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Tantanai
Copper Contributor
Jul 21, 2026

How can I crop a mp4 video and cut a part of it in Windows?

Currently, I work with an MP4 video that needs two things done to it — first, cropping the frame to remove unwanted edges and black bars around the footage, and second, cutting out a specific section...
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Ezekielui
Copper Contributor
Jul 21, 2026

Yeah, VirtualDub2 can work for MP4 cropper in Windows 11, especially if you like lightweight tools and don’t want a big video editor. It is a free, community-developed version of VirtualDub that adds support for more modern formats and features.

To crop a video in VirtualDub2, you usually need to:

  • Open your MP4 file.
  • Go to Video → Filters.
  • Add the Crop filter.
  • Adjust the left, right, top, and bottom crop values.
  • Choose an output mode and save the edited video.

 

One thing to know is that VirtualDub2 is not as beginner-friendly as newer editors. The interface looks old, and some MP4 files may need compatible codecs installed. If you only need a simple mp4 cropper task, it can feel a little complicated compared with modern drag-and-drop tools.

The advantages of VirtualDub2 are that it is free, lightweight, and provides a wide range of control functions. If you are accustomed to using older Windows- style software, it is a good choice. For those who want a simple and easy-to-use MP4 image cropping tool without having to learn filters and codecs, the newer free editor might be more convenient.