Free online tool

Video Trimmer

Play your video, mark where the clip starts and ends, and download just that part as an MP4.

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MP4, MOV, M4V, WEBM

Max file size: 100 MiB

Mark the start and end as you watch

Pause on the moment you want and press Set start or Set end, drag the handles on the timeline, or type exact times in seconds.

Preview before you export

Play just the selection in your browser before anything is uploaded. The clip is cut where you set it, not at the nearest keyframe.

An MP4 that plays everywhere

The clip is saved as H.264 video with AAC audio at up to 1920 pixels and 30 fps, with an option to remove the sound.

How to trim a video online

  1. 1

    Choose an MP4, MOV, M4V or WebM video of up to 100 MiB.

  2. 2

    Play the video and press Set start and Set end at the moments you want, or type the times in seconds.

  3. 3

    Press Play selection to check the clip.

  4. 4

    Choose the maximum dimension, quality and audio, then click Export MP4.

  5. 5

    Preview the trimmed clip and download the MP4.

What people use this tool for

  • Cut the important moment out of a long phone video.
  • Remove the start and end of a screen recording before sharing it.
  • Make a short clip for a presentation, message or social post.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I trim a video?

Choose a video, play it and pause where the clip should begin. Press Set start, move to the end point and press Set end, or drag the handles on the timeline. Use Play selection to check the clip, then click Export MP4 and download it.

Does trimming reduce the video quality?

The selection is re-encoded to H.264 instead of being copied, so the clip can start on any frame. Choose Higher quality for the closest match to the original or Smaller file for a lighter clip. Output is limited to 1920 pixels on the longer side and 30 frames per second.

How long can the trimmed clip be?

Up to five minutes per export, from a video of up to 30 minutes and 100 MiB. At 1920 pixels, Full HD clips longer than about three minutes exceed the processing limit, so choose 1280 for those. Each MP4 can be up to 80 MiB.

Which videos can I trim?

MP4, MOV, M4V and WebM files, including HEVC videos from iPhones. Phone rotation is applied so the clip plays upright. If your browser cannot preview a file, you can still type the start and end times and export it.

Is the sound kept?

Yes. The first audio track is converted to 48 kHz stereo AAC. Tick Mute audio to export a silent clip. Other audio tracks, subtitles, chapters and metadata are left out.

Where are files processed and when are they removed?

Choosing a video only creates a preview in your browser; Export MP4 uploads it to Zutilium's server for processing. After a successful conversion, uploads are scheduled for deletion after about one minute and generated downloads after about ten minutes. Cleanup runs periodically, so removal is not immediate. Save your result promptly.