Trim Xvid Video

How to Trim Xvid Video

1. Upload Your Xvid File — Click "Choose Files" or drag and drop your Xvid video file. Only .xvid files are accepted.
2. Set Trim Points — Under Trim, select "Time Range" and enter a Start Time and Duration in seconds or HH:MM:SS.sss format to extract the segment you want to keep.
3. Adjust Quality (Optional) — Under File Compression, choose from: Quality Preset (Highest through Lowest), Target File Size % (1-100% slider with Smart Scaling), Specific File Size (MB/KB), Constant Bitrate, Variable Bitrate, Constant Quality (CRF), or Constraint Quality.
4. Change Codec (Optional) — Under Video Codec, the default is Xvid (MPEG-4 ASP). Under Audio Codec, the default is MP3.
5. Adjust Resolution (Optional) — Under Video Resolution, keep the original or choose Preset Resolutions (1080p, 720p, 480p, etc.), Fixed Resolutions, Resolution Percentage, or custom Width/Height/Width×Height.
6. Trim & Download — Click "Convert" and download your trimmed Xvid file.

Why Trim Xvid Video?

Trimming removes unwanted portions from the beginning, middle, or end of a video without re-encoding the entire file. Common reasons to trim Xvid video include removing intros, credits, or commercials from downloaded movies, extracting a specific scene or clip from a longer video, reducing file size by cutting unnecessary footage, and preparing clips for sharing or uploading.

Trim Settings

Setting	Default	Description
Start Time	0:00	Where the trimmed clip begins
Duration	Full length	How long the trimmed clip lasts
Video Codec	Xvid	Keeps original format
Audio Codec	MP3	Standard Xvid audio
Compression	Quality Preset	7 methods available

Common Trim Scenarios

Goal	Start Time	Duration
Remove 30s intro	00:00:30	(remaining length)
Extract 1-minute clip at 5:00	00:05:00	00:01:00
Keep first 10 minutes	00:00:00	00:10:00
Remove last 2 minutes	00:00:00	(total - 2:00)

How do I specify the trim points?

Under Trim, select "Time Range" and enter a Start Time (where the clip begins) and Duration (how long the clip lasts). Use seconds (e.g., 90) or HH:MM:SS.sss format (e.g., 00:01:30.000).

Will trimming reduce quality?

Trimming with re-encoding (default) may introduce minor quality changes. Use Quality Preset "Highest" or Constant Quality (CRF) with a low value to minimize quality loss. The output is re-encoded with the Xvid codec.

Can I trim and compress at the same time?

Yes. Set your trim points under Trim, then choose a compression method under File Compression. Both are applied in a single pass — useful for extracting a clip and reducing its file size simultaneously.

What is the difference between Cut and Trim?

On XConvert, "Cut" and "Trim" both extract a segment from a video. The Cut Xvid page provides the same functionality. Both use Start Time and Duration to define the segment.

Can I change the resolution while trimming?

Yes. Under Video Resolution, choose a lower resolution (e.g., 480p) to reduce file size along with trimming. This is useful when extracting clips for mobile sharing.