Choose accurate start and end points to create a shorter, more direct clip.
EditFull practical documentation · edition reviewed: 26 October 2026
When this task helps
Cutting is useful for removing waiting time, trimming the ending or separating only the section you want to share.
Worked example
To remove the first 12 seconds and stop at 47 seconds, set start to 00:12 and end to 00:47. The expected segment is 35 seconds. Use the file timeline rather than a clock visible inside the scene.
What to check before starting
Preview a few seconds before and after each cut so you do not remove an important word, gesture or transition.
Choosing the settings
Preview both boundaries. Avoid cutting into a word or losing its final syllable. Apply a visual crop only if you also want to remove image edges. Check the downloaded duration and final scene.
Limits that affect the result
Time trimming and image cropping are independent adjustments. Frame and audio encoding boundaries may cause small duration differences.
Mistake to avoid
Avoid setting start and end points without reviewing playback. Even a small timing error can make speech or music feel abrupt.
Illustrative example: size and quality depend on the source file.