For an interview or product demonstration, check the first sentence and final frame in the downloaded clip. Entering a time range alone does not verify the deliverable.
What the modes do
Trim video offers exact and fast modes. Exact mode disables copying the original encoded data so the selected range is re-encoded. Fast mode allows copying when the conversion can use it.
Mediabunny documents different requirements for copying and transcoding. Fast mode therefore does not mean every input can be copied or will finish immediately.
Pick by the content
| Situation | Our suggested starting point |
|---|---|
| Start on a spoken word or action | Exact, then listen at the boundary |
| Make a broad rough cut | Try fast and inspect it |
| Exclude an unwanted scene | Exact, then check both ends |
| Processing is slow | Test a short section first |
Fast mode may have boundary limitations determined by the source. If the cut is wrong, switch to exact rather than repeatedly guessing a different timestamp.
Check a speaking clip
- Listen to the original section.
- Set a start and end that include the intended sentence.
- Choose exact mode and process the clip.
- Reopen the download and check the opening syllable and final word.
- Confirm picture and sound remain aligned.
This listening check is our workflow recommendation, not automatic speech analysis in the trimming tool. Use Video to text separately when you need a transcript.
A trimmed file may still be large
Trimming and size reduction are separate jobs. After checking the cut, use Compress video on a copy if necessary. Inspect it again, especially small text; see keeping text readable in compressed video.
Keep the original until delivery is complete. If you need another version, start from it instead of repeatedly processing previously converted copies.
