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

Written by David Salib

✨ Overview

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


🎬 Open Your Video & Access Moments

πŸ“Œ When to Use

Use this when:

  • You want to modify the duration of a specific moment ⏱️

  • You need to refine clips for better pacing 🎯

πŸͺœ Steps

  • Open your video in the Minvo editor

  • Navigate to the Moments list

πŸ’‘ Why It Works

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


βœ‚οΈ Use the Extend/Trim Tool

πŸ“Œ When to Use

Use this when:

  • A moment is too short or too long

  • You want to adjust the clip boundaries precisely

πŸͺœ Steps

  • Find the moment you want to edit

  • Click β€œExtend/Trim”

πŸ’‘ Why It Works

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


🎯 Adjust Start & End Points

πŸ“Œ When to Use

Use this for precise control over clip timing.

πŸͺœ Steps

  • Drag the start edge to include earlier content

  • Drag the end edge to extend or shorten the clip

πŸ’‘ Why It Works

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


πŸ’Ύ Save Your Changes

πŸ“Œ When to Use

Use this after adjusting your moment.

πŸͺœ Steps

  • Click Save to apply the new duration

πŸ’‘ Why It Works

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


πŸŽ₯ Learn More

Watch the full walkthrough here:
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πŸ’‘ Pro Tips

  • Keep moments short and engaging for social media πŸ“±

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

  • Avoid cutting off speech mid-sentence ✍️

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


πŸ†˜ Need Help?

If you have any questions about trimming or extending moments, contact Minvo Support for assistance. We’re here to help you create perfectly timed, engaging clips πŸš€

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