How to Cut the Middle of a Video on Your Computer/Mobile- 5 Easy Ways

Recorded a cool video, but realized later that it needs some trimming in the middle of the video?!!

Are you trying to trim the middle of a video, but you're not sure how to do it? Don't worry, you're not alone! In this post, we'll show you different ways to cut video in the middle on your computer and phone - for Mac and iPhone as well as for Android devices and PC.

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Part 1 Best Way to Cut Middle of a Video Online

With a user-friendly interface and versatile editing options, FlexClip is highly recommended for you to cut the middle of a video. Since it is online, you can use it anytime and anywhere, on your Windows PC, Macbook, Chromebook, etc., without installing any software. Besides, it is an intuitive, cloud-based video editor suitable for beginners and seasoned editors alike to easily cut a video in the middle and make more edits to perfect their video.

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How to Cut a Video in the Middle with FlexClip

Step 1

Firstly, click the Get Started Now button to access the FlexClip video editor, then pick the right ratio for the video you want to trim in the middle.

Cut Video in Middle Online with FlexClip - Ratio

Step 2

Then, go to the Media tab to upload the video you want to cut. Here, you can upload your file from a local folder on your computer or import the video from your iPhone or Android device.

Cut Video in Middle Online with FlexClip - Upload

Step 3

After uploading the video, click the plus icon to add it to the timeline. Then click the video timeline, move the cursor left or right until you are at the start of the part you want to cut, and click the Split icon above the Timeline.

Cut Video in Middle Online with FlexClip - Split

Step 4

Find the end of the part you want to cut as you did before, and then click the Split one more time. Here, the part you want to cut out from the video will now be split on both ends, just select the clip and click the Delete to remove it from your video.

Cut Video in Middle Online with FlexClip - Delete

Alternatively, you can simply split the video into two parts and select the first clip to drag the slider to cut out the beginning of the part you want to trim out; then go to the second clip to rim the end of the part you want to cut from the video.

Cut Video in Middle Online with FlexClip - Trim

And voila! You’ve successfully cut the middle part of the video. Now, you can preview your video and review the edits before finalizing it. Click on the preview button to inspect the video, and if you find the cut to be satisfactory, you can proceed to export it. You can also seamlessly share it via a link, or post to social media and beyond.

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Part 2 How to Cut the Middle of a Video on Mobile

For those who prefer using mobile devices to cut the middle part of the video, fret not. The process to trim the middle of a video is similar, but you will use a mobile application instead.

Luckily, several apps can help with cutting video in the middle. Some examples include Kinemaster, InShot, Quik, Adobe Premiere Rush, and iMovie (for iOS). Here, we’ll pick some examples to introduce the ways below to cut the middle of a video on iPhone and Android, respectively.

How to Cut the Middle of a Video on iPhone Using iMovie

For iPhone(or Mac) users, iMovie is the easiest way to cut the middle of a video. Here’s how to trim the middle of a video on an iPhone using iMovie.

Step 1

Open iMovie on your iPhone and select or add the video clip that you want to cut.

Step 2

Your video will appear with the timeline underneath. Scroll through your timeline until you come to the start of the part you want to delete.

Step 3

Tap the playhead and then tap Split. Then play the clip until you come to the end of the scene you want to delete, tap the playhead and tap Split one more time.

Cut the Middle of a Video on iPhone Using iMovie

Step 4

Now, the clip you want to delete will be split on both the beginnings and ends. Tap the clip to highlight it in yellow, and tap Delete to cut this middle part from your video.

Step 5

Click Done to save your video. A pop-up menu will appear. Tap Save Video as New Clip.

How to Cut the Middle of a Video on Android with Kinemaster

An Android user? You may need a third-party app to cut the middle part of a video on your device. Kinemaster is among the most familiar apps for editing your videos on Android. With this app, you can either shorten the video by moving its borders or cut the middle parts by simply splitting it. Here are the steps to learn how to trim the middle part of a video in Kinemaster:

Step 1

Head to the Google Play Store from your phone and install Kinemaster-Video Editor, and then launch the app on your phone.

Step 2

Upload the video you want to cut to a Kinemaster by tapping on the "+" sign precisely in the middle of the screen.

Step 3

Select the video on the Timeline and scroll through it until you come to the start of the part you want to cut; click on the scissors icon and Split at Playhead.

Cut the Middle of a Video on Android with Kinemaster

Step 4

Find the end of the part you want to cut and split it as you did before. Here, your video will be split into three parts; just select the part you want to cut out and hit the Delete button to remove it.

Step 5

After that, you can export the video to any platform from the app. Tap the save button to store the video with the middle part removed on your phone.

Part 3 How to Cut the Middle of a Video on a Computer

Besides using an online video cutter to trim the middle of a video on your computer, there are countless video editing software options to choose from, such as iMovie or QuickTime Player for Mac users, Windows 10 Photos Video Editor for Windows users, or Adobe Premiere Pro, a cross-platform editing software. Let’s check the ways together.

How to Cut the Middle of a Video on Mac Using QuickTime Player

You know that you can try iMovie's "Clip Trimmer" or the "Split Clip" tool to shorten video clips, split clips, and trim the middle part of a video. But here, we'll show you another way to cut the middle of a video on your Mac using QuickTime Player.

Cut the Middle of a Video on Mac Using QuickTime Player

How to Cut the Middle of a Video on Windows 10 Using Photos Video Editor

The Photos app is your best option to cut the middle part of a video in Windows 10. It's built-in to Windows 10 and is really easy to use.

Cut the Middle of a Video on Windows 10 Using Photos Video Editor

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