Free online video editor — Video Studio by Amit Sharma

Edit a video in your browser for free with Video Studio: trim the clip on a timeline with draggable in and out handles, crop it to a social aspect ratio (9:16 for Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts, 1:1 for the feed, 4:5 portrait, or 16:9 for YouTube), rotate or flip it, resize the output, change the speed, and adjust or mute the audio — all shown in a live preview before you render. Then export a clean MP4. Everything runs client-side with an in-browser build of FFmpeg, so your video never leaves your device. No signup, no upload, no watermark — a genuinely free online video editor for New Zealand creators and businesses.

How to edit a video online free

1. Add your video. Drag in or browse for an MP4, WebM or MOV. It’s edited on your device — nothing is uploaded.
2. Trim to the good part. Drag the in and out handles on the timeline, or set them to the playhead, to keep just the section you want.
3. Crop, rotate & resize. Crop to 9:16 for Reels/TikTok, 1:1 for the feed or 16:9 for YouTube; rotate or flip — all shown live in the preview.
4. Set speed & audio. Speed it up or slow it down, and adjust or mute the volume — the preview updates instantly.
5. Render & download. Export a clean MP4 with no watermark. The first render loads a one-time in-browser video engine.

Frequently asked questions

Is this video editor really free?

Yes — trim, crop, rotate, resize, change speed and audio and export MP4 for free, with no signup and no watermark. Paji Pro adds 1080p export, batch jobs and saved presets, but the editor is fully usable for free.

Is my video uploaded anywhere?

No. The editor uses an in-browser build of FFmpeg (WebAssembly), so your video is processed entirely on your device and never leaves your browser.

How do I crop a video for Instagram Reels or TikTok?

Tap the 9:16 preset or aspect ratio. The editor crops from the centre to a vertical 9:16 frame — shown live before you export — perfect for Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts. Use 1:1 for square feed posts.

Can I see my edits before rendering?

Yes — the live preview shows your crop frame, rotation, flip, speed and volume instantly, so you only re-encode once when it looks right.

Why is the first render slow?

The first edit loads a ~32MB video engine, one time. Editing also re-encodes the clip in your browser, so longer or higher-resolution videos take a while — short clips are quickest, especially on a phone.

Can I edit a property or listing video?

Absolutely — trim a walkthrough, crop it vertical for social, drop the volume on background noise and export an MP4 ready for Facebook, Instagram or Trade Me. No account, nothing uploaded.