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Rating by Swedaniel on
Dec 20, 2023 Version: 1.1
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Exactly what I needed in a pinch to cut a section of a longer video out to post to a memorial. Extremely easy to use - the documentation is very good. I just had to set the "in" and then the "out" and then hit trim and voila! I was extremely skeptical that this was going to work because the website says it's from 2012 but using the quicktime 1.8 alternative clearly shows it has the latest encoding technology. The program looks modern and again - this is very friendly and yet powerful software that is FREE. Please support all developers who offer their skills for free so that we can continue to use tools like this ad and malware free.
Review by Toxictoy on
Apr 21, 2022 Version: 1.2
OS: Windows 11 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Thank you! Not the most intuitive gui ... but I got along fine ... and it did what i needed when all others were bait and switching me to frustration .... I recorded an Amazon streaming video and needed to clip the start and end before using VideoMake to put it onto a DVD ... This worked the Charm!
Muchos Nachos!
Muchos Nachos!
Review by alldbest on
Dec 2, 2013 Version: 1.9.2
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Seems to be an issue using the MPEG2 component from Apple. I find it working with other apps but MPEG Streamclip seems to have trouble playing the MPEG2 file (although it does seems to convert the file to H264/AAC in a .mp4 container just fine. I'll chalk it up to this being a beta version. Earlier versions have been an essential part of my "conversion toolbox" and I see no reason why I'd want to exclude it. I'm confident the beta glitches will be ironed out.
Just install the codec manually in System/Library/Quicktime and forget the installer app provided by Squared5. (Hint: Right-click on the MPEG2 Codec installer from Apple, "Show Package Contents", find the "Archive.pax.gz" file, decompress it and you'll find the codec contained therein.)
As for the luddites who decry the use of QuickTime, my response is: Get over it; H264/AAC is mainstream (ever heard of Bluray?), is part of QuickTime, and the new H265 codec which will be coming down the pike for use next year will also be included in the QuickTime standard (which is not just Apple).
Frankly, not including VLC (which has all codecs self-contained), the best way I can get reliable, lip-sync'd playback of videos on XP and Win7 PCs is to use QuickTime and H264-based media.
Just install the codec manually in System/Library/Quicktime and forget the installer app provided by Squared5. (Hint: Right-click on the MPEG2 Codec installer from Apple, "Show Package Contents", find the "Archive.pax.gz" file, decompress it and you'll find the codec contained therein.)
As for the luddites who decry the use of QuickTime, my response is: Get over it; H264/AAC is mainstream (ever heard of Bluray?), is part of QuickTime, and the new H265 codec which will be coming down the pike for use next year will also be included in the QuickTime standard (which is not just Apple).
Frankly, not including VLC (which has all codecs self-contained), the best way I can get reliable, lip-sync'd playback of videos on XP and Win7 PCs is to use QuickTime and H264-based media.
Review by rumplestiltskin on
Aug 26, 2012 Version: 1.9.3b8
OS: MacOSX Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
I am not a fan of anything "Apple" and this application relies on Apple Quicktime being installed on your computer. I do not, will not ever, install Quicktime on my computer (Why should I when there are SO many superior alternatives?). I did not get past the notification of the Quicktime requirement, hence the low scores...
Review by johncroc on
May 30, 2012 Version: 1.2
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 1/10
Functionality: 1/10
Value for money: 5/10
Overall: 1/10
If you are using a Mac with OSX Lion I think you would do better to forget about this tool. It requires installation of the Utility MPEG2 Component, but this is already built into Lion. Contrary to statements made by the developer through this page, the app provided with the 1.9.3b7 release to force this installation in Lion simply doesn't work as far as I can tell. Basically, it will try to make the installation and fail because it finds Lion on the installation disk.
I would not recommend any Lion user wasting their time with this app as it now stands. I do realize I may be missing something about how to get this to work; however, the offered alternative to the Quicktime Decoder is the Alternative 1.81, which is a windows-only program.
I would not recommend any Lion user wasting their time with this app as it now stands. I do realize I may be missing something about how to get this to work; however, the offered alternative to the Quicktime Decoder is the Alternative 1.81, which is a windows-only program.
Review by VenusPlusX on
Dec 30, 2011 Version: 1.9.3b7
OS: MacOSX Ease of use: 1/10
Functionality: 1/10
Value for money: 1/10
Overall: 1/10
This was literally the only tool I could use to work with a .VOB file I had recovered from a very old DVD. This VOB wouldn't play in any media player I tried except PowerDVD and it seemed to crash any converter instantly, especially DGIndex.exe. Anyway I used this app and used the convert to MPG option and now I have a perfectly playable and easily convertible .mpg that was extremely quick to extract.
