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Instant Cutter Tool for Mac

When you have to import long camera footage or videos, it seems to be difficult. However, with the Instant Cutter Tool on Filmora's latest version for Mac, things get easy. The tool allows you to proceed with trimming and merging the effects without re-encoding the entire video.

1. Trim Video Clips

Step 1: Look for the Instant Cutter Tool in Filmora Mac

On opening Filmora for Mac, lead to the “Instant Cutter Tool” option on the home screen to lead to a new window.

Look for the Instant Cutter Tool

On the other hand, you can press the “Media" tab from the top-left and consequently proceed to the "Import” button. Select the “Import with Instant Cutter Tool” option from the drop-down menu.

Click on the instant cutter tab

Step 2: Import Video in Trim Section

On the window that opens, continue to the “Trim” tab from the top. Press the “Open File" button from the right to import the long video file into Filmora.

Import Video in Trim Section

Step 3: Use Sliders to Trim Video

With the “Start” and “End” sliders on the left and right side of the timeline section, you can easily trim the video. Set the starting and ending points with the sliders and get the essential part out of the complete clip.

Use Sliders to Trim Video

Step 4: Trim the Video with Mark In and Mark Out Points

You can trim the video with the Mark In and Out points within the same window. For that, bring the playhead to the appropriate position from where you want to start the video and click the "Mark In" icon. This will remove the starting part of the video that is passed through the playhead. Similarly, you can remove the ending part from the video with the "Mark Out” icon.

Trim the Video with Mark In and Mark Out Points

Step 5: Set the Trimmed Clip as a Segment

To save the trimmed clip as a segment of a video, use the “Add Segment" button. The trimmed clip would be added to the video section on the right side of the window.

Set the Trimmed Clip as a Segment

Step 6: Play and Finalize by Exporting

Continue to select the “Play" icon to play and preview the final video. You can click the "Export" button to save the finalized video to your Mac. A new pop-up window appears where you need to define the name and location of the video before pressing "OK.”

Play and Finalize by Exporting

2. Merge Video Clips

Step 1: Add Video File With Merge Category

Consequently, move to the “Merge” tab from the top and continue to add video files using the “Open File” button.

Add Video File With Merge Category

Step 2: Reorder the Clips Before Merging

As the videos are imported and displayed on the right side, re-order them using your mouse according to your requirements.

Reorder the Clips Before Merging

Step 3: Preview and Export Merged Video

After tapping the “Play" icon, lead to the "Export” button for saving the final merged file. Set up a name and location of the video across the pop-up and click “OK.”

Preview and Export Merged Video