VirtualDub
Developer: http://virtualdub.org
- Reviews
- 4 / 21
- Downloads
- 18,753
- Latest version
- 1.10.4
Downloads
Downloads are available on VirtualDub’s official website.
VirtualDub at a glance
- What it is
- A video capture and processing utility for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows
- Latest version
- 1.10.4
- Open source
- Yes
- Licence
- GPL
- Runs on
- Windows
- Official website
- virtualdub.org
- Alternatives
- Shotcut and OpenShot Video Editor
Description
VirtualDub is a free, video capture/processing software that runs on almost all Microsoft Windows versions. It is not a complex editor such as the commercial alternative Adobe Premiere but it has a nice list of options that makes it a popular choice.
It is focused on processing AVI files and it can read MPEG-1. There is no version for Mac OS and Linux users.
The latest stable version, 1.10.4, works on both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows.
VirtualDub Review
Introduction
VirtualDub is a free video processing utility for Windows. It's designed with a simple, easy-to-use interface that lets casual would-be video editors jump in immediately without first having to learn how to use the application.
A lot of function has been squeezed into a relatively streamlined program with an intuitive interface. It can trim and clean up video before you export it or process it with another program. Those who want a little more out of VirtualDub can download third party add-ons and explore the program's collection of filters.
Pros
VirtualDub runs directly from an .exe in the download folder; it doesn't need to be fully installed on your system, taking up your computer's resources.
This lightweight program has a small file size to download and runs on 32-bit and 64-bit Windows.
The software is streamlined for fast linear operations over video and can process large numbers of files in batches.
VirtualDub can also apply subtitles, adjust colors, and sharpen images with a third party add-on, the Warpsharp filter. Users can also resize, flip the image, and adjust the video's brightness and contrast.
Finally, VirtualDub can convert a series of still images into a movie for projects like a time-lapse video or a cartoon.
Cons
How-to videos and tutorials are available online for when you're really stuck.
VirtualDub is mainly geared toward processing AVI files.
It can only read (not write) MPEG-1 and it can handle sets of BMP images.
For more complex jobs, you'll need a full video editing package like Adobe Premiere.
