To trim a video online for free without opening a full editor, use a simple start/end-time cutter: set where the clip should begin and end, in seconds, and get back just that portion. ClearVoice’s video trimmer does this for free, with no account, and keeps the picture (not just the audio -- see the audio trimmer for audio-only files).
Common reasons to trim a video
- Cutting the dead air or fumbling at the start or end of a screen recording.
- Pulling out a short highlight clip from a longer video.
- Shortening a phone recording before sending it.
- Removing a section where something went wrong, without re-recording the whole thing.
How to trim a video, step by step
- Open the video trimmer.
- Upload your video file.
- Enter the start time in seconds.
- Enter the end time in seconds (leave blank to keep everything after the start point).
- Click "Process file" and your trimmed MP4 downloads automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a size or length limit?
Yes -- 200MB and 15 minutes per upload, generous enough for most clips, screen recordings and short videos.
Does this re-encode the video, or just cut it instantly?
It re-encodes the trimmed section, which takes a few seconds longer than an instant cut but guarantees the start and end points land exactly where you set them, across any video format.
I only need the audio, not the picture -- is there a faster option?
Yes -- use the audio trimmer instead, which outputs just the trimmed audio as an MP3.
One more thing worth knowing: this tool doesn’t remove background noise -- it just processes the file as-is. If your recording still has fan hum, room echo, traffic or a noisy AC unit under the voice, run it through ClearVoice’s AI noise removal afterward -- upload the file, and it comes back clean.
Related free tools: Video Compressor, Audio Trimmer.