VirtualDub2 is an open-source video editing and processing tool, expanding on the classic VirtualDub with enhanced format support, powerful filters, and high-quality video handling. It supports AVI, MP4, MOV, and other formats, enabling frame-precise editing, video stabilization, batch processing, and lossless compression. With improved codec compatibility, real-time preview, and scriptable automation, VirtualDub2 is a fast, lightweight solution for efficient video capture, conversion, and enhancement.
VirtualDub2 key features:
- Open-source and free video editing software
- Extended format support (AVI, MP4, MOV, MKV, etc.)
- Frame-precise editing for accurate cuts
- Batch processing for efficient workflow
- Real-time preview of applied filters and effects
- Video stabilization to reduce shaky footage
- Lossless video compression for high-quality output
- Enhanced codec compatibility for better format handling
- Scriptable automation via command-line support
- High-bit-depth processing for improved color accuracy
- Audio filtering and editing with multiple tracks
- Fast video capture from various sources
- Multi-threaded processing for better performance
- Lightweight and portable with no heavy dependencies
VirtualDub2 v2.5.1.1095 changelog:
- Improved Unicode support.
- Script, job, project and settings files are now saved in UTF-8 encoding.
- Set "activeCodePage=UTF-8" in the application manifest. This will add support for AviSynth+ scripts with Unicode character paths for Windows 10 v1903 or later.
- API change: The VDXAudioEncDefinition structure has been replaced with VDXAudioEncDefinition2, whose mpDriverTagName field points to a wide string.
- Added the ability to load processing setting files (.vdscript) using drag-and-drop.
- Updated x264 video encoders (libx264 core 165 r3215 32c3b80). Thanks to autodidact from https://forum.videohelp.com/.
- Fixed display of video window in capture mode.
- Added remembering of video and audio file formats in save dialogs.
- Fixed opening of ACM codec settings.
- Minor optimizations and cosmetic changes.
- Updated avlib-1.vdplugin to version 1.1.1.438.
- Updated FFmpeg 8.0.1.
- Closed GOPs is used for the "x265 - HEVC lossless" encoder.
- API change: The mpDriverTagName field for audio encoders now contains a wide string (see VDXAudioEncDefinition2 in VirtualDub2 v2.5).
- Added "Rate control" parameter for ProRes video encoder.
- Fixed a crash when opening AviSynth+ scripts in some rare situations.
- Added "Load defaults" button for audio encoders.
- Fixed muting of the first audio samples for some media files.
- Updated scripted.vdplugin to version 0.3.3.136.
- Fixed a crash when opening AviSynth+ scripts in some rare situations.
Download: VirtualDub2 64-bit | 33.4 MB (Open Source)
Download: VirtualDub2 32-bit | 23.6 MB
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