LosslessCut is a free, cross-platform video editing software that focuses on fast and lossless operations for video, audio, subtitle, and other media files.
Lossless editing: The main feature is lossless trimming and cutting of video and audio files, allowing users to extract desired parts without re-encoding and losing quality.
Fast processing: It performs operations extremely quickly by doing almost direct data copying, powered by FFmpeg.
Multiple formats support: LosslessCut supports numerous audio, video, and container formats.
Cross-platform compatibility: It runs on MacOS, Linux, and Windows.
Key functions:
Editing metadata and track information
User interface: It provides a graphical user interface with features like timeline zoom, video thumbnails, and audio waveform display.
Additional features: LosslessCut offers keyboard shortcuts, undo/redo functionality, segment labeling, and the ability to view FFmpeg command logs.
Limitations: The software is designed for rough cutting rather than precise editing, as it typically rounds cuts to the nearest keyframe to maintain lossless quality.
LosslessCut is particularly useful for quickly trimming large video files from cameras, drones, or GoPros, allowing users to save space by extracting only the desired portions without quality loss.