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Avidemux is a free video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering and encoding tasks. Tasks can be automated using projects, job queue and powerful scripting capabilities. It supports most video formats like DVD, VOB, AVI, DivX, XviD, WMV, MPG, MP4, AVI, MOV, MKV, DV, FLV.
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8.2 (8.2) 41 votes Guides Similar tools |
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Latest version: 2.5.1 (August 16, 2009) Download sites: Download from author site Windows Mac OS Linux Sections/Browse similar tools: All In One Video Converters, Linux video tools, MacOS video tools, Video Editors (Basic), Video Editors (MPG/DVD), Video Editors (WMV/AVI), Video Encoders, Video Encoders (AVI/WMV), Video Encoders (H264/VC1) Alert me! when this software has been updated. |
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Version history:
2.5.1 View entire changelog * Re-enabled several video and audio encoders (regression introduced in 2.5.0) * Updated the FFmpeg libraries * More video encoders are now plugins * DV video encoder now supports more profiles * Fixed loading and saving issues with LAME, x264 and Xvid options (regression introduced in 2.5.0) * Removed support for libamrnb and replaced with opencore-amrnb * Removed support for libdca and replaced with libavcodec's DCA decoder * AMR-WB audio decoding support using opencore-amrwb * Fraps video decoding support * Lowpass-5 mode added to libavcodec deinterlacer filter plugin * Fixed formatting of parameters for various filters on 64-bit platforms * Updated libass * Fixed sizing of the bitrate control on various video encoder configure windows (regression introduced in 2.5.0) * Improved filter dialog for GTK+ interface * New navigation icons for GTK+ interface * Fixed the behaviour of several GTK+ open/save dialogs (regression introduced in 2.5.0) * asharp filter's Block Adaptive mode can now be disabled using the Qt interface * Re-enabled the colour chooser dialog using the Qt interface (regression introduced in 2.5.0) * GCC 4.4 support * Fixed issues with CMake build scripts when using multiple make jobs (regression introduced in 2.5.0) Similar tools/Alternative to AviDemux: MPEG StreamClip, Virtualdub, Virtualdub-MPEG2, VirtualdubMOD Sponsored tools: Guides and How to's:
AVI to DVD Encoding and Authoring : BASIC - Read View all guides with guide description here How to convert any video to AVI or MP4 with burned in subtitles - Read How to create/edit/embed subtitles in videos using Jubler and Avidemux under Win/Linux/Mac - Read How to get started with avidemux, edit and convert any video format - Read How to record streaming flash media, edit and save as AVI, MP4, etc - Read Tool features, Convert: Acronyms / Also Known As: AviDemux2, avi demux
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I've commented on v. 2.4. This comment is specific to all the 2.5 builds I've tried. If you wish to use this tool to quickly convert video to .avi output using xvid codec one-pass bitrate, stick with v. 2.4. With all the 2.5 builds I've tried the output looks as if a semi-transparent checkerboard was placed over the frame. The output is not watchable. I've pointed this out on AviDemux forum and the response amounts to "use 2 pass" whereas in v. 2.4 single pass bitrate 1500 with highest motion detection(6) produces very good output from many sources. It seems there's no interest in even finding out this is a problem, never mind a fix. If you use xvid one-pass mode, either use v. 2.4 or wait for 2.6.
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it cannot decode FLV video files properly with correct audio & video synchronization
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Replaced Virtualdub for me! Lots of options and great AUTO modes, the only drawback I could find is that the Stored/Compressed Aspect Ratio cannot be set to be different from the Playback Aspect Ratio. Still, for a freeware program, it is great. GREAT.
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Needed to cut an AVI simple task worked 100% as stated... Many thanks for this tool...
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to Aikousha load the avi menu Audio > Main track > Audio Source > None it snot too dificult ;) Cheers
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It's title is AVIDEMUX, yet there is no obvious way to demux AVIs with it... You can convert, but not demux. How about a little truth to the name, and put a simple "demux" button on it that pulls each stream out of the avi, without recoding?
