Trimming helps you remove unwanted parts from your video, like:
Filler words (um, uh, like, you know)
Duplicate takes when you restart a sentence
Long pauses or silences
Mistakes or sentences you don't want
The best part? You don't need to touch a complicated timeline. Just click on words, and they disappear from your video instantly!
Method 1: AI Clean Audio (Automatic)
Best for: Quickly removing all filler words and awkward pauses at once
Step-by-Step Instructions:
[IMAGE: Screenshot showing the AI Clean Audio button location in the toolbar]
Step 1: Click "AI Clean Audio"
Click the button once
Watch as NextClip automatically removes:
All filler words (um, uh, like, you know, etc.)
Duplicate takes
[IMAGE: Before and after comparison showing transcript with filler words removed]
Step 2: Review the changes
Play your video to see the results
Your video is now cleaner and more professional!
💡 Tip: The AI Clean Audio feature works great for first-time cleanup. You can always fine-tune later using manual trimming.
Method 2: Remove Silences
Best for: Getting rid of long pauses in your video
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Choose your silence length
Select how long a pause needs to be before it gets removed:
0.5 seconds - Removes very short pauses (makes video fast-paced)
1 second - Removes medium pauses (recommended for most videos)
2 seconds - Only removes long, awkward pauses
Step 2: Click "Remove silences"
Click the button once
Watch as NextClip automatically removes:
all the silences greater than the selected silence length
💡 Tip: Start with 1 second and adjust if needed. You can always undo!
Method 3: Manual Word-by-Word Editing
Best for: Removing specific words, phrases, or sentences exactly the way you want
This is the most powerful way to edit because you have complete control!
Understanding the Transcript
When your video loads, you'll see the full transcript of everything you said. This transcript is special because:
Every word is clickable
Words are synced perfectly with your video
Changes happen instantly
How to Remove Multiple Words at Once:
Step 1: Select the words
Click and hold on the first word you want to remove
Drag your cursor to the last word you want to remove
The selected words will be highlighted
Step 2: Delete the selection
Press the Delete or Backspace key on your keyboard
OR click the "Remove" button that appears
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Step 3: Watch your video update
All selected words are removed at once
Play your video to hear the result
Step 4: Undo if needed
Click the undo button to bring everything back
You can redo your deletion after undoing
💡 Tip: This is perfect for removing entire phrases like "As I was saying before" or "Let me start that again"
How to Remove a Single Word:
Step 1: Find the word you want to remove
Read through your transcript
Click on any word you don't like
Step 2: Watch it disappear
The word turns gray or gets deleted
Your video automatically updates—that part is now gone!
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Step 3: Undo if needed
Made a mistake? Click the same spot again
The word comes back instantly
Example: You said "I think, um, this is great" → Click "um" → Now it says "I think, this is great"
How to Remove an Entire Sentence:
Step 1: Find the sentence you want to delete
Look at the end of each sentence in your transcript
You'll see a small trash/delete icon 🗑️
Step 2: Click the delete icon
The entire sentence disappears
Your video updates immediately
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Step 3: Undo if needed
Click the undo button if you change your mind
How to Remove Silences from the Transcript:
Step 2: Click on a silence
Click directly on the silence marker
That pause disappears from your video
Step 3: Undo if needed
Click again to bring the pause back
Some pauses are natural and should stay!
Common Questions
Q: Will trimming reduce my video quality?
A: No! Trimming only removes parts of your video. The remaining parts stay in full quality.
Q: Can I undo multiple changes at once?
A: Yes! Keep clicking undo to go back through your editing history.
Q: What if AI Clean Audio removes something I wanted to keep?
A: Just click undo, then switch to manual editing to have more control.
Q: Do I need to wait for the video to process after each trim?
A: No! Changes happen in real-time. You'll see and hear results instantly.
What's Next?
Now that you know how to trim your video, you're ready for the next step:
👉 Add Captions - Make your video watchable without sound
👉 Add Visuals - Insert B-roll and graphics to make your video more engaging
👉 Add Background Music - Set the perfect mood for your content
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