# Video Trim Quickly trim video clips - extract segments from videos with fast, lossless processing > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-trim - **Category:** Media - **Keywords:** video, trim, cut, clip, segment, extract, ffmpeg, fast ## Overview The Video Trim tool allows you to quickly extract specific segments from your video files with fast, lossless processing. By supporting both high-speed stream copying and high-quality re-encoding, you can easily cut MP4, MOV, MKV, and other video formats down to the exact duration you need. ## Inputs - **Video File** (file): Select video file to trim - **Start Time (seconds)** (number): Start trimming from this time - **End Time (seconds)** (number): End trimming at this time (empty = end of video) - **Processing Mode** (select) - **Copy Original Codec** (checkbox): Use stream copy for fast processing ## When to use - When you need to extract a short highlight or clip from a long video recording without losing original quality. - When you want to remove unwanted intros, outros, or dead space from the beginning or end of a video file. - When you need to quickly trim a video down to meet file size or duration limits for social media uploads. ## How it works - Upload your video file in a supported format such as MP4, MOV, AVI, or MKV. - Specify the start and end times in seconds to define the exact segment you want to keep. - Choose your processing mode: select 'Fast' for instant stream copying without re-encoding, or 'Quality' to re-encode the clip. - Click the trim button to process the video and download your newly extracted segment. ## Use cases - Extracting a 30-second highlight clip from a recorded webinar for a social media post. - Cutting out the first 10 seconds of silence from a screen recording before sharing it with a team. - Splitting a long video into smaller, manageable segments under 100 MB for easier sharing. ## Frequently asked questions ### What video formats does the Video Trim tool support? It supports MP4, M4V, MOV, AVI, MKV, WEBM, and FLV formats. ### What is the difference between Fast and Quality modes? Fast mode uses stream copying to cut the video instantly without re-encoding, while Quality mode re-encodes the video to ensure precise cuts at exact frames. ### Is there a file size limit for uploading videos? Yes, the maximum supported file size for video uploads is 100 MB. ### Can I trim a video without specifying an end time? Yes, leaving the end time blank will trim the video from your start time all the way to the very end of the file. ### Does trimming a video in Fast mode reduce its quality? 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