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Whoever posted about being a noob and needed a guide must be such a friggin' noob to the internet in general that they never bothered even looking. Right on the Avidemux2's website is a great big link that says Wiki docs. Click that and what do you see but more links in the Wiki--one of which is "Tutorials & Guides." This program is great. I've used it in both Windows and Linux. I do sympathize with the other poster about the audio syncing problem, however. I occasionally experience that as well.
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After a year of struggling with this program, I find myself avoiding it, when I really would like to use it. In theory, it is an outstanding video editor. Unfortunately, I frequently find that after editing a file that plays fine on either Windows Media Player or VLC (for example), when I edit the file with this, the resulting new file has totally lost audio synchronization. As I understand it, some MPEG input files have anomalies in them which do not conform strictly to the MPEG specifications. But for some reason, players like VLC seem to be able to play those files in sync, but Avidemux can't edit them in sync. Lately, I've been running into similar problems with MP4 edits: Avidemux complains about some anomalies in the original MP4 file, and when I get done extracting commercials from the video stream, the saved file is hopelessly out of sync. Since somebody at VLC knows how to overcome these synchronization anomalies, I wonder why Avidemux team doesn't just grab that code and add it in as an optional tool. I would say that providing some tools to clean up the audio would push my rating from a 5 to a 9. As it is, I'm reluctant to use the program because I can never be sure what I'm going to get out the other end, after the sometimes very lengthy conversion processes.
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I find Avidemux a very good tool which gives damn good results, its functionality was quite difficult to me as a newbie but I have become much more familiar with it as I use it more. I have done DVD to .avi conversions and H264 to .avi conversions (for play on my stand alone dvd player) and both conversions resulted in VERY GOOD results. Its filters make this tool outstanding. I thanks the people here at Videohelp.com for recommending it to me.
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What an incredible software! I've downloaded this software many time, installed it and immediately uninstalled it. One day I read a review by an avid user and noted how highly it was rated. One advise, read the manual before use and I follow that simple wisdom to read the manual. I have nothing but good things to say about this editor, encoder plus software. You guys are brilliant. I do have one request to ask..please add video speed control filters in your next release. I will be happy to make a donation. Great software and keep up the exellent work.
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This is an excellent general purpose video tool. It's the best way I've found to convert divx/xvid videos to stand-alone friendly in one pass. It also has filters so that you can auto crop video or burn in idx/sub subtitles. Also as of v. 2.4.3 they've fixed it so that running multiple instances on a multi-core PC doesn't crash. I've been using this app for awhile and the main frustration was trial and error when encoding with xvid for stand-alone player use. However, once I found a site with a good explanation of xvid encoding options I was able to consistently produce stand-alone friendly output using AviDemux. For Windows users the GUI might seem a bit unusual but you get acclimated. It's worth reading up on xvid and a few other codecs to get the most mileage out of this tool. I recommend it for any Windows Video Toolbox.
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I tried it a few versions ago, and maybe didn't understand it, but it didn't seem to work for me. Recently heard it had been upgraded to Avidemux 2.4.2 (r4195) and tried it again. Removed 55 minutes of commercials from a 3 hour MPEG2 TV recording and it worked like a champ.
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I found this tool very easy to use for AVI editing and very fast. I had no trouble using any of its functions without having to check any online documentation. The only 'problem' I noticed with the interface was that not all features had tool tips but most items were self-explanatory anyway. Did I mention it was fast? It took me less than 5 minutes to edit my video and save the newly edited version. I took 3hrs 5 min of raw video down to 1hr 53 minutes making about 30 edits and no re-encoding. Fast. Faster than when I used VirtualDub the last time I edited my home movies!
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One of the best tools for editing videos of almost any kind out there. It has a lot of options for tweaking. Hence, high quality output files. Besides, it's free... @11f68: You say you're new to video editors. And you need a "how to" section. I suggest you stick to programs which fulfil your requirements, until you advance and handle things differently, more professionally. Your rating is like "I don't like the taste of potatoes. But I've never eaten one." Try things and use programs according to your skills. Then! And only then rate them.
