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Is Video Trimming Available in Microsoft Stream on SharePoint?
Question details
The user wants to know if it is possible to trim videos directly within Microsoft Stream on SharePoint without having to re-record them.
- Product
- Microsoft Stream on SharePoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Editing a video hosted on Stream on SharePoint after recording to remove unwanted sections.
- Observed behavior
- The user cannot find the video trimming feature that was previously available in Stream Classic.
Ensure you are logged into your Microsoft 365 account and have the necessary download and edit permissions for the video files stored in your SharePoint or OneDrive.
Download and Edit the Video Locally (Workaround)
Since native trimming is currently in development for Stream on SharePoint, you can download the video to trim it using a local video editor.
While Microsoft is rebuilding the native trimming tools for the new SharePoint architecture, the most reliable method to trim your videos is to download them and use a dedicated video editing application.
Navigate to the SharePoint or OneDrive folder where the video is stored and click on it to open the video player.
Click on the 'Download' button located in the top menu bar to save the video file to your local computer.
Open the downloaded video in a local video editor, such as Microsoft Clipchamp or the Windows Photos app, and use the trim tool to cut the start, middle, or end of the video.
Once you have exported the trimmed video, upload the new file back to your SharePoint or OneDrive folder and delete the original if it is no longer needed.
Track and Vote for the Feature on the Microsoft Feedback Portal
Microsoft is actively working on the trimming feature. You can track its progress and upvote the feature request.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why was video trimming available in Stream Classic but not in Stream on SharePoint?
Stream on SharePoint is built on a completely new architecture that integrates directly with OneDrive and SharePoint. Microsoft is actively rebuilding features from the ground up, including the trim tool, to work natively within this new cloud storage platform.
Can I use Clipchamp to edit videos stored in SharePoint?
Yes, Microsoft has been rolling out Clipchamp integration for Microsoft 365 work accounts. Depending on your organization's release track, you may be able to open SharePoint videos directly into Clipchamp for editing, or you can download them to edit locally.
Will the new trim feature allow cutting out the middle of a video?
Yes. According to the Microsoft Stream feedback portal, the development team is actively working on support for comprehensive video trimming, which includes the ability to trim the start, end, and the middle sections of videos.
