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
- để cô lập 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
- để tiết kiệm 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. Nhấn nút Windows + Q phím đồng thời để mở Windows Search đơn.
2. Kiểu VLC media player và click vào Mở, như được hiển thị.
Step II: Open Desired Video
3. Here, click Phương tiện truyền thông từ góc trên bên trái và chọn Open File… như mô tả dưới đây.
4A. Navigate to tệp phương tiện in File Explorer và nhấp Mở to launch your video.
4B. Alternatively, right-click on Video Và chọn Mở với > VLC media player, như minh họa bên dưới.
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Step III: Trim Video in VLC
5. With the video now playing, click on the Xem Và chọn Kiểm soát nâng cao, như được đánh dấu.
6. Above the standard Play / Pause button & other control icons, four advanced options will appear:
- Kỷ lục
- Chụp tấm hình phát nào
- Loop from point A to point B continuously
- Từng khung hình
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.
Lưu ý: You can fine-tune (pick a precise frame) the starting point by using the Từng khung tùy chọn.
8. Once you have decided on the starting frame, click on the Nút ghi âm (I E biểu tượng màu đỏ) to start the recording.
Lưu ý: A Recording message will appear at the top-right corner of the Window confirming your action. Nút ghi âm sẽ mang theo một tông màu xanh when the recording is on.
9. Let the Phát video mong muốn End frame.
Lưu ý: Manually dragging the slider to the end timestamp may not work when the recording is on. Instead, use Từng khung hình option to stop at the desired frame.
10. Sau đó, nhấp vào Nút ghi âm once again to stop recording. You will know that the Recording is done once you see the blue tint gets disappeared on the Kỷ lục .
11. Thoát VLC Media Player.
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Step IV: Access Trimmed Video in File Explorer
12A. Press Phím Windows + E phím cùng nhau mở File Explorer. Đi đến This PC > Video 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 bước 13 - 15 to confirm and change the directory.
13. Nhấp vào CÔNG CỤ Và chọn Sở thích (Preferences), như được hiển thị.
14. Sau đó, điều hướng đến Input / Codecs tab và định vị 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 Duyệt qua ... và chọn Desired location path, như minh họa bên dưới.
If you plan to cut a lot more videos using the VLC media player in the future, consider using the Ca+R shortcut keys combination to Start & stop recording and speed up the process.
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Pro Mẹo: 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,
- hoặc là audio does not get recorded ở tất cả.
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.
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We hope that you were able to learn how to cut/trim video in VLC Cửa sổ 10. Also, if you have any queries/suggestions regarding this article, then feel free to drop them in the comments section.