# ClikDeo > Free online video editor for creating viral shorts, trimming, and merging clips. ClikDeo is a free, browser-based video and audio editing platform for content creators. All tools run locally in your browser — no software installation, no account required, no watermarks, no server uploads. Built by a solo web developer to solve his own content creation needs, ClikDeo is designed for creators, social media managers, and aspiring influencers who cannot afford expensive subscriptions. ## Homepage - [ClikDeo - Free Online Video Editor](https://clikdeo.com/) ## Tools - [Shorts Creator](https://clikdeo.com/shorts-creator.html): Automatically splits a long video into multiple short clips (15 sec to 3 min). Supports aspect ratios: Original, 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:5, 4:3, 21:9. Add text overlays, custom backgrounds, font, size, color, bold/italic/underline styling, and part numbering. Generates all shorts in one click or create a single short manually. Outputs MP4/WebM. Ideal for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels. - [Video Trimmer](https://clikdeo.com/video-trimmer.html): Cut or trim videos using timeline handle sliders to set start and end points. Two modes — "Keep Inward" (keep selected section between sliders) and "Keep Outward" (remove selected section and merge remaining parts). Supports MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI. - [Video Merger](https://clikdeo.com/video-merger.html): Combines multiple video clips into one seamless video. Supports timeline reordering via up/down arrows, adding background music (loops if shorter than video), muting original audio, thumbnail previews per clip, and back/next navigation controls on the merged preview. No limit on number of clips. Outputs MP4/WebM. - [Video Splitter](https://clikdeo.com/split-videos.html): Splits a video into multiple parts using 4 modes — Free Split (manual point, creates 2 parts), Average Split (equal parts by count), Time Split (fixed duration per part), Size Split (target file size per part). Displays expected split file list with estimated sizes before processing. Download parts individually or all at once. - [Audio Extractor](https://clikdeo.com/audio-extractor.html): Extracts audio from videos and saves as MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, OGG, or M4A. Audio quality adjustable (default 192 kbps). Supports batch processing up to 10 files at once (ZIP download). Includes audio trim option, audio enhancement toggle (noise gate + volume normalization), and waveform visualization. Supports MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, MKV, FLV, 3GP up to 4GB per file. - [Frame Extractor](https://clikdeo.com/video-frame-extractor.html): Captures still images from videos in PNG, JPG, or WebP format with adjustable quality and scale (Original, 75%, 50%, 25%). Three extraction modes — Single (one frame), Batch (range with frame count), Interval (every X seconds within a range). Includes frame-by-frame navigation (+1f/-1f), filmstrip view, keyboard shortcuts (C to capture, Space to play/pause, arrow keys to navigate), and ZIP download for batch/interval results. Supports MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, MKV. - [Interval Countdown Editor](https://clikdeo.com/interval-countdown-editor.html): Inserts 1–10 styled cut transitions at equal intervals in a video. Each cut has adjustable duration (1–15 sec). Customizable with 8 background styles (Classic White, Sunset, Ocean, Aurora, Particles, Geometric, Neon Grid, Cosmic), 8 countdown animation styles (Classic, Circular, Flip Card, Neon Glow, LCD Display, Handwritten, 3D Blocks, Glitch), custom text overlay above countdown, and logo/image upload below countdown. Supports MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM. - [Multi-Video Reel Builder](https://clikdeo.com/multi-reel-builder.html): Combines 2 or 3 videos into a single vertical 9:16 reel where all videos play simultaneously stacked top-to-bottom. Each video takes equal height (half or one-third of frame). Supports custom top and bottom text overlays. Outputs MP4. Designed for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook Reels. ## Company Pages - [About Us](https://clikdeo.com/about-us.html): ClikDeo was built by a solo web developer who lost his job and could not afford paid video editing subscriptions. He built ClikDeo to solve his own content creation needs and make professional tools free for everyone. - [Contact Us](https://clikdeo.com/contact-us.html) - [Privacy Policy](https://clikdeo.com/privacy-policy.html) - [Terms and Conditions](https://clikdeo.com/terms-and-conditions.html) ## Key Facts - Completely free — no subscription, no account, no hidden fees - No watermark on any exported video - All processing happens locally in the browser using HTML5, Canvas API, MediaRecorder API, Web Audio API, and WebAssembly - No files are uploaded to any external server; data is cleared when the session ends - Supported input formats (varies by tool): MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, MKV, FLV, 3GP - Supported browsers: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Safari (modern versions with HTML5 and JavaScript enabled) - Supported devices: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS - No software installation or account required - Processing speed depends on user device CPU/RAM since all processing is local ## Frequently Asked Questions — Homepage **How can I edit videos online without installing any software?** ClikDeo is accessible directly through your web browser without any software installation or downloads. Just open the website, choose your tool, upload your video, and start editing instantly on any device including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS. **Why is my video processing taking too long?** Processing speed depends on your device's hardware (CPU/RAM), video length, and resolution. For faster processing, try closing other browser tabs, using modern browsers like Chrome or Edge, or splitting large videos into smaller parts using the Video Splitter tool. **Is there a file size limit for videos I can upload?