Split Video Online, Free
Split video into multiple clips at the exact points you choose. Break long recordings into parts for socials or sharing. Free, in your browser, no signup.
Split Video Online, Free Features
EchoWave's browser-based video tools are used by creators, teachers, podcasters, and marketing teams around the world.
Segment your footage
Divide one video into separate clips at any point
Splitting a video places a cut on the timeline that turns one clip into two independent segments. From there you can delete a segment, rearrange the order, or export each part on its own. This is different from trimming, which removes material from the start or end of a single clip. Once you have your segments, the Video Joiner can reassemble them in a new order. For a single clean snip with no full timeline, try the Video Cutter.
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input formats: MP4, MOV, WebM, AVI
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HD
export quality on the free plan
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4K
maximum export resolution on paid plan
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software installs required
How it works
Split video into clips with a full editing timeline
EchoWave gives you a multi-track timeline, not a single-slider tool, so splitting is one action inside a complete edit.
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Split video online at any playhead position
Move the playhead to the exact frame where you want to divide the clip and click Split, or press S on the keyboard. The clip breaks into two segments that sit next to each other on the timeline. Repeat as many times as you need to create multiple parts from a single source file.
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Delete or rearrange segments after splitting
Once the clip is divided, each segment is independent. Remove the ones you do not want, drag them into a different order, or drop other media between them. This is the core difference from simple trimming: you keep every part and decide what to do with each one. See Cut Video if you just need to remove a section from the middle.
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Export each part as a separate file
Mute or hide the segments you are not exporting, render that portion, then repeat for each clip. Output formats include MP4 (H.264), WebM, MOV, and GIF. Cloud rendering means the export speed does not depend on your laptop's CPU.
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Keep audio, captions, and overlays in sync per segment
When you split a video clip, the audio track attached to it splits at the same point. Any captions, text overlays, or music you have placed stay on the timeline and are included only in the segments they overlap. Nothing shifts out of place.
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Add AI captions before or after splitting
Run AI auto-captions on the full video first, then split it. Each segment keeps the caption cues that fall within its time range. EchoWave offers 160+ caption presets including word-level karaoke styles. Useful for splitting a long interview into short clips where each clip ships with its own subtitles burned in.
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Speed remap individual segments independently
After splitting, you can slow down or speed up each segment separately. Slow one part to 0.5x for emphasis and keep the rest at 1x, all inside the same timeline session. A single-purpose splitter would force you to export each clip and re-import it to change its speed.
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Rejoin or reorder segments with Video Joiner
If you split a clip to rearrange the order, use EchoWave's timeline to drag segments into position and export the combined result. Alternatively, export each part and reassemble them later in the Video Joiner.
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Browser-based on Mac, Windows, Linux, and mobile
EchoWave runs in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari with no plugin or installation. Upload from your device, then split and export. The cloud render farm handles encoding, so the exported file quality is the same on a budget Chromebook as on a high-end desktop.
How it works
How to split a video online
Upload, place your split points, then export each clip. All in the browser.
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Upload your video
Open EchoWave and drag your file onto the editor, or click to browse. MP4, MOV, WebM, and AVI are all accepted. The file uploads to the cloud render farm, so large files do not slow down your browser while you edit.
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Place split points on the timeline
Scrub to the frame where you want to divide the clip, then click the Split button or press S. A cut marker appears and the clip becomes two independent segments. Repeat for each split point you need. There is no limit on the number of splits.
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Trim, delete, or reorder the segments
Remove segments you do not need by selecting them and pressing Delete. Drag the remaining segments to reorder them or add other media between them. You can also add captions, music, or text overlays to specific segments at this stage.
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Export each clip
To export a single segment, mute or hide the others, then click Export. Choose your format: MP4, WebM, MOV, or GIF. The cloud renders the output and delivers a download link. Free plan exports in HD with a small EchoWave badge; the paid plan removes it and supports 4K.
When to use it
Common reasons to split a video into parts
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Clip highlights from a long recording
Record a webinar, lecture, or live stream, then split it into topic-by-topic segments. Each clip can be published or shared independently without re-recording anything.
