Online video trimmer

Trim, cut, or clip videos online with WeVideo's free online video cutter! Available on desktop and mobile and compatible with MP4, MOV, AVI & more. Just upload + trim to get the perfect length for any clip.

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Trim videos in seconds

Let's face it. In a content-binging culture when most of us have the attention of a goldfish, every millisecond counts. So cut the fluff and get to the good stuff with our online video trimmer!

Don't worry — you don't need endless focus either. Start and finish in seconds by uploading a file and dragging the ends to quickly cut, clip, or shorten videos — no extra software or downloads needed. 
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Online video trimmer + editor all in one

Wanna do more than just trim video length? Sure thing! Besides the basic trim, our online video cutter lets you split clips down the middle, merge clips with transitions, and layer them across multiple tracks. 

Mix in some music, add some motion titles, and boom — you've got your next product promo, YouTube video, or classroom assignment. 

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Cut videos on desktop or mobile

Our online video cutter works wherever you do. Use our browser-based video trimmer from any desktop device, or download our free apps for iOS and Android.

And if you have multiple team members working on multiple devices, that's no prob, either! Check out our Business plans and let your entire team collaborate on trimming videos online.

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Why use WeVideo’s online video clipper?

Super-precise trimming Super-precise trimming

WeVideo is the easiest way to cut videos to the perfect length. We mean it! Zoom into your Timeline and cut videos to 1/100th of a second.

Cut videos of any type Cut videos of any type

Looking to trim a file that isn't your typical MP4? You got it, captain. Our online video cutter accepts 20+ popular file types including AVI, MOV, and WMV.

Resize for social + more Resize for social + more

Repurpose the same video file for Instagram, YouTube, Facebook & more! WeVideo lets you instantly resize your video into the most common aspect ratios.

Multiple file formats Multiple file formats

Export your trimmed video your way. With our online tool, you can set your preferred video resolution and choose between multiple file formats — even a GIF!

Large stock library Large stock library

Add some pizzazz to create a truly professional-looking video. After you've used our video cutter, throw in your choice of 1M+ stock images and videos!

Video editing in the cloud Video editing in the cloud

No need for a separate photo app or video trimmer software. Cut videos on desktop or mobile and have your projects auto-save to our secure cloud.

How to use our online video cutter

Open the WeVideo video trimmer from your desktop or mobile device. Then upload your video(s) or import a file directly from Google Drive, Facebook, Dropbox, and more.

Drag and drop your video(s) onto your Timeline. Drag either end of the clip to cut out the beginning or the end, or click Split to cut the clip at your current playhead location. 

You can even trim multiple clips and then merge them together to tell a seamless story. It's all easy with our video editor!

Save your file right away if you're set, or use our video editor to do some pro-level polishing: add music, motion titles, transitions, a branded watermark...anything.

When you're done, choose where you want to export your videos (online or on your device) as well as your preferred resolution and file type.

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From our customers

"I teach with projects, and WeVideo is an excellent platform for students to work collaboratively on video projects. While most teens have some ideas about video from their cell phones, WeVideo takes their creativity and skills to a whole new level, allowing them to fund their voice in new and exciting ways."

Peter De Lisle Academic Director at Inanda Seminary

"We've had students put themselves in their own dioramas and talk through their projects using green screen effects."

Kirsten Hood Coordinator of Campus Instructional Technology at Frisco ISD

"WeVideo is a truly innovative and highly effective solution that has been surpassing all expectations for the entire learning and innovation design team since the day we integrated the platform"

Maikel Right Online Associate Director of Instructional Technology, Florida International University

"WeVideo is the perfect balance for my needs. It has every feature I require without the unnecessary complexity of other editors, making it a great fit for my projects."

Ken Walker, PhD Founder of Vegan Rise One

"WeVideo is more mature in terms of interaction types and met the needs of instructors."

Priscilla Hockin Brown Sr. Instructional Technologist at Rutgers University

Frequently asked questions

WeVideo's web-based online video trimmer lets you split, cut, or trim videos without extra software or downloads. Use an online video trimmer to achieve a specific video length, seamless video edit, or viral compilation.

Video trimmers let you adjust the beginning or end of a video to achieve a particular length or create polished edits. Video cutters make it easy to cut videos into multiple segments, remove whole sections, and stitch segments together.

With our online video trimmer, you can upload any video file (even large formats) and quickly trim, split, and combine as needed.

Pro tip: If you want to export video quality of 1080p or 4K Ultra HD, then we recommend uploading images that are at least 1024 x 768 pixels and 2 MB in size. For videos, we recommend at least 1280 x 720 pixels at 24 FPS.

WeVideo supports the following video file formats: 3GP, 3GPP, AVI, DIVX, DV, FLV, M4V, MJPEG, MKV, MOD, MOV, MP4, MPEG, MPG, M2TS, MTS, MXF, OGV, WEBM, and WMV.

You can also cut GIFs and audio files, including: AIF, MP3, M4A, OGG, WAV, and WMA.

When you finish a project, the available output formats from our online video cutter include MP4, MP3, and GIF.

Definitely:

  • Trimming a video means increasing or decreasing the length of a clip, usually by eliminating some frames at the beginning or end.
  • Cutting a clip means splitting it in two (or more).
  • Cropping means changing the size and/or dimensions of the video.

Everything you need to: 

  • Trim the beginning or the end of a video
  • Cut a clip into multiple sections (and remove the unwanted parts)
  • Merge clips together
  • Rearrange their order
  • Mix in music
  • Add text
  • Create custom transitions to any videos
  • And more

Our online video trimmer grants you access to all key editing features.

Keep your video cutting on point with these video length guidelines:

  • Facebook feed: up to 240 minutes
  • Instagram posts: up to 60 minutes
  • Instagram Reels: up to 20 minutes
  • TikTok: up to 10 minutes
Of course, social platforms are constantly changing their length limitations, but you can always hop back into our video editor to re-trim or edit content as needed.

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