Others

How to Trim, Delete, and Organize Videos in the New Microsoft Stream

Natalie Taylor Oct 14, 2026 871 views

Question details

The user wants to know how to trim, delete, and organize videos in the new Microsoft Stream experience.

Product: Microsoft Stream
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Managing video content after transitioning from Stream Classic to the new Microsoft Stream built on SharePoint.
Observed behavior: The native video trimming feature is missing, and the methods for organizing channels and libraries have changed significantly due to the new SharePoint integration.

Before you start

Ensure you have the necessary edit permissions for the specific SharePoint site or OneDrive folder where your Microsoft Stream videos are stored.

Solution 1Recommended

Delete and Organize Stream Videos via SharePoint or OneDrive

Since the new Microsoft Stream stores videos as regular files, you can manage them directly within your SharePoint document libraries or OneDrive interface.

In the new Microsoft Stream experience, videos are treated exactly like any other document type (such as Word or Excel files). You can organize, move, and delete them using the standard SharePoint and OneDrive commands.

Navigate to the file location

Open the SharePoint site or OneDrive folder where your video is currently saved.

Select the video

Hover over the video file you want to manage and click the circular checkmark icon that appears to select it.

Delete the video

To remove the file, click the 'Delete' button located on the top command bar. Confirm the deletion if prompted.

Organize into folders

To organize the video, select it and click 'Move to' or 'Copy to' on the top command bar, then choose your desired destination folder or SharePoint library.

Delete and Organize Stream Videos via SharePoint or OneDrive

Missing Trimming Feature: The in-browser video trimming feature from Stream Classic is not currently available in the new Stream experience. Microsoft relies more heavily on SharePoint now and is reportedly working to bring this feature back in a future update.

Solution 2

Use Local Desktop Software to Trim Videos

Until Microsoft reinstates the native trimming feature in Stream, you must trim your videos locally using a desktop application before uploading them.

Free Microsoft Office alternative

Looking for a comprehensive Office suite? Try WPS Office

While managing multimedia files requires specific tools, your daily document tasks can be handled seamlessly with WPS Office. It provides a lightweight, highly compatible, and free alternative to Microsoft Office for creating, editing, and managing your documents.

Fully compatible with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint formats.Lightweight software that loads quickly on older devices.Includes powerful PDF editing and conversion tools.Free to use with a familiar, user-friendly interface.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Microsoft bring back the video trimming feature in the new Stream?

Microsoft has acknowledged that the trimming feature is missing in the new SharePoint-based Stream experience. They have stated that the feature is under development, but because the new Stream relies heavily on SharePoint architecture, implementing it may take additional time.

Where are my video channels and libraries located now?

In the new Microsoft Stream, channels and libraries have transitioned into standard SharePoint document libraries and folders. You can access them by navigating to the respective SharePoint site where your classic Stream videos were migrated.

How do I restore a video I accidentally deleted in the new Stream?

Because new Stream videos are stored in SharePoint or OneDrive, you can easily restore deleted videos by navigating to the Recycle Bin of the respective SharePoint site or your OneDrive account. Files are typically kept in the Recycle Bin for 93 days before permanent deletion.

Office Quick Solutions