Video Split by Duration

Split video into equal duration segments

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Maximum file size: 100MB Supported formats: video/*

Key Facts

Category
Images, Audio & Video
Input Types
file, text
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The Video Split by Duration tool allows you to easily divide any video file into multiple segments of equal length. Simply upload your video, specify the target duration in seconds, and download the split video clips instantly without needing complex editing software.

When to Use

  • •When you need to slice a long video into short clips for social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts.
  • •When you want to break down a large lecture or presentation recording into smaller, digestible chapters.
  • •When you need to bypass file size or duration limits on messaging apps and email platforms by sending smaller video parts.

How It Works

  • •Upload your video file (up to 500MB) into the designated file input area.
  • •Enter the desired segment duration in seconds (for example, 30 or 60 seconds) in the configuration field.
  • •Click the split button to process the video and download the resulting segmented video files.

Use Cases

Splitting a 10-minute vlog into 60-second clips for daily social media posts.
Dividing a 45-minute webinar recording into 15-minute segments for online course modules.
Segmenting a high-resolution drone video into 10-second clips for quick messaging app sharing.

Examples

1. Splitting a Vlog for Instagram Reels

Social Media Manager
Background
A social media manager has a 5-minute promotional vlog that needs to be posted as 30-second Instagram Reels.
Problem
Manually cutting the video into exactly ten 30-second clips in a video editor is tedious and time-consuming.
How to Use
Upload the 5-minute vlog file and set the Segment Duration to 30.
Example Config
Segment Duration: 30
Outcome
The tool outputs ten individual 30-second video clips ready for direct upload to Instagram.

2. Dividing a Lecture for Student Portals

Online Educator
Background
An instructor has a 45-minute lecture recording that is too large for the university's student portal upload limit.
Problem
The portal only accepts videos under 15 minutes long, requiring the lecture to be split into three equal parts.
How to Use
Upload the 45-minute lecture video and set the Segment Duration to 900 (15 minutes).
Example Config
Segment Duration: 900
Outcome
The lecture is split into three 15-minute video files, allowing for easy upload to the student portal.

Try with Samples

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Video Samples
Sample video files in different formats and orientations
title token video
video
Video AV1 Samples
Sample video files encoded in AV1 format
title token video
video
Video H.264 Samples
Sample video files encoded in H.264 (AVC) format
title token video
video
Video H.265 Samples
Sample video files encoded in H.265 (HEVC) format
title token video
video

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FAQ

What video formats are supported?

The tool supports standard video formats including MP4, WebM, MOV, and AVI.

Is there a file size limit for the uploaded video?

Yes, the maximum supported video file size is 500 MB.

Does splitting the video reduce its quality?

No, the tool splits the video segments while preserving the original resolution and quality.

Can I specify different durations for each segment?

No, this tool splits the video into equal-length segments based on the single duration you enter.

What happens to the remaining time if the video length is not perfectly divisible?

The final segment will contain the remaining duration of the video, which may be shorter than the specified segment length.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/video-split-by-duration

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
videoFile file (Upload required) Yes -
segmentDuration text Yes -

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/video-split-by-duration to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-video-split-by-duration": {
      "name": "video-split-by-duration",
      "description": "Split video into equal duration segments",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=video-split-by-duration",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

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