Source: https://mindstamp.com/help/trim-or-combine-video-clips
Generated from the Help Center records: 2026-10-05

# Can I trim a video or combine clips in Mindstamp?

Topic: [Videos and playback](https://mindstamp.com/help/videos) · Updated: 2026-09-25

## Short answer

No. Mindstamp does not edit the video file, so you cannot trim, cut or join clips in it. Edit the file in a video editor, then upload it or replace the source. To skip part of a video or play one video after another, use **Change Time** and **Switch Video** interactions.

## Steps

1. To skip a section, open the video in the editor and move the playhead to the start of the section.
2. In the interaction bar, select **More**, then **Change Time**.
3. Set the time to jump to, which is the end of the section you want to skip.
4. To play another video next, add a **Switch Video** interaction at the end and choose the next video.
5. Select **Preview** and watch the full path as a viewer.

![More menu in the Mindstamp editor with the Media group (Video Clip, Audio Clip, Drawing) and the Playback & Navigation group (Change Time, Pause, Switch Video, Switch to Previous Video, Redirect Link) highlighted](https://cdn.mindstamp.com/website2026/help/more-menu-groups.webp)

_The More menu groups interactions by type. Navigations are in Playback & navigation._

## Edit the file first

Use any video editor to trim, cut or join clips, for example QuickTime Player, iMovie, Clipchamp, Kapwing or DaVinci Resolve. Then add the new file to Mindstamp.

If the video already has interactions, use **More** > **Replace source video**. Your interactions stay, but check their times if you removed or added footage. See [how to replace the video file](https://mindstamp.com/help/replace-video-file).

## Skip part of a video

**Change Time** moves the viewer to another point in the same video. Use it to skip an intro or a section that does not apply to some viewers. You can also add it as the click action of a button. See [the Change Time feature](https://mindstamp.com/help/understanding-the-change-time-feature-in-mindstamp).

To start a share link or embed later in the video, set **Start at** on the **Share** page.

## Play videos in order

**Switch Video** moves the viewer to another video in your library. Use it for a fixed sequence, or give viewers a choice with [branching](https://mindstamp.com/help/how-to-use-interactive-video-branching). Each video in a branch counts toward your plan’s video limit.

## Show a short clip inside a video

A **Video Clip** interaction plays a short separate file inside your video and then returns to the main video. See [what a video clip is](https://mindstamp.com/help/whats-a-video-clip).

## Go further

- [Change time](https://mindstamp.com/features/change-time)
- [Branching tutorial](https://mindstamp.com/tutorials/branching)

## Related answers

- [What is a navigation and how do I use it?](https://mindstamp.com/help/navigations)
- [What does Change Time do?](https://mindstamp.com/help/understanding-the-change-time-feature-in-mindstamp)
- [How do I replace the video file without losing my interactions?](https://mindstamp.com/help/replace-video-file)
- [What is a video clip in Mindstamp?](https://mindstamp.com/help/whats-a-video-clip)

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