Video Trimmer

Accuracy depends on browser seek precision, typically within 0.1 seconds. For frame-accurate trimming, use FFmpeg: ffmpeg -ss 00:00:05 -to 00:00:15 -i input.mp4 -c copy output.mp4

The browser must play the video in real time to capture frames. A 5-minute trim takes ~5 minutes to export.

WebM (VP9). For MP4 output, convert the WebM using HandBrake or FFmpeg after downloading.

Yes, the Video Trimmer is 100% free with no registration, no hidden fees, and no usage limits. All processing happens locally in your browser, ensuring complete privacy.

Absolutely. The Video Trimmer processes everything client-side in your browser. No data is uploaded to or stored on any server. Your content remains private on your device at all times.

Yes, the Video Trimmer is fully responsive and works on smartphones and tablets. You can use it on any device with a modern web browser -- no app download required.

No account or registration is needed. Simply open the Video Trimmer in your browser and start using it immediately. There are no sign-up walls or usage restrictions.

Simply enter your input in the provided field, adjust any settings to your preference, and the tool will process it instantly. You can then copy the result to your clipboard or download it.

The Video Trimmer works in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. For the best experience, use the latest version of your preferred browser.

Trimming and cutting overlap in everyday use, but they describe slightly different actions. Trimming usually means shortening a clip from its ends — pulling in the start point, the end point, or both — so you keep one continuous segment and discard everything outside it. Cutting can mean the same thing, but it also describes splitting a clip into pieces or removing a section from the middle and joining the remaining parts. This tool focuses on trimming: you mark a single start and end and keep the region between them as one clip. That makes it ideal for grabbing a highlight, dropping dead air at the front, or isolating one moment. For mid-clip removals or stitching multiple segments, a full editor is the better fit. Load your file above and drag the handles to set your trim.

Load your video, then set the selection so the gap between the start and end points is exactly 60 seconds. The live badge shows the current trim duration as you adjust, so you can watch it tick toward 1:00. For precision, use the manual time inputs in MM:SS.ms format — for example, set the start to 00:05.00 and the end to 01:05.00 for a clean 60-second cut. The visual timeline and the typed values stay in sync, so dragging a handle updates the numbers and vice versa. Once the region is right, export and download the WebM, which uploads cleanly to Reels, Shorts, and TikTok. Note that each platform has its own length limits, so confirm the current cap before publishing. Open the trimmer above to clip your segment to the exact length you need.

Yes. The trimmer exports WebM (VP9) because that is what the browser's built-in recorder produces, but you can convert the result to MP4 afterward with a free tool. HandBrake offers a simple drag-and-drop interface: load the WebM, pick an MP4 preset, and start the encode. If you prefer the command line, FFmpeg converts in one step with ffmpeg -i input.webm output.mp4. WebM itself already uploads fine to YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and most social platforms, so conversion is only necessary when a destination specifically requires MP4 or when you are importing into editing software that does not read WebM. For a frame-accurate MP4 with no re-encoding at all, the tool also surfaces a copy-paste FFmpeg trim command. Trim your clip above first, then convert the download if a particular workflow needs MP4.

Two things change the file size when you trim. First, you are keeping only part of the source, so a 15-second cut from a 60-second clip carries roughly a quarter of the original footage and lands near a quarter of the size — the live badge estimates this by scaling the source size to how much of the video you keep. Second, the export re-encodes your selection to WebM using the VP9 codec at 30 frames per second, and that encoding can shift the size up or down depending on how the original was compressed. Because it re-encodes rather than copying the original stream, the result is not a byte-for-byte slice; it is a freshly rendered clip. That is also why the estimate is approximate rather than exact. Load a video above and the badge will preview the projected output size as you adjust your selection.

The trimmer accepts the common formats that phones, screen recorders, and cameras produce: MP4, WebM, and MOV. MP4 is the near-universal default from smartphones and most cameras, MOV is the typical output from Apple devices and screen-capture apps, and WebM is common from web recordings. Because the tool relies on your browser to decode and play back the video for frame capture, playback support depends on the codecs your browser can read — standard H.264 MP4 and VP9 WebM work everywhere, while less common codecs inside a container may not preview. Whatever you load, the export is always WebM (VP9), regardless of the input format. If a file refuses to load, re-encoding it to a standard MP4 first usually resolves it. Drag your MP4, MOV, or WebM into the tool above to start setting your trim points.