4 Free Applications to Split Video Clips

Avidemux

Avidemux is a free video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering and encoding tasks. It supports many file types, including AVI, DVD compatible MPEG files, MP4 and ASF, using a variety of codecs. Tasks can be automated using projects, job queue and powerful scripting capabilities.

Avidemux is supports many popular video formats such as mp4, mpg, avi, ogm, mkv, flv. It is relatively simple to use as well, making it the best when splitting files in mp4 format. 

Avidemux has several tools to benefit its users. There are preset output formats under the 'Auto' tab - these include Apple Ipod, Iphone, Sony Playstation Portable, DVD and Microsoft Zune. Be aware that the program may crash occasionally, so always remember to save your project before you save the video. Aside from these preset formats, one can also choose the custom video and audio format for the video from the dropdown menus on the left-hand side.

The software also has the ability to join videos, which is convenient when there are several different sections of one large file that one needs to cut out and then put back together. But keep in mind that to join video files the size and formats of the different sections need to be the same.

Developer’s website: http://avidemux.sourceforge.net/

Download page (choose your OS):  http://avidemux.sourceforge.net/download.html

Easy Video Splitter

Easy Video Splitter can help you split large AVI/DivX, MPEG(MPG) or WMV/ASF file into smaller video clips. It provides a built-in preview that allows you to select the section as you view the clip. You can extract multiple segments of any size by using the visual editing mode, or automatically have the program cut the AVI , MPEG or WMV/ASF file into multiple pieces with specified size or duration.

Easy Video Splitter does not require any technical experience and is very easy to use. It is totally free and is fully functional.

Main Features

* Can split AVI/DivX file, large files (>4GB) are supported;

* Can split MPEG file, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 are supported;

* Can split WMV/ASF file;

* Split file in two ways -- by custom selections or splitting it into multiple equal pieces automatically.

* Work very fast and without any quality loss;

* Support batch splits, splitting large video file into as many parts as you want;

* Very easy to use.

Developers’ website: http://www.doeasier.org/splitter/

Direct download: http://www.doeasier.org/splitter/ezsplitter.exe

AVISplit Classic

AviSplit Classic is an easy-to-use tool that enables you to split an AVI file into multiple parts. The interface of the program is plain and simple. You can import a video by using the file browser or the "drag and drop" method). You can select the preferable splitting method (optimal, median, smallest) or just input the number of parts you want to divide your movie into (i.e. custom splitting).

Furthermore, you can preview the video, go to beginning or end of it, select the output base name and directory, and then initiate the splitting process. Once the job is completed, a window pops up to inform you about the success or failure.

AviSplit Classic is also a video joiner so you can put some AVI pieces together.

Note that the program uses a low-to-moderate amount of system resources and can take a very long time to complete a task. However, the quality is usually acceptable.

Bobyte Developers Website is not available anymore, so review the application at Softpedia: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Video/Other-VIDEO-Tools/AviSplit-Classic.shtml

Direct Download link from Softpedia: http://download1us.softpedia.com/dl/cf94308920402d68743f7ab606297fb2/50687f0b/100014348/software/multimedia/video/instavisplitc.zip

Video Toolbox

The last option we would like to present is especially attractive for those who do not feel comfortable installing new software on their computers (due to the office computer policies, for example). You can go online and use totally FREE web-based Video Toolbox, offering a rich set of video tools, including the video clip cutting options we are looking for.

Main Features

* It's capable of processing video files up to 600 MB.

* Analyses your video files and displays detailed information about the codec, bit rate, frame rate, resolution, etc.

* Converts your files between all of the popular video formats (3GP, AMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, MOV, M4V, MP4, MPEG, MPG, RM, VOB, WMV).

* Adds a text watermark to your video file.

* Cuts video at start and end points that you determine.

* Crop video with just few clicks

* Merges multiple files for you into a single video track.

* Other features

Website: http://www.videotoolbox.com/