Video Shorts Editor
A modern web application for trimming and converting videos to portrait format, perfect for creating Shorts, Reels, and TikTok content.
Features
- Simple Video Upload: Easily upload your videos directly from your device
- Precise Trimming: Set exact start and end points for your video clips
- Portrait Format: Automatically converts videos to 9:16 aspect ratio (1080x1920)
- User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive controls and real-time preview
- Fast Processing: Quick trimming and conversion with progress tracking
- Responsive Design: Works on both desktop and mobile devices
Supported Formats
- MP4
- WebM
- MOV
Getting Started
Prerequisites
- Node.js 16.8 or later
- npm, yarn, or pnpm
- Modern web browser with JavaScript enabled
Installation
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/video-shorts-editor.git cd video-shorts-editor -
Install dependencies:
npm install # or yarn install # or pnpm install -
Run the development server:
npm run dev # or yarn dev # or pnpm dev -
Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser
How to Use
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Upload Your Video
- Click "Select Video" to choose a video file from your device
- Supported formats: MP4, WebM, MOV (up to 100MB)
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Trim Your Clip
- Play the video to find the perfect start point
- Click "Mark Start" to set the beginning of your short
- Click "Mark End" to set the end of your short (max 60 seconds recommended)
- Use the timeline to fine-tune your selection
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Download Your Short
- Click "Download Short" to process your video
- The processed video will automatically download in MP4 format
Tips for Best Results
- For best quality, use well-lit videos with clear audio
- Keep your shorts under 60 seconds for most platforms
- Center important content in the frame for optimal portrait display
- Use videos with high resolution (at least 1080x1920 for best quality)
Technologies Used
- Next.js - React framework
- TypeScript - Type-safe JavaScript
- Tailwind CSS - Utility-first CSS framework
- FFmpeg.wasm - For video processing in the browser
- React Icons - For UI icons
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.