DVDVideoSoft Free Video Editor

If you've used Free Video Dub in the past, the current Free Video Editor is the updated incarnation. It has the same core functionality, refreshed name and interface, and broader format support. No bells or whistles, just lossless cutting and trimming that keeps your video in original quality. It's perfect for snipping commercials, chopping bloopers, or clipping family videos. The interface is straightforward Windows and supports virtually all modern formats (.avi, .mp4, .mkv, .flv, .webm, .wmv, and more).

Why You’ll Grab It

If you've ever thought, "I just need to cut a bit out," this tool fits the bill. Load your video, set start/end markers, hit "Save video," and boom, you get a new video file with zero quality loss. No encoding, no lag, no messing around.

What We Like

Lossless trimming

Supports nearly every major video format

Clean, Windows-style GUI

Compact installer

What's Not Ideal

Free version watermarks output or limits features

Strictly cut/trim only. No timeline effects, filters, transitions, or audio mixing

Poor support record

Geek Verdict

If all you need is quick, lossless cutting with almost zero learning curve, DVDVideoSoft Free Video Editor nails it. But, watch out for the watermark in the free version and don't expect advanced editing features.