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Trim Video Online, Free & Private

Cut the parts you don't need and keep the moment that matters. VimCut's trimmer runs locally in your browser using WebAssembly, so your footage never leaves your device, perfect for trimming clips before posting to TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts.

Choose a videoor drag and drop a file here. Processed locally, never uploaded

How to trim a video online

01Click "Choose a video" and select a clip from your device.
02Drag the start and end handles on the timeline to select the section to keep.
03Click "Trim Video" and wait a few seconds for processing.
04Preview the result and click "Download" to save the trimmed clip.

How this video trimmer works

Trimming means keeping one stretch of a video and discarding the rest. You set a start and an end with the two handles on the timeline, and VimCut produces a new file that contains only that selection. The original file on your device is not changed.

When your browser supports it, the trim uses the built-in hardware video encoder, which is fast. Otherwise it falls back to WebAssembly (ffmpeg.wasm), which is slower but gives the same kind of result. Either way the selection is re-encoded into an MP4 with H.264 video and AAC sound. Press play to preview exactly the selected part before you click Trim Video. You can loop the preview to replay the selected part while you decide. The start, end and length of the selection are shown under the timeline, so you know how long the finished clip will be.

Limits and related tools

Because nothing is uploaded, your device does all the work. VimCut shows a warning from about 500 MB on a computer, or lower on a phone with little memory, and it blocks files above 2 GB. To cut one video into two files instead, use Split Video. To make the trimmed clip smaller, use Compress Video.

Why edit video in your browser?

Your file never leaves your device. No uploads, no privacy risk.
No account, no watermark, and no daily usage limit.
Works on desktop and mobile browsers. Nothing to install.
Completely free, powered by open-source WebAssembly video tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this video trimmer really free?

Yes. VimCut's trim tool is 100% free with no watermark, no account, and no daily limit because all processing happens in your browser instead of on our servers.

Are my videos uploaded anywhere?

No. Your video is processed locally using WebAssembly (ffmpeg.wasm) directly in your browser tab. Files are never sent to a server, which also means it works even on a slow connection.

What video formats can I trim?

VimCut accepts most video files your browser can open, such as MP4, MOV and WebM. If a file will not load, convert it first with Convert to MP4. The trimmed output is exported as MP4 for maximum compatibility.

Is there a length or file size limit?

Because nothing is uploaded, your device does all the work. Files of a few hundred megabytes run well on most computers. VimCut shows a warning from about 500 MB on a computer, or lower on a phone with little memory, and it blocks files above 2 GB, because they can crash a browser tab.

Content last updated: 2026-10-11