Record, Trim, Convert & GIF — The DALBIT Workflow
See how DalVideo, DalCut, DalConvert, and DalGIF form a complete video pipeline — from screen recording to trimming, format conversion, and GIF export.
Most video production workflows involve juggling multiple apps — one for recording, another for trimming, yet another for format conversion, and maybe a web tool for creating GIFs. Files get exported, re-imported, and you lose track of which version is the latest.
DALBIT products are designed to work as a connected pipeline. Each tool handles one task well, and all four pass files to each other with a single click.
The Four Products
| Product | What it does | Key feature |
|---|---|---|
| DalVideo | Screen recording | AI captions (Whisper), drawing overlay |
| DalCut | Lossless trimming & merging | AI scene detection, no re-encoding |
| DalConvert | Format conversion | AI quality optimization per segment |
| DalGIF | GIF/WebP/APNG creation | Smart frame selection, SNS presets |
Workflow 1: Lecture Recording → Polished Video
Goal: Record a 45-minute lecture, remove dead air, compress for upload.
- DalVideo: Record the lecture with screen capture. AI generates subtitles automatically using Whisper — completely offline.
- Click “Trim with DalCut” in the completion panel. DalCut opens with your recording loaded.
- DalCut: Use AI Silence Detection to find and remove pauses. Use AI Scene Detection to split at topic transitions. Lossless trim preserves original quality — no re-encoding needed, finishes in seconds.
- Open in DalConvert: Convert from MKV to MP4 with H.265 codec. AI analyzes motion levels: static slides get higher compression, live demos preserve detail. Result: 40% smaller file, same visual quality.
Time saved: What used to require HandBrake + LosslessCut + manual quality tuning is now a click-through pipeline.
Workflow 2: Tutorial → Social Media GIFs
Goal: Create short GIF demos from a screen recording for Twitter and GitHub.
- DalVideo: Record a quick demo (2 minutes).
- DalCut: Trim to the 15-second highlight. Lossless, instant.
- DalGIF: Open the trimmed clip. Select the Twitter preset (15 MB limit). Smart frame selection removes blurry frames. Export as optimized GIF.
Or skip step 2 — DalGIF has built-in time range selection, so you can trim during GIF conversion.
Workflow 3: Archive & Format Migration
Goal: Convert a folder of old AVI recordings to modern H.265.
- DalConvert: Drag 20 AVI files into the batch queue. Select H.265 codec, enable AI optimization. Convert All — each file gets per-segment quality analysis.
- Open in DalCut: Spot-check a converted file. If a section needs trimming, cut it losslessly.
- Open in DalGIF: Extract a thumbnail GIF from the best moment for your file manager preview.
How the Integration Works
Every DALBIT product includes a product launcher that detects other installed DALBIT apps. After completing an operation:
- DalVideo shows “Trim with DalCut”, “Convert with DalConvert”, “Convert to GIF with DalGIF” buttons in the completion panel
- DalCut shows “Open in DalConvert” and “Open in DalGIF” after trim/export
- DalConvert shows “Open in DalCut” and “Open in DalGIF” after conversion
- DalGIF shows “Open source in DalCut” and “Open source in DalConvert” after GIF creation
Files are passed via command-line arguments — click a button, and the target app opens with your file loaded. No manual file browsing.
All products also support right-click context menu integration in Windows File Explorer, so you can open any video in any DALBIT tool directly.
What Each Tool Does NOT Do
This is equally important. Each tool stays focused:
- DalVideo doesn’t edit (that’s DalCut) or convert formats (that’s DalConvert)
- DalCut doesn’t re-encode by default (lossless first, DalConvert for format changes)
- DalConvert doesn’t trim (that’s DalCut) or create GIFs (that’s DalGIF)
- DalGIF doesn’t record screens (that’s DalVideo)
One tool, one job, done well. But together, they cover the entire pipeline.
Pricing
All four products are free to use with a 10-minute output limit. Pro licenses are one-time purchases — no subscriptions:
| Product | Pro Price |
|---|---|
| DalVideo | $29.99 |
| DalCut | $19.99 |
| DalConvert | $19.99 |
| DalGIF | $14.99 |
Every feature is available in the free version. The only limit is output duration.
Get Started
Download any DALBIT product for free — no sign-up required:
- DalVideo — Screen recording + AI captions
- DalCut — Lossless video trimming
- DalConvert — Smart format conversion
- DalGIF — Video to GIF/WebP/APNG