITOR

Supported OS: Windows and Mac

Filmora Video Editor is another well-known video editor that is widely used for video editing. It was released two decades ago to provide low-cost video editing software. Aside from video cutting and joining, it has some great features such as adding filters, titles, texts, and so on. You can also record your voice or live music, mix audio and video tracks, and do other things. It is simple to use and is available for both Mac and Windows users.

Filmora includes an instant cutter tool that can be used throughout clip import and is designed for use with large amounts of high-resolution content. As the names indicate, it is very simple and serves only one purpose. You can drag multiple clips onto its window, but only if the Merge sub-mode is enabled. Trim mode is only for trimming the ends of a single clip, and its interface only displays one clip in the left-size source tray. You can Add Segments, which creates a new clip based on your trimmed original, but you can’t split a clip explicitly.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

Features:

• All editing tools and features are well-displayed in the main windows, which can be found and used easily;
• Very easy to cut or trim video files just with a few clicks;
• Lots of filters, overlays, motion graphics, titles, and more special effects can be added to the video.
• More features like Picture in Picture and Green Screen and Split Screen can be used to make videos more unique.

Pros:

• Intuitive Interface
• Easy To Use
• Great Features
• Affordable Perpetual License
• Great Final Video Results
• Faster Renders And Previews
• Supports Screen Capturing
• Support Wide Range Of File Formats
• User Support Is Good

Cons:

• Lacks Advanced Feature
• Free Version Has Watermark
• Not Available For Linux And Phones
• Pricing Is Expensive
• Software Lagging

Steps On How To Cut Video On Mac Using Filmora Video Editor

Step 1: Import Video Files

You will begin by importing the video files into the project window of your program through dragging and dropping.

Step 2: Add Video To The Timeline

Drag and dropping are the easiest way to add the video to the timeline.

Step 3: Cut Video

If you want to trim the video, just move the cursor at the beginning or end of the video. When the cursor becomes a cross, move it forward or backward. Trimming only allows you to cut the beginning or end of a video.

If you need to cut a section of a video, you should follow do this: move the cursor at the beginning of the video section you want to cut, then click the scissors icon > Next, move the cursor to the end of the video section you want to cut and click scissors icon > Right-click on the video section you want to cut and click “Delete“.

Step 4: Export the Video

To export your video, click the “export” button and choose the local tab. After selecting the output device and format, just click “Create” to save it.

HANDBRAKE

Supported OS: Linux, Windows, and Mac

HandBrake is a multithreaded video transcoder that is unfastened and open source. It can compress and convert nearly any virtual media layout to another. HandBrake is able to rip encrypted DVDs the usage of libdvdcss (libdvdcss is covered with the VLC media participant on macOS and AnyDVD/DVD forty three on Windows).

This software program additionally enables batch processing, which converts a couple of video files at the same time. Additionally, a plethora of presets are available to guide you to the preferred output without having to tinker with a plethora of options.

Handbrake is a powerful and excellent video converter for Windows, Mac, and Linux that should not be overlooked. It provides all of the necessary features in a simple tool that gives the user complete control over the output. Before we get into the specifics, here’s a rundown of Handbrake’s advantages and disadvantages.

Features:

• Support of chapter selections
• Support of subtitles
• Integrated bitrate calculator
• Picture deinterlacing, cropping, and scaling
• Live Video Preview

Pros:

• HandBrake has a very simple layout which makes the video converter very easy to use, even for those who are converting videos for the first time.
• The live preview helps.
• The fact that the software is free and has device presets for iOS and Android certainly makes HandBrake a welcome video converter.
• The queuing tray for batch conversions is particularly nice.
• People who convert a lot of videos will find it very helpful.

Cons:

• On the flip side, the settings are not always easy to deal with.
• It takes a lot of time and then there are errors. The latest version fixes some old bugs but there are hiccups.
• The live preview is for up to four minutes of a video.
• It is futile for very long videos.
• The settings interface and that of the live preview could be better.
• The open-source software also doesn’t support all video formats.
• Given the diversity of devices and the multitude of formats in use today, HandBrake needs more compatibility.

Steps On How To Compress Video Using Handbrake

1. After you download and install Handbrake, open the app. On the left side, under ‘Source Selection’, click ‘File’. Select the file from the folder and then click ‘open’.

1. Choose where you want the compressed video to be saved by clicking ‘Browse’.

1. Enter a name for the video, and click ‘Save’.

1. Under ‘Output Settings’, choose MP4 for ‘Container’.

1. Click the ‘Video’ tab, under it, is the ‘Video Codec’, choose (x264).

1. Select a Preset from the ‘Preset Drawer’. We recommend you choose Fast1030p 30 for high quality.

1. Choose the ‘framerate’, depending on your source video i.e. NTSC (29.97fps), then make it 30fps by choosing 30. Also, tick the ‘Constant Framerate’ to ensure better compatibility.

1. Enter an ‘Average Bitrate (kbps)’ for the video between 5,000-10,000 (take note: higher bitrate has higher quality video but will take longer to upload and download).

1. Click the ‘Picture’ tab if you want to change the video frame size or resolution.

1. Change ‘Anamorphic’ to ‘None’, and ‘Modulus’ to ‘16’. And tick ‘Keep Aspect Ratio’. Use the arrow down on Width to change from 1920 (full HD) down to 1280.

2. Select the ‘Audio’ tab and choose 48 for the Samplerate. Choose Stereo for Mixdown. Choose 320 for your audio Bitrate.

1. Hit the ‘Start Encode’ button and wait until the video has finished compressing. Handbrake will let you know when it has finished.

SHUTTER ENCODER

Supported OS: Mac, Linux, and Windows

Shutter Encoder offers a complimentary codec and conversion tool for everyone that was created in collaboration with video editors.

Convert your videos, images, and audio files to OP-Atom format, which is compatible with Avid Media Composer and Pro Tools. Encode your files, replace audio, burn to DVD, analyze audio volume, download web videos, and create your own timelapse.

Analyze audio loudness, replace audio, author DVDs and Blu-rays, create image sequences, download web videos, and more. Everything is done as simply and efficiently as possible

Shutter Encoder makes use of Java as well as other tools such as 7za, VLC, FFmpeg, ExifTool, MKVMerge (part of MKVToolNix), MediaInfo, DVDAuthor, youtube-dl, and others.

Shutter Encoder offers advanced users the option to tailor the conversion individually. You can, for example, manually change the bitrate of audio and video, but you can also set a file size limit and perform the conversion based on that. Further work techniques, such as the ability to enable hardware of the computer itself and complete the conversion according to a predefined profile, are available in a separate box.

Features:

• Without conversion: Cut without re-encoding, Replace audio, Rewrap, Conform, Merge, Subtitling (create subtitles for a video), Video inserts
• Sound conversion: WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, AC3, OPUS, OGG
• Editing codecs: DNxHD, DNxHR, Apple ProRes, QT Animation, Uncompressed YUV
• Output codecs: , DV PAL, XDCAM HD422, AVC-Intra 100, XAVC, HAP, , VP9, AV1, OGV, MJPEG, Xvid, WMV, MPEG
• Archiving codec: FFV1
• Image creation: JPEG, PNG, TIF, TGA, DPX, BPM, ICO, WEBP
• Burn & Rip: DVD, Blu-ray, DVD RIP
• Analysis: Loudness & True Peak, Audio normalization, Cut detection, Black detection
• Download web videos using youtube-dl

Pros:

• Conversion according to profiles
• Extensive advanced options
• Built-in editing capabilities

Cons:

• Limited preview capability

Steps On How To Use Shutter Encoder

1. To start, drag the video from your file manager and drop it onto the Shutter Encoder window, or use the ‘Browse’ button available in the upper left-hand side corner of the window to add a video.

1. Next, from the ‘Choose function’ drop-down menu, scroll to (it’s the first under Output codecs). You will now see some new options in a new panel that appears on the right-hand side of the Shutter Encoder window. From there, if you want to crop the video, click the Crop checkbox:

1. A new window will pop up where you can use your mouse to crop the video to the desired size. If you want to change it to a predefined, fixed-size ratio value, uncheck the ‘Manual mode’ box, and you’ll be able to choose a ratio from the ‘Pre-settings’ drop-down.

2. Next, if you want to change the profile, expand the ‘Advanced features’ item in the Shutter Encoder sidebar, check the box for the Force profile option, then change the profile to what you want to use:

1. When you’re done with the video adjustments you want to make, click the ‘Start function’ button, and Shutter Encoder will begin encoding your new video.

AVIDEMUX

Supported OS: Linux, BSD, Mac OS X, and Microsoft Windows

Avidemux offers three fundamental operations: cutting, encoding, and filtering. Cutting allows users to copy, paste, save, or delete a specific part of a video and is incredibly beneficial when users are only interested in a small portion of a video or want to remove commercials from a TV show that they have recorded.

Encoding, on the other contrary, is the way of transforming a video to various formats so that it can be played on different players. Users of Avidemux can use this feature on videos they want to use for business or archive for personal use. They could also use this to convert a video that they intend to post online.

Users can also use Avidemux to filter their videos, which include incorporating subtitles and color profiles, deinterlacing, resizing and sharpening the image of a video, and increasing or decreasing the overall volume of the audio.

Meanwhile, Avidemux has task automation features that make video processing and editing quick and painless. A feature called Joblist allows users to organize their projects in a queue so that they can access their files from a single location. They can use this queue to handle videos in bulk as well.

