Crop Video Online – Free, No Upload
Crop the frame, trim the length, add text or an image overlay and export an MP4 or MOV video. Everything happens in your browser with hardware encoding – your video is never uploaded.
This free tool crops, trims and edits videos right in your browser. Draw a crop box, add text or a logo, pick an aspect ratio such as 9:16 or 1:1, set start and end times, and download a new MP4. It uses your device's hardware video encoder through WebCodecs, so it is fast, and your video never leaves your device. No signup, no upload, and no watermark.
What Does Cropping a Video Mean?
Cropping removes the outer parts of each frame so only the selected area remains, for example turning a wide 16:9 clip into a vertical 9:16 video for Reels, Shorts or TikTok. Trimming is different: it cuts the video by time. This tool does both in one pass.
How to Crop a Video?
Drop an MP4 or MOV file onto the upload area. Drag the crop box over the part of the frame you want to keep and use the corner handle to resize it. Choose an aspect ratio preset if needed, set the start and end time, then click Crop & Download.
Why Use Our Video Cropper?
Your video is processed on your own device with hardware encoding, so there is no upload, no waiting in a queue and no file size limit set by a server. Audio is kept as it is, and phone videos with rotation are handled correctly. It works in current versions of Chrome, Edge and Safari, and in recent Firefox.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this video cropper free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no watermark, no signup and no limit on how many videos you crop.
Is my video uploaded anywhere?
No. The video is read and re-encoded entirely inside your browser tab and never sent to a server.
Which formats are supported?
MP4 and MOV files (including phone recordings) are supported. The output is always an MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio.
Why is it not working in my browser?
The tool needs WebCodecs support and H.264 encoding. Use a current version of Chrome, Edge or Safari. Some Linux browsers do not include an H.264 encoder.