VirtualDub

Spec sheet

Purpose

VirtualDub is a video capture and processing utility for Windows, designed for fast linear operations over video.Read 12 Oct 2026 · virtualdub.org

Free plan

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · virtualdub.org

Support

The author accepts crash reports and compatibility reports by email, but says limited spare time means not every email can be answered.Read 12 Oct 2026 · virtualdub.org

Batch processing

VirtualDub supports batch processing for large numbers of files.Read 12 Oct 2026 · virtualdub.org

Capture compatibility

Video capture requires a Video for Windows compatible capture device and driver.Read 12 Oct 2026 · virtualdub.org

Capture features

Capture features include fractional frame rates, optimized disk access, AVI2 and multisegment capture, input level monitoring, and real-time downsizing, noise reduction, and field swapping.Read 12 Oct 2026 · virtualdub.org

Capture limitation

Most FireWire DV devices without a Video for Windows driver cannot be used for capture with VirtualDub.Read 12 Oct 2026 · virtualdub.org

Current version

The site lists version 1.10.4 as the stable version.Read 12 Oct 2026 · virtualdub.org

Desktop app

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · virtualdub.org

Extensibility

Third-party DLLs can add video filters and input drivers for additional video and audio file formats.Read 12 Oct 2026 · virtualdub.org

Formats

VirtualDub is mainly geared toward AVI files; it can read but not write MPEG-1 and can handle sets of BMP images.Read 12 Oct 2026 · virtualdub.org

Intended use

It is a pre- and post-processor for video and is described as a companion to a general-purpose editor, not an editor application itself.Read 12 Oct 2026 · virtualdub.org

License and cost

The maker says VirtualDub costs nothing and is licensed under the GNU General Public License, with its source code available.Read 12 Oct 2026 · virtualdub.org

Mobile app

NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · virtualdub.org

Security and compliance

The site provides no security or compliance claims; its download page notes that released materials are under the GPL and gives conditions for mirroring them.Read 12 Oct 2026 · virtualdub.org

Support limits

Incoming email is limited to 40K raw size, and the author notes that spam filters may prevent messages or replies from getting through.Read 12 Oct 2026 · virtualdub.org

Video processing

Processing features include AVI2 and multi-segment AVI support, MPEG-1 and Motion-JPEG decoders, audio track removal or replacement, video filters, frame-rate adjustment, and preview with live audio.Read 12 Oct 2026 · virtualdub.org

Web app

NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · virtualdub.org

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Video Editing Software#128 of 1557.4