How to trim a video without installing software

What do I need?

You need a modern web browser and a link to the video. The link can point straight to a video file (.mp4, .webm, .mov, .m4v or .mkv), or it can be a YouTube link for a video you own or have permission to use. Nothing is installed and you don't sign up.

Ready to try it? Open the trimmer and paste a link.

How do I trim the video?

1. Open VideoTrimming and paste the link into the link bar.
2. Drag the blue handle to the start and the pink handle to the end, or type the times.
3. Press Preview clip to check the cut.
4. Press Download clip and save the MP4.

The how it works page covers each step and the keyboard shortcuts.

When is a desktop editor the better choice?

A desktop editor is better when you need frame-exact cuts, several clips on a timeline, effects or titles, or when the video is a file on your computer. VideoTrimming cuts one section out of a video at a link. It does one job and keeps it short.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. The page is built to work at phone widths, with larger touch targets for the handles and the download button kept in reach at the bottom of the screen.

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