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What is to say.....after 20 years, still the best freeware program to edit videos. Needs some tweaks though to deal with modern filetypes, but who complains if its given for free. Thank you Avery Lee for all these memorable years.
Review by tuskacz on
Dec 15, 2022 Version: 1.9
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
@Perry Tanko: Try VirtualDub AIO, it allow to open everything without commandline.
The link is inside "More information and other downloads".
The link is inside "More information and other downloads".
Review by ale5000 on
Mar 2, 2015 Version: 1.10.4
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 6/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
It's Virtual Dub. I mean... this program is legendary, who doesn't know about Virtual Dub.
The only grip I have with Vdub is the fact that it can't take every format you send to it. If a separate program or plug-in was developed that let you feed pretty much any file into it, and that goes into VDub without any special command=line, the program would be PERFECT.
The only grip I have with Vdub is the fact that it can't take every format you send to it. If a separate program or plug-in was developed that let you feed pretty much any file into it, and that goes into VDub without any special command=line, the program would be PERFECT.
Review by Perry Tanko on
Aug 14, 2014 Version: 1.10.4
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 7/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Renowned for it's overall features but long overdue for a GUI re-design. This is the type of program that should be to be a lot cleaner to use than it actually is. I still have to jog my memory about what frame/marker button does what every-time I run VD.
Seriously though, how many years has it been since it's first release? The interface doesn't appear to have have changed one bit.
I'm not talking about a complete make-over but I think it could be a lot more user-friendly with a bit of a clean-up, maybe even some customizable skins in addition to the default "Windows-95" one. :)
Seriously though, how many years has it been since it's first release? The interface doesn't appear to have have changed one bit.
I'm not talking about a complete make-over but I think it could be a lot more user-friendly with a bit of a clean-up, maybe even some customizable skins in addition to the default "Windows-95" one. :)
Review by mtRoom on
Jan 2, 2014 Version: 1.10.4
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 5/10
Functionality: 7/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 6/10
If anyone is interested... I posted a VDPROF for exporting to MP4, MPEG2 and FLV. There is also a document that explains a lot of pitfalls in VirtualDub as well as the external encoder use and links to the encoders needed and how to set it up.
It is using the AVC/AAC codecs at the moment for FLV but the scripts could be expanded since it uses FFMpeg as well.
The link is WWW.Budmansite.com and navigate to the VirtualDub section. The pertinent downloads are "*" headed.
If anyone cares to try it out.
It is using the AVC/AAC codecs at the moment for FLV but the scripts could be expanded since it uses FFMpeg as well.
The link is WWW.Budmansite.com and navigate to the VirtualDub section. The pertinent downloads are "*" headed.
If anyone cares to try it out.
Review by Budman1 on
Aug 19, 2013 Version: 1.10.3
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 7/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
If the user is not familiar with Virtual Dub imput plugins,I highly doubt that will manage the External Encoders.Most of the world forum for video processing refers to Virtual Dub forum and the one and only guide for External Encoders - of the subject long ago I asked a question and never got an answer.Virtual Dub using for years but External Encoders never managed to start working.
According to that instruction,that ordinary people have to go to a school,to overcome in the External Encoders.
My advice to users "Tezza1971" :
"imput plugins" certainly used to be dragged any format in Virtual Dub - External Encoders forget...
used by another program,if you want (except AVI) another output format...greeting...
According to that instruction,that ordinary people have to go to a school,to overcome in the External Encoders.
My advice to users "Tezza1971" :
"imput plugins" certainly used to be dragged any format in Virtual Dub - External Encoders forget...
used by another program,if you want (except AVI) another output format...greeting...
Review by prijatelj.v on
Aug 19, 2013 Version: 1.10.4-test11
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Tezza1971 virtualdub is not limited to avi you can import and export to a lot of formats.
