Avidemux vs Video Trimmer: catalog facts
 Avidemux |  Video Trimmer |
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Free Free and open source under the GPL. |
Free Free and open source under the GPLv3. |
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Windows, macOS, Linux |
Linux |
- Copy mode cuts and joins without re-encoding, so trims are instant and lossless
- Handles AVI, MP4, MPEG, MKV and ASF among many others
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- Trims without re-encoding, so it is quick and lossless
- Very simple interface with a single purpose
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- Not a timeline editor; there is no multi-track editing or compositing
- The last stable release is from 2022, with newer work only in nightly builds
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- Linux only
- Only trims; no joining, effects or other editing
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License: GPL-2.0 |
License: GPL-3.0 |
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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Works offline |
Works offline |
Checked September 21, 2026 | Checked September 24, 2026 |
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