** File size depends on your device's available memory and browser capabilities rather than any server restrictions. To edit lengthy or high resolution videos, use a device with sufficient RAM for best performance. **What video formats are supported for upload and export?** ClikDeo supports nearly all common video formats including MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, and more. Exported videos are delivered in a web-optimized format compatible with all major platforms including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. **What's the difference between video trimmer and video splitter?** Video Trimmer cuts unwanted sections from a single video. Video Splitter divides one long video into multiple segments based on time, size, scene changes, or equal intervals — perfect for creating multiple clips from a long recording. **Can I merge videos with different aspect ratios?** Our video merger automatically centers and adjusts clips with different dimensions, ensuring a consistent aspect ratio and resolution throughout the merged video. **How do I convert a long video into a YouTube Short?** Use the Shorts Creator tool — upload your video, select your desired duration and aspect ratio (9:16 for vertical shorts), and the tool will generate small clips optimized for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, or TikTok. **Are my uploaded videos stored on your servers?** No. All video processing happens locally in your browser, and no files are uploaded to any servers. Once you finish processing or close the tab, all video data is automatically deleted from your device. **Can I extract audio from a video and save it as MP3?** Yes. The Audio Extractor tool allows you to extract audio from single or multiple videos and save them in MP3 format. You can download extracted audio files individually or as a zip file if extracted from multiple videos at once. **How do I split a video into multiple parts?** Use the Video Splitter tool. It offers 4 splitting methods — by time duration, by file size, by number of equal intervals, or by scene detection. Upload your video, choose the right method, and download the resulting segments individually. **Does ClikDeo add a watermark to exported videos?** No watermarks are added to any video you process or download through ClikDeo. **Can I grab a thumbnail or still image from a video?** Yes. The Frame Extractor tool allows you to extract high-quality frames or still images from your videos at specific timestamps, ideal for grabbing YouTube thumbnails, capturing key moments, or creating image assets from video content. **What is the Interval Countdown Editor and how does it work?** The Interval Countdown Editor places a chosen number of cuts at equal time intervals throughout your video, inserting customizable countdown overlays, background styles, text overlays, and logos between each segment. This tool is particularly useful for countdown-style social media content, workout timer videos, challenge reels, and study session clips. **Do I need to create an account to use the tools?** No account creation or sign-up is required to use ClikDeo. All tools are freely accessible to anyone without any registration. **Which browsers and devices work best with ClikDeo?** ClikDeo works best on modern browsers with HTML5 and JavaScript enabled. Browsers like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, and Safari are all fully supported. ## Frequently Asked Questions — Shorts Creator **What short durations can I choose?** You can choose from 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 1.5 minutes, 2 minutes, or 3 minutes per short. **Can I generate all shorts at once or only one at a time?** You can click "Generate All Shorts" to automatically create all possible shorts from your video, or use "Create Single Short" to create only one clip at a selected segment. **What aspect ratios does Shorts Creator support?** It supports Original, 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:5, 4:3, and 21:9 aspect ratios. **Can I add text and custom backgrounds to my shorts?** Yes. Global text editing tools let you set font, size, color, bold/italic/underline styling, and add numbering (e.g., Part 1, Part 2). You can also set a custom background applied to all generated shorts. **Does Shorts Creator directly upload shorts to YouTube or TikTok?** No. The tool only creates shorts from long videos. You download the generated shorts and upload them to your desired platform manually. **What platforms can I use the generated shorts on?** Generated shorts are standard MP4/WebM files and can be uploaded to YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels, Snapchat Spotlight, Twitter/X videos, LinkedIn, or your own website. ## Frequently Asked Questions — Video Trimmer **What are the two trim modes and when should I use each?** "Keep Inward" keeps only the selected section between the sliders and removes everything outside. "Keep Outward" removes the selected section and merges the remaining parts — use this to cut out a boring middle section while keeping the beginning and end. **Can I trim the middle of a video without cutting the beginning or end?** Yes. Use "Keep Outward" mode — set your sliders around the unwanted middle section, and the tool will remove it and stitch the beginning and end together. **What is the recommended trim length for social media platforms?** Trim to 15–60 seconds for TikTok and Instagram Reels, and 2–5 minutes for YouTube Shorts. ## Frequently Asked Questions — Video Merger **How many videos can I merge at once?** You can add as many videos as you want — there is no limit on the number of clips. **Can I add background music to the merged video?** Yes. You can upload your own audio file as background music. If the audio file is shorter than the merged video, it will automatically loop. **Can I remove the original audio from the videos I am merging?** Yes. Use the "Mute Original Audio" option to remove all original audio from the uploaded clips, so only your background music plays. **How long does merging take?** Merging takes approximately as long as the total length of the merged video, since all processing is real-time and local. For example, merging three 2-minute clips will take about 6 minutes. **Can I reorder the videos after uploading them?