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YOUR MOMENT. YOUR CUT.

Free Online Video Cutter

Keep the part you love. Trim your video, preview the moment,
and download a clean MP4. Right here, in your browser.

No watermarkNo video uploadFree to start

Video cutter

A great clip starts here.

Drop your video here, or choose one from your device.

MP4, MOV & WebM · No software to install
Your video stays on your device.File requirements
3 free trims per day without an account.
How it worksSee the possibilitiesQuestions & answers
THREE STEPS. ONE GREAT CLIP.

How to cut a video online

From the full recording to the moment that matters.
No editing experience needed.

01

Choose your video.

Drag in an MP4, MOV or WebM from your device. Your video opens in the editor without being uploaded.

02

Find your moment.

Drag the two timeline handles or enter start and end times. Play the selection to check your cut.

03

Make it yours.

Click Trim video, preview your finished clip and download the MP4. The original video stays untouched.

LESS FOOTAGE. MORE FEELING.

Keep the part that matters.

A better opening. A tighter product story. One useful answer. Give each moment room to shine.

Coastal travel video scene with a cream campervan, ocean and golden cliffs01 / TRAVEL & EVERYDAY
Original 00:48Keep 00:15

Turn a long take into a highlight.

Trim the lead-in and keep the stretch of road, the perfect wave or the smile you want to remember.

00:10YOUR HIGHLIGHT00:25
Try a different cut
Pour-over coffee product video scene with steam, a kettle and a ceramic cup02 / PRODUCT & SOCIAL00:45 → 00:12

Get straight to the good part.

Cut the setup from a product demo. Keep the pour, the reveal or the detail your audience came to see.

Keep 00:08–00:20
Creator recording a lesson or podcast in a softly lit studio with a microphone and camera03 / LESSONS & PODCASTS02:30 → 00:30

One answer. Ready to share.

Extract a useful explanation from a longer recording. Trim pauses at the edges and keep the original sound.

Keep 01:05–01:35

Illustrative edits with AI-created scenes. Your actual video appears in the editor when you choose a file.

SMALL CONTROLS. A BETTER CUT.

Easy to start.
Precise where it counts.

Use the timeline to find your moment, then fine-tune the start and end. Preview the exact selection before you make the cut.

  • Enter times down to a fraction of a second
  • Keep your original framing and orientation
  • Keep the sound or export a silent clip
  • Preview and download on the same page
Make your first cut
Just your favorite partMP4
START00:10.000
END00:25.000
15 seconds.
All yours.
THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB

Cut time. Or crop the frame?

Trimming a video changes how long it plays. Cropping changes how much of the picture you see.

Video CutterShorten the video. Keep one time segment.
You’re here
Video CropperChange the frame. Focus on your subject.
A FEW USEFUL DETAILS

Your files. Your device.

Local trimming keeps your video with you. Choose a supported file and keep this tab open while it exports.

Supported files & export settings

Input video
MP4 / M4V, MOV and WebM that your browser can preview
Recommended source
H.264 video with AAC audio, in standard SDR color
Export
MP4 with H.264 video; AAC audio when present and kept
Picture & sound
Original framing, with optional smaller exports; original sound unless you turn it off
File size
Up to 250 MB on desktop; 100 MB on mobile
Clip length
Choose one continuous section; processing depends on your device

Precise cuts re-encode the selected section. Original resolution is the default; optional size limits keep the same framing. Quality and file size can change. Odd pixel dimensions may be padded by one pixel for MP4 compatibility. HDR and files the browser cannot preview are not supported by this version.

Your video stays
on your device.

The free video cutter processes your file locally. Your footage is not uploaded to Sharper.video to make the cut.

The editor downloads its processing engine the first time you export. Account services may also connect to the internet. Your video is not sent with those requests.

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GOOD QUESTIONS. CLEAR ANSWERS.

Video cutting,
explained.

Everything you need to know before your next cut.

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How do I cut a video online?