Features:

• Multiple Formats
• Video Filters
• Advanced Interlacing
• Full Editing Control
• Simple Interface
• Open Source

Pros:

• Covers standard formats.
• All essential features are present.
• Surprisingly advanced filtering, processing, editing, and filtering controls.
• The interface is easy to learn.
• Open-source

Cons:

• The interface is very legacy and needs remodeling
• No longer updated
• No support

Steps On How To Cut Videos On Avidemux:

1. Open up Avidemux, and load the video file that you want to work with. If you get a prompt like this one: we recommend clicking Yes to use the safer mode.

1. Find the portion of the video that you’d like to isolate. Get as close as you can to the start of the clip you want to cut.

2. You want it to read I; if it isn’t framed type I, then use the single left and right arrow buttons to go forward or backward one frame until you find an appropriate I frame.

1. Once you’ve found the right starting frame, click the button with the A over a red bar. This will set the start of the clip.

1. Advance to where you want your clip to end. Click on the button with a B when you’ve found the appropriate frame. This frame can be of any type.

1. You can now save the clip, either by going to File –> Save –> Save Video, or by pressing Ctrl+S. Give the file a name, and Avidemux will prepare your clip.

BEST PAID FFMPEG ALTERNATIVE TO CUT VIDEO ON MAC

JOYOSHARE MEDIA CUTTER

Supported OS: Mac and Windows

The best video cutting tool is Joyoshare Media Cutter for Windows (or Mac). As a professional video trimmer, it allows you to cut your media files at a 60X faster rate, allowing you to clip a 60-minute video or audio file in just one minute. The interface design is also simple and clean, allowing you to do it quickly.

Another noteworthy feature is the ability to easily cut and merge both video and audio without sacrificing quality. The cropper supports a variety of video and audio formats, including AVI, MP4, MPEG, VOB, WMV, ASF, RM, RMVB, 3GP, MP3, WMA, M4R, and others, allowing you to save the file in any format and on any device, including Apple.

More notably, this is a capable all-in-one video cutter. In addition to cutting videos and audio, it can convert all popular video formats, extract audio from video files, and merge video and audio files from the same source into a new one.

Features:

Convert to Any File Format

Merge Video and Audio Files into Multiple Formats

Improved Accuracy & Efficiency in Cutting Videos

60X Fast Conversion

Pros:

• Offers an easy way to cut, merge, and convert video files
• Blazing fast video-cutting and file-conversion speed
• Supports multiple audio and video file formats

Cons:

• Can only merge videos from the same source. That means you can’t use the program to merge separate videos from your gallery.
• The program doesn’t offer an easy way to remove an unwanted part of a video if it’s in the middle of the video. The only way to do that is by cutting the section before and after the video, then merging them into one.

Steps:

Step 1: Adding Video

To add a video, click the “Open” button. Locate the video you want to trim from your collection and open it. Alternatively, you can use the drag-and-drop feature.

Step 2: Select the Segment to Be Trimmed

At the bottom of the Joyoshare video window, you’ll be able to see a time slider through which you can skip to your desired timeframe. Move the slider handles attached to the yellow timeline bar to set the starting and ending points of your video.

Once you’ve set your desired starting point, click on the “[” button to highlight the starting segment, then move the right-hand slider to select the ending point, and click the ] button to set the end segment.

Step 3: Choose Your Desired Output Format and Destination Folder

Click the “Format” button, and a new window will pop up where you’ll be able to choose your preferred output format.

Step 4: Trim the Video

Click the “Start” button to begin trimming the segment. Wait for a minute for the program to finalize trimming the segment, then click the save button. That’s it! You’ve successfully trimmed your first video.

If you wish to cut and merge several segments, click the “+” icon at the bottom of the segments tab, then follow the above procedure to create several segments.

MOVAVI VIDEO EDITOR

Supported OS: Mac and Windows

Movavi Video Editor for Mac and Windows is a simple-to-use yet effective video editor and cutter. Aside from cutting and joining short videos, it can apply various video effects, add music and titles, and so on to make your movie more visually appealing. The video cutter tool has an easy-to-use interface and outstanding instructional videos, so you can get started quickly.

Movavi comes with a bunch of video editing controls into a straightforward, user-friendly interface. PiP, chroma-key, titling, basic keyframing, and even motion tracking are included. It isn’t as feature-rich or as fast as most of the competition, but it allows you to easily create visually appealing work.

The tool is not free, but it does offer a limited-time free trial to users. However, it is a little irritating when the ad appears after you install and launch the trial version.

Features:

• Media Library
• Templates
• Upload video or audio file
• Video and image management
• Title Editor
• Trim & Slice
• Video Effect
• Slow Motion & Time Effect
• Social Sharing
• Brand Overlay
• Text Overlay
• Audio Tools
• Speed Adjustment
• Split / Merge
• Video Stabilization

Pros:

• Easy-to-understand user interface
• Transitions with sound
• Motion tracking and picture-in-picture tools
• Chroma keying
• Quick movie-creation tool

Cons:

• Lacks advanced trim modes and clip pre-trimming
• Rendering on the slow side
• Not compatible with Apple Silicon M1

Steps:

1. Add Video Files

Launch Movavi’s MP4 trimmer, click the Add Media Files button, and upload the MP4 files you want to work with. The videos you’ve added will appear on the Timeline in the lower part of the program window.

1. Cut And Trim Your Videos

So how to cut MP4 video with Movavi Video Editor Plus? If you want to snip a video into two or more parts, click the file on the Timeline and move the red marker to the place where you want to make the first cut. Then click the Split button with the scissors icon or hit Ctrl+B. Repeat the process as many times as you need.

If you want to trim your video clip, select the file on the Timeline and then just pull the edge of the clip to shorten it as shown in the picture.

1. Save The Result

All that’s left to do is save your edited video. Click the Export button, choose the appropriate video format, and hit Start.

XILISOFT VIDEO CUTTER

Supported OS: Mac and Windows

Xilisoft Video Cutter is an effective programming cutter that lets you choose and cut your preferred segments in a single file as well as cut out the segments you don’t like. It is compatible with almost all popular video formats, including VCD, AVI, MPEG, MP4, WMV, 3GP, /MPEG-4 AVC, /PSP AVC, MOV, ASF, and others. It enables you to precisely set the start and end points.

While the software cannot cut segments from multiple input files at the same time, it can cut your selected source video into the number of clips you require in a single step. Xilisoft Video Cutter goes beyond standard cutting or slicing by allowing you to convert your video input files to a variety of well-known codecs. It is possible to convert the entire source file or just a specific segment, but this requires removing those unnecessary parts that frequently cause problems (TV advertisements, trailers, etc.).

Features:

Easily Cut Video Clips

Multi-trim Video to Whole

Output Clips to Multiple Formats

Instant Preview

Clear Timeline

Advanced Editing

1-2-3 Interface

Multilingual Interface

Pros:

Supports all of the most widely used video file formats

Converts your videos between formats

Simple cutting interface

Allows for multiple cuttings from a single source file

Cons:

Does not support batch processing

Steps On How To Cut Your Favored Segments:

1. Add Source Video File

Click the “Open“ button on the main interface, and select a video file in the pop-up window.

1. Set Clip Segments

Click “Play” and click the “Set Start Point” and “Set End Point” buttons successively during playing the video to set the start point and endpoint of the clip.

You can also set several segments. Click the “Show Advanced Mode” button and click the “New Clip” button in advanced mode to set the start and endpoints of the segments. Repeat the above steps to set several segments.

Tip: To delete a segment, please choose the segment in the segment list, and click the “Delete Clip” button on the toolbar; to adjust the segment order, please choose the segment and click the “Move Up” or “Move Down” button to adjust its order.

1. Output Settings

Click the “Cut” button at the bottom of the window to open the “Output Settings” window.

1. Start Cutting

Click the “OK” button to start video cutting. During cutting, you can check the cutting status by dragging the process bar or canceling the cutting. Tip: After cutting is done, click the “Open Output Folder” button to open the destination folder to check the clippings. Click the “Done” button to go back to the main window.

WHICH SHOULD I CHOOSE: FREE OR PAID VIDEO CUTTER ON MAC?

Whether you choose Free or Paid Video Cutter, it still depends on your edit and navigation if the project will succeed like what you’re anticipating. Beginners in the industry can go for Free Video Cutters to practice the craft without worrying about the monthly subscription.

However, if you’re a professional, I highly suggest that you choose Paid Video Cutter to lessen the hassle and create amazing output.

FAQS ABOUT CUTTING VIDEOS

1. How can I cut a video without losing quality?

Trimming VLC through LosslessCut

LosslessCut is an open-source video cutter that runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac. Like Filmora, this software also allows you to cut videos without re-encoding, so there is no loss of quality.

1. Who is the best video cutter?

Filmora is one of the best video cutter software that allows you to change the aesthetic of your video with one click. It comes with a wide range of video effects that enable you to make clips look good. Features: This tool provides fast editing processing and adjustable preview quality.

1. Why does trimming videos reduce quality?

In most cases, trimming only causes a minor loss of video quality. And there is no clear causal relationship between trimming and losing video quality. The main factors that influence video quality are Resolution, Bitrate, and Frame size.

If you are longing to pick up the best video cutter for Mac, you are supposed to evaluate it from different aspects, like operating interface, cutting features, output quality, post-processing ability, etc. Frankly speaking, there is no fixed answer. Everything depends on your actual requirements. If you want to cut videos on Mac with the forthright method, iMovie can be your top priority. If you prefer top-leading editing features, Blender is competitive enough for you.

Conclusion:

There you have it! Here is the alternative software to cut/shorten your video without using FFmpeg. All these editors cater to different needs, so be sure to try them out, understand your requirements, and use the right one for your project!

