Video Players, Video Editors, Live Streaming, Animation

## Video Tools

* 🌐 **[Digital Video Intro](https://github.com/leandromoreira/digital_video_introduction)** - Digital Video Guides / Resources
* ↪️ **[AI Video Generators](/wiki/ai#video-generation)**
* **[Reincubate Camo](https://camo.com/studio)** - Use Any Camera as Webcam

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### Video File Hosts

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Most file hosts remove files after inactivity, while some delete them regardless. Check each host if you're concerned about file expiry. Tags are: Account Space / Individual File Limit / File Retention.
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* ↪️ **[Streaming Hosts](/wiki/video#video-streaming)** - Host Videos on YouTube Style Sites
* **[DoodStream](https://doodstream.com/)** - 5GB / 60 Days / Requires Sign-Up
* **[Litterbox](https://litterbox.catbox.moe/)** - 1GB / 3 Days
* **[Catbox](https://catbox.moe/)** - 200MB / Forever / Allows Hotlinking
* **[Gofile](https://gofile.io/)** - 100GB Monthly / 10 Days
* **[Send.now](https://send.now/)** - Unlimited / 30 Days

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### Screen Recording

* **[OBS Studio](https://obsproject.com/)** / Windows, Mac, Linux / [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/obsproject) / [GitHub](https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio)

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### Processing / Encoding

* **[HandBrake](https://handbrake.fr/)** or [VidCoder](https://vidcoder.net/) - Video Encoding Software / Windows, Mac, Linux / [Guide](https://www.rapidseedbox.com/blog/guide-to-mastering-handbrake) / [GitHub](https://github.com/HandBrake/HandBrake)
* **[FFmpeg](https://ffmpeg.org/)** - Multimedia Processors / Windows, Mac, Linux / [GitHub](https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg)
* **[Shutter Encoder](https://www.shutterencoder.com/)** - Video Encoding Software / Windows, Mac, Linux / [GitHub](https://github.com/paulpacifico/shutter-encoder)
* **[MKVToolNix](https://mkvtoolnix.download/)** - MKV Editing Tools / Windows, Mac, Linux
* **[archived-things](https://sometimes-archives-things.github.io/archived-things/)**, [Codec Wiki](https://wiki.x266.mov/) / [Discord](https://discord.gg/bbQD5MjDr3) / [GitHub](https://github.com/av1-community-contributors/codec-wiki), [⁠Video Noob Guide](https://gist.github.com/arch1t3cht/b5b9552633567fa7658deee5aec60453/), [JET Guide](https://jaded-encoding-thaumaturgy.github.io/JET-guide/master/), [The Encoding Guide](https://encoding-guide.neocities.org/) or [Silentaperture](https://silentaperture.gitlab.io/mdbook-guide/) - Video Encoding Guides
* **[Basics to the Art of Remuxing](https://claraiscute.neocities.org/Guides/remuxing/)**, [2](https://claraiscute.pages.dev/Guides/remuxing/) - Learn How to Remux Videos

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### Live Streaming

* 🌐 **[Awesome Streaming](https://github.com/juancarlospaco/awesome-streaming-tools)** or [StreamerFreebies](https://streamerfreebies.com/) - Live Streaming Resources
* **[OBS Studio](https://obsproject.com/)** - Live Stream Manager / Windows, Mac, Linux / [GitHub](https://github.com/obsproject/obs-studio)
* **OBS Tools** - [Tweaks](https://ctt.cx/video/obs/) / [Background Remover](https://github.com/locaal-ai/obs-backgroundremoval) / [Web App](https://github.com/Niek/obs-web) / [Phone Controller](https://github.com/Kounex/obs_blade) / [Smooth Zoom](https://github.com/JustAdumbPrsn/OBS-Smooth-Zoom) / [Plugin Updater](https://ko-fi.com/s/0b5bd4536d) / [Guide](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/guides/broadcasting-guide/)
* **[Streamer.bot](https://streamer.bot/)** - Live Stream Manager / [ X ](https://x.com/streamerdotbot) / [Subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/streamerbot) / [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/hYqQGG3puC) / [GitHub](https://github.com/Streamerbot)

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### VTuber Tools

* 🌐 **[Runa's Archive](https://kekuwi.github.io/Runa-Archive)** - VTuber Resources / [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/GdfHVZ6Z33)

