Blur, trim and edit video online, privately
Cut a clip, crop it, hide faces or private details, add captions and export for YouTube, Slack or as a GIF. The video never leaves your computer.
What you can do
Blur and trim video features
Blur that follows motion
Draw a blur box, press Follow motion, and it moves with the object. Fix any frame by dragging the box.
Trim and speed
Set start and end points, and slow the video down or speed it up to 4x.
Crop
Drag over the part of the screen you want to keep. It applies to the video and the GIF.
Captions
Load .srt or .vtt files or use captions from a recording, edit them and burn them in.
Export presets
Pick YouTube 1080p, Slack or Teams 720p, or a small Discord and chat file. See the size before you export.
MP4, WebM and GIF
Export WebM, MP4 where your browser supports it, or a GIF of up to about 30 seconds.
How to
Use the blur and trim video in 4 steps
- 1
Load your video
Drop in a video file, or send a fresh recording straight from the recorder.
- 2
Blur what is private
Choose Blur box, drag over a face, name or number, and set when it should show. For moving things, press Follow motion.
- 3
Trim and crop
Drag the Start and End sliders. Use Crop to keep only part of the picture.
- 4
Export
Pick a preset and format, then press Export final video or Export as GIF.
Good to know
- The motion tracker works best on things that stand out from the background. Always scrub through and fix any spot where the box drifts.
- Exports play in real time, so a 10 minute video takes about 10 minutes to export.
- GIFs get big quickly. Keep them short and small.
FAQ
Questions about the blur and trim video
How do I blur a face in a video for free?
Load the video, choose Blur box, drag over the face and set the times. If the person moves, press Follow motion so the box moves with them.
Is my video uploaded when I edit it?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Your video is never sent anywhere.
Can I blur something that moves?
Yes. Follow motion tracks the patch of pixels inside your box. It is a simple tracker, so check the result and correct it if needed.
How do I trim a video without uploading it?
Use the Start and End sliders in the editor, then export. The trimmed video is made on your device.
Can I make a GIF from a video?
Yes. Trim the part you want, pick a GIF width and frame rate, and press Export as GIF.
Which formats can I export?
WebM by default, MP4 where your browser supports it, and GIF. Presets set the size for YouTube, Slack and small chat files.
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