LosslessCut v3.61.1 Free + How to use LosslessCut

LosslessCut Free is a versatile and user-friendly cross-platform tool designed for efficient video, audio, and subtitle editing using FFmpeg. It specializes in lossless operations, allowing you to trim, cut, reorder, merge, and edit media files without compromising quality. It's perfect for quickly extracting desired portions from videos, reducing file sizes, and enhancing the overall editing workflow...

LosslessCut Key Features:

Lossless Cutting and Trimming: LosslessCut excels in trimming and cutting video and audio files without re-encoding, preserving original quality and saving time.

Reordering Segments: Easily rearrange the order of video and audio segments without quality loss, offering flexibility in editing.

Merging and Concatenating: Merge arbitrary files with identical codec parameters, creating seamless concatenations of media segments.

Stream Editing: Combine tracks from multiple files or add new tracks (e.g., music or subtitles) to existing files without re-encoding.

Remuxing: Convert files into compatible output formats without quality degradation, making it suitable for various playback devices.

Precise Editing: Zoom into the timeline, jump between frames/keyframes, and use manual input for cutpoint times for accurate editing.

Snapshot Creation: Capture full-resolution snapshots from videos in JPEG or PNG formats.

Project Management: Save project cut segments, enabling you to work on complex editing tasks over multiple sessions.

Metadata Editing: Edit file and stream metadata, including rotation/orientation metadata in videos.

Import and Export: Import segments from various sources such as chapters, text files, YouTube, CSV, CUE, and XML. Export and import cut segments as CSV.

Thumbnails and Waveform: View video thumbnails and audio waveforms for better visual navigation within media files.

Command Log and Undo/Redo: Access FFmpeg command logs for reference and employ undo/redo functionality for enhanced editing control.

Pros of Using LosslessCut:

Efficient Lossless Editing: Preserve original quality while editing, reducing the need for time-consuming re-encoding.

User-Friendly Interface: The interface is intuitive and easy to navigate, suitable for users of all skill levels.

Cross-Platform Compatibility: Available on various operating systems, ensuring consistent functionality across platforms.

Speedy Operations: Leveraging FFmpeg's capabilities, LosslessCut performs operations quickly and efficiently.

Space Savings: Trim and cut videos to remove unwanted portions, resulting in smaller file sizes without quality compromise.

Streamlined Workflow: Quickly extract desired parts from videos without extensive re-encoding, improving workflow efficiency.

Flexibility in Editing: Merge, reorder, and add tracks to videos without complex re-encoding processes.

Project Management: Save and manage projects, allowing for extended editing sessions over time.

Accurate Editing: Use frame/keyframe jumping and precise timeline zooming for accurate edits.

Wide Format Support: Supports a variety of video, audio, and subtitle formats for versatile editing options.

In summary, LosslessCut Free is a powerful and efficient tool for lossless video, audio, and subtitle editing. Its intuitive interface, quick operations, and versatile features make it a valuable asset for both casual users and professional editors.

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Here's a guide on how to use LosslessCut:

1. Download and Open:

• Download LosslessCut for free.
• Extract the downloaded file and run the LosslessCut application (no installation needed).

2. Open a Video File:

• Drag and drop a video file into the LosslessCut window.
• Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + O (Windows/Linux) or ⌘ + O (macOS) to open a file.

3. Set Cut Points:

• Position the playhead: Use the play button, arrow keys, or timeline scrubbing to find the desired cut points.
• Mark the start and end:

• Click the "Set cut to start position" button (scissors icon) to mark the beginning of a segment to keep.
• Click the "Set cut to end position" button (scissors icon with a line) to mark the end of a segment to keep.
• You can add multiple segments this way.

• Invert selection (optional): Click the Yin Yang icon to keep the parts outside of the marked segments and remove the segments themselves.

4. Export the Cut Video:

• Click the "Export" button (green circle with an arrow).
• Choose a destination folder and filename for the cut video.
• LosslessCut will quickly process the video without re-encoding, preserving the original quality.

Additional Tips:

• Preview cuts: Use the spacebar to play/pause the video and preview your cuts before exporting.
• Fine-tune cuts: Use the arrow keys or mouse to adjust cut points precisely.
• Keyboard shortcuts: Employ keyboard shortcuts for efficiency (I for start, O for end, Ctrl/⌘ + E for export).
• Extract audio: Extract audio tracks as separate files using the "Export audio" button.
• Split videos: Split a video into multiple files at each cut point using the "Split" button.
• Join videos: Combine multiple videos into one file using the "Append" button.

Remember:

• LosslessCut works best with common video formats like MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, and others supported by FFmpeg.
• For more advanced features and options, refer to the LosslessCut GitHub page and documentation.

Download LosslessCut:

Size: 103.07 MB

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