Vidkito

Split Video Into Parts Online - Free Video Splitter

Split a video into parts — right in your browser. Drop in an MP4, WebM, or MOV file, choose where to cut, and download each segment separately. Vidkito splits your video locally on your own device: nothing is uploaded to a server, there is no signup, and no watermark is ever added.

Everything runs locally in your browser. No upload, no queue, no server-side size limit. Parts are made by copying the encoded video stream — no re-encoding, no quality loss.

  • Local processing, privacy-safe

    Your file never leaves your device. No upload, no queue, no server copy.

  • WebCodecs-powered speed

    Splitting runs on your own hardware, so a long clip takes seconds, not minutes.

  • Three split modes

    Split into equal parts, cut by fixed duration, or set your own cut points.

How to split a video into multiple parts

  1. Upload your video

    Drag your file onto the box above or click to browse. MP4, WebM, and MOV are supported, up to whatever your browser can handle — there is no artificial file-size cap, because nothing is being uploaded.

  2. Set your split points

    Pick a mode. Split into equal parts, cut at a fixed interval, or drag the markers to the exact moments you want. Times are shown down to the tenth of a second so you can line cuts up with the audio.

  3. Start the split

    Hit the button and the segments are produced on your device. A progress bar shows the current segment.

  4. Download each segment

    Every part appears as its own row with a length, a size, and a download button. Take one part or grab them all.

Three split modes — which should you choose?

The three split modes, how they work, and what each is best for
ModeHow it worksBest for
Split into equal partsGive a number — 2, 3, 10 — and the video is divided into that many parts of identical lengthPosting one long recording as a series of episodes
Split by durationSet a fixed length (say 60 seconds) and the video is cut every minuteFitting clips to a platform's time limit
Custom cut pointsPlace your own markers at exact timestampsPulling out two or three specific moments from a long file

Common uses for video splitting

  1. Cut into short clips for social platforms

    A 40-minute upload will not fit a platform's limit. Split it into 5-minute blocks and post them as a series, or keep only the two minutes that are worth sharing.

  2. Split courses and meeting recordings by chapter

    A two-hour lecture is easier to review when it is ten 12-minute chapters with honest names. Students can jump straight to the topic they need instead of scrubbing a timeline.

  3. Extract and distribute multiple highlights

    One event recording holds several moments you want to publish separately. Custom cut points let you pull each highlight into its own file without re-uploading anything.

  4. Get around upload size limits

    Some forms and email clients refuse files above a certain size. Splitting a large video into two smaller ones is faster than re-encoding it to a lower quality.

  5. Quick locating and section-by-section review

    When a job is split into numbered parts, you can review one section at a time and leave precise feedback: "the cut in part 4, second 30".

  6. Produce multi-episode series content

    Equal-parts mode with a fixed count is the fastest way to turn one long recording into a season of episodes with consistent length.

Does splitting a video reduce quality?

Usually not. When the segments can use the same codec as the source, Vidkito copies the video stream instead of re-encoding it — the parts are bit-for-bit the same quality as the original, just shorter. The one thing to understand is keyframes: an encoder stores one complete frame every second or two and records only the differences between. A cut placed mid-keyframe is nudged to the nearest keyframe, which is why a cut can land a fraction of a second away from your marker. If you need an exact cut, only that section is re-encoded.

Video splitting vs. trimming vs. merging

A lot of workflows use all three: split a long recording into chapters, trim the dead air out of each, then merge the chapters back into a single clean export.

About this video splitter

Built for one job: cutting a single video into several files without sending it anywhere. Runs entirely in your browser using your device's own hardware — no upload step, no waiting queue, no server-imposed size limit.

To split MP4 files specifically, see Split MP4 Online; to cut a video into two equal halves with one click, see Cut Video in Half Online.

Features

Supported video formats

Input: MP4, WebM, MOV (H.264, H.265/HEVC, VP8, VP9). Output: MP4 or WebM, depending on source codec. For the smoothest experience use an up-to-date Chrome, Edge, or Opera on desktop; Safari and Firefox work but may fall back to slower re-encoding on some codecs.

Frequently asked questions

How do I split a video into two parts?

Set the mode to "equal parts", enter 2, and press split. You get two files of the same length, ready to download. If the halves should meet at a specific moment rather than the midpoint, switch to custom cut points and place a single marker instead.

How do I split a video into multiple parts?

Choose equal parts and enter any number — 3, 10, 20 — or switch to "by duration" and set the length of each segment. A two-hour recording split into 12-minute chapters comes out as ten files, with no manual marking needed at any point.

Can I split a video into equal parts?

Yes. Equal-parts mode divides the video into the number you enter. When the total length does not divide evenly, the remainder goes to the last part, so no frames are dropped anywhere in the middle of the video.

Can I split a video without re-encoding or losing quality?

In most cases, yes. When the segments can keep the source codec, Vidkito copies the video stream instead of re-encoding it, so each part matches the original quality exactly. Only a cut that lands mid-keyframe triggers re-encoding, and only for that small section.

How many parts can I split a video into?

There is no fixed limit. Every segment is produced locally, so the practical ceiling is your device's available memory — dozens of parts from an ordinary-length video is routine, and a long recording can go higher on a desktop.

Is there a file size or duration limit?

No server-side limit exists, because nothing is uploaded: there is no size cap, no per-file charge, and no queue to wait in. Very large files are limited only by how much memory your browser can use — desktop browsers handle the biggest ones.

Will my video be uploaded to a server?

No. Your browser reads the file from your own device and does all the work there. Nothing is sent to Vidkito, nothing is stored on a server, and nothing remains after you close the tab — which is also why the tool starts instantly.

Can I split a video on my phone?

Yes. The tool runs in mobile Chrome, Safari, and Samsung Internet. Short clips split without trouble; very large 4K files are more comfortable on a desktop, because phone memory is the real constraint here, not the page itself.

Is it free? Is there a watermark?

It is free, and no watermark is added. Your clips come out exactly as they were in the source — no overlay, no quality downgrade, no signup wall. Processing runs on your own hardware, which is what keeps it free to use.

What's the difference between splitting and trimming?

Splitting turns one video into several parts. Trimming keeps one section and discards the rest. If you only need a single piece out of a longer file, use our video trimmer; if you have already split a video and want the parts rejoined, use our video merger.

Can I split MP4 files with this tool?

Yes — MP4 is the most common input here, alongside WebM and MOV. For format-specific guidance, including how to keep MP4 splitting lossless and how to handle files over 2 GB, see Split MP4 Online.

How do I split a long video for social media?

Switch to "by duration" and set the segment length to your platform's limit — 60 seconds for short-form clips, 5 minutes for a series. A 38-minute recording cut at 5 minutes gives you eight postable clips of consistent length.

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