avidemux ☆

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Description:
Video editor

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.8.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: video-editor multimedia encoding transcoding open-source

Install: brew install --cask avidemux

About:
Avidemux is a free, open-source video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering, and encoding tasks. It supports a wide variety of file types including AVI, DVD compatible MPEG files, MP4, and ASF. It is cross-platform and provides a straightforward interface for basic video manipulation without the complexity of full non-linear editing suites.

Key Features:

Non-linear video editing for simple cuts and scenes
Support for multiple file formats including MP4, AVI, and MKV
Built-in transcoding and encoding capabilities
Scriptable automation via job scripting

Use Cases:

Trimming and cutting video files without re-encoding
Converting video files to different formats or codecs
Applying simple filters like resizing or deinterlacing

Alternatives:

HandBrake – HandBrake is focused primarily on transcoding and batch conversion, whereas Avidemux offers lighter editing capabilities alongside conversion.
Shotcut – Shotcut offers a more advanced timeline and feature set, while Avidemux is simpler and lighter for quick edits.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:15pm	2.7.4	0	VERSION_BUMP	b0834337
Jul 9, 2024 1:01pm	2.7.4	0	VERSION_BUMP	6278197e