Three ways to set the cut
The Trim tab shows a strip of thumbnails taken from your video. Drag the handles to the moments you want, or use the keyboard arrows for small steps. If you already know the times, type them into the start and end boxes.
The Preview the selection button plays only the chosen part, and the loop option repeats it so you can check that the cut begins and ends where you intend.
How to trim a video
- Drop your video on the page.
- Open the Trim tab.
- Drag the handles, or type the start and end times.
- Preview the selection, press Start and download the clip.
What to do after trimming
A trimmed clip is usually much lighter than the full video. If you still need a smaller file, use the Compress tool on the same video, and use the Convert tool to change the format for your phone, editor or website.
You can also turn the selected moment into a GIF, or keep only its sound as an MP3. All these tools share the same selection of start and end.
Questions
Can I cut the middle of a video?
This tool keeps one selected part, from a start to an end. To remove a section from the middle, trim the two parts you want and join them in an editor.
Is the trimmed video uploaded?
No. The cut is made in your browser and the file stays on your device.
Can I type exact times?
Yes. The start and end boxes accept precise timecodes, down to a fraction of a second.