Video editing doesn’t have to be complicated. Windows 11 provides multiple tools to trim unwanted sections and adjust video frame sizes, making it easy to create polished videos without professional software.
Method 1: Using Clipchamp video editor
Clipchamp stands out as Windows 11’s powerful built-in video editor, offering professional-grade features in a user-friendly interface.
- Launch Clipchamp from your Windows 11 search bar by typing “Clipchamp”
- Start a new project by selecting “Create a Video” from the main screen
- Add your video by clicking the “+” icon on the left toolbar. You can drag and drop files or import from cloud storage
- Move your video to the timeline by clicking the “+” icon on the thumbnail or dragging it down
- Adjust video length by dragging the edges inward on the timeline
- Remove middle sections by using the Split tool and Delete key
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Access frame cropping through the Transform option in the preview window
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Remove gaps between clips by dragging segments together
- Save your work through the Export button, choosing quality settings and destination
Method 2: Quick trimming with Photos app
The Photos app provides basic video trimming capabilities perfect for quick edits.
- Right-click your video file and select “Open with > Photos”
- Click “Video trim” in the toolbar or press Ctrl + E
- Drag blue handles to select your desired video segment
- Click “Save as” to create your trimmed video file
Advanced trimming in Photos app
- Open Photos and search for it in Start menu
- Click “Select” and choose your video
- Create new project through “New > New video project”
- Name your project
- Use Split tool above timeline
- Split video at desired points
- Remove unwanted segments using Delete
- Fine-tune segments with Trim tool
- Export finished video through “Finish Video”
Method 3: Frame cropping with VideoProc
VideoProc specializes in adjusting video frame dimensions and removing unwanted visual elements.
- Download VideoProc from videoproc.com
- Install and launch the program
- Select “Video” on main screen
- Add video using “+” button
- Click “Crop” under video thumbnail
- Enable cropping and select aspect ratio
- Adjust crop area in preview window
- Click “Done” to confirm changes
- Enable “Auto Copy” and click “Run” to export
