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Cut Video with FFmpeg

Trim a video by start time and duration, with fast copy and accurate re-encode variants.

Command

Use this when

  • You need a short clip from a longer video.
  • You want the fastest possible trim without re-encoding.
  • You can accept cuts that start on nearby keyframes.

Customize it

Generate FFmpeg commands to trim video clips by start time, duration, end time, or from the end.

Open Cut Video

Parameter breakdown

-ss 00:01:00

Seeks to the start time before processing the input.

-t 00:00:30

Sets the duration of the output clip.

-c copy

Copies audio and video streams without re-encoding for speed.

Variants

Use start and end time

Accurate trim with re-encoding