
So, you won't have to do this every next time. Step 1: Enable advanced controls To get the controls, you need to make it visible on the main control panel. The recording control tools are usually not visible in the VLC panel by default. It stays there forever, exept if you decide to change it. Trimming a video in VLC essentially means recording the video from the beginning to end of the required portion. Once you have your Preference fixed, hit 'Save' and close the Preferences window. You can even create a new directory (folder) right within the dialog box. Hit 'Browse.' and go to the place you choose. There, Under 'Record Directory' you have to declare where on your disc the files will be saved. With your video stopped, go to the Preferences of the application that is under the VLC Menu.Ĭhoose the Input/Codecs Tab. You can always use the menu commands or even the Keyboard Shortcuts for Start and Stop, but I find it a lot easier and quicker to hit the spacebar.īy the way, the spacebar is a common Start/Stop button for most applications using video or sound files. Stop it, using the Space Bar of your keyboard.

It is the playlist window.ĭrag and Drop your video file into this window. However, for this task is of a surprising easiness.įirst, download and install the application. VLC is not famous for its editing capabilities.

Be it a video file of almost any format, a CD or DVD, a stream, even a videocamera connected to your computer, VLC can do it. VLC is a freeware, that means a free application. I will use VLC Media Player by Videolan Organization. Here is some simple and efficient way to do it. Whether it is some footage you recorded with your camcorder or some television show, you have a huge file and you want to capture just a little part of it. You've probably faced the problem of cutting a part out of a video file you already have recorded.
