Does trimming re-encode the whole video, or just cut it?

Where possible, Documateo trims without a full re-encode to preserve original quality and speed up processing; some formats may require a re-encode depending on where the cut points fall.

Trim Video

Pro

Cut a video down to the exact segment you need, without re-encoding the whole file.

How it works

1
Upload the video you want to trim.
2
Drag the start and end handles on the timeline to select your segment.
3
Preview the trimmed clip.
4
Download just that segment.

Trim Video — frequently asked questions

Does trimming re-encode the whole video, or just cut it?: Where possible, Documateo trims without a full re-encode to preserve original quality and speed up processing; some formats may require a re-encode depending on where the cut points fall.