MediaValet's Video Trimming feature enables users to create tailored clips from videos stored in their DAM. Video Trimming is as easy as one, two, three: Simply select a video, set the start and end times, and generate a new clip for download or save it back to the library as a new file—without altering the original file.
Video Trimming is ideal for creating bite-sized content for social media, concise clips for presentations, or compiling source videos for production teams.
Getting Started
First, navigate to your desired video
Once there, click on the Trimming tab in the Asset Panel
Within the Trimming tab, users will be able to select their desired start and end times.
This can be either by using the blue video playback slider or by manually entering the values within the start and end time fields
Once you are satisfied with your results, press “Trim”.
Trim and Download
Trim and download option will start the download of your trimmed video. Once the download is complete, you will get a success message on the bottom left corner of the screen.
Please ensure the name of your video clip does not contain any special characters.
Note: Trimming a video does not alter the original file, leaving it perfectly intact for future use!
Trim and Upload
Trim and Upload option allows users to upload trimmed videos to their library directly.
Clicking on Trim and Upload starts the processing of your trimmed video asset. Once the processing is complete, Video trimmed success message will appear on the bottom left corner of the screen.
Clicking on “Upload” on the message will take you to the upload flow where you can upload the asset following usual process
Note: If this message is dismissed, the trimmed video can still be found under the main Upload tab.
Helpful Details
- Metadata carried over: Metadata from the original video is automatically applied to the trimmed version, saving you time.
- Permissions:
- If you do not have upload permissions for a category, you can still trim but will not be able to upload to that category.
- If you do not have download/share permissions, the Trim button is disabled. (This prevents bypassing download restrictions.)
- Mobile and accessibility: Trimming and uploading is fully supported on mobile and includes keyboard navigation support.
Permissions Recap (for admins):
- Trim only: Available if you have Trim Videos permission and no upload restrictions.
- Trim and Upload: Available if you have upload rights in the selected category.
- Trim disabled: If download/share permissions are denied, trimming is not available.