Trim video online for free

Cut the exact clip you need. Since it doesn't re-encode, it's practically instant.

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🔒 100% private: your files never leave your deviceUp to ~200 MB

How it works

1

Upload your video

You'll get a preview.

2

Mark start and end

In seconds or hh:mm:ss.

3

Download

The trimmed clip, instantly.

How to trim a video by start and end time

Upload a video and a preview appears. Type the start time and, optionally, the end time, either in seconds (for example 90) or as hh:mm:ss (for example 01:30), then download the trimmed clip. If you leave the end empty, the clip runs to the end of the video. The video can be up to about 200 MB.

Trimming is usually very fast because of how the tool cuts. When the cut point falls right on a keyframe, the video is copied without being re-encoded, so the result is nearly instant and keeps the same quality as the original. If the video uses an uncommon format, or the cut cannot be made on a keyframe, the tool may need to re-encode and take a little longer.

A few practical tips. To remove a section from the middle, trim the part you want to keep and, if needed, join the pieces afterwards with the video merger. To share the result, check the file size: if it is still large for WhatsApp or email, shrink it with the video compressor. To turn a short moment into an animation, use the video to GIF converter.

Everything happens in your browser, so your video is never uploaded to a server. That keeps private clips private and means there is no waiting for an upload. For audio files there is a matching audio trimmer that works the same way.

Frequently asked questions

Do I lose quality when I trim a video?
Usually not. When the cut lands on a keyframe the video is copied without re-encoding, so quality stays identical. Uncommon formats may need re-encoding, which can take longer.
How do I set the start and end?
Type the times in seconds, such as 90, or as hh:mm:ss, such as 01:30, in the two fields before trimming.
Is the end time required?
No. If you leave it empty, the clip runs from your start time to the end of the video.
How big can the video be?
Up to about 200 MB, depending on your device memory.
Can I cut a part out of the middle?
Trim the section you want to keep, or trim the pieces separately and join them with the video merger.
Is my video uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser and the video never leaves your device.

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Video/audio engine: FFmpeg (LGPL/GPL). License info