Free video splitter

Splitting cuts one video into several smaller clips. Typist does it without re-encoding: it copies the original audio and video streams into each new clip, so the pieces keep the exact quality, resolution, and codec of the source. Because there is no re-render, splitting is near-instant even for large files, and because it runs in your browser, the video is never uploaded.

Split modes, and when to use each

Pick the mode that matches what you are cutting:

• By timestamps: Play the video, mark exact cut points, and export a clip between each one. Best for pulling highlights out of an interview, lecture, or stream.
• Equal parts: Set a number and Typist divides the video into that many evenly sized clips. Best for breaking a long recording into uniform chunks.
• Fixed length: Choose a clip length like 30 seconds or 1 minute and Typist chops the whole video into pieces of that size. Best for social platforms with a time limit.

Split video for social media

Most social platforms cap clip length. WhatsApp status tops out at 30 seconds, Instagram stories at 15, and reels at 90. Use Fixed length mode, set the limit, and post each clip in order. Nothing is re-encoded, so the clips stay sharp and upload fast.

Split a large video file

Big recordings are awkward to send and slow to upload. Splitting a long file into smaller pieces makes each one easy to share over chat or email. If the clips are still too heavy, compress them to shrink the size further.

Works with every major format

Drop in MP4, MOV, WebM, or MKV, up to 2 GB per file, and the exported clips keep the original format. Need more than clips? Transcribe your video to text in 99+ languages, or extract the audio as MP3.