Video Cutter
Remove unwanted segments from your videos. Mark multiple sections to cut out and create a seamless final video.
TL;DR
Remove unwanted segments from the middle of your videos. Upload your video, mark the sections you want to cut out (you can add multiple cut regions), preview the result, then process and download. The remaining parts are automatically joined together into a seamless video. Perfect for removing mistakes, awkward pauses, or irrelevant content while keeping the rest.
How to Cut Video Segments
Remove unwanted portions and join the rest automatically.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Upload your video. Drag and drop a video file or click to browse. Supports MP4, MOV, WebM, and other common formats up to 500MB.
Step 2: Mark segments to cut. On the timeline, drag to select regions you want to remove. The marked areas (shown in red) will be cut out. Add multiple cut regions as needed.
Step 3: Preview the result. The preview shows what your final video will look like after the cuts. The tool automatically joins the remaining segments.
Step 4: Process and download. Click "Cut Video" to remove the marked segments and merge the remaining portions. Download your edited video when complete.
Cutter vs Trimmer vs Splitter
Understanding when to use each video editing tool.
Cutter (this tool). Removes sections from anywhere in the video. Mark what you want to DELETE, and the rest is kept and joined together. Use for removing mistakes, pauses, or off-topic content.
Video Trimmer. Sets new start and end points to keep one continuous portion. Use when you only need to remove content from the very beginning or very end.
Video Splitter. Divides one video into multiple separate files. Use when you want to break a long video into shorter, independent clips.
When to Use the Cutter
Common scenarios for cutting video segments.
Removing mistakes. Cut out flubbed lines, coughs, sneezes, or moments where you lost your train of thought. Keep the good takes and remove the rest.
Eliminating dead air. Remove long pauses, awkward silences, or moments where nothing interesting happens. Tighten up the pacing of your content.
Cutting tangents. Remove off-topic discussions or segments that don't fit the final edit. Keep the video focused on its main topic.
Removing interruptions. Cut out phone rings, doorbell interruptions, or other unexpected disruptions that broke the flow of your recording.
Shortening for platforms. Remove less essential segments to get a long video under a platform's duration limit while preserving the best content. Check platform-specific requirements in our content strategy course.
Tips for Seamless Cuts
Make your cuts invisible to viewers.
Cut on action or movement. Viewers are less likely to notice cuts when there's motion happening. A gesture, head turn, or scene movement masks the edit.
Cut between sentences. Natural speech has pauses between sentences and thoughts. Cutting at these moments feels natural and viewers won't notice the edit.
Match audio levels. If the audio volume or tone changes noticeably between cut points, viewers will notice. Try to cut between segments with similar audio characteristics.
Add visual interest. If you're making many cuts, consider using this video with B-roll footage or graphics in your video editor to cover the jump cuts.
Preview multiple times. Watch the preview carefully, especially at each cut point. What seems invisible at first may become noticeable on repeat viewings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many segments can I cut?
There's no strict limit on the number of cut regions. However, more cuts mean longer processing time and more potential for audio/visual discontinuities. Most videos need only 2-5 cuts.
Will there be a visible jump at cut points?
The tool directly joins the remaining video segments. If there's significant visual difference between the segments (different camera position, lighting, etc.), a 'jump cut' may be visible. This is normal for this type of editing.
Can I undo a cut region before processing?
Yes, before clicking 'Cut Video' you can remove any marked cut region. After processing, the cut is permanent in the output file, but your original remains unchanged.
What happens to the audio?
Audio from the cut segments is removed along with the video. The remaining audio segments are joined together, maintaining sync with the video throughout.
Can I add transitions between cuts?
This tool performs direct cuts without transitions. For crossfades or other transitions between segments, you'll need video editing software like the Merger tool with crossfade enabled.
Key Takeaways
- 1Mark multiple segments to cut from anywhere in the video
- 2Remaining parts are automatically joined together
- 3Preview shows the final result before processing
- 4Cut on action or between sentences for invisible edits
- 5Audio and video stay synchronized
- 6100% browser-based—your videos stay private
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