How to Edit Video in VLC Player
Editing videos has become an essential skill in today’s digital age, and VLC Player, a popular media player, offers basic video editing capabilities. Whether you want to trim a video to fit a specific time frame or remove unwanted parts, VLC Player can help you achieve your goals without the need for advanced editing software. In this article, we will guide you through the process of editing videos in VLC Player.
Step 1: Open VLC Player and Load Your Video
First, open VLC Player on your computer. Click on “Media” in the menu bar and select “Convert / Save.” This will open a new window where you can load your video. You can either drag and drop the video file into the window or click on “Open Media” and select the file from your computer.
Step 2: Choose the Video to Edit
Once the video is loaded, you will see a preview of the video in the main window. To select the specific part of the video you want to edit, click on the “Convert / Save” button at the bottom of the window. This will open the “Convert” dialog box.
Step 3: Set the Start and End Time
In the “Convert” dialog box, click on the “Edit selected range of media” button. This will open the “Media Information” dialog box. Here, you can set the start and end time of the video segment you want to keep. Enter the desired start and end times in the “Start time” and “End time” fields, respectively.
Step 4: Save the Edited Video
After setting the start and end times, click on the “Save” button to save the edited video. VLC Player will now process the video and create a new file with the specified segment. You can choose the output file format, directory, and filename before saving.
Step 5: Additional Editing Options
VLC Player also offers additional editing options, such as trimming, splitting, and adjusting the speed of the video. To access these options, click on the “Edit selected range of media” button in the “Convert” dialog box. Then, click on the “Edit” button to open the “Media Information” dialog box.
In the “Media Information” dialog box, you can:
– Trim the video: Enter the start and end times to remove unwanted parts of the video.
– Split the video: Enter the start and end times for each segment you want to split. VLC Player will create separate files for each segment.
– Adjust the speed: Enter the desired playback speed (e.g., 0.5x, 1.5x) to slow down or speed up the video.
Step 6: Export the Edited Video
Once you have made the desired edits, click on the “Convert / Save” button in the “Convert” dialog box. Choose the output file format, directory, and filename, and then click on “Start” to export the edited video.
Conclusion
Editing videos in VLC Player is a straightforward process that can help you achieve your video editing goals without the need for specialized software. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily trim, split, and adjust the speed of your videos. Happy editing!
