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LosslessCut

Free, open-source tool for cutting and trimming video and audio without re-encoding.

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About LosslessCut

LosslessCut is a small open-source app for fast, lossless operations on video and audio files. Instead of re-encoding, it uses FFmpeg to cut, trim, split and merge files at keyframes, so a long recording can be trimmed in seconds with no quality loss. It also extracts or replaces tracks, removes unwanted audio streams, changes container formats, adds chapters, captures frames as images and edits metadata, which makes it handy for screen recordings, gameplay captures, phone videos and camera footage. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux and is translated into over twenty languages. It is free to download from GitHub, and the developer also sells it in the Mac App Store and Microsoft Store to cover signing and publishing costs and to support development. It is not a timeline editor: there are no titles, transitions, effects or colour tools, and cuts are limited to keyframes unless you enable experimental smart cutting.

Best for: Anyone trimming long recordings quickly without losing quality.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Cuts in seconds with no quality loss
  • Free and open source on all desktop platforms
  • Handles track extraction, merging and remuxing

Why people leave

  • Not a full editor, with no titles or effects
  • Cuts are limited to keyframes by default
  • App store versions are paid

Top LosslessCut alternatives

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  1. 1Avidemux logo
    Avidemux

    Free open-source cutter that can also filter and re-encode.

    66.5
  2. 2Shotcut logo
    Shotcut

    Free open-source editor when you need titles and effects too.

    62.6
  3. 3Kdenlive logo
    Kdenlive

    Full open-source timeline editor for finished videos.

    59.6
  4. 4DaVinci Resolve logo
    DaVinci Resolve

    Free professional editor for more involved projects.

    57.2
  5. 5HandBrake logo
    HandBrake

    Re-encodes into smaller, more compatible files when a lossless cut isn't enough.

    38.6

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LosslessCut: common questions

Is LosslessCut free?

Yes. LosslessCut is free, open-source software.

Is LosslessCut open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at mifi/lossless-cut.

What platforms does LosslessCut run on?

LosslessCut is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to LosslessCut?

The highest-ranked LosslessCut alternatives right now are Avidemux, Shotcut and Kdenlive. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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