In short: Trim Video cuts a video down to the exact start and end you choose on a visual timeline and saves the clip as MP4 or WebM, entirely in your browser.
Processed locally in your browser
Your files and text are handled entirely on your device using your browser. They are never uploaded to our servers.
Trimming happens locally in your browser. Your video never leaves your device.
How to use Trim Video
3 quick steps. Most people are done in under a minute.
- 1
Upload a video.
- 2
Drag the timeline handles or use “Set start / end” while it plays.
- 3
Click “Trim video” and download your clip.
Trim Video features
- Drag timeline handles or set start/end while the video plays
- Play just your selection before saving
- Fine-tune with arrow keys in 0.1-second steps
- Optional mute, MP4 or WebM output, no watermark
When to use Trim Video
- Cut the boring start and end off phone recordings
- Clip a highlight to share on social media
- Shorten screen recordings and tutorials
About this tool
Trim any video to the exact moment. Drag the handles on the timeline or set start and end while the video plays, preview your selection, then save it as MP4 or WebM. Optionally remove the sound. Everything runs in your browser, without uploads or watermarks.
Trim Video FAQ
How do I trim a video online?
Upload the video, drag the start and end handles on the timeline (or play it and click “Set start” and “Set end”), then click “Trim video” and download your clip.
Does trimming add a watermark?
No. FaaTools never adds watermarks, and there are no limits or sign-ups.
Is it safe to use this tool with private videos?
Yes. Your videos are processed entirely in your web browser using JavaScript on your own device. Nothing is uploaded to FaaTools servers, so we never see, store or share your data — you can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and the tool keeps working.
Is Trim Video free to use?
Yes, Trim Video is 100% free with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limits. FaaTools is supported by unobtrusive ads, which keeps every tool free for everyone.
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