FILMORA VIDEO EDITOR

Supported OS: Windows and Mac

Filmora Video Editor is another well-known video editor that is widely used for video editing. It was released two decades ago to provide low-cost video editing software. Aside from video cutting and joining, it has some great features such as adding filters, titles, texts, and so on. You can also record your voice or live music, mix audio and video tracks, and do other things. It is simple to use and is available for both Mac and Windows users.

Filmora includes an instant cutter tool that can be used throughout clip import and is designed for use with large amounts of high-resolution content. As the names indicate, it is very simple and serves only one purpose. You can drag multiple clips onto its window, but only if the Merge sub-mode is enabled. Trim mode is only for trimming the ends of a single clip, and its interface only displays one clip in the left-size source tray. You can Add Segments, which creates a new clip based on your trimmed original, but you can’t split a clip explicitly.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

Features:

• All editing tools and features are well-displayed in the main windows, which can be found and used easily;
• Very easy to cut or trim video files just with a few clicks;
• Lots of filters, overlays, motion graphics, titles, and more special effects can be added to the video.
• More features like Picture in Picture and Green Screen and Split Screen can be used to make videos more unique.

Pros:

• Intuitive Interface
• Easy To Use
• Great Features
• Affordable Perpetual License
• Great Final Video Results
• Faster Renders And Previews
• Supports Screen Capturing
• Support Wide Range Of File Formats
• User Support Is Good

Cons:

• Lacks Advanced Feature
• Free Version Has Watermark
• Not Available For Linux And Phones
• Pricing Is Expensive
• Software Lagging

Steps On How To Cut Video On Mac Using Filmora Video Editor

Step 1: Import Video Files

You will begin by importing the video files into the project window of your program through dragging and dropping.

Step 2: Add Video To The Timeline

Drag and dropping are the easiest way to add the video to the timeline.

Step 3: Cut Video

If you want to trim the video, just move the cursor at the beginning or end of the video. When the cursor becomes a cross, move it forward or backward. Trimming only allows you to cut the beginning or end of a video.

If you need to cut a section of a video, you should follow do this: move the cursor at the beginning of the video section you want to cut, then click the scissors icon > Next, move the cursor to the end of the video section you want to cut and click scissors icon > Right-click on the video section you want to cut and click “Delete“.

Step 4: Export the Video

To export your video, click the “export” button and choose the local tab. After selecting the output device and format, just click “Create” to save it.

HANDBRAKE

Supported OS: Linux, Windows, and Mac

HandBrake is a multithreaded video transcoder that is unfastened and open source. It can compress and convert nearly any virtual media layout to another. HandBrake is able to rip encrypted DVDs the usage of libdvdcss (libdvdcss is covered with the VLC media participant on macOS and AnyDVD/DVD forty three on Windows).

This software program additionally enables batch processing, which converts a couple of video files at the same time. Additionally, a plethora of presets are available to guide you to the preferred output without having to tinker with a plethora of options.

Handbrake is a powerful and excellent video converter for Windows, Mac, and Linux that should not be overlooked. It provides all of the necessary features in a simple tool that gives the user complete control over the output. Before we get into the specifics, here’s a rundown of Handbrake’s advantages and disadvantages.

Features:

• Support of chapter selections
• Support of subtitles
• Integrated bitrate calculator
• Picture deinterlacing, cropping, and scaling
• Live Video Preview

Pros:

• HandBrake has a very simple layout which makes the video converter very easy to use, even for those who are converting videos for the first time.
• The live preview helps.
• The fact that the software is free and has device presets for iOS and Android certainly makes HandBrake a welcome video converter.
• The queuing tray for batch conversions is particularly nice.
• People who convert a lot of videos will find it very helpful.

Cons:

• On the flip side, the settings are not always easy to deal with.
• It takes a lot of time and then there are errors. The latest version fixes some old bugs but there are hiccups.
• The live preview is for up to four minutes of a video.
• It is futile for very long videos.
• The settings interface and that of the live preview could be better.
• The open-source software also doesn’t support all video formats.
• Given the diversity of devices and the multitude of formats in use today, HandBrake needs more compatibility.

Steps On How To Compress Video Using Handbrake

1. After you download and install Handbrake, open the app. On the left side, under ‘Source Selection’, click ‘File’. Select the file from the folder and then click ‘open’.

1. Choose where you want the compressed video to be saved by clicking ‘Browse’.

1. Enter a name for the video, and click ‘Save’.

1. Under ‘Output Settings’, choose MP4 for ‘Container’.

1. Click the ‘Video’ tab, under it, is the ‘Video Codec’, choose (x264).

1. Select a Preset from the ‘Preset Drawer’. We recommend you choose Fast1030p 30 for high quality.

1. Choose the ‘framerate’, depending on your source video i.e. NTSC (29.97fps), then make it 30fps by choosing 30. Also, tick the ‘Constant Framerate’ to ensure better compatibility.

1. Enter an ‘Average Bitrate (kbps)’ for the video between 5,000-10,000 (take note: higher bitrate has higher quality video but will take longer to upload and download).

1. Click the ‘Picture’ tab if you want to change the video frame size or resolution.

1. Change ‘Anamorphic’ to ‘None’, and ‘Modulus’ to ‘16’. And tick ‘Keep Aspect Ratio’. Use the arrow down on Width to change from 1920 (full HD) down to 1280.

2. Select the ‘Audio’ tab and choose 48 for the Samplerate. Choose Stereo for Mixdown. Choose 320 for your audio Bitrate.

1. Hit the ‘Start Encode’ button and wait until the video has finished compressing. Handbrake will let you know when it has finished.

SHUTTER ENCODER

Supported OS: Mac, Linux, and Windows

Shutter Encoder offers a complimentary codec and conversion tool for everyone that was created in collaboration with video editors.

Convert your videos, images, and audio files to OP-Atom format, which is compatible with Avid Media Composer and Pro Tools. Encode your files, replace audio, burn to DVD, analyze audio volume, download web videos, and create your own timelapse.

Analyze audio loudness, replace audio, author DVDs and Blu-rays, create image sequences, download web videos, and more. Everything is done as simply and efficiently as possible

Shutter Encoder makes use of Java as well as other tools such as 7za, VLC, FFmpeg, ExifTool, MKVMerge (part of MKVToolNix), MediaInfo, DVDAuthor, youtube-dl, and others.

Shutter Encoder offers advanced users the option to tailor the conversion individually. You can, for example, manually change the bitrate of audio and video, but you can also set a file size limit and perform the conversion based on that. Further work techniques, such as the ability to enable hardware of the computer itself and complete the conversion according to a predefined profile, are available in a separate box.

Features:

• Without conversion: Cut without re-encoding, Replace audio, Rewrap, Conform, Merge, Subtitling (create subtitles for a video), Video inserts
• Sound conversion: WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, AC3, OPUS, OGG
• Editing codecs: DNxHD, DNxHR, Apple ProRes, QT Animation, Uncompressed YUV
• Output codecs: , DV PAL, XDCAM HD422, AVC-Intra 100, XAVC, HAP, , VP9, AV1, OGV, MJPEG, Xvid, WMV, MPEG
• Archiving codec: FFV1
• Image creation: JPEG, PNG, TIF, TGA, DPX, BPM, ICO, WEBP
• Burn & Rip: DVD, Blu-ray, DVD RIP
• Analysis: Loudness & True Peak, Audio normalization, Cut detection, Black detection
• Download web videos using youtube-dl

Pros:

• Conversion according to profiles
• Extensive advanced options
• Built-in editing capabilities

Cons:

• Limited preview capability

Steps On How To Use Shutter Encoder

1. To start, drag the video from your file manager and drop it onto the Shutter Encoder window, or use the ‘Browse’ button available in the upper left-hand side corner of the window to add a video.

1. Next, from the ‘Choose function’ drop-down menu, scroll to (it’s the first under Output codecs). You will now see some new options in a new panel that appears on the right-hand side of the Shutter Encoder window. From there, if you want to crop the video, click the Crop checkbox:

1. A new window will pop up where you can use your mouse to crop the video to the desired size. If you want to change it to a predefined, fixed-size ratio value, uncheck the ‘Manual mode’ box, and you’ll be able to choose a ratio from the ‘Pre-settings’ drop-down.

2. Next, if you want to change the profile, expand the ‘Advanced features’ item in the Shutter Encoder sidebar, check the box for the Force profile option, then change the profile to what you want to use:

1. When you’re done with the video adjustments you want to make, click the ‘Start function’ button, and Shutter Encoder will begin encoding your new video.

AVIDEMUX

Supported OS: Linux, BSD, Mac OS X, and Microsoft Windows

Avidemux offers three fundamental operations: cutting, encoding, and filtering. Cutting allows users to copy, paste, save, or delete a specific part of a video and is incredibly beneficial when users are only interested in a small portion of a video or want to remove commercials from a TV show that they have recorded.

Encoding, on the other contrary, is the way of transforming a video to various formats so that it can be played on different players. Users of Avidemux can use this feature on videos they want to use for business or archive for personal use. They could also use this to convert a video that they intend to post online.

Users can also use Avidemux to filter their videos, which include incorporating subtitles and color profiles, deinterlacing, resizing and sharpening the image of a video, and increasing or decreasing the overall volume of the audio.

Meanwhile, Avidemux has task automation features that make video processing and editing quick and painless. A feature called Joblist allows users to organize their projects in a queue so that they can access their files from a single location. They can use this queue to handle videos in bulk as well.