Review by mupet0000 on
Dec 19, 2011 Version: 1.2.1b5
OS: Windows 7 Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 8/10
I have the same experience as the other Windows users. All I was trying to do is replace the audio of a ipod video (.MOV) with the audio tracks from an ipod mp3 or mp4. It was not intuitive or easy to use, but maybe it is for MAC users. Not sure.
Review by Gato Barbieri on
Jul 23, 2011 Version: 4.0.06
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 5/10
Functionality: 6/10
Value for money: 6/10
Overall: 6/10
I give up on this program. It does not work despite so many changes, codec etc etc, maybe it is just me but ... I give up .... try avidemux or pazera if you want to convert .mov files
Review by holeepassion on
Feb 27, 2011 Version: 123
OS: Vista Ease of use: 5/10
Functionality: 1/10
Value for money: 9/10
Overall: 5/10
Used to convert .MOV to .AVI but cannot get it to render the video. The rendered .AVI cannto be played with any, only the sound could be heard. Is this a codec issue ? how to fix this ? when played with realplayer, tried to find codecs but none suggested so... lost here ... tried old version, same .. tried first quicktime alternative 1.8.1 not working, then tried quicktime lite still not working. Any ideas to solve this ?
Thanks
Thanks
Review by holeepassion on
Feb 25, 2011 Version: latest and old
OS: Vista Ease of use: 5/10
Functionality: 5/10
Value for money: 4/10
Overall: 5/10
Like this a lot - simple and fast to use - especially when saving back to same format - which only takes seconds, compared to several minutes for other editors (even when the saving format is exactly the same as the original).
However it took a lot for me to get a working version -
note: I am using an older version 1.2b2
(when hovering the mouse pointer over the .exe file it shows ver 1.1.9.2 - but the banner and download file both show 1.2b2).
Neither of the current versions 1.2 or 1.2.1beta2 work properly for me - they both eat up 100% CPU, so are very slow.
But the earlier 1.2b2 (or is it 1.1.9.2?) works just fine.
Installation can be tricky and I don't quite understand how mine works at all.
It is supposed to be essential to install Quicktime Alternative 1.81 first - which I did - but when I tried to open any .MOV file the program fails.
So I installed QuickTime Lite 3.2.2 over that -
which required uninstalling of Quicktime Alternative 1.81
- and viola! MPEG StreamClip worked.
As someone previously said correctly - that one shouldn't criticize a program when the problem may be one's PC or set up -
but when setup and versions are as complicated as mine turned out to be - it is hard to say positive things about a program that one can't even install and get to work.
Even now I am not too sure why mine works at all -
BUT it does work well.
However it took a lot for me to get a working version -
note: I am using an older version 1.2b2
(when hovering the mouse pointer over the .exe file it shows ver 1.1.9.2 - but the banner and download file both show 1.2b2).
Neither of the current versions 1.2 or 1.2.1beta2 work properly for me - they both eat up 100% CPU, so are very slow.
But the earlier 1.2b2 (or is it 1.1.9.2?) works just fine.
Installation can be tricky and I don't quite understand how mine works at all.
It is supposed to be essential to install Quicktime Alternative 1.81 first - which I did - but when I tried to open any .MOV file the program fails.
So I installed QuickTime Lite 3.2.2 over that -
which required uninstalling of Quicktime Alternative 1.81
- and viola! MPEG StreamClip worked.
As someone previously said correctly - that one shouldn't criticize a program when the problem may be one's PC or set up -
but when setup and versions are as complicated as mine turned out to be - it is hard to say positive things about a program that one can't even install and get to work.
Even now I am not too sure why mine works at all -
BUT it does work well.
Review by UnknownVT on
Oct 28, 2010 Version: 1.2b2
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
This utility is an absolute *must have* for any Mac user who deals with video files.
This utility will convert from the Microsoft proprietary wmv/asf formats to open standards like mp4.
Just make sure you match up the resolution, video quality and audio quality settings so you don't go from a 100MB wmv to a 500MB mp4.
The resulting quality is identical to the original.
This utility will convert from the Microsoft proprietary wmv/asf formats to open standards like mp4.
Just make sure you match up the resolution, video quality and audio quality settings so you don't go from a 100MB wmv to a 500MB mp4.
The resulting quality is identical to the original.
Review by techiejustin on
Apr 25, 2010 Version: 1.9.2
OS: MacOSX Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
I'll have to take exception with the previous post on MPEG Streamclip stability. It has always served me well, without exception. I can recommend it without reservation. It is not responsible to criticize a tool which relies heavily on QuickTime and the user's OS and computer configuration for instability issues. And no, you won't find another tool as competent as MPEG Streamclip at what it does. It affords the user many of QuickTime Pro's features at no cost.
Review by michael33 on
Apr 8, 2010 Version: 1.2
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
This really is handy...but I tend to get a problem where the program starts twitching and won't stop, forcing me to restart the program and lose all of the editing I had just worked hours on.
