Cut and trim video instantly in your browser - no upload needed
Cut clips from longer recordings, remove unwanted sections, or trim footage down to size for social media. Fast mode copies the original streams with no re-encoding, so you get a trimmed file in seconds with zero quality loss. Everything runs in your browser and your files are never uploaded.
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Drag and drop a file onto the page, or click "Select Video" to browse your device. MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, and other common formats are supported.
Drag the handles on the timeline to mark the section you want to keep, or type exact timecodes into the start and end fields for precise control.
Fast mode copies the original streams without re-encoding, giving you a trimmed file in seconds with zero quality loss. Compatible mode re-encodes the video for frame-accurate cuts that play on any device.
Click the "Trim Video" button. Processing runs entirely in your browser - your file is never uploaded to a server.
When trimming is complete, click "Download" to save the trimmed file to your device.
Remove unwanted beginnings and endings from recordings, tutorials, or vlogs. If your screen recording starts with setup steps or your vlog has dead time at the end, trim those sections away before sharing.
Pull out specific moments from long recordings - a highlight from a gaming session, a key quote from a meeting, or a reaction worth sharing. Set your start and end points around the moment you want and trim it into a standalone clip.
Platforms like Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts have strict length limits. Use the trimmer to cut your video down to the right duration before uploading, so you keep control over which part makes the cut.
Clean up screen recordings, presentations, or podcast videos by trimming out long pauses, stumbles, or off-topic tangents. Fast mode makes this especially quick since there is no re-encoding wait.
VidShift offers two trim modes to suit different needs. Fast mode copies the original video and audio streams without re-encoding. This makes it near-instant and produces zero quality loss - the output is bit-for-bit identical to the source in the trimmed section. The only trade-off is that the cut must align to a keyframe, so the actual start point may be up to a second earlier than the one you selected. For most clips this difference is imperceptible.
Compatible mode re-encodes the video, which is slower but gives you a frame-accurate cut and guarantees the output plays on every device and platform. Use it when precision matters - for example, when cutting to a specific beat in a music video, or when you need the clip to start and end at an exact moment for a presentation.
Drop or select your video file on this page. Use the timeline scrubber or type exact timecodes to set your start and end points. Click Trim Video and download the result. Everything runs in your browser - no upload, no signup, no cost.
In Fast mode (the default), the video is not re-encoded - the original video and audio streams are copied directly. This means zero quality loss and near-instant processing. Compatible mode re-encodes the video, which may cause a slight quality difference but ensures the output works on all devices.
Fast mode copies the existing video and audio streams without re-encoding. It is near-instant and preserves original quality, but the cut point may not be frame-exact since it must align with keyframes. Compatible mode re-encodes the video, which is slower but produces frame-accurate cuts and guarantees compatibility with all players.
VidShift supports all common video formats: MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM, OGV, M4V, and MPEG-TS. In Fast mode, the output format matches the input. In Compatible mode, you can choose between MP4, WebM, or MKV.
In Compatible mode, the trim is frame-accurate - you can cut at any point in the video. In Fast mode, the cut snaps to the nearest keyframe, which may be slightly before your chosen start point. For most videos this difference is less than a second. Use Compatible mode when you need exact precision.
There is no hard limit on video length or file size. The practical limit depends on your device's available memory. In Fast mode, even very large files can be trimmed quickly since no re-encoding is needed. For large files in Compatible mode, try a lower quality or resolution to reduce memory usage.
This tool is designed for video files. For audio-only files, try our MP4 to MP3 Converter to extract and convert audio. For trimming audio tracks from video, trim the video here first, then extract the audio.
No. Your files never leave your device. VidShift has no backend servers that receive or store your media. All processing runs locally in your browser using WebAssembly, ensuring complete privacy. The tool even works offline after your first visit.
VidShift is a top choice for an online video trimmer because it processes everything in your browser - no upload wait, no file size caps, and no watermarks. Fast mode trims instantly with zero quality loss, while Compatible mode gives you frame-accurate cuts. Unlike most online trimmers, VidShift works offline and never stores your files on a remote server.
Yes. VidShift lets you cut video online for free with no watermarks, no branding, and no signup. The output is a clean file identical to the original - just shorter. There are no premium tiers or hidden limits.
Most video cutter tools upload your file to a remote server for processing, which is slow and raises privacy concerns. VidShift runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly - nothing is uploaded. This makes trimming near-instant in Fast mode and keeps your files completely private. It also works offline after your first visit and has no file size restrictions.
No. VidShift runs directly in your web browser - there is nothing to install or download. Open the page, drop your video, set your trim points, and export. It works on Chrome, Edge, and other modern browsers on desktop and mobile.
Load your video and use the end handle on the timeline to set the end point at or before the 30-second mark. You can type 00:00:30 into the end timecode field for a precise cut. In Fast mode, the trim is nearly instant. This is useful for shortening clips for Instagram Reels (max 90 seconds), TikTok, or any platform with a time limit.
Open VidShift in your mobile browser - Chrome on Android and Safari on iOS both work. Tap the upload area to select a video from your camera roll. Use the timeline handles to set your start and end points (pinch to zoom the timeline for more precision on small screens), then tap Trim Video. The trimmed file downloads to your device. No app install is needed.
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