ffmpeg -i midv912engsub.mkv -ss 01:58:56 -c copy output_part2.mkv If soft subtitles are in the original, the -c copy preserves them automatically.
| Tool | Best for | Free? | Supports timecodes? | |------|----------|-------|---------------------| | | General conversion with subtitles | Yes (GPL) | Yes (range selection) | | FFmpeg (command line) | Precise cutting & encoding | Yes (LGPL) | Yes (exact frames) | | Avidemux | Fast trimming without re-encoding | Yes (GPL) | Yes (A/B markers) | | Shutter Encoder | User-friendly FFmpeg GUI | Yes | Yes | | VLC Media Player | Basic conversion & cutting | Yes (GPL) | Yes (record function) | Part 3: Step-by-Step Conversion Methods Method 1 – Using HandBrake (Easiest for preserving subtitles) Step 1: Download HandBrake from handbrake.fr (free, no adware). midv912engsub convert015856 min free
✅ New video file trimmed/cut precisely at 01:58:56 with English subtitles intact. Method 2 – Using FFmpeg (Most precise, especially for exact frames) FFmpeg allows millisecond-accurate cuts and subtitle embedding. ffmpeg -i midv912engsub
Extract subtitles first (free) Use gMKVExtractGUI (for MKV) or ffmpeg -i file.mkv -map 0:s:0 subs.srt Extract subtitles first (free) Use gMKVExtractGUI (for MKV)