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Repurpose one video across multiple platforms
Split a 10-minute YouTube video into shorter pieces sized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or LinkedIn. Export each as a separate file without leaving the editor. Use the YouTube Clip Maker for platform-specific cropping.
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Remove a bad section from the middle
Split before and after the part you want to remove, delete the middle segment, then export the result as a single file. This keeps the sections on either side intact with no quality loss from re-encoding multiple times.
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Divide a podcast video into episode segments
Record a full podcast session and split it at each topic boundary. Each segment becomes its own episode file with the audio and any captions already in sync.
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Build a course with chapter videos
Record a full course in one session, split it into chapters, add captions to each, and export. Students get self-contained chapter files rather than one long download.
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Extract a specific scene for a highlight reel
Split around the clip you want to keep, discard the rest, and export just that segment. Combine several extracted scenes in the Online Video Editor to build a highlight reel.
Split your video in the browser, right now
Upload an MP4, MOV, WebM, or AVI file and start placing split points on the timeline. No account required to try it. Exports render in the cloud so quality is the same on any device.
What creators say after trying EchoWave
About the EchoWave team
EchoWave is a browser-based video and audio editor built by Lemon Vault LLC since 2018. The people who build the editor write these guides and test every step in the production app before publishing.
Split Video Online, Free FAQ
How do I split video online without losing quality?
EchoWave renders exports on a cloud farm that re-encodes your file using H.264. Choose the same or higher bitrate settings and the quality difference versus the source is minimal. Avoid splitting and re-exporting the same clip many times in succession, as each encode pass can introduce a small amount of compression. For lossless splitting of a single clip, a desktop tool like FFmpeg is an alternative, but for most online use cases the quality difference is not visible.
What is the difference between splitting a video and cutting it?
Splitting divides a clip into two or more segments on a timeline while keeping all the footage. Cutting (or trimming) removes a section entirely, shortening the clip. In EchoWave, the Split action creates two independent clips you can export separately or rearrange. The Video Cutter is better if you just want to remove a section and export a single shorter file.
Can I split a video into more than two parts?
Yes. There is no limit on how many split points you can place on the timeline. Move the playhead to each frame where you want to divide the clip and press S or click Split. Each action adds another cut, so a 10-minute recording can become 10 one-minute segments or any other combination you need.
What video formats can I split with EchoWave?
EchoWave accepts MP4, MOV, WebM, and AVI as input formats. Output can be MP4 (H.264), WebM, MOV, or GIF. If your file is in another format, convert it first using EchoWave's format converter, then split the result.
Is split video online really free?
Splitting itself is free. The free plan exports in HD with a small EchoWave badge on the video. The paid plan removes the badge and raises the export ceiling to 4K H.264. You do not need to enter payment details to try splitting and previewing your clips.
How is splitting different from the video trimmer?
The Video Trimmer crops the beginning or end of a clip down to a shorter duration and exports one file. Splitting keeps all the footage and divides it into separate timeline segments you can export individually or in a new order. Use splitting when you need multiple output files from one source; use trimming when you need one shorter file.
Can I rejoin the segments after splitting?
Yes. After splitting, you can drag the segments on the timeline into any order and export the combined result as a single file. If you have already exported the parts separately, bring them back into a new project and use the Video Joiner to merge them. Both approaches stay inside the EchoWave browser editor.
Do I need to create an account to split a video?
You can upload a file and start editing without an account. An account is needed to save your project to the cloud and to access paid export settings. For a one-off split and download, signing in is optional.
Will the split points affect my audio track?
When you split a video clip, the attached audio splits at the same frame. Each resulting segment carries only the audio that falls within its time range. Background music tracks placed on a separate audio layer are not split automatically; they continue across all segments unless you manually place split points on that track too.
Ready to split your video into clips?
Open EchoWave in any browser, upload your file, and place split points on the timeline for free. HD export is included on the free plan with a small removable badge; the paid plan removes it and adds 4K.
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