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Virtualdub

Virtualdub v1.10.4

5.0 (1)
284 Downloads
2.10 MB

Your old-school video Swiss Army knife for Windows! Free tool for quick cuts, capture, filters & batch jobs on AVIs. Fast, no-nonsense, still handy!

Head over to and hit the download button

  1. Unzip the Goods
    • Pop open File Explorer.
    • Find that ZIP file (probably in Downloads).
    • Right-click, hit “Extract All,” and pick a spot—like a “VirtualDub” folder on your desktop.
    • Let it unpack. Don’t skip this—running from the ZIP won’t work.
  2. Fire It Up
    • Dive into the folder.
    • Double-click “VirtualDub.exe.” Boom, you’re in—no installer nonsense.
    • It’s ready to roll right out of the gate.
  3. Add Plugins (If You’re Fancy)
    • Got some .vdf plugin files? Toss them in the “plugins” subfolder.
    • Restart VirtualDub, then peek under “Video > Filters” to play with them.
  4. Give It a Spin
    • Hit Ctrl+O to load a video, trim a bit, and save with F7.
    • If it stumbles, check your codecs or compatibility settings

System Requirements

Performance Requirements

  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Space: 2 MB
  • CPU: 80486 or higher

Operating System

  • OS Type: Windows
  • Compatible Versions:
    7 8 vista xp
  • Internet Required: No
  • Additional Requirements:
    Codecs: Need MPEG-2 or H.264 support? Install a codec pack like K-Lite. Plugins: Drop .vdf files in the plugins folder for bonus features.