Best Clipping Software for Pinterest
Pinterest does not offer a built-in video trimming or clipping tool. To create video pins from existing content, you need a screen recorder or an external editor.
Quick Comparison
| Tool | Price | Platforms | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| QuickTime Player | Free | Mac | Screen recording, basic trim |
| Photos app (Windows) | Free | Windows | Basic trim of recorded clips |
| Kapwing | Free / $16/mo | Browser | Upload recorded file, trim, resize |
| Slidekick | $4.99/mo | Browser | Paste URL, screen record, trim, export MP4/GIF |
Breakdown by Use Case
Record then trim locally On Mac, QuickTime Player records your screen and offers a basic trim function. On Windows, the Photos app can trim clips after recording with the Xbox Game Bar or another tool. Both are free but limited — no timeline, no precise frame control, no export format options.
Browser-based editing Kapwing accepts uploaded files and supports resizing for Pinterest's recommended aspect ratios. The free tier watermarks exports.
All-in-one browser workflow Slidekick lets you paste a Pinterest video URL (like YouTube or Instagram), or use the built-in screen recorder to capture a pin in the browser. Trim on a visual timeline and export as MP4 or GIF — no separate recording software required.
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.