Choose your video, then drag the two timeline handles or enter a start and end time. Use Play selection to check the section you want to keep. Click Trim video, wait for processing to finish, then preview and download your MP4 on this page.

Is this online video cutter free?

Yes. You can complete 3 successful trims per day in this browser without creating an account. Sign in to a free Sharper.video account for unlimited daily trims. The same file and device requirements apply.

Can I trim a video without a watermark?

Yes. Sharper.video does not add a watermark to the trimmed MP4. The cutter does not remove a watermark that is already part of your original video.

What is the difference between a video cutter and a video trimmer?

Both names describe shortening a video by selecting the part you want to keep. This page handles both tasks: trim the beginning or end, or extract one continuous clip from a longer recording. Cropping the visible picture is a different task.

Can I cut an MP4 video online?

Yes. Choose an MP4 that your browser can preview, set the start and end, and export the selected section as an MP4 with H.264 video. A standard SDR H.264 source with AAC audio is recommended for broad compatibility.

Can I trim MOV or iPhone videos?

Compatible MOV videos can be trimmed when your browser can preview them. For iPhone footage, use an SDR file. This version does not support HDR or BT.2020 color; save an SDR copy from your video editor if the file is rejected.

Will my trimmed video keep its sound?

Keep original audio is on by default. When the source contains audio, the first audio track is included in the MP4 as AAC. Turn the switch off to export a silent clip. Muting the preview changes only what you hear while editing, not the export setting. Videos without audio can also be trimmed.

Will trimming reduce the video quality?

Precise trimming re-encodes the selected section, so the output is not mathematically lossless. The cutter keeps your framing and uses the original resolution by default, apart from at most one pixel of padding on odd dimensions. More export options lets you limit the longest edge to 1920 or 1280 pixels without enlarging smaller videos. Quality and file size may change; preview the result before downloading.

How accurately can I choose the start and end time?

You can enter whole or fractional seconds, or a timestamp such as 00:12.500. The editor accepts up to three decimal places. The exported cut follows the timing of the source video frames, so its final duration may differ slightly from the entered selection.

Can I remove the middle of a video or join several clips?

This version keeps one continuous selected section. It does not remove a middle section and join the remaining ends, or combine multiple files. You can cut and download another section from the same source after completing the first export.

Can I trim a vertical video for Reels, Shorts or TikTok?

Yes. You can trim a compatible portrait, landscape or square video while keeping its framing and orientation. Cutting changes the duration. Cutting keeps the original framing. Cropping the picture is a separate editing task.

Is my video uploaded to a server?

No. The free video cutter reads and processes your file on your device. The editor downloads its processing engine for the first export, and sign-in services may connect to the internet. Your video is not included in those requests. Cloud enhancement is a separate tool that you choose.

Does the video cutter work on phones and tablets?

The page adapts to mobile screens with touch-friendly timeline handles and editable start and end times. Processing needs a browser with WebAssembly, local workers and support for previewing your video. Keep this tab open while exporting. Under More export options, a smaller resolution can reduce encoding work. Use Save or share video when your browser offers it, or Download MP4. Larger files may need a computer.

What file sizes can I trim?

This page accepts files up to 250 MB on desktop and 100 MB on mobile. You can choose any continuous section within the video; available memory, resolution and device speed affect whether an export completes. If your device runs out of memory, choose a smaller file, shorten the selection or try a computer.

Do failed trims, cancellations or repeat downloads use a free attempt?

No. A free use is counted only after a new MP4 has been successfully exported and checked. Failed and cancelled tasks do not use an attempt. Downloading the same completed clip again does not count as another trim.

Can I make the finished clip clearer?

Yes. After downloading your trimmed MP4, you can choose it in the AI Video Upscaler for a separate enhancement task. You can also explore the Free Video Upscaler. Cutting selects the moment; upscaling is a separate step for the picture quality.

A LITTLE SHORTER. A LITTLE SHARPER.

Your best moment deserves
a sharper finish.

Make the cut, then explore AI enhancement for a clearer clip.

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