How to Trim a Video

Tap a method to see how the trimming process works.

iPhone

Open the video in the Photos app, tap “Edit,” then drag either end of the timeline at the bottom of the screen to keep only the part you want.

Android

Use your gallery app’s edit feature or a built-in video editor app to adjust the timeline and cut out just the section you need.

Online video trimming tools

You can upload a video file to an online tool, set a start and end point, and download only the trimmed section.

Save it as a separate file

Choosing a “save as new clip” option when saving your trimmed video keeps the original file untouched.

Cut out the parts you don’t need

If a video has extra dead time at the start or an unwanted moment at the end, trimming lets you keep just the part you want.

Want to shrink the file size too?

It is also worth checking out how to reduce video file size, especially if the trimmed clip is still too large to share easily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I undo a trim after saving it?

Using a “save as new clip” option keeps your original video intact, so you can always go back and trim a different section from the source file later.

Can I cut out just the middle of a video and stitch the rest together?

That is difficult with basic trimming tools alone — cutting multiple sections and stitching them back together requires a more full-featured video editing program.