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### [Subtitle Tools](/wiki/video#subtitle-tools)

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### [Linux Video Tools](/wiki/linux-macos#linux-video)

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### [Mac Video Tools](/wiki/linux-macos#mac-video)

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## Video Players

* 🌐 **[Awesome Video](https://github.com/krzemienski/awesome-video)** - Video Streaming Resources
* 🌐 **[Video Help](https://www.videohelp.com/software/sections/video-players?orderby=Rating)** - Video Player Index
* **[MPV Clients](https://mpv.rocks/)**, **[MPC-QT](https://mpc-qt.github.io/)** or [MPV (Official)](https://mpv.io/) - Video Player / [Custom Builder](https://mpv-easy.github.io/mpv-build/) / [Frontends](https://github.com/mpv-player/mpv/wiki/Applications-using-mpv) / [GitHub](https://github.com/mpv-player/mpv)
* **[MPC-HC](https://github.com/clsid2/mpc-hc/)** or [MPC-BE](https://sourceforge.net/projects/mpcbe/) - Video Player / [YT-DL Support](https://www.free-codecs.com/guides/how_to_stream_videos_with_mpc-hc.htm) / [OpenSubtitles Bypass](/notes#mp-opensubs)
* **[VLC](https://www.videolan.org/)** - Video Player / [GitHub](https://github.com/videolan/vlc)
* **[FastStream](https://faststream.online/)** - Fragmentation Streaming Extension / [Android](https://github.com/WyvrnRes/FastStream-for-Mobile/) / [Firefox Note](https://github.com/Andrews54757/FastStream?tab=readme-ov-file#notice-for-firefox-extension-store-users) / [GitHub](https://github.com/Andrews54757/FastStream/)
* **[OpenVideo](https://openvideofs.github.io)** or [Stream-Bypass](https://github.com/ByteDream/stream-bypass) - Use Streaming Sites in Ad-Free Player with Subs, Speed Control & More

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### Stream Sync

* **[Synkplay](https://syncplay.pl/)** - App
* **[Watch2Gether](https://w2g.tv/)** - Online Player
* **[SyncWatch](https://github.com/Semro/syncwatch)** - Online Extension
* **[Kosmi](https://kosmi.io/)** - Online Player
* **[WatchParty](https://www.watchparty.me/)** - Online / Virtual Browser
* **[neko](https://neko.m1k1o.net/)** - Docker Virtual Browser / [GitHub](https://github.com/m1k1o/neko)

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### MPV Tools

* 🌐 **[⁠Awesome-MPV](https://github.com/stax76/awesome-mpv)** - MPV Tools / Resources
* 🌐 **[igv's shaders](https://gist.github.com/igv)** - Various Shaders

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### VLC Tools

* 🌐 **[Awesome VLC](https://github.com/mfkl/awesome-vlc)** - VLC Resources

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## Media Servers

* ↪️ **[Torrent Automation](/wiki/video#torrent-apps)**
* **[Jellyfin](https://jellyfin.org/)** - Media Server / [Matrix](https://matrix.to##jellyfinorg:matrix.org) / [Discord](https://discord.gg/zHBxVSXdBV) / [GitHub](https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin)
* **[Kodi](https://kodi.tv/)** or [Xbox Kodi](https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nblggh4t892) - Media Server

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### Jellyfin Tools

* 🌐 **[Awesome Jellyfin](https://github.com/awesome-jellyfin/awesome-jellyfin)** - Jellyfin Resources
* **[Fladder](https://github.com/DonutWare/Fladder/)** - Desktop Client / Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS

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### Kodi Tools

* **[Elementum](https://elementum.surge.sh/)** - Torrent Streaming / Trakt Sync / Similar to Stremio + Torrentio

