Cut MP4

How to Cut MP4 Video Online

1. Upload Your MP4 File: Click "+ Add Files" to select an MP4 file from your computer, Google Drive, or Dropbox.
2. Set Cut Points: Enter start time and duration in seconds or HH:MM:SS.sss format.
3. Download: Click "Cut" and download your trimmed MP4 file.

How MP4 Cutting Works

XConvert uses stream copying (remuxing) when possible — it extracts the selected segment without decoding and re-encoding the video. This means:

• Zero quality loss — the original video data is copied bit-for-bit
• Fast processing — no CPU-intensive encoding, just data extraction
• Exact original quality — bitrate, resolution, and codec remain unchanged

Note: Cut points may snap to the nearest keyframe (typically every 2-5 seconds) for stream-copy mode. For frame-accurate cuts, re-encoding is used automatically.

Common Use Cases

Social Media Clips

Extract the best 15-60 seconds from a longer video for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or Twitter/X posts.

Remove Unwanted Sections

Cut out dead air at the beginning, bloopers at the end, or irrelevant sections from screen recordings and presentations.

Meeting Recordings

Extract specific discussion topics from long Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet recordings to share with team members who weren't present.

Lecture and Tutorial Clips

Pull out specific lessons or demonstrations from hour-long educational videos for focused study or sharing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does cutting reduce video quality?

No. XConvert copies the original video stream without re-encoding when possible, preserving 100% of the original quality.

Is it free?

Yes. Completely free with no watermarks, no sign-up required, and no file count limits.

What's the maximum file size?

XConvert handles MP4 files up to several hundred MB. Processing time depends on file size and the length of the selected segment.

Can I make multiple cuts from the same video?

Upload the same file multiple times and set different start/end times for each cut to extract multiple segments.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. Works in any modern browser on all devices — no app installation required.