avidemux ☆
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Description:
Video editor
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.7.4@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
Mar 21, 2026 3:45pm 2.7.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 09167f99
Aug 5, 2025 2:15pm 2.7.4 0 VERSION_BUMP b0834337
Jul 9, 2024 1:01pm 2.7.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 6278197e
Mar 25, 2023 1:23pm 2.7.4 0 VERSION_BUMP b3ec802d
Oct 6, 2022 6:35am 2.8.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 9602287a
Sep 29, 2022 12:25pm 2.7.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 541e1fa1
Sep 20, 2022 6:15pm 2.7.4 0 VERSION_BUMP ae45e408
Sep 18, 2022 7:17am 2.7.4 0 VERSION_BUMP e34db3d4
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