FreeMediaEditor

Media editing guides

A little clarity before your next edit.

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How to Use the Online Video Editor

A complete guide to FreeMediaEditor: add media, cut and arrange clips, mix audio, work with images, save projects and export your finished video.

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How to Use the Online Voice Recorder

Record a voice note, save separate takes, or open your recordings in FreeMediaEditor to trim and arrange them.

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MKV vs MP4: What's the Difference?

Both are video containers. The useful question is which one works for your next step.

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MP4 vs WebM: Which Video Format Should You Use?

Choose a format based on where the video will play, then test it on that device.

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How to Reduce Video File Size Without Losing Too Much Quality

Start with what you can remove, then decide how much detail the result needs.

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MP3 vs WAV: Which Audio Format Should You Use?

Keep a good source for editing and make a separate copy for listening or sharing.

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Video Containers and Codecs Explained

The extension tells you the package. It does not tell you everything needed to play the file.