Trim, cut, and shorten videos. No downloads required.
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Trim any video in seconds
Upload, trim, and export without leaving your online browser
Quickly turn full-length videos into shorter clips
Shorten your videos into clips with an easy-to-use video trimmer that helps edit content 10x faster. Supporting videos up to two hours, Kapwing's online clip cutter allows you to accurately trim video by the frame even without any prior editing experience.
Complete projects faster with instant video loading
Once uploaded to Kapwing, your video is processed instantly, making it ready for a variety of edits. This saves you time and lets you focus on being creative. Plus, since Kapwing is fully online, you can upload and edit from anywhere while preserving the full quality of your video.
Use AI for automatic trims, splits, and cuts
If manual trimming isn't for you, Kapwing has two AI-powered tools to transform your editing experience. Text-based-editing lets you split and trim clips by deleting text from the transcript, while Clip Maker uses AI to scan your video and automatically cut it into meaningful sections. Editing video content has never been easier.
Add polished audio in one online studio
For modern content creators, crafting engaging visuals is just the start, especially if you're after studio-quality interviews, vlogs, tutorials, or demos. Smart Cut automatically removes silences and filler words like 'uhh' and 'umm,' while the one-click Clean Audio tool eliminates background noise with ease. Simple.
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Create and repurpose video faster
Creators in every field cut and trim video online with Kapwing
Event Highlights
Event videographers shave hours off their workflow by trimming video online. Two hours of footage can be cut into short highlight videos using Kapwing's AI Clip Maker
Tutorials & Vlogs
Tutorial and vlog creators use our online clip cutter to remove awkward moments, long pauses, and extra fluff, making video editing faster, even if editing on an iPhone
Email Campaigns
Content marketers use our free video trimmer to shorten explainer videos into enticing teasers they can embed in email campaigns
Product Demos & Reviews
Shorten video online to catch the best moments of product demos and reviews, spotlighting key features and benefits, perfect for landing pages and social media posts
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Facebook & Google Ads
Digital marketers use our online clip cutter to shorten one-minute advertising videos into snappy, in-stream ads that comply with Google Ads and Facebook's length requirements
How to Trim a Video
- Upload video
Upload your video to Kapwing directly from your device or by copying and pasting a URL link. This online video trimmer supports most video formats (MP4, MOV, MKV, and more).
- Trim video
Click on the video and drag the double-sided arrows to trim it, or use the "Trimming" option in the right-hand sidebar. To split the video, place a marker where you want to add a cut and press “S” on your keyboard.
- Edit and export
Make additional edits to your trimmed video, and export when you’re ready. Download a video file or copy your own unique video URL link.
What's different about Kapwing?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kapwing's Video Trimmer free?
Yes, the Kapwing Video Trimmer is free for all users. The free plan includes some limitations to other editor features and applies a small watermark to the final video.
Is there a watermark on exports?
If you are using a Free plan then all exports — including the Video Trimmer — will contain a watermark. Once you upgrade to a Pro plan the watermark will be completely removed from your creations.
Why should I shorten long videos?
There are several key reasons to shorten online videos:
- Optimize for Mobile: Short, digestible videos are far easier to consume on mobile devices and encourage viewers to watch on the go. 63.38% of global web traffic comes from mobile devices, too, making mobile-viewing experience a top priority.
- Increase Number of Shares: Mobile videos are also shared more frequently, making them perfect for spreading your brand message and growing an audience.
- Enhanced Viewer Retention: Most online video content is now under two minutes long, and shorter videos are more likely to be watched in full, improving the chances that content will be remembered by more viewers for longer.
What factors effect video playback speed?
Video playback speed is affected by a range of factors, but some of the most common are:
- Video Resolution and Quality: Higher-resolution videos require more data to be processed, which slows down playback if your internet connection can’t handle the demand. Lower resolution videos generally load and play more quickly.
- Video Compression: While highly compressed videos have smaller file sizes, they often require more processing power to process. This affects playback speed, especially if a device can’t decode the video fast enough.
- Player or Software Efficiency: A video player or software’s efficiency at processing and rendering video affects playback speed. Optimized players, like Kapwing’s Online Video Editor, can process video more efficiently, which reduces delays and stuttering.
What’s the easiest way to trim a video?
The easiest way to trim a video is to use an online video trimmer. This allows you to avoid purchasing heavy-duty software that takes a lot of time to master, or overloading your device's storage space by downloading and saving tons of content.
Simply upload your video, select the portion you want to cut, and adjust the start and end points. Once you're happy with the selection, download your edited MP4 clip or copy the URL link for easy sharing.
Can you use the Video Trimmer on an iPhone or Android?
Kapwing works across both desktop and mobile devices. To trim a video on an iPhone or Android, start by uploading a video to Kapwing's online browser. Next, touch and drag the front or end of your video to shorten its length in the timeline. You can also press the scissor icon above the marker to make your split for free.
What video files is Kapwing compatible with?
Kapwing's Video Trimmer works with all popular file types for video (MP4, AVI, MOV, etc.). Note that video exports in Kapwing will always be MP4 and audio files will always be MP3. We feel these files represent the best tradeoff between file size and quality.
What is the difference between cutting and trimming a video?
Cutting a video involves splitting it into separate parts, allowing you to remove or rearrange specific sections. Trimming, however, means shortening the video by adjusting the start or end points to remove unwanted footage. Both techniques refine your video and are available through Kapwing.
How do I combine multiple videos into one?
To combine multiple videos into one, upload all your content to Kapwing. The videos are stored on the server, allowing you to add each clip to your project, trim it to the desired length, and then add the next clip seamlessly.
Kapwing is free to use for teams of any size. We also offer paid plans with additional features, storage, and support.