ShortenVideoOnline Video Cutter
This online video cutter runs entirely in your browser. Drop in a video, drag the start and end handles to select the part you want to keep, and export — the clip is written to your device without the file ever being uploaded. That is what makes it practical to trim video online without waiting on an upload queue or wondering where your footage ends up: it simply never leaves your computer.
The default lossless mode copies the original compressed video and audio data into the trimmed file, so there is no quality loss and no re-encode wait — a five-minute cut from a two-hour recording finishes in seconds. The start point snaps to the nearest keyframe so every cut begins on a clean frame; switch to precise mode when you need to cut at an exact frame, resize the video, or convert between MP4 and WebM.
People use this page to cut a highlight out of a game recording, extract a scene from a downloaded lecture, remove the silent head and tail of a screen capture, or split a long video into shareable sections. Supported inputs include MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV and 40+ container and codec combinations up to 4K. Files up to 2 GB are completely free — no account, no watermark, no ads — and larger files cost a flat 1 point per minute after a free sign-in.
How it works
Add your video
Drag the file onto the page or pick it from your device. It opens locally — nothing is uploaded.
Select the clip
Drag the start and end handles on the timeline. The preview plays exactly the selected range.
Cut and save
Press export and the selected clip is written to your device at original quality.
Frequently asked questions
Is the video cutter free to use?
Yes — videos up to 2 GB are free with no watermark and no account. Files over 2 GB cost 1 point per video minute.
Where is my video processed?
In your browser, on your own device. The file is never uploaded, so cutting even a multi-gigabyte recording starts instantly.
How exact is lossless cutting?
Lossless cutting starts at the keyframe nearest your start point, which keeps the data stream intact. For frame-exact cuts, use precise mode, which re-encodes the selection.
Does cutting re-compress my video?
No. In lossless mode the original compressed data is copied as-is, so the exported clip is identical in quality to the source.
Can I cut a clip from a long recording?
Yes. Set the start and end around the section you want and export — only the selected range is written to the new file, whatever the source length.