Machete 3.1

Machete 3.1 is a simple and convenient utility for video viewing and editing. Support of editing functions for other formats is planned for future versions of the program. With Machete, you can play not only AVI or WMV, but some other video file types as well.

Currently, Machete can edit video files in AVI and WMV (ASF) format (support for more video formats will be added in future versions).

The programs key feature is that editing of a video file is performed without re-encoding (so-called lossless editing). This not only saves time, but also prevents loss of video or audio quality. Also, it means that you would not need powerful and expensive computer to edit your video material. After a file is edited and saved, it retains its original format.

None of editing operations in Machete requires re-encoding of video or audio streams. This is why the editing process is very quick and does not lead to any loss of video quality. This puts Machete in the category of lossless video editors. Also, it means that you would not need powerful and expensive computer to edit your video material. After a file is edited and saved, it retains its original format.

Machete fully supports Windows Clipboard functionality. It means that you do not need to save the file after each editing operation. You can do all the editing that you need, view the result and save the resulting file just once.

Therefore, Machete is an ideal solution for easy and quick "slicing" of your video files: deletion of unnecessary fragments, copying, moving, mixing and saving of individual pieces, and joining of video files with the same formats

The program does not require installation of any special codecs for video editing in addition to regular decoders that are needed for video viewing. You don't need any special skills or advanced knowledge to edit video with Machete. 

Major Features:

1. Play AVI and WMV video files, as well as some other
   
2. Edit AVI video files (*.avi)
   
   •   most video codecs supported: DV (Digital Video Type 1, 2), DivX, XviD and other
   •   most audio codecs supported: MP3 (VBR and CRB), AC3 and other
3. Edit WMV (ASF) video files (*.wmv, *.asf)
   
   •   most video codecs supported: WMV, MSS and other
   •   most audio codecs supported: WMA, MP3 and other
   •   cut, copy, delete and paste fragment of video files
   •   save video fragments as separate files
   •   insert one video file into another file of the same format
4. Save video stream as a separate file
   
5. Save audio stream as a separate WMA file (works only for WMV (ASF) files).
   
6. Save a video frame as a bitmap (.bmp) file.