Trim Unwanted Sections of a Video: Easy Guides for Online, Desktop, and Mobile Editing

Removing a segment from the middle of a video can feel daunting, but with the right tools it’s straightforward. Below you’ll find step‑by‑step instructions for three common scenarios: editing online, on a Windows computer, and on an iPhone. All methods preserve the original video quality and require no additional software downloads.

Method 1: Remove Video Segments Online with FlexClip

FlexClip’s web editor lets you trim any portion of a video without installing a program, and it keeps the original resolution intact.

1. Click Create a Video to open FlexClip’s editing workspace.
2. Upload your clip to the Media panel and drag it onto the timeline.
3. Hover over the timeline where the unwanted segment begins, then click the Split icon.
4. Move the cursor to the segment’s end and click Split again.
5. Delete the newly created clip segment from the timeline.
6. Save or export the finished video directly from the editor.

Method 2: Trim Video on a Windows Desktop Using Photos App

The built‑in Photos app offers a simple trimming tool that creates a copy of the edited video, leaving the original untouched.

1. Open Photos, click Upload & Import > From this PC to load your file.
2. Navigate to New Video > New Video Project, give it a name, and confirm.
3. Select the video clip in the project library.
4. Use the white trim pins on the timeline to choose the start and end points, then preview the result.
5. Click Save a copy in the top‑right corner to export the trimmed clip.
6. Check the Collections tab for the original, unmodified file.

Method 3: Trim Video on an iPhone Using Photos

All iPhone users can trim videos directly in the Photos app. The app overwrites the original only if you choose to, otherwise it saves a new file.

1. Open Photos and select the video you want to edit.
2. Tap Adjust, then slide the handles to set the desired start and end points.
3. Tap Done and choose Save as New Clip to preserve the original.

Whether you’re editing a wedding highlight, travel montage, or any personal footage, these simple methods let you quickly remove unwanted portions while maintaining quality. If you need more advanced edits—like changing playback speed or rotating the frame—FlexClip offers those features as well.

Elena /

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