Trim Video Online
Select one continuous part of a video and remove everything before and after it. Trim MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM, MKV, and other common formats online.
Select the Part of the Video You Want to Keep
Upload a video, drag the timeline handles to set the start and end points, and preview the selected fragment. The exported file contains that continuous section; footage outside the selection is removed.
How to Trim a Video Online
Trimming keeps one continuous section of a recording. Set where that section begins and ends, then remove the unused footage on both sides. This is useful for cutting a long lead-in, an unwanted ending, or extracting one highlight from a longer recording.
- Upload your video. Choose an MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM, MKV, or another supported file.
- Set the beginning. Drag the left handle or enter the exact time in the Keep from field.
- Set the ending. Drag the right handle or enter the time in the Keep until field.
- Preview the selection. Play the chosen fragment and adjust the boundaries if necessary.
- Trim the video. Process the file with the selected start and end times.
- Download or continue editing. Save the result or open the trimmed clip in the full editor.
Set Accurate Start and End Times
Use the timeline handles for quick visual selection or type a timestamp when you know the exact boundary. The fields accept seconds, MM:SS, and HH:MM:SS. Preview from the selected start point and check both transitions before exporting.
For speech, place the cut in a natural pause instead of directly on a word. For action footage, avoid cutting in the middle of a fast movement unless the abrupt transition is intentional.
When to Use an Online Video Trimmer
Common trimming tasks
- Remove setup time from the beginning of a recording.
- Cut an unwanted ending or empty frames.
- Extract one highlight from a longer video.
- Shorten a screen recording or presentation.
- Create a teaser or preview clip.
- Prepare a shorter segment for social media.
What this tool keeps
The standalone trimmer exports one continuous range. If you select 00:10 as the start and 00:40 as the end, the result contains those 30 seconds and removes everything outside that range.
Trim, Split, Crop, or Merge?
Trim Video
Keep one continuous section and remove footage before its start and after its end.
Split and Delete
Use the full editor when you need to remove a scene from the middle while keeping both surrounding parts.
Crop Video
Remove areas from the edges of the picture. Cropping changes the visible frame, not the clip duration.
Merge Videos
Join two or more separate clips in sequence when the required moments are stored in different files.
Video Quality After Trimming
Trimming changes duration rather than composition, but the processed result may still be encoded during export. Start with the original source file and avoid repeatedly downloading, uploading, and exporting the same clip. Check fine details, text, and motion in the result before deleting the source.
Supported Video Formats
The online video cutter accepts common formats including MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM, and MKV. If the browser cannot preview the uploaded format directly, the tool may prepare a compatible preview before you set the trim range.
Need to Edit Your Video?
Use the full editor to remove several internal sections, arrange multiple clips, add subtitles or text, and resize the final video for social media.
Learn More About Trimming Video
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I trim video online for free?
Yes. You can trim video directly in your browser without installing any software.
Will trimming reduce video quality?
Trimming primarily changes the duration, but the exported result may be encoded during processing. Use the original source file and avoid repeated exports to minimize visible quality loss.
What formats can be trimmed?
The tool supports common video formats including MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM and MKV.
Can I cut a specific part from the middle of a video?
The standalone tool can extract one section from the middle by setting its start and end times. To remove an internal scene while keeping both the beginning and ending, use the full editor to split and delete that section.
Can I trim videos for social media?
Yes. You can extract a shorter highlight, remove a long introduction, or prepare a concise segment before resizing and adding captions for a social platform.
What is the difference between trimming and cropping?
Trimming changes which part of the timeline is kept. Cropping removes areas from the edges of the picture and changes the visible frame.
Can I enter an exact start and end time?
Yes. Use the Keep from and Keep until fields. They accept seconds, MM:SS, and HH:MM:SS values.