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# Video trimming

|| Video trimming replaces previous video/file.

**How to guide**
1. Dashboard --> Content --> Videos.
2. Select video you want to start trimming.
3. Press **Trim video** in from the menu tab.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/c/b/a/acbaf8a9e186c000/image_936vio.png)

4. Use the brackets to indicate time intervals for the content that you want to keep. You can also use the panel/buttons.
5. Press **Trim video** in the lower left corner.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/c/b/a/acbaf8a9e186c000/image_1dnoykx.png)

6. A pop-up window shows up with the action.
7. Make sure it looks correct and press **Replace video**.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/c/b/a/acbaf8a9e186c000/image_evpylh.png)

8. The trimmed video has now replaced the previous video/file.
9. Dashboard --> Content --> Videos.

|| Why Is Trimming Useful?

**Remove Unnecessary Footage  **
  Cut out empty lead-in time, set up time or post-event chatter that doesn’t add value to the video.

**Streamline Viewer Experience  **
  Keep your audience focused on the main action by removing irrelevant sections.

**Maintain a Professional Look  **
  Present polished content by eliminating awkward pauses or setup segments.