Windows 10 – Cut video

Windows 10 video editing - explained step by step!

Windows Movie Maker used to be the first choice to edit a video on your PC. The application was part of Windows Essentials and was included free of charge with the installation of the operating system, but with a few flaws. Users of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 still benefit from the older versions.

At the beginning of 2017, Windows Movie Maker was officially discontinued and now you need another solution for Windows 10. Of course, there are many free software and also paid programs, with the help of which you can edit videos under Windows 10. Somewhat hidden, this is even possible with an already installed tool from Microsoft.

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With the described instructions you can easily cut and edit videos yourself. In just a few steps you will have familiarized yourself with the editor.

Does Windows 10 have a video editing program?

Windows 10 lets you trim and edit a video.

With the advanced features of the Photos app from Windows, you can, for example, reduce the size of images. Trimming one or more videos is a piece of cake with this software, thus well suited for beginners. Here's how:

  1. Take your video file. Right-click on it and choose “Open With” to launch the Windows Photos app.
  2. You can find the Edit and Create button at the top on the right side. One click shows you more creative options - how to trim the video, add text, or slow down the flow.
  3. Photos app editor opens when you choose crop video.
  4. Now, hold down the mouse button and move the white start and end points on the video's timeline.
  5. Once you have found the right places, all you need to do is Save As. Done!

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Alternatively, the Photos app can be opened from a shortcut or the Start menu. In the menu bar, after launching the application, click Video Projects and then New Video Project. For the right sequence, you can now insert different videos and merge them - a good step if you want to clean up your PC. You also get support with the transitions. For example, filters or 3D effects can be used.

How can I edit a video for free?

The third-party software solution is worthwhile if the Windows Photo feature set is not enough for you. Our recommendation is to try the on-board tools of Windows 10 first. You rarely find such a user-friendly interface and you can edit a video in seconds.

Avidemux has proven itself as a free editing program. As OpenSource, the software supports all known video and container formats such as AVI or MP4. Various tools with which you can cut and edit the video are available. After setting the start and end time, you can even delete unnecessary scenes at the touch of a button. This makes Avidemux a good alternative to Windows Movie Maker.

You should always be careful when downloading free software. Be sure to activate your virus protection before you download any questionable content onto your PC.

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