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How to Adjust the Length of a Moment in Minvo (Extend/Trim Tool)

Written by David Salib

โœจ Overview

Minvo makes it easy to extend or trim moments in your video using the built-in Trim tool ๐ŸŽฌ. This helps you fine-tune timing, remove unnecessary parts, or extend key highlights for better engagement.


๐ŸŽฌ Open Your Video & Access Moments

๐Ÿ“Œ When to Use

Use this when:

  • You want to modify the duration of a specific moment โฑ๏ธ

  • You need to refine clips for better pacing ๐ŸŽฏ

๐Ÿชœ Steps

  • Open your video in the Minvo editor

  • Navigate to the Moments list

๐Ÿ’ก Why It Works

The Moments list displays all detected clips, allowing you to quickly select and edit specific sections.


โœ‚๏ธ Use the Extend/Trim Tool

๐Ÿ“Œ When to Use

Use this when:

  • A moment is too short or too long

  • You want to adjust the clip boundaries precisely

๐Ÿชœ Steps

  • Find the moment you want to edit

  • Click โ€œExtend/Trimโ€

๐Ÿ’ก Why It Works

This tool unlocks controls to adjust the start and end points of the selected moment.


๐ŸŽฏ Adjust Start & End Points

๐Ÿ“Œ When to Use

Use this for precise control over clip timing.

๐Ÿชœ Steps

  • Drag the start edge to include earlier content

  • Drag the end edge to extend or shorten the clip

๐Ÿ’ก Why It Works

Dragging the edges directly changes the visible portion of the video, giving you real-time control over duration.


๐Ÿ’พ Save Your Changes

๐Ÿ“Œ When to Use

Use this after adjusting your moment.

๐Ÿชœ Steps

  • Click Save to apply the new duration

๐Ÿ’ก Why It Works

Saving ensures your updated timing is applied to the project and included in exports.


๐ŸŽฅ Learn More

Watch the full walkthrough here:
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๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tips

  • Keep moments short and engaging for social media ๐Ÿ“ฑ

  • Extend clips slightly before and after key points for smoother flow ๐ŸŽฌ

  • Avoid cutting off speech mid-sentence โœ๏ธ

  • Preview your edits before saving to ensure natural pacing ๐Ÿ‘€


๐Ÿ†˜ Need Help?

If you have any questions about trimming or extending moments, contact Minvo Support for assistance. Weโ€™re here to help you create perfectly timed, engaging clips ๐Ÿš€

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