input plugins:
http://gral.y0.pl/~fcchandler/
external encoders:
http://forums.virtualdub.org/index.php?act=ST&f=3&t=18840&st=0
Hope it helps
input plugins:
http://gral.y0.pl/~fcchandler/
external encoders:
http://forums.virtualdub.org/index.php?act=ST&f=3&t=18840&st=0
Hope it helps
Review by ricardouk on
Aug 19, 2013 Version: 1.10.3
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 7/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 8/10
This is the only program I know which has the most sensible workflow and interface for the job. It certainly doesn't seem like it the first time you use it - in fact it's downright confusing. But once you get your head around it's approach, the workflow is PERFECT. Nothing beats it - not even Sorenson squeeze. Virtual Dub is the best. UNFORTUNATELY... I never ever use it these days because NONE of the source files I work with are supported for import. It does AVI files - that's it. If you got anything else, you're shit-out-a-luck, as they say. My heart bleeds for someone to add support for import plugins - so that emerging formats can be supported. All the conversions I want to do are for my various video cameras - none of which VirtualDub supports. So for now I have to put up with other tools like handbrake which have some of the most retarded workflow/user-interface paradigms in existence :/
Only the good die young :(
Only the good die young :(
Review by tezza1971 on
Aug 19, 2013 Version: 1.10.3
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Is there an add in to import and export mts avhcd files? I need to convert the 60fps mts from my sony to 30 fps mts
Review by erab81 on
Jul 10, 2013 Version: 1.9.11
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
There is a new QuickTime input plugin by fccHandler, it doesn't require the QuickTime software like the tateu's one: http://forums.virtualdub.org/index.php?act=ST&f=7&t=19488
Review by ale5000 on
Dec 6, 2011 Version: 1.10.1 test 16
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
I just needed to edit an avi video from my webcam without changing the format. VirtualDub did the job without a hitch on the first try.
I tried avidemux, also free, but it just mangled my video and never outputted a usable avi file.
VirtualDub worked perfectly.
I tried avidemux, also free, but it just mangled my video and never outputted a usable avi file.
VirtualDub worked perfectly.
Review by razoredger on
Oct 30, 2011 Version: 1.9.11
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
I find this app. absolutely amazing. Considering the price of FREE, and the actual functionality/usefulness, this app. is priceless.
I am an amateur and needed an app. to splice an .AVI move i have into chapters.
But the .AVI was encoded with VBR MP3, which caused thumbnail problems and syncing issues.
With this app. i was able to extract the audio as .WAV, then non-destructively (without encoding), swap out the MP3 and replace with the .WAV.
Simply easy to use and EXTREMELY fast because of no encoding.
Another app. i highly recommend for editing .AVI files is AviDemux... that is comparable with this app. in terms of usefulness.
Oh yea.. there are useful tutorials posted on here if you're a noob like me ..
Def. rec!
I am an amateur and needed an app. to splice an .AVI move i have into chapters.
But the .AVI was encoded with VBR MP3, which caused thumbnail problems and syncing issues.
With this app. i was able to extract the audio as .WAV, then non-destructively (without encoding), swap out the MP3 and replace with the .WAV.
Simply easy to use and EXTREMELY fast because of no encoding.
Another app. i highly recommend for editing .AVI files is AviDemux... that is comparable with this app. in terms of usefulness.
Oh yea.. there are useful tutorials posted on here if you're a noob like me ..
Def. rec!
Review by FukenGruven on
Sep 1, 2011 Version: 1.10.0
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
My need for VirtualDub is simple -- a large window to monitor signals sent into my Belkin VideoBus USB interface, to see what's being played on my VCR as I transfer VHS to a standalone DVD Recorder. I was using Altarsoft Video Capture -- very nice, simple & functional freeware, but the preview window is tiny... and forget about Windows Movie Maker, which only gave me error messages that the video device wasn't available. It just took me a few minutes to figure out I had to go File, Capture AVI (even though I had no intention of recording the signals), select the VideoBus from the Device dropdown, deselect Show Information Panel from the Capture dropdown, and Stretch To Window from the Video dropdown, and voila!
Review by dogpapa on
Aug 12, 2011 Version: 1.9.11
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 5/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
VirtualDub 1.10.1 test 3 => http://forums.virtualdub.org/index.php?act=ST&f=15&t=19755
All input plugins + ACM codecs: http://forums.virtualdub.org/index.php?act=ST&f=7&t=19488
All input plugins + ACM codecs: http://forums.virtualdub.org/index.php?act=ST&f=7&t=19488
Review by ale5000 on
Mar 2, 2011 Version: 1.10.1 test 3
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
I just got this for the watermark & it worked GREAT!! Seems a little complex. Could use help on what functions it has. Just what can use this for?
Video quality of output is EXCELLENT!
It seems the free products are always the best (well, not always, but this one is.)
Video quality of output is EXCELLENT!
It seems the free products are always the best (well, not always, but this one is.)
