Video Trimmer

Cut the noise — keep only the segment that matters

The Trimmer lets you carve a precise in/out range from a longer file so downstream tools and uploads stay focused. Unlike clip generation, you pick the window yourself on a timeline. The worker does a frame-accurate re-encode (-ss / -to after -i, libx264/aac) and writes the result back into the source’s library folder.

AI clipping is great when you do not know where the highlights are. Trimming is for when you do: a known death, a 20-second rant, or a segment you want to upload without the rest of the VOD. One file per request, because the timeline UI is per-file. The window must be at least one second and within the source duration.

When to trim first

  • You already know the highlight window
  • You want a shorter source before AI clipping or summarization
  • You need a clean segment for a social upload
  • A clip or short still has dead air on either end

Accepted sources are clips and shorts. If you still have a full VOD, run the Clip Generator or download a tighter source first. After trimming, send the result to the Shorts Creator or Automation.

How it works

Open Trimmer, pick a clip or short, set start and end on the timeline, and submit. Credits (5) are charged before enqueue. The job reports progress and a short status message. Cancel refunds credits and stops the RQ job if it is still running. Failed trims refund the same way.

Output stays in your library with the same ownership and storage accounting as any other generated file. You can make it public, download it, or feed it into another tool. Trimming re-encodes rather than stream-copying, so the cut is frame-accurate at the cost of a short encode.

FAQ

Why only clips and shorts?

The timeline is built for already-cut media. Full VODs belong in Clip Generator or a live/direct download first.

Is the cut lossless?

No. The worker re-encodes H.264/AAC so start and end land on frames. That is slower than a copy but avoids keyframe drift.

Can I trim several files at once?

Not in one request. Queue them one after another; the tools job list shows each trim separately.