ffmpeg
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FFmpeg Command: Trim Video
An engineer would use this ffmpeg command to extract a specific segment from a video file, efficiently trimming it without re-encoding, such as when creating a highlight reel from a longer video. Exact CLI syntax to trim video using FFmpeg.
When to use this: An engineer would use this ffmpeg command to extract a specific segment from a video file, efficiently trimming it without re-encoding, such as when creating a highlight reel from a longer video.
Command Syntax
ffmpeg -i <path/to/input_video.mp4> -ss {mm:ss} -to {mm2:ss2} -c copy <path/to/output_video.mp4>ffmpeg -i <path/to/input_video.mp4> -ss `{mm:ss`} -to `{mm2:ss2`} -c copy <path/to/output_video.mp4>Command Breakdown
-i- Input
- Sets the input file or stream for FFmpeg to read.
-ss- Start Time
- Seeks to the specified timestamp before processing.
-to- End Time
- Stops processing at the specified timestamp.
-c- Codec
- Selects the codec used for an output stream.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to trim video using FFmpeg.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
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