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Split & Trim Video
Split a long video into equal parts, cut it at the times you choose, or trim out just the clip you need. By default nothing is re-encoded, so quality is unchanged and it takes seconds. Your file is never uploaded; everything runs in your browser.
Choose a video, pick how to split it, then press Split.
How to split or trim a video
- Press Choose a video. Its length, resolution and codec appear (the first time, the video engine of about 32 MB downloads).
- Pick how to split. A preview below shows the parts as you type.
- N equal parts: a 1-hour video in 3 parts → 20 minutes each
- Every N minutes: a 25-minute video every 10 minutes → 10, 10 and 5 minutes
- Cut at chosen times: "1:30, 5:00" → 0:00–1:30, 1:30–5:00, 5:00–end
- Trim out one clip: start 1:00, end 2:30 → just that minute and a half
- Press Split video, then Save each part or use Download all as ZIP.
Fast cuts vs. exact cuts
Video is compressed as full pictures (keyframes) every few seconds plus the changes in between. Cutting without re-encoding means each part must start on a keyframe, so a fast cut moves slightly, usually by a few seconds at most, to the nearest keyframe. In exchange the quality is identical and even an hour of video takes seconds.
| Method | Where it cuts | Quality and speed |
|---|---|---|
| Fast (default) | The keyframe near your time | Identical to the original, seconds |
| Exact | Exactly at your time | Re-encoded to H.264 MP4, slow (can take longer than the video) |
The result list shows where each part actually starts and ends. To put parts back together, use Merge Videos; parts from the same video join without quality loss.
Good uses
- Size limits: send a video that's too long for a messaging app or email in several parts.
- Just the moment you need: the seconds around an incident in dashcam footage, or the Q&A from a lecture recording.
- Social media: make clips that fit Reels or Shorts length limits.
FAQ
Is my video uploaded?
No. Videos are never sent to a server; they are processed in your browser. Only the video engine (ffmpeg.wasm) downloads once from a public CDN.
How large can the video be?
The original is read only where needed, but the parts are built in your device's memory. 1–2 GB is comfortable on a computer, a few hundred MB on a phone.
Does it work with AVI?
Yes. Fast cuts keep AVI; exact cuts produce MP4. Browsers can't play AVI directly, so open the parts in a video player.
Sources
- FFmpeg compiled to WebAssembly, runs in the browser: ffmpeg.wasm (GitHub)
- Options and filters reference: FFmpeg documentation
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