Features:

• Multiple Formats
• Video Filters
• Advanced Interlacing
• Full Editing Control
• Simple Interface
• Open Source

Pros:

• Covers standard formats.
• All essential features are present.
• Surprisingly advanced filtering, processing, editing, and filtering controls.
• The interface is easy to learn.
• Open-source

Cons:

• The interface is very legacy and needs remodeling
• No longer updated
• No support

Steps On How To Cut Videos On Avidemux:

1. Open up Avidemux, and load the video file that you want to work with. If you get a prompt like this one: we recommend clicking Yes to use the safer mode.

1. Find the portion of the video that you’d like to isolate. Get as close as you can to the start of the clip you want to cut.

2. You want it to read I; if it isn’t framed type I, then use the single left and right arrow buttons to go forward or backward one frame until you find an appropriate I frame.

1. Once you’ve found the right starting frame, click the button with the A over a red bar. This will set the start of the clip.

1. Advance to where you want your clip to end. Click on the button with a B when you’ve found the appropriate frame. This frame can be of any type.

1. You can now save the clip, either by going to File –> Save –> Save Video, or by pressing Ctrl+S. Give the file a name, and Avidemux will prepare your clip.

BEST PAID FFMPEG ALTERNATIVE TO CUT VIDEO ON MAC

JOYOSHARE MEDIA CUTTER

Supported OS: Mac and Windows

The best video cutting tool is Joyoshare Media Cutter for Windows (or Mac). As a professional video trimmer, it allows you to cut your media files at a 60X faster rate, allowing you to clip a 60-minute video or audio file in just one minute. The interface design is also simple and clean, allowing you to do it quickly.

Another noteworthy feature is the ability to easily cut and merge both video and audio without sacrificing quality. The cropper supports a variety of video and audio formats, including AVI, MP4, MPEG, VOB, WMV, ASF, RM, RMVB, 3GP, MP3, WMA, M4R, and others, allowing you to save the file in any format and on any device, including Apple.

More notably, this is a capable all-in-one video cutter. In addition to cutting videos and audio, it can convert all popular video formats, extract audio from video files, and merge video and audio files from the same source into a new one.

Features:

Convert to Any File Format

Merge Video and Audio Files into Multiple Formats

Improved Accuracy & Efficiency in Cutting Videos

60X Fast Conversion

Pros:

• Offers an easy way to cut, merge, and convert video files
• Blazing fast video-cutting and file-conversion speed
• Supports multiple audio and video file formats

Cons:

• Can only merge videos from the same source. That means you can’t use the program to merge separate videos from your gallery.
• The program doesn’t offer an easy way to remove an unwanted part of a video if it’s in the middle of the video. The only way to do that is by cutting the section before and after the video, then merging them into one.

Steps:

Step 1: Adding Video

To add a video, click the “Open” button. Locate the video you want to trim from your collection and open it. Alternatively, you can use the drag-and-drop feature.

Step 2: Select the Segment to Be Trimmed

At the bottom of the Joyoshare video window, you’ll be able to see a time slider through which you can skip to your desired timeframe. Move the slider handles attached to the yellow timeline bar to set the starting and ending points of your video.

Once you’ve set your desired starting point, click on the “[” button to highlight the starting segment, then move the right-hand slider to select the ending point, and click the ] button to set the end segment.

Step 3: Choose Your Desired Output Format and Destination Folder

Click the “Format” button, and a new window will pop up where you’ll be able to choose your preferred output format.

Step 4: Trim the Video

Click the “Start” button to begin trimming the segment. Wait for a minute for the program to finalize trimming the segment, then click the save button. That’s it! You’ve successfully trimmed your first video.

If you wish to cut and merge several segments, click the “+” icon at the bottom of the segments tab, then follow the above procedure to create several segments.

MOVAVI VIDEO EDITOR

Supported OS: Mac and Windows

Movavi Video Editor for Mac and Windows is a simple-to-use yet effective video editor and cutter. Aside from cutting and joining short videos, it can apply various video effects, add music and titles, and so on to make your movie more visually appealing. The video cutter tool has an easy-to-use interface and outstanding instructional videos, so you can get started quickly.

Movavi comes with a bunch of video editing controls into a straightforward, user-friendly interface. PiP, chroma-key, titling, basic keyframing, and even motion tracking are included. It isn’t as feature-rich or as fast as most of the competition, but it allows you to easily create visually appealing work.

The tool is not free, but it does offer a limited-time free trial to users. However, it is a little irritating when the ad appears after you install and launch the trial version.

Features:

• Media Library
• Templates
• Upload video or audio file
• Video and image management
• Title Editor
• Trim & Slice
• Video Effect
• Slow Motion & Time Effect
• Social Sharing
• Brand Overlay
• Text Overlay
• Audio Tools
• Speed Adjustment
• Split / Merge
• Video Stabilization

Pros:

• Easy-to-understand user interface
• Transitions with sound
• Motion tracking and picture-in-picture tools
• Chroma keying
• Quick movie-creation tool

Cons:

• Lacks advanced trim modes and clip pre-trimming
• Rendering on the slow side
• Not compatible with Apple Silicon M1

Steps:

1. Add Video Files

Launch Movavi’s MP4 trimmer, click the Add Media Files button, and upload the MP4 files you want to work with. The videos you’ve added will appear on the Timeline in the lower part of the program window.

1. Cut And Trim Your Videos

So how to cut MP4 video with Movavi Video Editor Plus? If you want to snip a video into two or more parts, click the file on the Timeline and move the red marker to the place where you want to make the first cut. Then click the Split button with the scissors icon or hit Ctrl+B. Repeat the process as many times as you need.

If you want to trim your video clip, select the file on the Timeline and then just pull the edge of the clip to shorten it as shown in the picture.

1. Save The Result

All that’s left to do is save your edited video. Click the Export button, choose the appropriate video format, and hit Start.

XILISOFT VIDEO CUTTER

Supported OS: Mac and Windows

Xilisoft Video Cutter is an effective programming cutter that lets you choose and cut your preferred segments in a single file as well as cut out the segments you don’t like. It is compatible with almost all popular video formats, including VCD, AVI, MPEG, MP4, WMV, 3GP, /MPEG-4 AVC, /PSP AVC, MOV, ASF, and others. It enables you to precisely set the start and end points.

While the software cannot cut segments from multiple input files at the same time, it can cut your selected source video into the number of clips you require in a single step. Xilisoft Video Cutter goes beyond standard cutting or slicing by allowing you to convert your video input files to a variety of well-known codecs. It is possible to convert the entire source file or just a specific segment, but this requires removing those unnecessary parts that frequently cause problems (TV advertisements, trailers, etc.).

Features:

Easily Cut Video Clips

Multi-trim Video to Whole

Output Clips to Multiple Formats

Instant Preview

Clear Timeline

Advanced Editing

1-2-3 Interface

Multilingual Interface

Pros:

Supports all of the most widely used video file formats

Converts your videos between formats

Simple cutting interface

Allows for multiple cuttings from a single source file

Cons:

Does not support batch processing

Steps On How To Cut Your Favored Segments:

1. Add Source Video File

Click the “Open“ button on the main interface, and select a video file in the pop-up window.

1. Set Clip Segments

Click “Play” and click the “Set Start Point” and “Set End Point” buttons successively during playing the video to set the start point and endpoint of the clip.

You can also set several segments. Click the “Show Advanced Mode” button and click the “New Clip” button in advanced mode to set the start and endpoints of the segments. Repeat the above steps to set several segments.

Tip: To delete a segment, please choose the segment in the segment list, and click the “Delete Clip” button on the toolbar; to adjust the segment order, please choose the segment and click the “Move Up” or “Move Down” button to adjust its order.

1. Output Settings

Click the “Cut” button at the bottom of the window to open the “Output Settings” window.

1. Start Cutting

Click the “OK” button to start video cutting. During cutting, you can check the cutting status by dragging the process bar or canceling the cutting. Tip: After cutting is done, click the “Open Output Folder” button to open the destination folder to check the clippings. Click the “Done” button to go back to the main window.

WHICH SHOULD I CHOOSE: FREE OR PAID VIDEO CUTTER ON MAC?

Whether you choose Free or Paid Video Cutter, it still depends on your edit and navigation if the project will succeed like what you’re anticipating. Beginners in the industry can go for Free Video Cutters to practice the craft without worrying about the monthly subscription.

However, if you’re a professional, I highly suggest that you choose Paid Video Cutter to lessen the hassle and create amazing output.

FAQS ABOUT CUTTING VIDEOS

1. How can I cut a video without losing quality?

Trimming VLC through LosslessCut

LosslessCut is an open-source video cutter that runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac. Like Filmora, this software also allows you to cut videos without re-encoding, so there is no loss of quality.

1. Who is the best video cutter?

Filmora is one of the best video cutter software that allows you to change the aesthetic of your video with one click. It comes with a wide range of video effects that enable you to make clips look good. Features: This tool provides fast editing processing and adjustable preview quality.

1. Why does trimming videos reduce quality?

In most cases, trimming only causes a minor loss of video quality. And there is no clear causal relationship between trimming and losing video quality. The main factors that influence video quality are Resolution, Bitrate, and Frame size.

If you are longing to pick up the best video cutter for Mac, you are supposed to evaluate it from different aspects, like operating interface, cutting features, output quality, post-processing ability, etc. Frankly speaking, there is no fixed answer. Everything depends on your actual requirements. If you want to cut videos on Mac with the forthright method, iMovie can be your top priority. If you prefer top-leading editing features, Blender is competitive enough for you.

Conclusion:

There you have it! Here is the alternative software to cut/shorten your video without using FFmpeg. All these editors cater to different needs, so be sure to try them out, understand your requirements, and use the right one for your project!

