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How Can I Cut a MP4 Video File in Windows 11
Have a long MP4 video that needs to be trimmed down into a short clip for posting on social media. The original footage is 30 minutes long but only a specific section in the middle is actually worth ...
FF_mpeg via Command Prompt/PowerShell. This is a free command-line MP4 cutting tool for lossless, fast trimming without re-encoding (when cutting on keyframes).
Example command for cutting MP4 files:
ff_mpeg -i input.mp4 -ss 00:00:10 -to 00:01:30 -c copy output.mp4It's lightweight, free, and highly precise MP4 cutter when combined with keyframe-aware cutting, making it ideal for batch processing multiple files via simple scripts or command-line commands.
Unlike GUI-based editors, it has no interface overhead, doesn't require learning a timeline-based workflow, and can be automated for repetitive tasks. The trade-off is that it requires comfort with the command line and, for frame-accurate cuts on non-keyframes but for most use cases, it remains the fastest and highest-quality option available.