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How trim a video in windows 11 without losing quality?
Hello, I have a video on my Windows 11 PC that I need to trim by removing the beginning and ending, but I don't want the video quality to decrease after saving. The video is already in good quality,...
You can't trim video in Windows Media Player. It's just a playback app and has never included editing tools. To trim a video on Windows, you'll need a different app such as CupCut.
How to trim a video freon Windows 11 (desktop app):
1. Import your clip
- Open CupCut and start a New project
- Click Import (or drag and drop) to add your video file
- Drag the clip from the media panel down onto the timeline at the bottom
2. Trim from the start or end (quick method)
- Click the clip on the timeline to select it
- Hover over the left or right edge of the clip until you see a bracket/handle
- Click and drag the edge inward to cut off unwanted footage from that side
3. Preview and export
- Use the preview window on the right to check your edit
- When you're happy with it, click Export in the top-right corner
- Choose your resolution/format and save
A couple of tips:
Zoom in on the timeline (there's usually a zoom slider bottom-right) for more precise trimming on longer videos
Keyboard shortcuts: S = split, Delete = remove selected clip, Space = play/pause