Unless this program becomes more stable, I'd stay away from it. There are other free editing tools that work just as well if not better.
Unless this program becomes more stable, I'd stay away from it. There are other free editing tools that work just as well if not better.
Review by DaveFresco on
Apr 8, 2010 Version: 1.2
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 3/10
Value for money: 8/10
Overall: 5/10
It's a great tool but i'm a windows user and we realy need an update.
Review by Nahasa on
Aug 17, 2009 Version: 1.2
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 8/10
I'm still waiting for a new Windows version that ATM is very limited.
BTW I use this tool frequently and really need a improved or updated version Please.
Thank you
BTW I use this tool frequently and really need a improved or updated version Please.
Thank you
Review by drwho on
May 8, 2009 Version: 1.2
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 7/10
Functionality: 2/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 6/10
Great! I struggled for hours trying to assist my youngest daughter who recorded some video for a school project. First, I exported the VRO file to disk. Then, I attempted to find an editor - and it wasn't going well. I was mistakenly told that a VRO file could be edited. When I attempted to do so, the roadblocks started appearing.. It seems that when I got it into an editor or authoring app, many of the scenes were missing. The entirety of the clip played in the respective editors, but isolating the various shots she had taken made it all a puzzle.
Next, researching.. There were indications on the net that I needed to get it into MPEG format. Well, I changed the extension as some suggested. No good. Same problems... and more.. Then some kind fellow led me to this app by posting a link. It's small, clean.. GREAT minimal help file.
As soon as I loaded my VRO file to attempt a conversion to MPEG, the app asked if I wanted to repair the timecode breaks. Yes. A minute later it was loaded.. Everything was in chronological order, just as my daughter shot it.. all in-sync. The editing is easily accomplished, cut, paste, trim, frame by frame, all done by keyboard or mouse.. Simple. So, here I am.. My daughter will be home soon from school wondering how she will get this project finished in time..
And with StreamClip installed.. I have the tools and knowledge to help... and I'm grateful for that!
Next, researching.. There were indications on the net that I needed to get it into MPEG format. Well, I changed the extension as some suggested. No good. Same problems... and more.. Then some kind fellow led me to this app by posting a link. It's small, clean.. GREAT minimal help file.
As soon as I loaded my VRO file to attempt a conversion to MPEG, the app asked if I wanted to repair the timecode breaks. Yes. A minute later it was loaded.. Everything was in chronological order, just as my daughter shot it.. all in-sync. The editing is easily accomplished, cut, paste, trim, frame by frame, all done by keyboard or mouse.. Simple. So, here I am.. My daughter will be home soon from school wondering how she will get this project finished in time..
And with StreamClip installed.. I have the tools and knowledge to help... and I'm grateful for that!
Review by Cadillakin on
Feb 10, 2009 Version: 1.2
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
QuickTime Pro is NOT required and, in fact, has nothing to do with the functions or capabilities of MPEG Streamclip; rather, it's the Apple MPEG2 Codec that is needed but -[i]only[/i] if you want to decode MPEG2 video (and let MPEG Streamclip convert it to some other format).
If you're converting AVI to MPEG4, for example, the MPEG2 codec isn't even needed.
QuickTime Pro unlocks certain features in the export/save capabilities of QuickTime Player (which has nothing to do with what MPEG Streamclip uses).
If you're converting AVI to MPEG4, for example, the MPEG2 codec isn't even needed.
QuickTime Pro unlocks certain features in the export/save capabilities of QuickTime Player (which has nothing to do with what MPEG Streamclip uses).
Review by rumplestiltskin on
Sep 5, 2008 Version: 1.9.2
OS: MacOSX Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
On XP I've been using v1.2, the first version of this tool I've ever used. I give it 7 out of 10. About 20% of the time it freezes up when I'm scrubbing back and forth on the timeline, and I have to kill it with the Windows Task Manager. Occasionally it just crashes completely with an error. When it works, it works well. There is a function "Go to Keyframe". Does it go to the next key frame or the nearest key frame? Who knows. It would benefit from "Go to Next Keyframe" and "Go to Previous Keyframe". To get full use out of it you have to pay Apple $20 for their horrible MPEG Quicktime plugin. It also lets you mark IN and OUT points on the timeline and you can save the selected region in a number of formats. The problem here is it doesn't honor your IN and OUT points exactly. I think it processes keyframe-to-keyframe but you don't know where they are exactly. Finally, it will load an MPG file quickly, but if you de-mux to M2V and an audio file, and then try to load the M2V file back in, it takes 10 times as long to load as the MPG file did. That has to be a bug. So 7 out of 10. Maybe a 6.
Review by nlec on
Sep 5, 2008 Version: 1.2
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 6/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 7/10
This app just keeps getting better although in very small steps now because it's already a wonderful utility that's stable and permits lots of configuration/adjustments. Maybe one day I'll be able to donate some $$ to the cause instead of just praising the app and its author.
