ffmpeg - Trimming (time selection)

ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -ss 00:00:04 -t -t 00:00:02 output.mp4

NOTE: This extracts frames from second 4 to second 6.

  • -ss 00:00:04 is the start time.
  • -t 00:00:02 for duration in seconds.

Lossless Cropping or Trimming of Videos

ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -ss 00:00:00 -to 01:30:15 -c:v copy -c:a copy output.mp4

NOTE:

  • Omit the -to parameter to trim till the end.
  • Use -t parameter instead to specify duration, not end time.