Trim and cut videos online, free
1 viewKeep only the part you need. Set the start and end while watching, mute the sound if you like, and crop to vertical 9:16 for Reels, Shorts and Status.
- Free, no sign-up
- Files stay on your device
- No watermark
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MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, AVI · up to about 1.8 GB
How to use the Video Trimmer
- Add a videoChoose a video; it opens in the player.
- Mark start and endPlay or drag to the moment and press “Set start” or “Set end”, or type the times.
- Choose extrasRemove the sound, or crop to 9:16 vertical or 1:1 square.
- Trim and downloadSave the clip as MP4.
Why use this video trimmer
Most videos need a quick cut before sharing: removing the shaky start, keeping the best ten seconds for a Status, or making a vertical clip for Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. Full video editors are heavy for such a small job.
The trimmer shows your video in a player so you can mark the start and end exactly, then saves just that part as an MP4. Pair it with the Video Compressor for smaller files, or the Video to MP3 tool to keep only the audio.
- Frame-accurateRe-encodes the clip so it starts exactly where you chose.
- Reels and Shorts readyCrop to 9:16 or 1:1 from the centre in one click.
- Mute optionRemove background noise or music before sharing.
- Private and freeRuns on your device with no watermark.
Questions people ask
How do I cut a part of a video?
Open the video, move to where the clip should start and press Set start, move to the end and press Set end, then click Trim.
Can I make a vertical video for Reels or Shorts?
Yes. Choose 9:16 under Crop; the tool keeps the centre of the frame.
Will the trimmed video have a watermark?
No. The tool is free and adds nothing to your video.
How long can the video be?
Any length your browser can open, but trimming a short part of a long video is fastest.
Is my video uploaded?
No. Everything happens on your device.
More free tools
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- Video to MP3Extract the audio track as MP3
- Background RemoverCut out people and portraits in one click
- AI Photo EnhancerUpscale small or blurry photos 2× or 4×
- Image ConverterJPG, PNG and WebP, many files at once
From the H View blog
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