My kids use this app to convert the ".mod" files from their Everio camcorder over to DV so they can then edit them in iMovie.
My kids use this app to convert the ".mod" files from their Everio camcorder over to DV so they can then edit them in iMovie.
Review by rumplestiltskin on
Aug 10, 2008 Version: 1.9.1
OS: MacOSX Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Super tool for TS format converting! - as i use dreambox, this program converted recorded files into true MPG format in couple minutes.
Review by val957 on
Jun 18, 2008 Version: 1.2b2
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Just downloaded this last week. It is a great programme very easy to use with great results. Transfered some avi files to my imac to edit on Final Cut Express with excellent results. Don't waste your time (and money) with the other software being sold
Use this. Highly recommended!!!
Use this. Highly recommended!!!
Review by bluey61 on
May 6, 2008 Version: 1.9.1
OS: MacOSX Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
This is the only piece of Software I have come across that can convert .ts files to other file formats with no loss of audio sync.
I cannot recommend this tool too much.
If for example you want to get TV programmes recorded in .ts format (Humax PVR) onto your ipod, then this is the tool.
What's great is that you can edit the file and then output a trimmed down .ts followed by a MP4 file for your ipod.
Stream Clip and the equally excellent VLC is all I need edit and view my TV material.
I cannot recommend this tool too much.
If for example you want to get TV programmes recorded in .ts format (Humax PVR) onto your ipod, then this is the tool.
What's great is that you can edit the file and then output a trimmed down .ts followed by a MP4 file for your ipod.
Stream Clip and the equally excellent VLC is all I need edit and view my TV material.
Review by dvart on
May 4, 2008 Version: 1.2
OS: Win2K Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Just a clarification for those Mac users who need to do conversion -from- MPEG2.
You do NOT need QT Pro (and that won't help anyway). What you DO need is Apple's MPEG2 component. This does not come with QT Pro and has nothing to do with QT Pro. These are separate products.
You do NOT need QT Pro (and that won't help anyway). What you DO need is Apple's MPEG2 component. This does not come with QT Pro and has nothing to do with QT Pro. These are separate products.
Review by rumplestiltskin on
Apr 28, 2008 Version: 1.91
OS: MacOSX Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
The only tool I know to cut and paste video without rendering. Excelent.
Review by Manusimon on
Apr 27, 2008 Version: 1.1
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
I have been using this program for a couple of weeks and find it very useful for working with .VRO files on DVD-RAM discs from my DVD recorder. I have also used it to select clips from VOB's on DVD-RW discs. I do frame accurate editing with something else, but this is good for transferring clips from disc to computer and de-multiplexing. The only problem I have with it is that the slider control is very sluggish, which makes selecting a clip rather frustrating sometimes.
To clarify some other comments: It's only Apple users who must pay to get MPEG-2 support. If a Windows XP user wants to pay Apple for Quicktime Pro, that's his/her call, but there is another choice if one uses Windows XP. MPEG Streamclip's documentation also recommends Quicktime Alternative 1.81 for Windows XP users. It's free and easily downloaded, and it seems to work just fine for me. As a side note, lot of people like Media Player Classic, which is included with Quicktime Alternative.
To clarify some other comments: It's only Apple users who must pay to get MPEG-2 support. If a Windows XP user wants to pay Apple for Quicktime Pro, that's his/her call, but there is another choice if one uses Windows XP. MPEG Streamclip's documentation also recommends Quicktime Alternative 1.81 for Windows XP users. It's free and easily downloaded, and it seems to work just fine for me. As a side note, lot of people like Media Player Classic, which is included with Quicktime Alternative.
Review by usually_quiet on
Apr 9, 2008 Version: 1.1
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
I'm not use MPEG StreamClip for MPEG-2 editing.
Reason, as previous comments - it's depend from QT Mpeg-2 payable component.
I'm use MPEG StreamClip only for QT files editing (cut, split, merge and change container, sometime other).
Under Windows, we have other tools for MPEG-2 editing.
But for QT files...
Reason, as previous comments - it's depend from QT Mpeg-2 payable component.
I'm use MPEG StreamClip only for QT files editing (cut, split, merge and change container, sometime other).
Under Windows, we have other tools for MPEG-2 editing.
But for QT files...
Review by Placio74 on
Apr 9, 2008 Version: 1.2b2
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Perhaps I could have chosen better terms than "demoware" or "crippleware",
but I couldn't think of one at the moment....but I still want to underscore that
the point of my review is not a jab or ding at the app, but to point out, for newbies,
that out of the box, not to expect a freeware Mpeg-2 editor, but to re-iterate
that although the description above says so, without the QT Mpeg-2 codec,
and an outlay of $20, Mpeg-2 editing ( ie. ripped movies from DVDs, .Vobs downloaded
from the internet) will not be possible.
And I don't ding the author nor lay the fault of the additional outlay of cash
on his doorstep. It is solely Apple's discretion and decision to make users
pay the fees for Mpeg-2 licensing through the purchase of the add-on codec,
rather than raise the price of the Operating System by $20 to compensate
for the Mpeg-2 licensing fees, which I'd rather see IMHO.
To the author of this app's credit, he explains this nicely on his website.
However the description above on this page should be re-written to reflect
"For Mpeg-2 editing, you will also need to purchase the QT Mpeg-2 codec from Apple.com".
Again, rumple, my good friend and I quibble over small stuff but we both agree
that it is a hands down awesome tool to get the things you need done,
and often far easier than Apple's own Quicktime Pro will allow.
A worthy tool in your video editing toolbox.
but I couldn't think of one at the moment....but I still want to underscore that
the point of my review is not a jab or ding at the app, but to point out, for newbies,
that out of the box, not to expect a freeware Mpeg-2 editor, but to re-iterate
that although the description above says so, without the QT Mpeg-2 codec,
and an outlay of $20, Mpeg-2 editing ( ie. ripped movies from DVDs, .Vobs downloaded
from the internet) will not be possible.
And I don't ding the author nor lay the fault of the additional outlay of cash
on his doorstep. It is solely Apple's discretion and decision to make users
pay the fees for Mpeg-2 licensing through the purchase of the add-on codec,
rather than raise the price of the Operating System by $20 to compensate
for the Mpeg-2 licensing fees, which I'd rather see IMHO.
To the author of this app's credit, he explains this nicely on his website.
However the description above on this page should be re-written to reflect
"For Mpeg-2 editing, you will also need to purchase the QT Mpeg-2 codec from Apple.com".
Again, rumple, my good friend and I quibble over small stuff but we both agree
that it is a hands down awesome tool to get the things you need done,
and often far easier than Apple's own Quicktime Pro will allow.
A worthy tool in your video editing toolbox.
Review by terryj on
Apr 6, 2008 Version: 1.9
OS: MacOSX Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
I'm going to respectfully disagree with terryj's evaluation of this app simply because I don't like using the terms "crippleware" or "demoware" when describing this app.
True - one must purchase the MPEG2 component from Apple in order to do anything with media using that codec but for anything like converting AVI's over to H264 for iPod and AppleTV, it's a solid performer that may be tweaked to output what you require.
But as the MPEG2 component is Apple's and it's Apple that's taking your money, I can't ding Squared5 for not providing that functionality. MPEG Streamclip is free and I can't even get the developer to accept any donations!
If I can't do something on my Mac that requires two separate tools working in concert and one of them is being given to me for free, do I complain that that developer should have given me the other, as well?
Anyway, I'm not meaning to start an argument and I mean no offense in anything I've written here. I just think that users should understand that sometimes they have to spend a few dollars (and send off a thank you to the developers who provide free tools). :D
True - one must purchase the MPEG2 component from Apple in order to do anything with media using that codec but for anything like converting AVI's over to H264 for iPod and AppleTV, it's a solid performer that may be tweaked to output what you require.
But as the MPEG2 component is Apple's and it's Apple that's taking your money, I can't ding Squared5 for not providing that functionality. MPEG Streamclip is free and I can't even get the developer to accept any donations!
If I can't do something on my Mac that requires two separate tools working in concert and one of them is being given to me for free, do I complain that that developer should have given me the other, as well?
Anyway, I'm not meaning to start an argument and I mean no offense in anything I've written here. I just think that users should understand that sometimes they have to spend a few dollars (and send off a thank you to the developers who provide free tools). :D
Review by rumplestiltskin on
Mar 8, 2008 Version: 1.9.1
OS: MacOSX Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
I'm posting this because people tend to get confused on this software.
It really isn't FREEWARE, but more like Cripple Ware or DemoWare.
If you are looking for an easy to use Mpeg Editor, it is by far a great choice on the mac.
However, you will need to buy the Quicktime Mpeg-2 component to make it work,
which is an additional cost of $20 US. Otherwise you'll be limited to editing only
Mpeg-4 (ipod video) or Mpeg-1 (VCD video). .VOB files, which you rip from a DVD,
are Mpeg-2 transport streams, and they require the QT Mpeg-2 Component.
Outside of that, it is a very easy to use editor and transcoder, and can get
many things done easily to help you make your own videos or DVDs.
It really isn't FREEWARE, but more like Cripple Ware or DemoWare.
If you are looking for an easy to use Mpeg Editor, it is by far a great choice on the mac.
However, you will need to buy the Quicktime Mpeg-2 component to make it work,
which is an additional cost of $20 US. Otherwise you'll be limited to editing only
Mpeg-4 (ipod video) or Mpeg-1 (VCD video). .VOB files, which you rip from a DVD,
are Mpeg-2 transport streams, and they require the QT Mpeg-2 Component.
Outside of that, it is a very easy to use editor and transcoder, and can get
many things done easily to help you make your own videos or DVDs.
Review by terryj on
Mar 8, 2008 Version: 1.9
OS: MacOSX Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 5/10
Overall: 7/10
I tried other tools to join mpeg movies like HJSplit, iMovie, Quicktime (free version). StreamClip worked like a charm. Mike
Review by igjunkie on
Oct 16, 2007 Version: 1.9b3
OS: MacOSX Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Someone recommended this tool for a problem HD *.ts clip. The only free tool I could find to fix the large file. The only knock I have on this app is the slider to scroll through your file is quirky, ackward, not very smooth and often gets stuck on various points of the file. Improve the functionality of the slider and this is a great and perfect 10 from the Russian judge.
Review by DVWannaB on
Sep 12, 2007 Version: 1.1
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 9/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Excellent!
The only thing I would like to have is to read .ISO file correctly.
The only thing I would like to have is to read .ISO file correctly.
Review by opus11 on
Sep 8, 2007 Version: 1.1
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 8/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
This is a correction to my last post. I had stated that MPEG Streamclip is donationware; in fact, it is simply freeware at this time. I had erroneously remembered donating to Squared5 (it was another app). I've been in contact with the author to ask how I might donate and he advises that this might be possible sometime later in the year.
All other aspects of my original comments are accurate: The app is wonderful: Stable, fully-featured, produces high-quality output, and the author will accept suggestions for future development. What's not to like?
All other aspects of my original comments are accurate: The app is wonderful: Stable, fully-featured, produces high-quality output, and the author will accept suggestions for future development. What's not to like?
Review by rumplestiltskin on
Jan 2, 2007 Version: 1.8b2
OS: MacOSX Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! finally an editor that gives me the results I am after.. beats all the other tool I have on my machine. my main problem with editing mpegs was video and audio sync probs - but this tool works perfect!!! I've been looking for something like this for many years... and it's free!
Review by uzi on
Oct 26, 2006 Version: 1.8
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
german:
Ein wunderbares Tool, es hat mich in letzter Not gerettet. Hatte schon tausend andere Tools ausprobiert (mein Problem war ein beschädigtes MPEG-file, das sich weder demuxen noch schneiden lassen wollte). Auch Project-X, das sonst sehr gut ist, stieg immer an der gleichen Stelle aus. MPEG StreamClip war wirklich das einzige, was noch geholfen hat. Konnte sogar das ganze mpg-File retten!
english:
Thank you, Mr Unknown Developer, for your gorgeous tool! It is easy to use, very stable, has an undo-function (great!) and works absolutely fantastic. This tool did rescue me after all. Thanks again!
Ein wunderbares Tool, es hat mich in letzter Not gerettet. Hatte schon tausend andere Tools ausprobiert (mein Problem war ein beschädigtes MPEG-file, das sich weder demuxen noch schneiden lassen wollte). Auch Project-X, das sonst sehr gut ist, stieg immer an der gleichen Stelle aus. MPEG StreamClip war wirklich das einzige, was noch geholfen hat. Konnte sogar das ganze mpg-File retten!
english:
Thank you, Mr Unknown Developer, for your gorgeous tool! It is easy to use, very stable, has an undo-function (great!) and works absolutely fantastic. This tool did rescue me after all. Thanks again!
Review by regdichab on
Jun 29, 2006 Version: 1.0.1
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Not bad at all, especially for beginners. Certainly easy to use. The "create TS" option didn't exactly create a Transport Stream with the proper PIDs, however.
Still, a very simple to use tool that only requires Quicktime or Quicktime Alternative to work. Combines some features of ProjectX with some features of VirtualDub. Converts to many different formats.
Still, a very simple to use tool that only requires Quicktime or Quicktime Alternative to work. Combines some features of ProjectX with some features of VirtualDub. Converts to many different formats.
Review by soopafresh on
Apr 10, 2006 Version: 1.0 Windows
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 7/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 8/10
Hi,
This is an excellent program that actually makes Quicktime Pro for Windows deliver what we all thought it would (but didn't). The encoders are very tweakable and it will utilize 3ivx if you already have it. Presets are easy to configure and set up to make templates for various different encoding tasks. Most importantly the finished files have perfect A/V Sync unlike many of the other freeware "Swiss Army Knife" encoders.
Being able to set in and out points is a real asset compared to many of the other freeware encoders as well. Kudos to the author of this excellent Quicktime enhancer.
This is an excellent program that actually makes Quicktime Pro for Windows deliver what we all thought it would (but didn't). The encoders are very tweakable and it will utilize 3ivx if you already have it. Presets are easy to configure and set up to make templates for various different encoding tasks. Most importantly the finished files have perfect A/V Sync unlike many of the other freeware "Swiss Army Knife" encoders.
Being able to set in and out points is a real asset compared to many of the other freeware encoders as well. Kudos to the author of this excellent Quicktime enhancer.
Review by GMaq on
Apr 6, 2006 Version: 1.0 WIN
OS: WinXP Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 9/10
Love this app. Handles QT reference movies (which other apps might not). Quality of output is excellent. While there is no "one tool" that does all source video perfectly (sometimes ffmpegX does a better job of it), this app is first-rate and should be part of your "toolkit".
There are some minor issues if you attempt to do H264 and use 96k audio or do a two-pass encoding (doesn't play well with my iPod) but the app is still great and the developer keeps plugging away to make it even better.
There are some minor issues if you attempt to do H264 and use 96k audio or do a two-pass encoding (doesn't play well with my iPod) but the app is still great and the developer keeps plugging away to make it even better.
Review by rumplestiltskin on
Jan 17, 2006 Version: 1.5.1
OS: MacOSX Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Up until now, Mac vidders had only a few choices if they wanted to clip directly from their ripped DVD VOB files. The main application used to date has been DVDxDV ($25 software).
I had a chance to look at a new software application, MPEG Streamclip. It requires Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar) or later, QuickTime 6.4 or later; and the QuickTime 6 MPEG-2 Playback Component ($20)(included with FCP).
The QT MPEG-2 component is necessary to play and convert MPEG-2 files into QuickTime movies and DV streams (basically what we’re trying to do for Final Cut Pro/Express and IMovie).
It is freeware, so you pay nothing.
The comments in this review are my own - the more technical info I’ve pulled from various web sources (listed at the end)
Install/Importing
The install process is basic - and like DVDxDV the menus are intuitive. Select the (ripped) VOB file you want to clip from and it will load. Large 1GB files may take some time to load, so be patient. MPEG Streamclip can also accept MPEG-1 source.
When importing large VOB files that have been slit into separate segments, the application allows you to import the multiple streams and “fix” the time code breaks - basically what it does is pull together the VOB segments into one file and makes it easier for you to scroll back and forth.
FIXING TIMECODE BREAKS IS IMPORTANT - DO IT BEFORE YOU START CLIPPING, OTHERWISE THE SOFTWARE WILL WAIT PATIENTLY FOR YOU TO WAKE UP AND REMEMBER YOU HAVE TO DO SOMETHING. SOMETHING THE APPLICATION HAS JUST PROMPTED YOU TO DO BUT YOU IGNORED IT. LIKE FIX THE TIME CODE BREAKS.
Clipping/Counter.
You can scroll to the scene, select your in and out points and then export. Unlike DVDxDV there is a helpful counter, so if you’ve taken notes to locate your scene, it is easier to find. You can use the Trim-command to more closely see a part of the scene before cutting (down to frame by frame cutting), then choose Revert Trimming to see all material. Moving with the arrow-keys is also nice as is navigation and fast scanning/scrolling via the JKL-keys (J = back, L=forward, K= stop). Shift-dragging the playhead can also be used to locate a scene.
Both Sound & Audio.
The other distinguishing feature from DVDxDV is that you can listen and see the VOB file at the same time. The DVDxDV version I have only allows you to select one or another. This may not be as much value to vidders only interested in video source, but came in handy while looking for sample clips for a vidding panel.
Exporting/Quality.
MPEG Streamclip allows you to export to DV and QT (giving you the full range of custom codecs and quality settings). More importantly, the export quality is on par with DVDxDV.
When exporting you also have a few fine tuning options: perhaps the most important is the deinterlace filter.
Others options (I am not familiar with): interlaced scanning, reinterlaced chroma, and 2d-FIR scaling.
If you are using IMovie: Choose "File/Export to DV.../Compression: DV (DV25)". Choose "Split DV stream in Segments" if the content is more than 9 minutes 27 seconds because iMovie can't reliably handle longer clip files (segmented clips play seamlessly in iMovie). You can import the converted .dv to iMovie or export it directly into iMovie project's Media folder to save time and HD space (iMovie prompts you what to do with the clip when the project is opened).
As a nice touch MPEG Streamclip correctly adds 8+8 black pixels to the sides when converting PAL/NTSC 352x576/480 half D1 or 704x576/480 MPEG to 720x576/480 DV.
Other Features
MPEG Streamclip also offers additional export options:
Demuxed to M2V and Aiff (plus other audio options)
Demuxed to headed M2V and scaled M2V
Convert a MPEG-2 file into an MPEG-1
Convert an MPEG-2 file into TS.
I have no idea how helpful these options are - I mention them here.
Burning To DVD
I saw no quality difference when using source clipped with MPEG Streamclip to DVD (using IDVD).
Final note: The application uses about 10% CPU if a stream is open even when no editing or playback is in progress. If you are doing heavy rendering, you may want to close the application.
I had a chance to look at a new software application, MPEG Streamclip. It requires Mac OS X 10.2 (Jaguar) or later, QuickTime 6.4 or later; and the QuickTime 6 MPEG-2 Playback Component ($20)(included with FCP).
The QT MPEG-2 component is necessary to play and convert MPEG-2 files into QuickTime movies and DV streams (basically what we’re trying to do for Final Cut Pro/Express and IMovie).
It is freeware, so you pay nothing.
The comments in this review are my own - the more technical info I’ve pulled from various web sources (listed at the end)
Install/Importing
The install process is basic - and like DVDxDV the menus are intuitive. Select the (ripped) VOB file you want to clip from and it will load. Large 1GB files may take some time to load, so be patient. MPEG Streamclip can also accept MPEG-1 source.
When importing large VOB files that have been slit into separate segments, the application allows you to import the multiple streams and “fix” the time code breaks - basically what it does is pull together the VOB segments into one file and makes it easier for you to scroll back and forth.
FIXING TIMECODE BREAKS IS IMPORTANT - DO IT BEFORE YOU START CLIPPING, OTHERWISE THE SOFTWARE WILL WAIT PATIENTLY FOR YOU TO WAKE UP AND REMEMBER YOU HAVE TO DO SOMETHING. SOMETHING THE APPLICATION HAS JUST PROMPTED YOU TO DO BUT YOU IGNORED IT. LIKE FIX THE TIME CODE BREAKS.
Clipping/Counter.
You can scroll to the scene, select your in and out points and then export. Unlike DVDxDV there is a helpful counter, so if you’ve taken notes to locate your scene, it is easier to find. You can use the Trim-command to more closely see a part of the scene before cutting (down to frame by frame cutting), then choose Revert Trimming to see all material. Moving with the arrow-keys is also nice as is navigation and fast scanning/scrolling via the JKL-keys (J = back, L=forward, K= stop). Shift-dragging the playhead can also be used to locate a scene.
Both Sound & Audio.
The other distinguishing feature from DVDxDV is that you can listen and see the VOB file at the same time. The DVDxDV version I have only allows you to select one or another. This may not be as much value to vidders only interested in video source, but came in handy while looking for sample clips for a vidding panel.
Exporting/Quality.
MPEG Streamclip allows you to export to DV and QT (giving you the full range of custom codecs and quality settings). More importantly, the export quality is on par with DVDxDV.
When exporting you also have a few fine tuning options: perhaps the most important is the deinterlace filter.
Others options (I am not familiar with): interlaced scanning, reinterlaced chroma, and 2d-FIR scaling.
If you are using IMovie: Choose "File/Export to DV.../Compression: DV (DV25)". Choose "Split DV stream in Segments" if the content is more than 9 minutes 27 seconds because iMovie can't reliably handle longer clip files (segmented clips play seamlessly in iMovie). You can import the converted .dv to iMovie or export it directly into iMovie project's Media folder to save time and HD space (iMovie prompts you what to do with the clip when the project is opened).
As a nice touch MPEG Streamclip correctly adds 8+8 black pixels to the sides when converting PAL/NTSC 352x576/480 half D1 or 704x576/480 MPEG to 720x576/480 DV.
Other Features
MPEG Streamclip also offers additional export options:
Demuxed to M2V and Aiff (plus other audio options)
Demuxed to headed M2V and scaled M2V
Convert a MPEG-2 file into an MPEG-1
Convert an MPEG-2 file into TS.
I have no idea how helpful these options are - I mention them here.
Burning To DVD
I saw no quality difference when using source clipped with MPEG Streamclip to DVD (using IDVD).
Final note: The application uses about 10% CPU if a stream is open even when no editing or playback is in progress. If you are doing heavy rendering, you may want to close the application.
Review by casstk on
Oct 31, 2004 Version: 1.2
OS: MacOSX Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Tried this tool as an alternative to DVDxDV. It had several feastures that DVDxDV lacked: counter, easy key commands for scrolling, ability to see both audio/video at the same time and DV options that DVDxDV lacked. The quality was on par with DVDxDV - and the GUI was easy to use. The only reason I did not give it a 10 for ease of use is that it requires you to understand the basics of video compression settings. What pushes this over the edge - the price. Even if it were not free, this is a useful tool and one I would pay a (small/reasonable) fee.
Review by casstk on
Oct 12, 2004 Version: 1.1
OS: MacOSX Ease of use: 8/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
This is the easiest way I've found yet to convert DVD to any other format. The graphic interface is very simpe to use, and allows you to choose any portion of a full TS to encode or demux. And it is *fast* I can convert an entire 2 hour .vob stream to a Quicktime .mov file or demux it to a variety of different formats at very high video quality in just over 30 minutes. I've yet to have an error or problem, and you can't beat the price :)
Review by noir on
Sep 26, 2004 Version: 1.1
OS: MacOSX Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
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