Cut cell phone video - a quick guide

You can cut a mobile phone video using software or an app to create a beautiful clip. In our instructions we show you how both options work.

1. Cut the mobile phone video on the PC

If you transfer a mobile phone video to your PC, you can cut it directly on the computer:

Mobile phone videos are usually recorded on Android and iOS as MP4 or sometimes as MOV. If you connect your device to the PC with a USB cable, you can transfer the video files to your computer.
To cut the videos, you need the free tool Free Video Editor.
Load the video file into the "Free Video Editor", trim it accordingly and export the finished clip. Since the tool does not re-encode the videos, no time-consuming calculations are necessary.
If you want to edit your mobile phone videos in addition to editing, Lightworks is a comprehensive and free software for this.

Alternatively, recorded mobile phone videos can also be cut directly on the smartphone:

You already have a function pre-installed on Android. Open your video for editing in the gallery app.
Then click on the menu button and select "Crop".
Use a slider to set the sequence you want to cut.
As soon as you have cut the video, you can save it on your device with the "Save" button and share it with your friends.
You can get a wider range of functions with apps from the Google Play Store. We recommend the VideoShow application, which offers extensive editing functions and effects for your video.
To cut videos on iOS, use the iMovie app.

This practical tip shows you how to cut videos in iMovie and edit transitions.