native
Native AVFoundation pipeline
VidPare is built in Swift/SwiftUI directly on AVFoundation and VideoToolbox, so trimming performance feels like a native Mac app because it is one.
Native macOS video trimmer
Trim videos fast on macOS. No uploads. No nonsense.
Free and open source video trimming for Mac, built with SwiftUI and AVFoundation for native speed and reliability.
Does one thing well: trim videos easily, quickly, and natively.
free
Passthrough trim speed
For common cuts, VidPare can remux without re-encoding. That means fast export times, minimal quality loss, and less waiting around.
privacy
Local-first privacy
Your videos stay on your machine. No upload queue, no hidden file-size wall, and no browser tab trying to pretend it is a desktop editor.
Not a shell over ffmpeg
VidPare is built directly on Apple frameworks: Swift, SwiftUI, AVFoundation, and VideoToolbox. That gives you real macOS integration, hardware-accelerated media pipelines, and predictable behavior without external binary glue.
SwiftUI Shell VideoEngine (AVFoundation) No ffmpeg dependency
How it works
- Open your clip
Drop in MP4, MOV, or M4V directly from Finder.
- Set trim points
Use timeline handles to choose exactly what you want to keep.
- Export fast
Use passthrough where possible for near-instant outputs.
FAQ
Is VidPare really free and open source?
Yes. VidPare is MIT licensed and free to use.
Does VidPare upload my files anywhere?
No. Processing is local on your Mac using AVFoundation.
Is this just a shell around ffmpeg?
No. VidPare does not depend on ffmpeg. The trimming engine is native Swift + AVFoundation.
What formats are supported right now?
Current focus is straightforward trimming workflows for MP4, MOV, and M4V sources.
What is on the roadmap?
Near-term work includes deeper export compatibility checks, packaging improvements, and more timeline ergonomics.