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Free Online Video Trimmer

Runs entirely in your browser - no upload, no sign-up.

Choose a video to set precise trim points

Your source and result stay in this browser tab. Nothing is uploaded.

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What is a video trimmer?

A video trimmer removes unwanted footage from the beginning or end of a clip. Load a video, set the exact section you want to keep, preview it, and export a new MP4 or WebM file. Processing happens on your device, so the source and finished clip are not uploaded.

How to use

  1. 1Choose a video. Drop a local video into the tool or use the file picker. The browser reads its duration and track details without uploading it.
  2. 2Set the section. Drag the start and end handles, enter an exact timestamp, or use the current preview position.
  3. 3Preview the cut. Play only the selected section and refine the boundaries until the kept clip is right.
  4. 4Trim and download. Start the local export, keep the tab open, then preview and download the resulting MP4 or WebM file.

Who it's for

This browser video cutter uses a web-native media pipeline to read, decode, encode, and package your selected section locally. It chooses MP4 when your device supports compatible H.264 and AAC encoding, then tries WebM with VP9 and Opus when MP4 is unavailable.

Exact cuts may require re-encoding, so a long 4K source can take time and use substantial memory. Keep this tab open while exporting, and use a recent browser on a capable device for large clips.

FAQ

Is my video uploaded when I trim it?

No. The source is read from a local browser file object and the trimmed result is assembled in this tab. This tool does not send either file to a processing server. Your result exists only as a temporary browser URL until you download it, replace the source, reload, or close the page.

Is this online video trimmer free?

Yes. You can choose a video, set precise trim points, preview the selection, export, and download without an account or watermark. There is no fixed server upload limit because no upload occurs, but your browser and device memory still impose a practical limit on source and output size.

What video size can I trim in the browser?

The practical limit depends on device memory, source resolution, codec, clip length, and the browser. The tool warns when a file is large for the current device and blocks files above a conservative local-memory limit. A desktop browser is a better choice than a phone for long or 4K video.

Will the trimmed video be MP4 or WebM?

The tool first tries an MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio because that combination plays on many devices. If the browser cannot create it, the tool tries WebM with VP9 video and Opus audio. The result card and download filename always show the actual container that was produced.

Does trimming reduce video quality?

An exact cut can require decoding and re-encoding the selected frames, which may cause a small generational quality change. The export keeps the source dimensions and uses a high-quality encoder setting. Re-encoding also lets the clip begin near the exact timestamp instead of snapping to an earlier keyframe.

Why can a video play but fail to export?

Playback and export use different browser capabilities. A browser may decode a source codec for the video element but lack a WebCodecs encoder, or it may be unable to package the requested audio and video tracks together. Try a current Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari release on another device if both MP4 and WebM fail.

Can I cancel and retry a video export?

Yes. Cancel asks the active local conversion to stop and returns the tool to the editable selection. You can change the boundaries and retry without choosing the source again. Keep the page open until cancellation or export finishes so the browser can release encoder and file resources cleanly.