Review by small45 on
Jan 19, 2011 Version: 1.9.11
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 8/10
Overall: 8/10
About the only thing I've ever had trouble with are MKV files. I hope support for this format will be coming soon.
Review by jh443 on
Nov 27, 2009 Version: 1.9.7
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
So far the best away tool for encode.. i use it for 3 years now and i am 100% satisfying!
I wait for the 2 version and i hope to see some new functionalities and some new format support. :)
I wait for the 2 version and i hope to see some new functionalities and some new format support. :)
Review by EasyRider_ on
Oct 26, 2009 Version: 1.88
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
I just used the software to join 2 avi movie files going by the directions on the guide site the process was easy and now I have a joined 2.59 min file to burn as 1 movie thanks great job on this software.no problems but then I did read the directions and I am a Retired Engineer lol I just got lucky with the first time use I guess but know I have the whole movie, awesome!
Review by frankduffey on
Aug 2, 2009 Version: 1.9.4
OS: Vista Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Isn't that the 'File' > 'Save processing Settings' feature?
"My only complaint is that there is no apparent way to save a 'setup' (i.e. the filters added and their configuration, the video and audio format settings)"
"My only complaint is that there is no apparent way to save a 'setup' (i.e. the filters added and their configuration, the video and audio format settings)"
Review by sambat on
Feb 14, 2008 Version: 1.77
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
I'm in the process of converting my VHS library to xVid .avi files. I came across this app a couple of days ago. What a find!
My only complaint is that there is no apparent way to save a 'setup' (i.e. the filters added and their configuration, the video and audio format settings)
My only complaint is that there is no apparent way to save a 'setup' (i.e. the filters added and their configuration, the video and audio format settings)
Review by dhpbear on
Nov 30, 2007 Version: 1.7.6
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 7/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Great program that I've used for years. Excellent support for codecs and filters. The new DV capture doesn't work well for me though--serious audio sync issues. So I'll still use WinDV for capture. Perhaps the best thing about this program is that it is still being actively developed, and multithreading is being experimentally implemented now.
Review by agentx86 on
Jan 31, 2007 Version: 1.6.17
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
The best toll for AVI conversions (including the implamintation of subtitle.
Review by danravit on
Apr 8, 2006 Version: 1.6.11
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 9/10
Overall: 10/10
VirtualDub doesn't work correct with DivX v6.1 when cropping internal (not filter) with DivX6 encoder. If you set crop value 32 for left and 32 for right side, VirtualDub crashes (same when using VirtualDubMod). That doesnt happen with DivX v5.21.
For test purposes, I've set those values (crop 32 on left & 32 on right side) manualy into registry:
.../DivXNetworks/DivX4Windows/State
In this case VirtualDub(Mod) doesn't find DivX codec at all.
If other values are applied (16 for example), everything works fine.
For test purposes, I've set those values (crop 32 on left & 32 on right side) manualy into registry:
.../DivXNetworks/DivX4Windows/State
In this case VirtualDub(Mod) doesn't find DivX codec at all.
If other values are applied (16 for example), everything works fine.
Review by hbx2006 on
Jan 18, 2006 Version: 1.6.12
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 5/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 8/10
A must have tool. I always find new uses for this tool. The latest version now supports capturing DV From DV-Cam via firewire to DV Type 2.........Cool.
Review by dipstick on
Jan 16, 2006 Version: 1.6.12
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
AWESOME + FAST + EXCELLENT
It's the last reason I still use my PC for video editing. Vdub for OSX or Linux is my deepest dream.
It's the last reason I still use my PC for video editing. Vdub for OSX or Linux is my deepest dream.
Review by teardrop on
Oct 17, 2005 Version: 1.6.11
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
The author of VirtualDub has put a lot of effort into improving its performance and I find that the tool gets better and better with each release.
I could'nt be without it,easily a 10.
I could'nt be without it,easily a 10.
Review by laspis59 on
Oct 3, 2005 Version: 1.6.11
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Look for VirtualdubMod on this site.
Jozef.
Jozef.
Review by jozef_hlavaty on
May 11, 2005 Version: 1.6.5 experimental
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Where exactly can I get the vob version? I have looked all over thier site...Guess I'm blind. :-)
Review by kayakanimal on
May 10, 2005 Version: newest
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Great~! Very convenient~! Easy to use~! Multiple functions avaliable~! and IT'S FREE~! Just gotta love it~!