FILMORA VIDEO EDITOR

Supported OS: Windows and Mac

Filmora Video Editor is another well-known video editor that is widely used for video editing. It was released two decades ago to provide low-cost video editing software. Aside from video cutting and joining, it has some great features such as adding filters, titles, texts, and so on. You can also record your voice or live music, mix audio and video tracks, and do other things. It is simple to use and is available for both Mac and Windows users.

Filmora includes an instant cutter tool that can be used throughout clip import and is designed for use with large amounts of high-resolution content. As the names indicate, it is very simple and serves only one purpose. You can drag multiple clips onto its window, but only if the Merge sub-mode is enabled. Trim mode is only for trimming the ends of a single clip, and its interface only displays one clip in the left-size source tray. You can Add Segments, which creates a new clip based on your trimmed original, but you can’t split a clip explicitly.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

Features:

• All editing tools and features are well-displayed in the main windows, which can be found and used easily;
• Very easy to cut or trim video files just with a few clicks;
• Lots of filters, overlays, motion graphics, titles, and more special effects can be added to the video.
• More features like Picture in Picture and Green Screen and Split Screen can be used to make videos more unique.

Pros:

• Intuitive Interface
• Easy To Use
• Great Features
• Affordable Perpetual License
• Great Final Video Results
• Faster Renders And Previews
• Supports Screen Capturing
• Support Wide Range Of File Formats
• User Support Is Good

Cons:

• Lacks Advanced Feature
• Free Version Has Watermark
• Not Available For Linux And Phones
• Pricing Is Expensive
• Software Lagging

Steps On How To Cut Video On Mac Using Filmora Video Editor

Step 1: Import Video Files

You will begin by importing the video files into the project window of your program through dragging and dropping.

Step 2: Add Video To The Timeline

Drag and dropping are the easiest way to add the video to the timeline.

Step 3: Cut Video

If you want to trim the video, just move the cursor at the beginning or end of the video. When the cursor becomes a cross, move it forward or backward. Trimming only allows you to cut the beginning or end of a video.

If you need to cut a section of a video, you should follow do this: move the cursor at the beginning of the video section you want to cut, then click the scissors icon > Next, move the cursor to the end of the video section you want to cut and click scissors icon > Right-click on the video section you want to cut and click “Delete“.

Step 4: Export the Video

To export your video, click the “export” button and choose the local tab. After selecting the output device and format, just click “Create” to save it.

HANDBRAKE

Supported OS: Linux, Windows, and Mac

HandBrake is a multithreaded video transcoder that is unfastened and open source. It can compress and convert nearly any virtual media layout to another. HandBrake is able to rip encrypted DVDs the usage of libdvdcss (libdvdcss is covered with the VLC media participant on macOS and AnyDVD/DVD forty three on Windows).

This software program additionally enables batch processing, which converts a couple of video files at the same time. Additionally, a plethora of presets are available to guide you to the preferred output without having to tinker with a plethora of options.

Handbrake is a powerful and excellent video converter for Windows, Mac, and Linux that should not be overlooked. It provides all of the necessary features in a simple tool that gives the user complete control over the output. Before we get into the specifics, here’s a rundown of Handbrake’s advantages and disadvantages.

Features:

• Support of chapter selections
• Support of subtitles
• Integrated bitrate calculator
• Picture deinterlacing, cropping, and scaling
• Live Video Preview

Pros:

• HandBrake has a very simple layout which makes the video converter very easy to use, even for those who are converting videos for the first time.
• The live preview helps.
• The fact that the software is free and has device presets for iOS and Android certainly makes HandBrake a welcome video converter.
• The queuing tray for batch conversions is particularly nice.
• People who convert a lot of videos will find it very helpful.

Cons:

• On the flip side, the settings are not always easy to deal with.
• It takes a lot of time and then there are errors. The latest version fixes some old bugs but there are hiccups.
• The live preview is for up to four minutes of a video.
• It is futile for very long videos.
• The settings interface and that of the live preview could be better.
• The open-source software also doesn’t support all video formats.
• Given the diversity of devices and the multitude of formats in use today, HandBrake needs more compatibility.

Steps On How To Compress Video Using Handbrake

1. After you download and install Handbrake, open the app. On the left side, under ‘Source Selection’, click ‘File’. Select the file from the folder and then click ‘open’.

1. Choose where you want the compressed video to be saved by clicking ‘Browse’.

1. Enter a name for the video, and click ‘Save’.

1. Under ‘Output Settings’, choose MP4 for ‘Container’.

1. Click the ‘Video’ tab, under it, is the ‘Video Codec’, choose (x264).

1. Select a Preset from the ‘Preset Drawer’. We recommend you choose Fast1030p 30 for high quality.

1. Choose the ‘framerate’, depending on your source video i.e. NTSC (29.97fps), then make it 30fps by choosing 30. Also, tick the ‘Constant Framerate’ to ensure better compatibility.

1. Enter an ‘Average Bitrate (kbps)’ for the video between 5,000-10,000 (take note: higher bitrate has higher quality video but will take longer to upload and download).

1. Click the ‘Picture’ tab if you want to change the video frame size or resolution.

1. Change ‘Anamorphic’ to ‘None’, and ‘Modulus’ to ‘16’. And tick ‘Keep Aspect Ratio’. Use the arrow down on Width to change from 1920 (full HD) down to 1280.

2. Select the ‘Audio’ tab and choose 48 for the Samplerate. Choose Stereo for Mixdown. Choose 320 for your audio Bitrate.

1. Hit the ‘Start Encode’ button and wait until the video has finished compressing. Handbrake will let you know when it has finished.

SHUTTER ENCODER

Supported OS: Mac, Linux, and Windows

Shutter Encoder offers a complimentary codec and conversion tool for everyone that was created in collaboration with video editors.

Convert your videos, images, and audio files to OP-Atom format, which is compatible with Avid Media Composer and Pro Tools. Encode your files, replace audio, burn to DVD, analyze audio volume, download web videos, and create your own timelapse.

Analyze audio loudness, replace audio, author DVDs and Blu-rays, create image sequences, download web videos, and more. Everything is done as simply and efficiently as possible

Shutter Encoder makes use of Java as well as other tools such as 7za, VLC, FFmpeg, ExifTool, MKVMerge (part of MKVToolNix), MediaInfo, DVDAuthor, youtube-dl, and others.

Shutter Encoder offers advanced users the option to tailor the conversion individually. You can, for example, manually change the bitrate of audio and video, but you can also set a file size limit and perform the conversion based on that. Further work techniques, such as the ability to enable hardware of the computer itself and complete the conversion according to a predefined profile, are available in a separate box.

Features:

• Without conversion: Cut without re-encoding, Replace audio, Rewrap, Conform, Merge, Subtitling (create subtitles for a video), Video inserts
• Sound conversion: WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, AC3, OPUS, OGG
• Editing codecs: DNxHD, DNxHR, Apple ProRes, QT Animation, Uncompressed YUV
• Output codecs: , DV PAL, XDCAM HD422, AVC-Intra 100, XAVC, HAP, , VP9, AV1, OGV, MJPEG, Xvid, WMV, MPEG
• Archiving codec: FFV1
• Image creation: JPEG, PNG, TIF, TGA, DPX, BPM, ICO, WEBP
• Burn & Rip: DVD, Blu-ray, DVD RIP
• Analysis: Loudness & True Peak, Audio normalization, Cut detection, Black detection
• Download web videos using youtube-dl

Pros:

• Conversion according to profiles
• Extensive advanced options
• Built-in editing capabilities

Cons:

• Limited preview capability

Steps On How To Use Shutter Encoder

1. To start, drag the video from your file manager and drop it onto the Shutter Encoder window, or use the ‘Browse’ button available in the upper left-hand side corner of the window to add a video.

1. Next, from the ‘Choose function’ drop-down menu, scroll to (it’s the first under Output codecs). You will now see some new options in a new panel that appears on the right-hand side of the Shutter Encoder window. From there, if you want to crop the video, click the Crop checkbox:

1. A new window will pop up where you can use your mouse to crop the video to the desired size. If you want to change it to a predefined, fixed-size ratio value, uncheck the ‘Manual mode’ box, and you’ll be able to choose a ratio from the ‘Pre-settings’ drop-down.

2. Next, if you want to change the profile, expand the ‘Advanced features’ item in the Shutter Encoder sidebar, check the box for the Force profile option, then change the profile to what you want to use:

1. When you’re done with the video adjustments you want to make, click the ‘Start function’ button, and Shutter Encoder will begin encoding your new video.

AVIDEMUX

Supported OS: Linux, BSD, Mac OS X, and Microsoft Windows

Avidemux offers three fundamental operations: cutting, encoding, and filtering. Cutting allows users to copy, paste, save, or delete a specific part of a video and is incredibly beneficial when users are only interested in a small portion of a video or want to remove commercials from a TV show that they have recorded.

Encoding, on the other contrary, is the way of transforming a video to various formats so that it can be played on different players. Users of Avidemux can use this feature on videos they want to use for business or archive for personal use. They could also use this to convert a video that they intend to post online.

Users can also use Avidemux to filter their videos, which include incorporating subtitles and color profiles, deinterlacing, resizing and sharpening the image of a video, and increasing or decreasing the overall volume of the audio.

Meanwhile, Avidemux has task automation features that make video processing and editing quick and painless. A feature called Joblist allows users to organize their projects in a queue so that they can access their files from a single location. They can use this queue to handle videos in bulk as well.

