VideoClip
VideoClip creates video and audio clips with mpv, saving them as MP4 or WebM and allowing subtitles to be embedded.
About VideoClip
VideoClip is an mpv user script that creates video and audio clips from a file open in mpv. Clips are saved as .mp4 or .webm, and visible subtitles are embedded unless turned off.
It requires mpv to be installed and available in PATH, with the script placed in the mpv scripts directory. Clips are made from an on-screen menu by setting a start point and an end point.
Key features
- Create video and audio clips from files open in mpv
- Save clips as .mp4 or .webm files
- Embed visible subtitles into clips automatically
- Create silent clips by muting mpv audio
- Configure defaults via videoclip.conf file
- Change menu key binding via mpv input.conf
Best for: mpv users who want to cut short video or audio clips with keypresses.
Good for
- Creates both video and audio clips from mpv playback
- Saves clips as .mp4 or .webm with subtitle embedding
- Provides git, make, and manual installation options
Watch out for
- Requires mpv to be installed and in PATH
- Requires manual placement in mpv scripts directory
- Requires user to create config file for customization
VideoClip at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Media Players & Servers
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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VideoClip FAQ
How do I create a clip?
Open a file in mpv, press c to open the menu, set the start and end points, then press c to create the clip.
How do I create a clip without audio?
Mute audio in mpv before creating the clip; the default mute key is m.
How do I exclude subtitles from a clip?
Turn subtitles off in mpv before creating the clip; the default key is v. Visible subtitles are otherwise embedded automatically.
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