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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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.
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