You need to trim a video to a specific segment, reduce its size to send it by email, or convert it from MOV to MP4 because the system you're uploading to doesn't accept the original format. Any of these tasks, done with professional editing software, involves a learning curve that doesn't pay off for a one-off adjustment.
The operations a lightweight video editor covers
- Trim: extract a specific segment by timestamps, without needing to process the entire video.
- Compress: reduce the file's size, essential for email or form size limits.
- Convert format: switch between MP4, WebM, AVI, MOV and other formats depending on what the destination needs.
- Rotate: fix the orientation of a video recorded sideways.
- Generate GIF: turn a video segment into a GIF animation, useful for sharing in contexts where video doesn't autoplay.
- Watermark: add text or an overlay to identify the video's origin.
- Subtitles: embed synchronized text into the video.
How to edit a video
- Upload the video file.
- Choose the operation you need (trim, compress, convert, rotate, generate GIF, watermark or subtitles).
- Configure the parameters for the chosen operation.
- Download the result.
You can do it free with the video editor on this site, no sign-up.
Why video is heavier to process than audio or images
Video combines multiple frames per second plus an audio track, making it orders of magnitude heavier to process than an equivalent-duration image or audio file. Operations that are nearly instant on audio or images (compressing, converting format) take more time and resources on video, especially on long or high-resolution files, though processing still happens entirely on your device.
When each operation solves your real problem
- A video is too heavy to email: compress, adjusting quality to reduce size without degrading the visual experience too much.
- You only need a specific segment of a long video: trim by exact timestamps.
- A system or app doesn't accept the original format: convert to the compatible format you need.
- You want to share a moment from the video where video doesn't autoplay (some forums, certain messaging apps): generate a GIF from the relevant segment.
- You need to identify a video's origin before sharing it: add a watermark.
Frequently asked questions
What video formats does it support? MP4, WebM, AVI, MOV and other common formats, both for uploading and converting.
How long does it take to process a long video? It depends on duration, resolution and your device's power, since all processing happens locally.
Do I lose quality when compressing? It depends on the chosen compression level; moderate compression significantly reduces size with minimal visual quality loss.
Is my video uploaded to any server? No, all processing happens in your browser.
Trim, compress and convert your videos for free with the video editor, with rotation, GIF, watermark and subtitles, no sign-up.