Shorten a video to the part that matters. Play the video, drag the start and end handles, or type exact times down to hundredths of a second, and preview the selection before you save. The trimmer keeps the original format, so an MP4 stays an MP4 and a MOV stays a MOV, unless you choose MP4 output.
The default fast mode copies the video and sound without re-encoding, so even a long 4K recording is cut in seconds with zero quality loss. Because videos can only start cleanly on a keyframe, fast mode may begin up to a second or two early. Choose precise mode to cut exactly on the frame you picked; it re-encodes the clip at high quality. Everything happens in your browser, and the video is never uploaded.
How to use the Trim Video tool
- Choose a video file. It plays right away in the preview player.
- Drag the handles on the timeline, or play the video and click "Set to current" for the start and end.
- Fine-tune the times in the Start and End boxes and use "Play selection" to check.
- Choose fast (no quality loss) or precise (frame-accurate) cutting, and the output format.
- Click "Trim video" and download the clip.
Why use ToolOrca Trim Video
- Timeline with draggable handles, playhead and exact time inputs
- "Set to current" buttons and "Play selection" preview
- Fast lossless cut (stream copy) that takes seconds
- Precise frame-accurate mode with high-quality re-encoding
- Keeps the original format (MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM, AVI) or saves MP4
- Keyboard support: arrow keys move a handle by 0.1 s, Shift+arrow by 1 s
Fast copy or precise cut?
Videos are compressed as groups of frames that start with a keyframe. A cut that copies the streams must start on a keyframe, so fast mode moves the start back to the nearest one (phones usually place one every one or two seconds). The end is cut at your chosen time. In return the clip keeps the original quality and is ready almost instantly.
Precise mode decodes and re-encodes the clip with H.264 at high quality, so it starts exactly where you asked. It takes longer, roughly the clip's length or more on a phone, but is the right choice for short clips, memes and social posts.
After trimming
Need the clip smaller for WhatsApp or email? Run it through the video compressor. To share a short moment as an animation, use Video to GIF, or save only the sound with Video to MP3.
Frequently asked questions
Does trimming reduce the video quality?
Not in fast mode: the video and sound are copied exactly. Precise mode re-encodes at high quality, which is visually very close to the original.
Why does my clip start a little earlier than I selected?
Fast mode can only start on a keyframe. Switch to precise mode to start exactly on the selected frame.
Can I trim an iPhone MOV video?
Yes. MOV files are cut and saved as MOV, or as MP4 if you choose that output format.
Is my video uploaded?
No. The video is trimmed on your device with FFmpeg running in your browser.
Can I cut a long video?
Yes. Fast mode handles long videos easily because nothing is re-encoded. Precise mode on long clips can be slow on phones.