reelclipLOCAL VIDEO · BROWSER EDITING
Trim video without uploading the source.
Cut a short moment from your recording on your device. Preview it free, then use a membership to download your browser-rendered clip.
No card or account for a preview up to 30 seconds. Membership required for downloads. U.S. residents, 18+.
Keep the moment, keep the original.
Use ReelClip to remove the lead-in or ending from a recording and make one short clip. The editor opens the file on your device. You do not wait for the original video to upload, and the original file stays unchanged.
Preview first
Load a compatible MP4, WebM, or MOV file up to 2 GB. Mark a range up to 30 seconds and play it back without signing in.
Export with membership
Creator starts at $9.99/month plus applicable tax. Members can download clips up to 90 seconds, with MP4 recording where supported or WebM fallback.
How to trim a video in your browser
- Open Web Studio and choose your file.
Select “Choose a video from your device.” Use a recent Chrome or Edge browser. A file extension alone does not guarantee that your browser can decode its video and audio.
- Set the start and end times.
Choose the part you want to keep using the time controls. Try a short section first. The free preview allows up to 30 seconds; member exports allow up to 90 seconds per clip.
- Preview the selection and frame.
Play the selection, check the cut, and choose original, landscape, square, or portrait framing. Shape changes use a centered crop. Read the portrait cropping guide before cutting off important details.
- Choose a supported format and download.
With an active membership, choose MP4 when offered or WebM, then use “Create and download clip.” Keep the tab open and let the selection record in real time. A 60-second selection takes about a minute to record, plus processing.
What “no source upload” means
Manual preview, trimming, framing, and export happen in your browser. Account and billing requests still use ReelClip’s services. Optional AI can send selected audio or transcript to Cloudflare, OpenRouter, or NVIDIA, depending on the provider you choose. AI is not required to trim or export.
Saved projects contain edit settings and transcript in this browser on this device. They do not contain a backup of your video. Reopen the same original file to continue an edit. See the Privacy Notice for the full data flow.
Know the export limits before you start
| Question | Current ReelClip behavior |
|---|---|
| Free downloads? | No. The local preview is free; export and member tools require membership. |
| Lossless or frame-accurate? | No. ReelClip records a new clip in your browser. Timing, file size, and quality can differ from the source. |
| Remove several middle sections? | One continuous selection per clip. This is not a multi-track timeline or a batch editor. |
| MP4 always available? | No. MP4 recording depends on browser support. WebM is the fallback; check the destination accepts it. |
| Export in the background? | Keep the tab open and active. Device speed, memory, codecs, and browser behavior affect export. |
Video trimming questions
Does trimming delete or upload my original?
No. The source file stays on your device. Downloading creates a separate clip. Optional AI has a different data flow, described above.
Why can’t I open my MOV or MP4?
The container may contain a codec your browser cannot decode. Try a compatible source in a recent Chrome or Edge browser. A smaller clip can also reduce memory pressure. Contact support with your browser and issue, without sending private video.
Can I add captions to the clip?
Members can use a timed transcript and choose a caption style for burned-in captions. Optional AI can help transcribe and suggest highlights, subject to provider and shared-capacity limits. Review transcript text and timing before exporting. Read the caption workflow and current limits.
Ready to try your cut?
Open the local preview and load your own recording. You can inspect the result before choosing a membership.
Try the complete workflow before subscribing.
Follow the preview-to-export walkthrough or open the free local preview. Membership is required for downloads.