Cut parts out of a mpeg2 without having to re-encode?

[ltd.]

Hi

I have some mpeg2 files which are very high quality, but there are certain parts I would like to remove from them without compromising the quality or having to export (re-encode) them.

I was wondering what software is out there that is quick and painless where I can just load the file and using like a skip frame timeline selection method to cut out the unwanted bits then just save it without having to export.

Thanks

[Baldrick]

Videoredo.

[ltd.]

Videoredo.

Thanks that looks great but do you know of any Freeware apps before I jump in like?

[filmboss80]

Have you tried Mpg2Cut2? Even DVDShrink, in the Reauthor mode, my be of use.

[freebird73717]

Cuttermaran is free

But for ease of use your best bet is to buy a program like videoredo or womble mpeg-vcr

[PuzZLeR]

If you're going to do alot of cutting on lots of content over a period of time I recommend investing in one of the nice payware apps available. It's certainly worth it.

In my opinion:

Best Payware:
-TMPGEnc MPEG Editor - my personal favorite, it's flawless IMO
-VideoReDo - a big choice in this forum
-Womble MPEG Video Wizard - very good editor too

Best Freeware:
-Cuttermaran - solid and reliable

Weaknesses of the above:
-TMPGEnc MPEG Editor - simple edits only (cuts/joins), very underrated for some reason, it deserves more attention
-VideoReDo - simple edits only (cuts/joins), a bit of a learning curve for its features, but very easy afterwards
-Womble MPEG Video Wizard - sometimes it throws off GOPs and time stamps during transitions or other advanced edits, but easily corrected with multiplexing with one pass in TMPGEnc or VideoReDo (QuickFix)
-Cuttermaran - needs elementary streams only, a bit of a pain but do-able

[The_Doman]

Mpeg2Schnitt is another nice freeware program, but you need to demux your files before Mpeg2Schnitt can use them.

[KTH]

Another vote for videoredo. Videoredo will also allow you to edit mpeg2 HD video's.