ClipSplitQuestions and answers
How ClipSplit splits, trims and compresses, what it costs, and what happens to your videos.
How do I split a long video into parts on Android?
Open ClipSplit, tap Choose a video and pick one. Tap a length (15, 30, 60 or 90 seconds) or drag to any length you like, check the preview of the parts, then tap Split. The parts are numbered and can be saved to your gallery or shared in order.
Does splitting reduce the video quality?
Not on Original. ClipSplit copies the video as it is into shorter parts, with no re-compression, so the resolution, sound and colours stay exactly the same, up to 4K. Quality changes only if you choose Smaller or Smallest to make the file lighter.
Is ClipSplit free? Does it add a watermark?
ClipSplit is free and supported by ads. It never puts a logo or watermark on your videos, and there is no paid version that removes one, because there is nothing to remove.
Can I split a video by file size instead of length?
Yes. Choose MB and pick 10, 16, 25 or 50 MB. ClipSplit shows how many parts to expect, then cuts the video so each part stays under that size. It is the quickest way to send a big video through an app with a file size limit.
How do I make a video smaller without splitting it?
Choose Full, then pick Smaller (720p) or Smallest (480p). ClipSplit shows how many percent smaller the video will be and saves it as one file. Compressed videos are H.264, so they play almost everywhere.
Are my videos uploaded anywhere?
No. Splitting, trimming and compressing all happen on your phone. ClipSplit uses Android's photo picker, so it only sees the one video you choose, and there is no account or sign-up.
How long does it take?
Most videos split in about a second, even long ones, because the video is copied rather than re-encoded. Compressing takes longer, since the phone has to re-encode every frame; the time depends on the video's length and your phone.
What is Exact mode?
A fast split copies the video and cuts at the nearest point where that is possible, keeping every part within your limit. When a video can't be cut that way without a part running over, ClipSplit switches to Exact mode on its own, which cuts on the exact frame and re-encodes to match the original quality. It takes longer, and you don't have to do anything.
Does ClipSplit need an internet connection?
Starting a split needs a connection, because the ads are what keep ClipSplit free. Your video is never uploaded: the work itself happens on your phone, and choosing, previewing, saving and sharing parts all work without a connection.
Where are the parts saved?
Tap Save all and every part goes to your gallery, in the Movies › ClipSplit folder. You can also tap Share all to send them straight to another app in the right order.
Which video formats does it support?
The videos phones record and download: MP4, MOV, 3GP and more. You can open a video from inside ClipSplit, or share it to ClipSplit from your gallery or another app.
Can I remove the sound from a video?
Yes. Turn on Remove audio before you split and every part comes out silent. It works on Original too, so the picture keeps its full quality.
Is ClipSplit a full video editor?
No, and that is on purpose. There are no filters, music or effects. ClipSplit does a few jobs quickly: split, trim, compress and mute. Keep a video editor for big projects and use ClipSplit when you need a fast cut.