How to Trim Your Video Using Transcription
This guide will show you how to edit your video by editing text - no timeline required. You'll learn to remove unwanted content quickly and create polished videos.
What You'll Learn
- Remove specific words with one click
- Delete entire sentences instantly
- Eliminate awkward pauses automatically
- Clean up filler words and mistakes
- Preview and adjust your edits
Step 1: Upload Your Video
Upload your talking head video to NextClip. The platform will automatically generate a complete transcription of your video.
What happens: NextClip processes your audio and creates accurate text that matches your speech.
Step 2: Review Your Transcription
Once ready, you'll see your video content as text. Look through and identify:
Content to keep:
- Key points and main messages
- Clear explanations
- Natural speech flow
Content to remove:
- Filler words: "um," "uh," "so," "like"
- Off-topic sections
- Repeated explanations
- Mistakes or corrections
- Long pauses
Step 3: Remove Individual Words
To remove any word, simply click on it.
How it works:
- Clicked word appears crossed out (
word) - Word is instantly removed from your video
- Click again to restore the word
- Changes apply immediately
Best for: Filler words, repeated words, or individual mistakes.
Step 4: Delete Entire Sentences
To remove a complete sentence, click the trash icon (🗑️) at the sentence end.
How it works:
- Entire sentence is removed from video
- Trash icon becomes an undo arrow
- Click undo to restore if needed
- Toggle between remove/restore easily
Best for: Off-topic content, repeated explanations, or sections that don't add value.
Step 5: Remove Silent Pauses
NextClip automatically detects silent gaps and shows them with duration (like "2.3s").
How to remove:
- Click on any silence duration
- Silence gets crossed out and removed
- Click again to restore if needed
Note: Keep some natural pauses for flow. Remove only awkward or overly long silences.
Step 6: Preview Your Changes
Use the preview function to review your edited video before finalizing.
Check for:
- Natural speech flow
- Clear message delivery
- Appropriate pacing
- No jarring cuts between sections
Make adjustments as needed by adding back content or removing more.
Editing Strategy
First pass: Remove obvious filler words and long pauses
Second pass: Delete unnecessary sentences and off-topic content
Final pass: Fine-tune for smooth flow and optimal timing
Best Practices
Maintain natural speech: Don't remove every pause - some breathing room keeps content natural
Consider your audience: Educational content may need more pauses than social media clips
Test different approaches: Some content works better with quick pacing, others need more time
Preserve key messages: Ensure important points remain clear and emphasized
Final Checklist
Before completing your edit:
- Main message is clear and focused
- No awkward transitions between sections
- Pacing matches your content style
- Important information is preserved
- Video length fits your target platform
Next Steps
After trimming your video:
- Add captions for accessibility
- Include visual elements or b-roll
- Apply background music if desired
- Export your finished video
You've now edited your video by editing text - transforming raw footage into polished content without using complex timeline editing.
