Trim a video

Camtasia makes video trimming effortless and precise. As the best video trimmer on the market, Camtasia gives you the power to fine-tune your recordings with frame-level accuracy.
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TRIM A VIDEO IN CAMTASIA

How to trim a video with Camtasia

Trimming videos in Camtasia is straightforward and designed to save you time. Follow these three simple steps to trim your video:
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Step 1: Select the clip to trim
Import your video into Camtasia and drag it onto the timeline. Click on the clip you want to trim to highlight it, and you’re ready to start editing.
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Step 2: Adjust the trim handles
Drag the trim handles at the beginning or end of the clip to remove any unwanted sections. Whether it’s cutting out pre-recording chatter, video setup, or mistakes at the end, Camtasia allows you to remove these parts with precision.
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Step 3: Preview and finalize your trim
Once you’ve adjusted the trim handles, play back the trimmed section to ensure it’s perfect. If you’re happy with the result, simply continue editing or export your video. If not, you can always drag the handles back to restore any trimmed content—thanks to Camtasia’s non-destructive editing.

Why Camtasia is the best video trimmer

Camtasia isn’t just any video trimmer. It’s a powerful tool that provides you with flexibility, accuracy, and ease of use, ensuring your content is exactly how you want it.

Frame-level precision

Trimming with Camtasia gives you control down to the individual frame, allowing you to make precise cuts. This level of accuracy ensures that your video includes only the content you want, without any unnecessary filler.
The keyboard shortcut keys to show precision level editing on the Camtasia timeline.

Effortless editing, no perfect setup needed

Don’t worry about capturing the perfect take every time you hit Record. With Camtasia, you can trim out unwanted sections easily, letting you freestyle your recording sessions. Whether it’s removing pauses between sentences or cutting out mistakes, trimming helps you craft a seamless narrative.
The keyboard shortcut keys to show precision level editing on the Camtasia timeline.

Non-destructive editing

One of the best features of Camtasia is its non-destructive editing. When you trim out sections, they’re not gone forever. Simply drag the ends of the media on the timeline to bring back any trimmed content. This gives you the flexibility to make adjustments even after the initial trim.
Trimmed sections being restored in Camtasia.

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