VLC is undoubtedly the most popular media player for Windows & macOS users. It is also, one of the first applications that people install on a brand new computer system. While we can go on and on about the list of features and what makes VLC the G.O.A.T among other media players, in this article, we will be talking about a rather not-so-well-known feature instead. It is its ability to cut or trim videos. Very few are aware of the advanced media controls in VLC that allow users to trim out smaller sections from videos and save them as completely new video files. Read below to find out how to trim video in VLC Media Player in Windows 10 PCs.
How to Cut/Trim Video in Windows 10 using VLC Media Player
The feature to trim video in VLC can come in extremely handy
- to isolate certain bits of a family or personal video to post on social media platforms with time constraints,
- to clip out a particularly exquisite background score from a movie, or
- gus sàbhaladh any GIF-able/meme-able moments from a video.
In all honesty, trimming or cutting videos in VLC is also fairly easy as it involves clicking on a button twice, once at the start of the recording and then, at the end. Having said that, if you wish to perform advanced video editing operations, we suggest specialized programs such as Adobe Premiere Pro.
Follow the given steps to cut or trim video in Windows 10 using VLC:
Step I: Launch VLC Media Player
1. Brùth air an Windows + Q. iuchraichean Aig an aon àm gus am faidhle fhosgladh Windows Search taice.
2. Seòrsa Cluicheadair meadhanan VLC agus briog air a ' Open, mar a chithear.
Step II: Open Desired Video
3. Here, click meadhanan bhon oisean gu h-àrd air an taobh chlì agus tagh Open File… mar a chithear gu h-ìosal.
4A. Navigate to Media file in File Explorer agus briog air Open to launch your video.
4B. Alternatively, right-click on Video agus tagh fosgailte le > Cluicheadair meadhanan VLC, mar a chithear gu h-ìosal.
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Step III: Trim Video in VLC
5. With the video now playing, click on the View agus tagh Smachdan adhartach, mar a chithear san dealbh.
6. Above the standard Cluich / stad button & other control icons, four advanced options will appear:
- Clàr
- Gabh dealbh
- Loop from point A to point B continuously
- Dealbh le frèam
All of these controls are pretty self-explanatory.
7. Next, drag the playback slider to the exact point where you would like the cut to begin.
Note: You can fine-tune (pick a precise frame) the starting point by using the Am frèam le frèam roghainn.
8. Once you have decided on the starting frame, click on the Putan clàraidh (ie ìomhaigh dhearg) to start the recording.
Note: A Recording message will appear at the top-right corner of the Window confirming your action. Putan clàraidh will carry a dath gorm when the recording is on.
9. Leig an Cluich bhidio ris an miannach End frame.
Note: Manually dragging the slider to the end timestamp may not work when the recording is on. Instead, use Dealbh le frèam option to stop at the desired frame.
10. An uairsin, cliog air an Putan clàraidh once again to stop recording. You will know that the Recording is done once you see the blue tint gets disappeared on the Clàr putan.
11. Ar-a-mach VLC Media Player.
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Step IV: Access Trimmed Video in File Explorer
12A. Press Iuchair Windows + E. iuchraichean còmhla gus fhosgladh File ExplorerS an Iar- Rach gu This PC > Videos folder. The cutout video clips will be available here.
12B. If you do not find the trimmed video inside the Videos folder, it is likely that the default record directory for VLC has been modified. In this case, follow ceumannan 13- 15 to confirm and change the directory.
13. Cliog air innealan agus tagh Preferences, mar a chithear.
14. An uair sin, seòladh gu Cuir a-steach / codecs tab agus lorg Record Directory or filename. The path where all the recorded videos are being stored will be displayed in the text field.
15. To change the record directory, click on Rùraich… agus tagh an tè Desired location path, mar a chithear gu h-ìosal.
If you plan to cut a lot more videos using the VLC media player in the future, consider using the Shift + R. shortcut keys combination to Start & stop recording and speed up the process.
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Pro Tip: Use Native Video Editor on Windows 10 Instead
Trimming videos using VLC media player is a fairly simple task however, the results are not always satisfactory. Some users have reported that:
- the recording only displays a black screen while the audio plays on,
- no, an audio does not get recorded Idir idir.
If such is the case with you too, consider using the native Video Editor on Windows 10. Yep, you read that right! Windows 10 does come with a video editor application built right into the operating system and it is surprisingly powerful. Read our guide on How To Use The Hidden Video Editor In Windows 10 to Trim Videos? here.
Air a mholadh:
We hope that you were able to learn how to cut/trim video in VLC ann an Windows 10. Also, if you have any queries/suggestions regarding this article, then feel free to drop them in the comments section.