How to Trim TikTok Video Easily and Efficiently

If you are looking for tools about trimming TikTok video, you can find the right software here. This page will introduce six methods about how to trim TikTok videos on Windows 10 PC, iPhone, and Android.

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Sofia Albert

Updated on Aug 01, 2023

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TikTok is one of the most popular video sharing platforms nowadays. This famous app allows you to watch and share interesting short videos. If you want to share some parts of those amusing videos to other sharing social platforms, you need to trim the TikTok video. But you may don't know how to trim TikTok video. Don't fret. Here, we will show you some reliable ways to trim TikTok video quickly and efficiently.

How to Trim TikTok Video on Windows PC with EaseUS Video Editor

EaseUS Video Editoris a versatile video and audio editor, which is friendly to novices and pros. It offers you over 300 special effects to create a stunning TikTok video with simple steps. You also can use it to trim, cut, split, and reverse your video after recording.

Here are the key features of EaseUS Video Editor:

  • Support all key video and audio formats
  • Allow you to cut, zoom, crop, split, and rotate videos
  • Add text, filters, transitions, background music, elements to enrich your video
  • 使您能够extract audio from videoand many more
  • Upload your edited video to social media like Viemo, YuTube, TikTok, etc.

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If you don't know how to trim TikTok video after recording, you can check the tutorial steps to do the task with EaseUS Video Editor.

Step 1. Import videos and add to timeline

Download EaseUS Video Editor. Open this video editing software and mport the source file by clicking "Import" or simply dragging the video. After that, right click the source to add the video to timeline.

Add video to timeline

Step 2. Trim videos

选择播放头(垂线)on the timeline and then drag it to the point from where you want to trim the video. First, split, and then drag using the mouse to the position where you want to cut the video. Later split again to finalize the video clip. You can trim video without splitting as well. All you need to do is grab the start or end part of the video and then drag it to the required length.

Trim a video

Besides, you can also add required effects, transitions, voice-over, and other features to the video.

Step 3. Export Video

Now that you are ready, its time to export the video in the video, audio, or upload to the social platform. Make sure to configure the quality and resolution of the video. EaseUS Video Editor is easier to use and offers professional video editing features. Not only can you split, edit, but you can also trim and crop the videos. Not to forget the visual effects you get for quality video production.

Select to export the trimmed video

How to Trim TikTok Video on TikTok

TikTok is a multifunctional app. You can watch short videos on it; also, you can edit your videos simply with it. If you want to make your TikTok video shorter, you can complete the task with TikTok itself. Below is a guide on how to trim TikTok video.

Step 1.Download and install TikTok. Then launch it and hit the "+" icon at the button of the screen.

Trim TikTok video with TikTok

Step 2.You can touch the red button at the screen's button to record a video, or you can upload a video by touching "Upload" at the lower right corner.

Trim TikTok video with TikTok

Step 3.Press the "Check" icon at the button right of the screen and hit the "Trim" icon.

Trim TikTok video with TikTok

Step 4.Press the "Next" button and download your video.

Download TikTok video

How to Trim TikTok on iPhone

For iPhone users, two free apps can help you trim TikTok video. One is the Photos; the other is iMove.

1. Photos

Photos App is a multifunctional app for iPhone. With intelligent features, it can help you find, edit, and share your photos and videos. Using it, you can crop, cut, rotate, and trim your videos. If you need to trim TikTok video, you can check below.

Step 1.Open Photos and find the TikTok video that you want to trim.

Step 2.Press the "Edit" button in the top right corner of the interface.

Step 3.Tap the timeline on the bottom, and you will see a yellow box. Drag the edge of the yellow box to trim TikTok video.

Step 4.在那之后,你可以按“预览”按钮check the trimmed video, then tap the "Done" bottom to save your video.

Photos App

2. iMovie

iMovie, a powerful application, can help you create Hollywood-style trailers and stunning movies. You can edit your video by adding filters, transitions, and elements.

Apart from that, it enables you to cut, trim, rotate, crop, and rotate videos effortlessly.

Here are the steps on how to trim TikTok video with iMovie.

Step1.Open your TikTok video in iMovie and tap the video clip in the timeline. A yellow highlight appears around the clip.

Step 2.To zoom in on the video. You can see more details in the video when you zoom in, which can make it easier to trim.

Step 3.Drag the beginning or end of the clip to trim the TikTok video. Then you can get a shorter video.

trim tiktok video with imove

How to Trim TikTok on Android

Apart from TikTok itself, you can trim TikTok video with other apps. Here are two wonderful apps for Android users to use.

1. Youcut-Video Editor

YouCut is a functional app for you to edit and make movies. It enables you to change the video aspect ratio and video background. If you want to compress your video, you also can use it to complete the task. What's more, you can rotate, cut, crop, and trim TikTok video by using it.

Here are the steps on how to trim TikTok video with YouCut.

Step 1.Download and install YouCut. Then select a video in YouCut.

Step 2.Tap the "Trim" button. Drag the sides of the red box to trim TikTok video.

Step 3.If you need to, you can add filters and text to your video. After that, you can trim TikTok video successfully.

Trim tiktok video with YouCut

Download address:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.camerasideas.trimmer&hl=en

2. Inshot

Inshot马是一种有用的电影ker to help you create and edit videos with ease. It allows you to make a slideshow, add music, filters, special effects, and text to your video. Also, you can convert the video to MP4 format. Moreover, it's a wonderful tool to trim TikTok video.

Here are the steps on how to trim TikTok video with Inshot.

Step 1.Download and install the app on your Android.

Step 2.Press the "Video" button to choose a TikTok video that you want to trim.

Step 3.Tap "Precut" > "Trim" to trim TikTok video.

Step 4.Tap the "Save" button to get a shorter video.

trim tiktok video with Inshot

Download address:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.camerasideas.instashot&hl=en

Conclusion

We have introduced six incredible applications to help you trim TikTok video. If you only want to trim TikTok video, you can choose one of the above software. If you're going to trim and edit your TikTok videos on Windows PC, you must try EaseUS Video Editor. It allows you to trim video in a few simple steps. Moreover, you can create videos with 300+ visual effects, including filters, transitions, elements, and many more. You also can edit your videos by cutting, cropping, reversing, etc.. All in all, you should try it.

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