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How to Trim a Video in Photos on Mac
Shorten a video in Mac Photos by clicking Edit, choosing Adjust, and dragging the trim handles. The original footage remains fully recoverable.
To trim a video in Photos on Mac so that it starts and stops at specific places, you can shorten the clip by dragging the trim handles located at either end Change and enhance a video in Photos on Mac - Apple Support.
Preparing video versions
To create different versions of a video or a photo, you duplicate the file and work on the copy Editing basics in Photos on Mac - Apple Support. A practical suggestion is to duplicate your family video before you start editing if you want to keep one full-length file and one shorter clip.
Shortening the video clip
To start the editing process, double-click a video to open it, and then click Edit in the toolbar Change and enhance a video in Photos on Mac - Apple Support. Next, click Adjust in the toolbar, then shorten the video by dragging the trim handles at either end Change and enhance a video in Photos on Mac - Apple Support. When you are finished editing the video, click Done or press Return Editing basics in Photos on Mac - Apple Support.
Recovering trimmed footage
Trimming a video does not actually delete the footage, and you can recover any trimmed video later Change and enhance a video in Photos on Mac - Apple Support. To cancel the trim, drag the trim handles to their original position Change and enhance a video in Photos on Mac - Apple Support. You can also remove all adjustments made to the video by clicking Revert to Original in the toolbar Change and enhance a video in Photos on Mac - Apple Support.
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