Features:

• Multiple Formats
• Video Filters
• Advanced Interlacing
• Full Editing Control
• Simple Interface
• Open Source

Pros:

• Covers standard formats.
• All essential features are present.
• Surprisingly advanced filtering, processing, editing, and filtering controls.
• The interface is easy to learn.
• Open-source

Cons:

• The interface is very legacy and needs remodeling
• No longer updated
• No support

Steps On How To Cut Videos On Avidemux:

1. Open up Avidemux, and load the video file that you want to work with. If you get a prompt like this one: we recommend clicking Yes to use the safer mode.

1. Find the portion of the video that you’d like to isolate. Get as close as you can to the start of the clip you want to cut.

2. You want it to read I; if it isn’t framed type I, then use the single left and right arrow buttons to go forward or backward one frame until you find an appropriate I frame.

1. Once you’ve found the right starting frame, click the button with the A over a red bar. This will set the start of the clip.

1. Advance to where you want your clip to end. Click on the button with a B when you’ve found the appropriate frame. This frame can be of any type.

1. You can now save the clip, either by going to File –> Save –> Save Video, or by pressing Ctrl+S. Give the file a name, and Avidemux will prepare your clip.

BEST PAID FFMPEG ALTERNATIVE TO CUT VIDEO ON MAC

JOYOSHARE MEDIA CUTTER

Supported OS: Mac and Windows

The best video cutting tool is Joyoshare Media Cutter for Windows (or Mac). As a professional video trimmer, it allows you to cut your media files at a 60X faster rate, allowing you to clip a 60-minute video or audio file in just one minute. The interface design is also simple and clean, allowing you to do it quickly.

Another noteworthy feature is the ability to easily cut and merge both video and audio without sacrificing quality. The cropper supports a variety of video and audio formats, including AVI, MP4, MPEG, VOB, WMV, ASF, RM, RMVB, 3GP, MP3, WMA, M4R, and others, allowing you to save the file in any format and on any device, including Apple.

More notably, this is a capable all-in-one video cutter. In addition to cutting videos and audio, it can convert all popular video formats, extract audio from video files, and merge video and audio files from the same source into a new one.

Features:

Convert to Any File Format

Merge Video and Audio Files into Multiple Formats

Improved Accuracy & Efficiency in Cutting Videos

60X Fast Conversion

Pros:

• Offers an easy way to cut, merge, and convert video files
• Blazing fast video-cutting and file-conversion speed
• Supports multiple audio and video file formats

Cons:

• Can only merge videos from the same source. That means you can’t use the program to merge separate videos from your gallery.
• The program doesn’t offer an easy way to remove an unwanted part of a video if it’s in the middle of the video. The only way to do that is by cutting the section before and after the video, then merging them into one.

Steps:

Step 1: Adding Video

To add a video, click the “Open” button. Locate the video you want to trim from your collection and open it. Alternatively, you can use the drag-and-drop feature.

Step 2: Select the Segment to Be Trimmed

At the bottom of the Joyoshare video window, you’ll be able to see a time slider through which you can skip to your desired timeframe. Move the slider handles attached to the yellow timeline bar to set the starting and ending points of your video.

Once you’ve set your desired starting point, click on the “[” button to highlight the starting segment, then move the right-hand slider to select the ending point, and click the ] button to set the end segment.

Step 3: Choose Your Desired Output Format and Destination Folder

Click the “Format” button, and a new window will pop up where you’ll be able to choose your preferred output format.

Step 4: Trim the Video

Click the “Start” button to begin trimming the segment. Wait for a minute for the program to finalize trimming the segment, then click the save button. That’s it! You’ve successfully trimmed your first video.

If you wish to cut and merge several segments, click the “+” icon at the bottom of the segments tab, then follow the above procedure to create several segments.

MOVAVI VIDEO EDITOR

Supported OS: Mac and Windows

Movavi Video Editor for Mac and Windows is a simple-to-use yet effective video editor and cutter. Aside from cutting and joining short videos, it can apply various video effects, add music and titles, and so on to make your movie more visually appealing. The video cutter tool has an easy-to-use interface and outstanding instructional videos, so you can get started quickly.

Movavi comes with a bunch of video editing controls into a straightforward, user-friendly interface. PiP, chroma-key, titling, basic keyframing, and even motion tracking are included. It isn’t as feature-rich or as fast as most of the competition, but it allows you to easily create visually appealing work.

The tool is not free, but it does offer a limited-time free trial to users. However, it is a little irritating when the ad appears after you install and launch the trial version.

Features:

• Media Library
• Templates
• Upload video or audio file
• Video and image management
• Title Editor
• Trim & Slice
• Video Effect
• Slow Motion & Time Effect
• Social Sharing
• Brand Overlay
• Text Overlay
• Audio Tools
• Speed Adjustment
• Split / Merge
• Video Stabilization

Pros:

• Easy-to-understand user interface
• Transitions with sound
• Motion tracking and picture-in-picture tools
• Chroma keying
• Quick movie-creation tool

Cons:

• Lacks advanced trim modes and clip pre-trimming
• Rendering on the slow side
• Not compatible with Apple Silicon M1

Steps:

1. Add Video Files

Launch Movavi’s MP4 trimmer, click the Add Media Files button, and upload the MP4 files you want to work with. The videos you’ve added will appear on the Timeline in the lower part of the program window.

1. Cut And Trim Your Videos

So how to cut MP4 video with Movavi Video Editor Plus? If you want to snip a video into two or more parts, click the file on the Timeline and move the red marker to the place where you want to make the first cut. Then click the Split button with the scissors icon or hit Ctrl+B. Repeat the process as many times as you need.

If you want to trim your video clip, select the file on the Timeline and then just pull the edge of the clip to shorten it as shown in the picture.

1. Save The Result

All that’s left to do is save your edited video. Click the Export button, choose the appropriate video format, and hit Start.

XILISOFT VIDEO CUTTER

Supported OS: Mac and Windows

Xilisoft Video Cutter is an effective programming cutter that lets you choose and cut your preferred segments in a single file as well as cut out the segments you don’t like. It is compatible with almost all popular video formats, including VCD, AVI, MPEG, MP4, WMV, 3GP, /MPEG-4 AVC, /PSP AVC, MOV, ASF, and others. It enables you to precisely set the start and end points.

While the software cannot cut segments from multiple input files at the same time, it can cut your selected source video into the number of clips you require in a single step. Xilisoft Video Cutter goes beyond standard cutting or slicing by allowing you to convert your video input files to a variety of well-known codecs. It is possible to convert the entire source file or just a specific segment, but this requires removing those unnecessary parts that frequently cause problems (TV advertisements, trailers, etc.).

Features:

Easily Cut Video Clips

Multi-trim Video to Whole

Output Clips to Multiple Formats

Instant Preview

Clear Timeline

Advanced Editing

1-2-3 Interface

Multilingual Interface

Pros:

Supports all of the most widely used video file formats

Converts your videos between formats

Simple cutting interface

Allows for multiple cuttings from a single source file

Cons:

Does not support batch processing

Steps On How To Cut Your Favored Segments:

1. Add Source Video File

Click the “Open“ button on the main interface, and select a video file in the pop-up window.

1. Set Clip Segments

Click “Play” and click the “Set Start Point” and “Set End Point” buttons successively during playing the video to set the start point and endpoint of the clip.

You can also set several segments. Click the “Show Advanced Mode” button and click the “New Clip” button in advanced mode to set the start and endpoints of the segments. Repeat the above steps to set several segments.

Tip: To delete a segment, please choose the segment in the segment list, and click the “Delete Clip” button on the toolbar; to adjust the segment order, please choose the segment and click the “Move Up” or “Move Down” button to adjust its order.

1. Output Settings

Click the “Cut” button at the bottom of the window to open the “Output Settings” window.

1. Start Cutting

Click the “OK” button to start video cutting. During cutting, you can check the cutting status by dragging the process bar or canceling the cutting. Tip: After cutting is done, click the “Open Output Folder” button to open the destination folder to check the clippings. Click the “Done” button to go back to the main window.

WHICH SHOULD I CHOOSE: FREE OR PAID VIDEO CUTTER ON MAC?

Whether you choose Free or Paid Video Cutter, it still depends on your edit and navigation if the project will succeed like what you’re anticipating. Beginners in the industry can go for Free Video Cutters to practice the craft without worrying about the monthly subscription.

However, if you’re a professional, I highly suggest that you choose Paid Video Cutter to lessen the hassle and create amazing output.

FAQS ABOUT CUTTING VIDEOS

1. How can I cut a video without losing quality?

Trimming VLC through LosslessCut

LosslessCut is an open-source video cutter that runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac. Like Filmora, this software also allows you to cut videos without re-encoding, so there is no loss of quality.

1. Who is the best video cutter?

Filmora is one of the best video cutter software that allows you to change the aesthetic of your video with one click. It comes with a wide range of video effects that enable you to make clips look good. Features: This tool provides fast editing processing and adjustable preview quality.

1. Why does trimming videos reduce quality?

In most cases, trimming only causes a minor loss of video quality. And there is no clear causal relationship between trimming and losing video quality. The main factors that influence video quality are Resolution, Bitrate, and Frame size.

If you are longing to pick up the best video cutter for Mac, you are supposed to evaluate it from different aspects, like operating interface, cutting features, output quality, post-processing ability, etc. Frankly speaking, there is no fixed answer. Everything depends on your actual requirements. If you want to cut videos on Mac with the forthright method, iMovie can be your top priority. If you prefer top-leading editing features, Blender is competitive enough for you.

Conclusion:

There you have it! Here is the alternative software to cut/shorten your video without using FFmpeg. All these editors cater to different needs, so be sure to try them out, understand your requirements, and use the right one for your project!