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How could someone give a "Value for money 1 of 10" for a FREE software?! Avidemux is my favorite video cutter and editor, for more than a year now. This tool is really good for cutting and convert, and even has filters and transitions. Maybe not the simplest for the beginners, but this is not a reason to give to this software a little overall score. Imho, at least.
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I believe the people who say it's a great tool...but I am new to vid editors, and really need a "how to" section. None in the "Help" of the software, and in my ignorance could not find it on this site either. So I also agree with the comment of "not intuitive". Will keep looking for a simple way to convert avi to mpeg...but hope to progress enough to come back and take advantage of this apparently good product (if you have a bit of prequisite editing knowledge).
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The comment about not being able to access network files is false... if you use the QT version is uses standard windows dialog... the GTK version can only access a network share connected as a drive letter but not as a UNC name. Being that this was written for the linux environment first.. I think its a great app.. I have started using it more now than making custom batch files and avs scripts.
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Program doesn't support drag and drop and not having standard explorer open dialogs there is no way to open net work files. I had to uninstall it. Zero points.
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Awesome software! Very thanks to the authors.
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I love this little piece of software, it gives me perfect mpeg2 and xvid rendered files! And it handles avi files better than virtualdub. I love it - my thanks to the developer!
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Free, easy to use. One good thing about it is that you don't have to install NET to run it. I like it.
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Originally I used it for cutting up video and that's why I donwloaded it. Couldn't have been simpler and very fast moving through the video. I like the way it detects potential problems with the video and offers solutions. Once I started using it I discovered the encoding features which worked nicely to solve a problem I had with a video. I like the way the menus are layered in a very logical way and they don't show up until you need them so the interface is very clean. Every encoding format for both video and audio is very reconfigurable. A wide range of filters are also provided. Many of the features are also available in Virtualdub and Virtualdub may be more powerful but I find AviDemux easier to use. I also like the fact that AviDemux will import many different video formats. I'm using the Windows version and opening a file is different from the typical Explorer technique but once I figured it out I like it. VirtualDub is an alternative to AviDemux and may or may not be a better program but for me AviDemux is a great program. Help for the program is available at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avidemux and provide some very useful information.
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For linux this is a very useful piece of software. While it is often touted as a virtualdub clone for linux it does have some features that differ. It handles vbr mp3 audio like a champ and can output ac3 audio which is nice. While I have not used the windows version I know that it does compliment virtual dub (which I do use when booted into windows) very well. For linux it's almost a necessary piece of software for your video toolbox!
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AviDemux alledgedly can do a lot, but using it can be quite the pain in the rear. It doesn't hold a candle to the VirtualDub family of tools. AviDemux would improve a lot if Avery Lee would work on its GUI and interface. In its current state it's not very intuitive, naming conventions for its functions are weird and uncommon, and even experienced users will bump into some aggrivation, or simply get mad working with it, because it shows a blue video-image while it should be red and many little things like that. It's clearly not supported and tested much by and for Windows usage. AviDemux is the anti "Video for Windows" cornerstone, and it shows. The problem is its creators/developers don't want to admit to the reality that true Windows 2K/XP/2K3 User-Interfaces are easier and faster to work with. GTK+ looks ugly and often behaves uncommon for the experienced Windows user. Serious video-editing and processing on Windows systems is still way ahead of that on Apple Mac, Unix and Linux systems, and a tool that does not seem to like that just doesn't work for me.
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Ignore Trend's false positive - this file is clean. AVI Demux is mature, robust tool that is a perfect partner to virtualdub. It is great for joining videos, handles VBR MP3 audio, has a strong range of built-in filters, and runs under Vista (!!??!). It isn't the prettiest kid on the block, and it's linux lineage is still very apparent (No file extension is added, for example), but it should be in every video toolkit.
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