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## Video Download

* ↪️ **[YouTube Video Downloaders](/tools/social-media-tools#youtube-downloaders)**
* ↪️ **[Twitch Video Downloaders](/tools/social-media-tools#twitch-downloaders)**
* ↪️ **[Download Managers](/tools/file-tools#download-managers)**
* **[yt-dlp](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp)** or [YTDL-PATCHED](https://github.com/ytdl-patched/ytdl-patched) - Multi-Site / [Commands](https://github.com/TheFrenchGhosty/TheFrenchGhostys-Ultimate-YouTube-DL-Scripts-Collection) / [Discord](https://discord.gg/H5MNcFW63r)
* **[cobalt](https://cobalt.tools/)** - Multi-Site / Online / [Instances](https://instances.cobalt.best/), [2](https://cobalt.directory/) / [Playlist Support](https://playlist.kwiatekmiki.pl/), [2](https://playlist.kwiatekmiki.com/) / [ X ](https://x.com/justusecobalt) / [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/pQPt8HBUPu) / [GitHub](https://github.com/imputnet/cobalt)
* **[9xbuddy](https://9xbuddy.com/)**, [2](https://9xbuddy.site/), [3](https://9xbuddy.in/) - Multi-Site / Online
* **[Video DownloadHelper](https://www.downloadhelper.net/)** / [Note](/notes#video-downloadhelper), [FetchV](https://fetchv.net/) or [MPMux](https://mpmux.com/) - Extensions

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## Video Editing

* **[r/VideoEditing](https://www.reddit.com/r/VideoEditing/)** - Video Editing Subreddit / [Wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/VideoEditing/wiki/index/)
* **[Eyecandy](https://eyecannndy.com/)** - Visual Technique Examples / [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/WRyrPkWEzT)
* **[Waifu2x GUI](https://github.com/AaronFeng753/Waifu2x-Extension-GUI)**, [⁠TheAnimeScripter](https://github.com/NevermindNilas/TheAnimeScripter), [Video2x](https://github.com/k4yt3x/video2x), [Enhancr](https://github.com/mafiosnik777/enhancr), [Warlock-Studio](https://github.com/Ivan-Ayub97/Warlock-Studio), [Lossless Scaling](https://fmhy.net/gaming#download-games) (search) or [Dandere2x](https://github.com/akai-katto/dandere2x) - Video Upscaling

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### Video Editors

* ↪️ **[Editing Software](/wiki/torrenting#torrent-sites)**
* **[DaVinci Resolve](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve)** - Video Editor / Requires Sign-Up (Fake Info Works) / [Subtitle Generator](https://tom-moroney.com/auto-subs/) / [Green Screen Extract](https://github.com/alexandremendoncaalvaro/CorridorKey-Runtime) / [Discord](https://discord.gg/davinci-resolve-community-714620142096482314)
* **[Kdenlive](https://kdenlive.org/en/)** - Video Editor / [GitHub](https://github.com/KDE/kdenlive)
* **[LosslessCut](https://github.com/mifi/lossless-cut)** - Single Video Editor
* **[Shotcut](https://shotcut.org/)** - Video Editor / [GitHub](https://github.com/mltframework/shotcut)

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### Online Editors

* **[wide.video](https://wide.video/)** / [Discord](https://discord.gg/Q54kW97yj5)
* **[Pikimov](https://pikimov.com/)** - Use Edge or Chrome
* **[Mastershot](https://mastershot.app/)** - Requires Sign-Up

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### Effects / Enhancements

* **[Efecto](https://efecto.app/)** or [effect.app](https://effect.app/) - Online Video Effects

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### Animation Tools

* 🌐 **[Creator Resources](https://www.newgrounds.com/wiki/creator-resources/)** - Art & Animation Resource Index
* **[Unreal Engine](https://www.unrealengine.com/)**, [MoonRay](https://openmoonray.org/), [cgsoftbox](https://t.me/cgsoftbox), [SketchUp](https://www.sketchup.com/) / [Plugins](https://sucj.me/) or [Twinmotion](https://www.twinmotion.com/en-US) - 3D Creation Tools
* **Unreal Engine Tools** - [Modding Guides](https://github.com/Dmgvol/UE_Modding) / [Megascans](https://quixel.com/megascans) / [Model Viewer](https://www.gildor.org/en/projects/umodel) / [UPK Explorer](https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/587) / [Wiki](https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/UPK_Explorer) / [Discord](https://discord.gg/9KPvQ4H)
* **[Immersity AI](https://www.immersity.ai/)** - 2D Image to 3D Animation Tool

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### Stock Videos

* 🌐 **[Awesome Stock Resources](https://github.com/neutraltone/awesome-stock-resources#videos)** or **[CuteStockFootage](https://cutestockfootage.com/free/video)** - Stock Video Indexes