FILMORA VIDEO EDITOR

Supported OS: Windows and Mac

Filmora Video Editor is another well-known video editor that is widely used for video editing. It was released two decades ago to provide low-cost video editing software. Aside from video cutting and joining, it has some great features such as adding filters, titles, texts, and so on. You can also record your voice or live music, mix audio and video tracks, and do other things. It is simple to use and is available for both Mac and Windows users.

Filmora includes an instant cutter tool that can be used throughout clip import and is designed for use with large amounts of high-resolution content. As the names indicate, it is very simple and serves only one purpose. You can drag multiple clips onto its window, but only if the Merge sub-mode is enabled. Trim mode is only for trimming the ends of a single clip, and its interface only displays one clip in the left-size source tray. You can Add Segments, which creates a new clip based on your trimmed original, but you can’t split a clip explicitly.

Free Download

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Free Download

For macOS 10.14 or later

Features:

• All editing tools and features are well-displayed in the main windows, which can be found and used easily;
• Very easy to cut or trim video files just with a few clicks;
• Lots of filters, overlays, motion graphics, titles, and more special effects can be added to the video.
• More features like Picture in Picture and Green Screen and Split Screen can be used to make videos more unique.

Pros:

• Intuitive Interface
• Easy To Use
• Great Features
• Affordable Perpetual License
• Great Final Video Results
• Faster Renders And Previews
• Supports Screen Capturing
• Support Wide Range Of File Formats
• User Support Is Good

Cons:

• Lacks Advanced Feature
• Free Version Has Watermark
• Not Available For Linux And Phones
• Pricing Is Expensive
• Software Lagging

Steps On How To Cut Video On Mac Using Filmora Video Editor

Step 1: Import Video Files

You will begin by importing the video files into the project window of your program through dragging and dropping.

Step 2: Add Video To The Timeline

Drag and dropping are the easiest way to add the video to the timeline.

Step 3: Cut Video

If you want to trim the video, just move the cursor at the beginning or end of the video. When the cursor becomes a cross, move it forward or backward. Trimming only allows you to cut the beginning or end of a video.

If you need to cut a section of a video, you should follow do this: move the cursor at the beginning of the video section you want to cut, then click the scissors icon > Next, move the cursor to the end of the video section you want to cut and click scissors icon > Right-click on the video section you want to cut and click “Delete“.

Step 4: Export the Video

To export your video, click the “export” button and choose the local tab. After selecting the output device and format, just click “Create” to save it.

HANDBRAKE

Supported OS: Linux, Windows, and Mac

HandBrake is a multithreaded video transcoder that is unfastened and open source. It can compress and convert nearly any virtual media layout to another. HandBrake is able to rip encrypted DVDs the usage of libdvdcss (libdvdcss is covered with the VLC media participant on macOS and AnyDVD/DVD forty three on Windows).

This software program additionally enables batch processing, which converts a couple of video files at the same time. Additionally, a plethora of presets are available to guide you to the preferred output without having to tinker with a plethora of options.

Handbrake is a powerful and excellent video converter for Windows, Mac, and Linux that should not be overlooked. It provides all of the necessary features in a simple tool that gives the user complete control over the output. Before we get into the specifics, here’s a rundown of Handbrake’s advantages and disadvantages.

Features:

• Support of chapter selections
• Support of subtitles
• Integrated bitrate calculator
• Picture deinterlacing, cropping, and scaling
• Live Video Preview

Pros:

• HandBrake has a very simple layout which makes the video converter very easy to use, even for those who are converting videos for the first time.
• The live preview helps.
• The fact that the software is free and has device presets for iOS and Android certainly makes HandBrake a welcome video converter.
• The queuing tray for batch conversions is particularly nice.
• People who convert a lot of videos will find it very helpful.

Cons:

• On the flip side, the settings are not always easy to deal with.
• It takes a lot of time and then there are errors. The latest version fixes some old bugs but there are hiccups.
• The live preview is for up to four minutes of a video.
• It is futile for very long videos.
• The settings interface and that of the live preview could be better.
• The open-source software also doesn’t support all video formats.
• Given the diversity of devices and the multitude of formats in use today, HandBrake needs more compatibility.

Steps On How To Compress Video Using Handbrake

1. After you download and install Handbrake, open the app. On the left side, under ‘Source Selection’, click ‘File’. Select the file from the folder and then click ‘open’.

1. Choose where you want the compressed video to be saved by clicking ‘Browse’.

1. Enter a name for the video, and click ‘Save’.

1. Under ‘Output Settings’, choose MP4 for ‘Container’.

1. Click the ‘Video’ tab, under it, is the ‘Video Codec’, choose (x264).

1. Select a Preset from the ‘Preset Drawer’. We recommend you choose Fast1030p 30 for high quality.

1. Choose the ‘framerate’, depending on your source video i.e. NTSC (29.97fps), then make it 30fps by choosing 30. Also, tick the ‘Constant Framerate’ to ensure better compatibility.

1. Enter an ‘Average Bitrate (kbps)’ for the video between 5,000-10,000 (take note: higher bitrate has higher quality video but will take longer to upload and download).

1. Click the ‘Picture’ tab if you want to change the video frame size or resolution.

1. Change ‘Anamorphic’ to ‘None’, and ‘Modulus’ to ‘16’. And tick ‘Keep Aspect Ratio’. Use the arrow down on Width to change from 1920 (full HD) down to 1280.

2. Select the ‘Audio’ tab and choose 48 for the Samplerate. Choose Stereo for Mixdown. Choose 320 for your audio Bitrate.

1. Hit the ‘Start Encode’ button and wait until the video has finished compressing. Handbrake will let you know when it has finished.

SHUTTER ENCODER

Supported OS: Mac, Linux, and Windows

Shutter Encoder offers a complimentary codec and conversion tool for everyone that was created in collaboration with video editors.

Convert your videos, images, and audio files to OP-Atom format, which is compatible with Avid Media Composer and Pro Tools. Encode your files, replace audio, burn to DVD, analyze audio volume, download web videos, and create your own timelapse.

Analyze audio loudness, replace audio, author DVDs and Blu-rays, create image sequences, download web videos, and more. Everything is done as simply and efficiently as possible

Shutter Encoder makes use of Java as well as other tools such as 7za, VLC, FFmpeg, ExifTool, MKVMerge (part of MKVToolNix), MediaInfo, DVDAuthor, youtube-dl, and others.

Shutter Encoder offers advanced users the option to tailor the conversion individually. You can, for example, manually change the bitrate of audio and video, but you can also set a file size limit and perform the conversion based on that. Further work techniques, such as the ability to enable hardware of the computer itself and complete the conversion according to a predefined profile, are available in a separate box.

Features:

• Without conversion: Cut without re-encoding, Replace audio, Rewrap, Conform, Merge, Subtitling (create subtitles for a video), Video inserts
• Sound conversion: WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, AC3, OPUS, OGG
• Editing codecs: DNxHD, DNxHR, Apple ProRes, QT Animation, Uncompressed YUV
• Output codecs: , DV PAL, XDCAM HD422, AVC-Intra 100, XAVC, HAP, , VP9, AV1, OGV, MJPEG, Xvid, WMV, MPEG
• Archiving codec: FFV1
• Image creation: JPEG, PNG, TIF, TGA, DPX, BPM, ICO, WEBP
• Burn & Rip: DVD, Blu-ray, DVD RIP
• Analysis: Loudness & True Peak, Audio normalization, Cut detection, Black detection
• Download web videos using youtube-dl

Pros:

• Conversion according to profiles
• Extensive advanced options
• Built-in editing capabilities

Cons:

• Limited preview capability

Steps On How To Use Shutter Encoder

1. To start, drag the video from your file manager and drop it onto the Shutter Encoder window, or use the ‘Browse’ button available in the upper left-hand side corner of the window to add a video.

1. Next, from the ‘Choose function’ drop-down menu, scroll to (it’s the first under Output codecs). You will now see some new options in a new panel that appears on the right-hand side of the Shutter Encoder window. From there, if you want to crop the video, click the Crop checkbox:

1. A new window will pop up where you can use your mouse to crop the video to the desired size. If you want to change it to a predefined, fixed-size ratio value, uncheck the ‘Manual mode’ box, and you’ll be able to choose a ratio from the ‘Pre-settings’ drop-down.

2. Next, if you want to change the profile, expand the ‘Advanced features’ item in the Shutter Encoder sidebar, check the box for the Force profile option, then change the profile to what you want to use:

1. When you’re done with the video adjustments you want to make, click the ‘Start function’ button, and Shutter Encoder will begin encoding your new video.

AVIDEMUX

Supported OS: Linux, BSD, Mac OS X, and Microsoft Windows

Avidemux offers three fundamental operations: cutting, encoding, and filtering. Cutting allows users to copy, paste, save, or delete a specific part of a video and is incredibly beneficial when users are only interested in a small portion of a video or want to remove commercials from a TV show that they have recorded.

Encoding, on the other contrary, is the way of transforming a video to various formats so that it can be played on different players. Users of Avidemux can use this feature on videos they want to use for business or archive for personal use. They could also use this to convert a video that they intend to post online.

Users can also use Avidemux to filter their videos, which include incorporating subtitles and color profiles, deinterlacing, resizing and sharpening the image of a video, and increasing or decreasing the overall volume of the audio.

Meanwhile, Avidemux has task automation features that make video processing and editing quick and painless. A feature called Joblist allows users to organize their projects in a queue so that they can access their files from a single location. They can use this queue to handle videos in bulk as well.

