Best Clipping Software
There are dozens of tools for trimming and clipping video. The right choice depends on your platform, budget, and how much control you need.
Quick Comparison
| Tool | Price | Platforms | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kapwing | Free / $16/mo | Browser | Social media edits |
| VEED | Free / $12/mo | Browser | Subtitles and captions |
| Clipchamp | Free / $9.99/mo | Windows, Browser | Windows users |
| Clideo | Free / $9/mo | Browser | Quick one-off trims |
| Adobe Premiere Pro | $22.99/mo | Windows, Mac | Professional editing |
| DaVinci Resolve | Free / $295 one-time | Windows, Mac, Linux | Color grading, heavy editing |
| iMovie | Free | Mac, iOS | Basic Apple-ecosystem trims |
| InShot | Free / $3.99/mo | iOS, Android | Mobile social clips |
| Slidekick | $4.99/mo | Browser | URL import, MP4/GIF export, Google Slides |
Breakdown by Use Case
Browser-based convenience Kapwing, VEED, Clipchamp, Clideo, and Slidekick all run in the browser. No install required. Kapwing and VEED are feature-rich but gate HD exports and watermark-free output behind paid plans. Clipchamp is free without watermarks but is Microsoft-centric. Clideo is the simplest of the group — good for a single quick trim, less useful for repeated work.
Desktop power Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve are full editing suites. Adobe Premiere Pro has the steeper subscription cost and learning curve. DaVinci Resolve's free version is remarkably capable, but both are overkill if you just need to cut a 30-second clip. iMovie is free and easy on Mac, though it lacks precision trimming tools.
Mobile-first InShot is built for phones. It handles aspect-ratio cropping, text overlays, and basic effects well. The free version adds a small watermark to exports.
URL-to-clip workflow Slidekick is the only browser tool in this list built specifically around pasting a video URL, trimming visually on a timeline, and exporting directly as MP4 or GIF. It also includes screen recording and Google Slides integration.
If you clip videos regularly, Slidekick lets you paste any URL, trim visually, and export as MP4 or GIF — with Google Slides integration.
Get started with Slidekick
Import, trim, and export presentation clips as GIF or MP4 in one browser tab.