Review by animanga234 on
Nov 10, 2004 Version: 1.5.10
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Latest upgrade is a major one. It gives you a much larger choice than before regarding colorspaces for input and output.
It is much faster now as a result.
Best free software on the net!!
Anyone who gives less than 10 for ease of use-functionality-value for money-overall score is a fink!!
No insult intended to anyone.:)
It is much faster now as a result.
Best free software on the net!!
Anyone who gives less than 10 for ease of use-functionality-value for money-overall score is a fink!!
No insult intended to anyone.:)
Review by mgh on
Sep 8, 2004 Version: 1.6
OS: Win98 Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Interface can be improved.
If it has standard interface like toolbars it would be easy.
Performance is great.
If it has standard interface like toolbars it would be easy.
Performance is great.
Review by vbanil on
Jun 26, 2004 Version: 1.5.10
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Being a newbie to digital video editing I tried a variety of free and trial programs. VirtualDub is a must have tool and worth the minor effort (getting codec's) of setting it up. All I initially wanted to do was join some AVI clips successfully. After converting to the proper type AVI with another utility I finished my project. I am pleased with the results. I am amazed of what VirtualDub can do. Finding a good source of information to learn how to use the many features is my next step. You're pretty much on your own when starting out but there is a lot of help available.
Review by Poncho48 on
May 2, 2004 Version: 1.5.10
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 3/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Virtualdub(by Avery Lee) is on of the best capture programs available basically because it always keeps the audio and video syncronized,unlike many expensive capture utilities bundled with capture cards.It is also entirely free.
You can also choose from a wide variety of filters such as deinterlacers,resize and inverse telecine.
If you find that Virtualdub drops frames during capture,this is most probably down to the program making sure that the outputted video file is completely in sync.
Try it you wont be disappionted!
You can also choose from a wide variety of filters such as deinterlacers,resize and inverse telecine.
If you find that Virtualdub drops frames during capture,this is most probably down to the program making sure that the outputted video file is completely in sync.
Try it you wont be disappionted!
Review by laspis59 on
Apr 27, 2004 Version: 1.5.10
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
i am no computer expert . i bought the full version of all video splitter. nothing but problems . virtualdub is the best software i have come accross with as far as i am concerned. thanks to all the people who made this software what it is.
Review by mez on
Feb 5, 2004 Version: v1.5.1o
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
too bad...it still doesn't support DirectShow, only VFW mode :(
Review by m28ew on
Nov 6, 2003 Version: 1.5.8
OS: Win2K Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 5/10
Value for money: 5/10
Overall: 5/10
Everything to everything! That resumes what virtualdub is all about. You NEED this tool if you want to work with digital video. Just install the video codecs and youŽll be amazed of what virtualdub can do.
I recomend downloading the MPEG2/VOB version of virtualdub (same as original, plus mpeg2/vob import feature).
Let me just add that if you want to place permanent subtitles to your movie/video, no matter what format you have and you want to convert to, you can do it with virtualdub and the included frameserve. Read the guides section on how to do that.
This excellent piece of software should be in all the categories of the tools section. Virtualdub does everything!.
I recomend downloading the MPEG2/VOB version of virtualdub (same as original, plus mpeg2/vob import feature).
Let me just add that if you want to place permanent subtitles to your movie/video, no matter what format you have and you want to convert to, you can do it with virtualdub and the included frameserve. Read the guides section on how to do that.
This excellent piece of software should be in all the categories of the tools section. Virtualdub does everything!.
Review by haznut on
Oct 9, 2003 Version: 1.5.5
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
If you dont have this tool in your video toolbox, then you are not in the game, man. This has got to be the best of the best as far ease of use and functionality available today. The fact that this is freeware is just amazing. Handling *.avi for editing, filtering, encoding DivX (downloaded codec required), frameserving to MPEG encoders is done with ease. I guess in computer-geek speak, this would be considered middleware. Although, it can capture *.avi with codec supplied (HuffyUV, PICVideo, DivX, et al).
If you are serious about making great looking, professional looking production, you must get this tool. Stop reading right now and go download this freeware and then download/print the tutorial on this site or try www.lukesvideo.com for more info.
If you are serious about making great looking, professional looking production, you must get this tool. Stop reading right now and go download this freeware and then download/print the tutorial on this site or try www.lukesvideo.com for more info.
Review by dvwannab on
Jun 30, 2003 Version: 1.5.4
OS: Win2K Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
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