Features:

• Multiple Formats
• Video Filters
• Advanced Interlacing
• Full Editing Control
• Simple Interface
• Open Source

Pros:

• Covers standard formats.
• All essential features are present.
• Surprisingly advanced filtering, processing, editing, and filtering controls.
• The interface is easy to learn.
• Open-source

Cons:

• The interface is very legacy and needs remodeling
• No longer updated
• No support

Steps On How To Cut Videos On Avidemux:

1. Open up Avidemux, and load the video file that you want to work with. If you get a prompt like this one: we recommend clicking Yes to use the safer mode.

1. Find the portion of the video that you’d like to isolate. Get as close as you can to the start of the clip you want to cut.

2. You want it to read I; if it isn’t framed type I, then use the single left and right arrow buttons to go forward or backward one frame until you find an appropriate I frame.

1. Once you’ve found the right starting frame, click the button with the A over a red bar. This will set the start of the clip.

1. Advance to where you want your clip to end. Click on the button with a B when you’ve found the appropriate frame. This frame can be of any type.

1. You can now save the clip, either by going to File –> Save –> Save Video, or by pressing Ctrl+S. Give the file a name, and Avidemux will prepare your clip.

BEST PAID FFMPEG ALTERNATIVE TO CUT VIDEO ON MAC

JOYOSHARE MEDIA CUTTER

Supported OS: Mac and Windows

The best video cutting tool is Joyoshare Media Cutter for Windows (or Mac). As a professional video trimmer, it allows you to cut your media files at a 60X faster rate, allowing you to clip a 60-minute video or audio file in just one minute. The interface design is also simple and clean, allowing you to do it quickly.

Another noteworthy feature is the ability to easily cut and merge both video and audio without sacrificing quality. The cropper supports a variety of video and audio formats, including AVI, MP4, MPEG, VOB, WMV, ASF, RM, RMVB, 3GP, MP3, WMA, M4R, and others, allowing you to save the file in any format and on any device, including Apple.

More notably, this is a capable all-in-one video cutter. In addition to cutting videos and audio, it can convert all popular video formats, extract audio from video files, and merge video and audio files from the same source into a new one.

Features:

Convert to Any File Format

Merge Video and Audio Files into Multiple Formats

Improved Accuracy & Efficiency in Cutting Videos

60X Fast Conversion

Pros:

• Offers an easy way to cut, merge, and convert video files
• Blazing fast video-cutting and file-conversion speed
• Supports multiple audio and video file formats

Cons:

• Can only merge videos from the same source. That means you can’t use the program to merge separate videos from your gallery.
• The program doesn’t offer an easy way to remove an unwanted part of a video if it’s in the middle of the video. The only way to do that is by cutting the section before and after the video, then merging them into one.

Steps:

Step 1: Adding Video

To add a video, click the “Open” button. Locate the video you want to trim from your collection and open it. Alternatively, you can use the drag-and-drop feature.

Step 2: Select the Segment to Be Trimmed

At the bottom of the Joyoshare video window, you’ll be able to see a time slider through which you can skip to your desired timeframe. Move the slider handles attached to the yellow timeline bar to set the starting and ending points of your video.

Once you’ve set your desired starting point, click on the “[” button to highlight the starting segment, then move the right-hand slider to select the ending point, and click the ] button to set the end segment.

Step 3: Choose Your Desired Output Format and Destination Folder

Click the “Format” button, and a new window will pop up where you’ll be able to choose your preferred output format.

Step 4: Trim the Video

Click the “Start” button to begin trimming the segment. Wait for a minute for the program to finalize trimming the segment, then click the save button. That’s it! You’ve successfully trimmed your first video.

If you wish to cut and merge several segments, click the “+” icon at the bottom of the segments tab, then follow the above procedure to create several segments.

MOVAVI VIDEO EDITOR

Supported OS: Mac and Windows

Movavi Video Editor for Mac and Windows is a simple-to-use yet effective video editor and cutter. Aside from cutting and joining short videos, it can apply various video effects, add music and titles, and so on to make your movie more visually appealing. The video cutter tool has an easy-to-use interface and outstanding instructional videos, so you can get started quickly.

Movavi comes with a bunch of video editing controls into a straightforward, user-friendly interface. PiP, chroma-key, titling, basic keyframing, and even motion tracking are included. It isn’t as feature-rich or as fast as most of the competition, but it allows you to easily create visually appealing work.

The tool is not free, but it does offer a limited-time free trial to users. However, it is a little irritating when the ad appears after you install and launch the trial version.

Features:

• Media Library
• Templates
• Upload video or audio file
• Video and image management
• Title Editor
• Trim & Slice
• Video Effect
• Slow Motion & Time Effect
• Social Sharing
• Brand Overlay
• Text Overlay
• Audio Tools
• Speed Adjustment
• Split / Merge
• Video Stabilization

Pros:

• Easy-to-understand user interface
• Transitions with sound
• Motion tracking and picture-in-picture tools
• Chroma keying
• Quick movie-creation tool

Cons:

• Lacks advanced trim modes and clip pre-trimming
• Rendering on the slow side
• Not compatible with Apple Silicon M1

Steps:

1. Add Video Files

Launch Movavi’s MP4 trimmer, click the Add Media Files button, and upload the MP4 files you want to work with. The videos you’ve added will appear on the Timeline in the lower part of the program window.

1. Cut And Trim Your Videos

So how to cut MP4 video with Movavi Video Editor Plus? If you want to snip a video into two or more parts, click the file on the Timeline and move the red marker to the place where you want to make the first cut. Then click the Split button with the scissors icon or hit Ctrl+B. Repeat the process as many times as you need.

If you want to trim your video clip, select the file on the Timeline and then just pull the edge of the clip to shorten it as shown in the picture.

1. Save The Result

All that’s left to do is save your edited video. Click the Export button, choose the appropriate video format, and hit Start.

XILISOFT VIDEO CUTTER

Supported OS: Mac and Windows

Xilisoft Video Cutter is an effective programming cutter that lets you choose and cut your preferred segments in a single file as well as cut out the segments you don’t like. It is compatible with almost all popular video formats, including VCD, AVI, MPEG, MP4, WMV, 3GP, /MPEG-4 AVC, /PSP AVC, MOV, ASF, and others. It enables you to precisely set the start and end points.

While the software cannot cut segments from multiple input files at the same time, it can cut your selected source video into the number of clips you require in a single step. Xilisoft Video Cutter goes beyond standard cutting or slicing by allowing you to convert your video input files to a variety of well-known codecs. It is possible to convert the entire source file or just a specific segment, but this requires removing those unnecessary parts that frequently cause problems (TV advertisements, trailers, etc.).

Features:

Easily Cut Video Clips

Multi-trim Video to Whole

Output Clips to Multiple Formats

Instant Preview

Clear Timeline

Advanced Editing

1-2-3 Interface

Multilingual Interface

Pros:

Supports all of the most widely used video file formats

Converts your videos between formats

Simple cutting interface

Allows for multiple cuttings from a single source file

Cons:

Does not support batch processing

Steps On How To Cut Your Favored Segments:

1. Add Source Video File

Click the “Open“ button on the main interface, and select a video file in the pop-up window.

1. Set Clip Segments

Click “Play” and click the “Set Start Point” and “Set End Point” buttons successively during playing the video to set the start point and endpoint of the clip.

You can also set several segments. Click the “Show Advanced Mode” button and click the “New Clip” button in advanced mode to set the start and endpoints of the segments. Repeat the above steps to set several segments.

Tip: To delete a segment, please choose the segment in the segment list, and click the “Delete Clip” button on the toolbar; to adjust the segment order, please choose the segment and click the “Move Up” or “Move Down” button to adjust its order.

1. Output Settings

Click the “Cut” button at the bottom of the window to open the “Output Settings” window.

1. Start Cutting

Click the “OK” button to start video cutting. During cutting, you can check the cutting status by dragging the process bar or canceling the cutting. Tip: After cutting is done, click the “Open Output Folder” button to open the destination folder to check the clippings. Click the “Done” button to go back to the main window.

WHICH SHOULD I CHOOSE: FREE OR PAID VIDEO CUTTER ON MAC?

Whether you choose Free or Paid Video Cutter, it still depends on your edit and navigation if the project will succeed like what you’re anticipating. Beginners in the industry can go for Free Video Cutters to practice the craft without worrying about the monthly subscription.

However, if you’re a professional, I highly suggest that you choose Paid Video Cutter to lessen the hassle and create amazing output.

FAQS ABOUT CUTTING VIDEOS

1. How can I cut a video without losing quality?

Trimming VLC through LosslessCut

LosslessCut is an open-source video cutter that runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac. Like Filmora, this software also allows you to cut videos without re-encoding, so there is no loss of quality.

1. Who is the best video cutter?

Filmora is one of the best video cutter software that allows you to change the aesthetic of your video with one click. It comes with a wide range of video effects that enable you to make clips look good. Features: This tool provides fast editing processing and adjustable preview quality.

1. Why does trimming videos reduce quality?

In most cases, trimming only causes a minor loss of video quality. And there is no clear causal relationship between trimming and losing video quality. The main factors that influence video quality are Resolution, Bitrate, and Frame size.

If you are longing to pick up the best video cutter for Mac, you are supposed to evaluate it from different aspects, like operating interface, cutting features, output quality, post-processing ability, etc. Frankly speaking, there is no fixed answer. Everything depends on your actual requirements. If you want to cut videos on Mac with the forthright method, iMovie can be your top priority. If you prefer top-leading editing features, Blender is competitive enough for you.

Conclusion:

There you have it! Here is the alternative software to cut/shorten your video without using FFmpeg. All these editors cater to different needs, so be sure to try them out, understand your requirements, and use the right one for your project!

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