** Yes. Use the up and down arrows next to each clip in the timeline to reorder them before or after merging. ## Frequently Asked Questions — Video Splitter **What are the 4 split modes?** Free Split (manual point, splits into 2 parts), Average Split (equal parts by chosen count), Time Split (fixed duration per part), and Size Split (target file size per part). **How do I split a video into exactly 2 equal parts?** Use Free Split mode and drag the timeline slider to the exact midpoint, or use Average Split and set the number of files to 2. **How do I split a video into equal parts?** Use Average Split mode — select the number of files you want, and the tool divides the total video duration equally. **How long does video splitting take?** Splitting takes approximately as long as the video duration since processing is real-time and local — a 15-minute video may take about 15 minutes to split. **Can I download all split parts at once?** Yes. You can download each part individually or use the option to download all parts at once. ## Frequently Asked Questions — Audio Extractor **What audio output formats are supported?** MP3 (best compatibility), WAV (lossless quality), AAC (Apple devices), FLAC (studio quality/lossless compression), OGG (open source), and M4A (iTunes/iPhone ready). **What is the recommended MP3 quality setting?** 192 kbps is the recommended balance between quality and file size. Going lower introduces compression artifacts; going higher increases file size significantly. **What does the Audio Enhancement toggle do?** It applies a noise gate (reduces background sounds below a threshold) and volume normalization (makes the audio level consistent throughout). Use it for spoken word content like interviews, lectures, or vlogs recorded in noisy environments. **Can I extract audio from multiple videos at once?** Yes. Select up to 10 videos and click "Extract All." Once processing is complete, all extracted audio files can be downloaded as a single ZIP file. **Can I extract only a specific section of audio from a video?** Yes. Use the trim option before extracting to select only the portion of the video you need. **Which format should I choose for Apple devices?** Choose AAC or M4A for Apple devices, as M4A works seamlessly with iTunes, iPhones, and iPads. ## Frequently Asked Questions — Frame Extractor **What are the three extraction modes?** Single mode captures one specific frame. Batch mode extracts a set number of frames spread evenly between a start and end time. Interval mode captures one frame every X seconds within a selected range. **What image formats can I export frames in?** PNG (best quality, larger file), JPG (smaller file, slight quality loss), and WebP (good quality with small file size). **Can I navigate frame by frame to find the exact frame I want?** Yes. Use the +1f and -1f buttons or the left/right arrow keys to move one frame at a time. **Are there keyboard shortcuts for frame extraction?** Yes. Press C to capture a frame, Space to play/pause, and the left/right arrow keys to navigate frame by frame. **Should I scale up frames above 100% for better quality?** No. Scaling above 100% results in blurry frames. Scale down (75%, 50%, 25%) for smaller file sizes, but never scale up. **Can I download all extracted frames at once?** Yes. Batch and Interval extraction results can be downloaded as a ZIP file. ## Frequently Asked Questions — Interval Countdown Editor **How many cuts can I insert into a video?** You can insert 1 to 10 cuts, automatically placed at equal intervals throughout the video. **How long can each cut transition be?** Each cut duration can be set between 1 and 15 seconds. **What background styles are available?** 8 background styles: Classic White, Sunset, Ocean, Aurora, Particles, Geometric, Neon Grid, and Cosmic. **What countdown animation styles are available?** 8 countdown styles: Classic, Circular, Flip Card, Neon Glow, LCD Display, Handwritten, 3D Blocks, and Glitch. **Can I add my logo to the countdown transitions?** Yes. Upload a PNG or JPG logo/image file and it will appear below the countdown numbers, automatically maintaining its aspect ratio. **How does inserting cuts affect the total video length?** Each cut adds its duration to the original video length. For example, inserting 3 cuts of 5 seconds each into a 5-minute video results in a final video of 5 minutes and 15 seconds. **How long does processing take?** Processing time equals the total length of the final video (original duration plus all cut durations), since all processing is real-time and local. ## Frequently Asked Questions — Multi-Video Reel Builder **How many videos can I combine in the Multi-Reel Builder?** You can combine a maximum of 3 videos. With 2 videos, each takes half the frame height. With 3 videos, each takes one third. **Do all videos play at the same time in the reel?** Yes. Unlike regular video merging where clips play sequentially, the Multi-Reel Builder displays all videos simultaneously stacked vertically in a single frame. **Can I add text to the reel?** Yes. You can add custom top text and bottom text that overlays on the frame during the reel. **What aspect ratio does the output reel use?** The output is 9:16 vertical format (e.g., 1080x1920), which is the standard format for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook Reels. **What happens if my videos have different resolutions?** The tool will still combine them, but using videos with the same resolution and aspect ratio produces the most consistent-looking result. **Does audio from all videos play simultaneously?** Yes. Audio from all uploaded videos plays at the same time in the final reel. Remove any unwanted background noise from individual videos before uploading. **What is the recommended video length for reels?** Keep each video clip between 15 and 60 seconds for optimal engagement on social media platforms. ## Social Media - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clikdeo - X (Twitter): https://x.com/clikde0 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clikdeo/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClikDeo