VirtualDub Alternatives for Mac

VirtualDub is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is Kdenlive, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to VirtualDub and many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to VirtualDub are Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve, Avidemux and OpenShot.

VirtualDub alternatives are mainly Video Editors but may also be Animation Makers or Motion Graphics Software. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of VirtualDub.

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VirtualDub

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Free • Open Source
Video Editor

VirtualDub is a video capture/processing utility for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows platforms (98/ME/NT4/2000/XP/Vista/7),...

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Kdenlive
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Free • Open Source
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
KDE
Flathub
Flatpak
111 Kdenlive alternatives
Kdenlive is a non linear video editor. It is based on the MLT framework and accepts many audio and video formats, allows you to add effects, transitions and render into the format of your choice.
- - Kdenlive is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to VirtualDub.
- - Kdenlive is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to VirtualDub.
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Kdenlive Features
1. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Kdenlive, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
2. Ad-freeKdenlive doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Chroma Key / Green ScreenKdenlive supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
4. Dark ModeKdenlive supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Kdenlive without registration.
6. Hardware AcceleratedKdenlive can use the GPU and CPU to speed up rendering, conversion, and overall performance.
7. Colour GradingKdenlive lets you manipulate color in creative and artistic ways.
8. Non Destructive EditingKdenlive can make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
9. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsKdenlive can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Visual Editing
Split videos
Sync Audio & Video
Watermark free
Non linear editor
MultiTrack
Add subtitles
GPU Support
Realtime filter effects
Customizable
Comments about Kdenlive as a Alternative to VirtualDub
This alternative is disputed. Kdenlive is still a legitimate VirtualDub alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
Guest
The simplest video task of all time: take a couple PNGs and output some form of video, is already too much for this. Lots of pretty surface, but not much actual ability underneath...
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Lester Covax
Prone to crashing and unintuitive for simple editing tasks.
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Shotcut
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Free • Open Source
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
AppImageHub
Snapcraft
Flathub
PortableApps.com
113 Shotcut alternatives
Shotcut is a free, open source, cross-platform, non-linear video editor.
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Shotcut Features
1. LightweightShotcut consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Shotcut, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
3. PortableShotcut can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
4. Dark ModeShotcut supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. Chroma Key / Green ScreenShotcut supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
6. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Shotcut without registration.
No Watermark
Video filters
Visual timeline
CPU&GPU Rendering
Low CPU usage
Trim video
Non linear editor
Timeline
Image Masking
Track everything
Comments about Shotcut as a Alternative to VirtualDub
Some users think Shotcut is a great VirtualDub alternative, some don't.
Killy
Better support for input formats, such as flv. More features.
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DaVinci Resolve
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Freemium • Proprietary
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
iPad
115 DaVinci Resolve alternatives
DaVinci Resolve combines the world’s most advanced color corrector with professional multi-track editing, so now you can edit, color correct, finish and deliver all from one system!.
- - DaVinci Resolve is the most popular iPad alternative to VirtualDub.
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DaVinci Resolve Features
1. Colour GradingDaVinci Resolve lets you manipulate color in creative and artistic ways.
2. Chroma Key / Green ScreenDaVinci Resolve supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
3. Node BasedDaVinci Resolve supports node editing, a form of visual programming that gives you full control over the rendering.
4. Support for VST PluginsDaVinci Resolve support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
5. Hardware AcceleratedDaVinci Resolve can use the GPU and CPU to speed up rendering, conversion, and overall performance.
6. Ad-freeDaVinci Resolve doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
7. Dark ModeDaVinci Resolve supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
8. Controller SupportDaVinci Resolve supports the use of a controller (XBOX, PlayStation, etc.).
9. Non Destructive EditingDaVinci Resolve can make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
Color correction
Compositor
Advanced Trimming
8K editing capabilities
Built-in editor
Remove Noise
Multi-Screen
Subtitles and captions
Noise Reduction
Intuitive Nodes
Comments about DaVinci Resolve as a Alternative to VirtualDub
This alternative is disputed. DaVinci Resolve is still a legitimate VirtualDub alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
Guest
is complete and it is alive
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Avidemux
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Free • Open Source
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
PortableApps.com
133 Avidemux alternatives
Free and simple video editor that supports a variety of file types and automated tasks. SIMPLE video editor, dedicated for ONE video at a time. NOT for multi video editing/montage.
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Avidemux Features
1. LightweightAvidemux consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Avidemux, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
3. PortableAvidemux can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
4. Chroma Key / Green ScreenAvidemux supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
Crop video
Built-in Video Converter
Sync Audio & Video
Lossless Muxing
Cut video
Visual Editing
Video file conversion
Watermark images
Integrated Codecs
Embed subtitles into video
Comments about Avidemux as a Alternative to VirtualDub
Most users think Avidemux is a great VirtualDub alternative.
beat_truck
Although I like Avidemux, you cannot capture video with it.
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Lester Covax
Simple, yet powerful program for quick edits (whether muxing or re-encoding). Seeking through key-frames is simple, and there are some additional filters for simple tasks.
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Guest
VirtualDub clone with more functionality
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OpenShot
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Free • Open Source
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
Flathub
121 OpenShot alternatives
OpenShot is a free and open-source video editor for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS, designed to be easy to use and quick to learn.
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OpenShot Features
1. Ad-freeOpenShot doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Chroma Key / Green ScreenOpenShot supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
No Watermark
3D animated titles
Blender Integration
32-bit support
Geometry editing
Photo effects
Layer Movement
Fast motion
Track multiple packages
Edit screenshots
Comments about OpenShot as a Alternative to VirtualDub
Some users think OpenShot is a great VirtualDub alternative, some don't.
Guest
VirtualDub is easy to use and full of features. You can easily cut a piece out of a video within 1 minute. OpenShot does not offer such easy accessibility. After 15 minutes i was not able to cut a part out of video and save it. I deinstalled it.
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Adobe Premiere Pro
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Paid • Proprietary
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
119 Adobe Premiere Pro alternatives
Edit video faster than ever before with the powerful, more connected Adobe Premiere® Pro CC. Dozens of brand-new features include a redesigned timeline, improved media management, and streamlined color grading.
- - Adobe Premiere Pro is the most popular commercial alternative to VirtualDub.
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Adobe Premiere Pro Features
1. Support for 4KAdobe Premiere Pro supports watching, rendering or exporting 4K content (also know as UHD or Ultra HD).
2. Text to Video NarrationAdobe Premiere Pro use AI models to narrate your text/script input, setting the language, tone, regional dialect, emotion, among others.
3. Colour GradingAdobe Premiere Pro lets you manipulate color in creative and artistic ways.
4. Dark ModeAdobe Premiere Pro supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsAdobe Premiere Pro can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
6. Works OfflineAdobe Premiere Pro can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
7. Hardware AcceleratedAdobe Premiere Pro can use the GPU and CPU to speed up rendering, conversion, and overall performance.
8. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Adobe Premiere Pro, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
9. Non Destructive EditingAdobe Premiere Pro can make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
Non linear editor
Drag and Drop
Text editing
Crash recovery
Subscription based
Photo effects
Multitrack editing
Capture Video
Support for Oracle
Timeline-based
Comments about Adobe Premiere Pro as a Alternative to VirtualDub
This alternative is disputed. Adobe Premiere Pro is still a legitimate VirtualDub alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
Guest
VirtualDub is a lightning fast and free tool, Adobe Premiere Pro is an expensive proprietary bloated dinosaur.

In addition, Adobe Premiere lacks the important feature of editing without recompression.
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Olive Video Editor
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Free • Open Source
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
106 Olive Video Editor alternatives
Olive is a free non-linear video editor aiming to provide a fully-featured alternative to high-end professional video editing software.
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Olive Video Editor Features
1. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Olive Video Editor, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
2. Node BasedOlive Video Editor supports node editing, a form of visual programming that gives you full control over the rendering.
Non linear editor
Multitrack editing
Multi Platform
Custom layouts
Support for Unicode
Offline Data Collection
Opinions about Olive Video Editor as a Alternative to VirtualDub
This alternative is disputed. Olive Video Editor is still a legitimate VirtualDub alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
LosslessCut
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Free • Open Source
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
16 LosslessCut alternatives
Simple, cross platform video editor for lossless trimming / cutting of videos. Great for rough processing of large video files taken from a video camera, GoPro, drone, etc. Lets you quickly extract the good parts from your videos and discard GB of data without losing quality.
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LosslessCut Features
1. Works OfflineLosslessCut can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. PortableLosslessCut can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Ad-freeLosslessCut doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. LightweightLosslessCut consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Lossless Cropping
No re-encoding
Cut video
Split Video
No installation
Camtasia
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Paid • Proprietary
Video Editor
Screen Recorder
Screenshot Capture Tool
Mac
Windows
215 Camtasia alternatives
Produce videos for the web using the industry-leading H.264 format. No tweaks or technospeak, just sparkling HD-quality video with compact file sizes...every single time. Two existing production presets (blog and web) and three new presets (YouTube, HD display, and Screencast.
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Camtasia Features
1. Chroma Key / Green ScreenCamtasia supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
Built-in Screen Capture
Built-in editor
Capture Video
Image Annotations
Interface Overlay
Support for HD videos
Graphical component
Swiping from all window edges
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This alternative is disputed. Camtasia is still a legitimate VirtualDub alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
Lightworks
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Freemium • Proprietary
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
95 Lightworks alternatives
Lightworks is an editing powerhouse, delivering unparalleled speed and flexibility, fully integrated with the other members of the Complete Collaboration family.
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Lightworks Features
1. Ad-freeLightworks doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Chroma Key / Green ScreenLightworks supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
3. Node BasedLightworks supports node editing, a form of visual programming that gives you full control over the rendering.
4. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Lightworks, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
Color correction
Non linear editor
Watermarking
Capture Video
Opinions about Lightworks as a Alternative to VirtualDub
This alternative is disputed. Lightworks is still a legitimate VirtualDub alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
CapCut
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Freemium • Proprietary
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
116 CapCut alternatives
CapCut is a free video editing app offering a suite of features including cutting, speed adjustment, advanced filters, a vast music library, and creative effects to help users produce high-quality videos.
- - CapCut is the most popular Web-based alternative to VirtualDub.
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CapCut Features
1. Ad-freeCapCut doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in CapCut, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
3. LightweightCapCut consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in CapCut without registration.
5. Works OfflineCapCut can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
6. Support for 4KCapCut supports watching, rendering or exporting 4K content (also know as UHD or Ultra HD).
7. PortableCapCut can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
8. Dark ModeCapCut supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
9. Chroma Key / Green ScreenCapCut supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
Automated Captions
Non Destructive Editing
Final Cut Pro
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Paid • Proprietary
Video Editor
Mac
iPad
114 Final Cut Pro alternatives
Final Cut Pro provides non-linear, non-destructive editing of any QuickTime-compatible video format including DV, HDV, P2 MXF (DVCProHD), XDCAM (via plug-in), and 2K film formats. It supports a number of simultaneously composited video tracks (limited mainly by video format and...
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Final Cut Pro Features
1. Support for LayersFinal Cut Pro supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Final Cut Pro, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
Non linear editor
Non linear presentation
Linear editor