Trim MOV

How to Trim MOV Video Online

1. Upload Your MOV File: Click "+ Add Files" to select a MOV (QuickTime) file from your computer, Google Drive, or Dropbox.
2. Choose Settings: Select compression method — quality preset (Highest to Lowest), target file size percentage, specific file size in MB, constant/variable bitrate, or CRF quality level. Optionally change video codec, audio codec, or resolution.
3. Download: Click "Trim" and download your trimmed MOV file.

Why Trim MOV Files?

MOV is Apple's native video format — the default for iPhone recordings, QuickTime screen captures, and Final Cut Pro exports. Trimming is useful for:

iPhone Video Clips

Extract the best moments from long iPhone recordings for Instagram Reels, TikTok, or iMessage sharing.

Screen Recording Excerpts

Trim QuickTime screen recordings to show only the relevant portion — remove setup time and mistakes.

Final Cut Pro Exports

Trim exported MOV files to exact lengths for client delivery or social media upload.

Remove Dead Air

Cut silence, countdowns, or irrelevant sections from the beginning and end of recordings.

Competitors like online-video-cutter.com provides a dedicated MOV cutter with drag-and-drop timeline editing and "no quality loss." justtrimvideo.com uses "lossless stream copy for instant results with no re-encoding." clideo.com offers "Extract selected" or "Delete selected" modes with fade effects and format conversion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does trimming reduce quality?

Without re-encoding, trimming copies the original stream — zero quality loss. If you change codec or compression settings, re-encoding occurs with minimal quality reduction.

Is it free?

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

Can I trim to exact timestamps?

Yes. Enter times in seconds or HH:MM:SS.sss format for millisecond precision.

Can I trim multiple MOV files at once?

Yes. Upload multiple files and trim them all with the same settings.

Does it work on mobile?

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