How to Edit Video Using QuickTime Player for Mac

QuickTime Player editing is quick and simple! In this tutorial I show you how to do it using QuickTime Player for macOS Catalina 10.15.2.
Not only can you use QuickTime Player to record video, audio, and your computer screen, you can use it to edit your videos!
You might be thinking: "why would I use QuickTime Player to edit when I have the much-more-capable iMovie or Final Cut Pro X already sitting on my Mac?" QuickTime Player is great for simple editing tasks, where you don't necessarily want to create a whole iMovie, or Final Cut Pro project just to get the job done.
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[@lordvoldejazz9082]

That is the kind of tutorial I could show to my mother without further explanations. In case you wonder: I mean this as a huge compliment!

[@askmschase3253]

Your teaching style is truly 'teaching; very detailed and not just telling. This was very helpful!

[@fredericladerer2783]

You are the Bob Ross of QuickTime. The only thing missing are "happy little trees." I am a teacher and moving to online instruction. Your videos have helped immensely. Thank you.

[@RegitYouTuber]

This video must’ve given me my biggest “NO WAY!” moments in years. Thanks for explaining these features so clearly!

[@juandivelasco]

Thank you so much for your tutorials. In my opinion, you are the best youtuber regarding this kind of topics. On the other hand, being a non native English speaker, I have to say that the way you speak is awesome. Your vocalization is so good that it is of a great help for non native speakers. Thanks a lot again for you great job. Juan, from Spain.

[@gaming4christ_1]

Very informative and straight to the point. I'll use this video for reference any time I get stuck while editing a video

[@frankhernandez133]

Mike, I stand with the many you've astounded by taking time to reveal the abilities with what have likely been considered as simple apps. Being a long-time "Mac Man" (dare I claim that), this video pulled me to another video editing (YT) film of yours. From there, another subscription was added to your colony, more word-of-mouth about your videos have been passed on, &, of course, another thumbs up added. The time you've taken to appreciate new & old users of the apps you define is acknowledged, as well as, highly valued.

[@demetrioloiacono116]

All Cudos Dude. I've been sitting at my Mac (recovering from surgery) for a month trying to learn how to edit video. I saw some nice folks who were trying to teach this process ~ sadly all they'll ever be able to do is try. I own two nice businesses and I'm certainly not a dummy but I've never felt so dumb trying to follow the instructions I was hearing. Then, last night, I found your tutorials. What a breath of fresh air. Your concise, professional and thoughtful approach is proof that you are top-notch as an educator in this field. I'm as grateful as can be and for what it's worth, I think you're gonna be a star. I've already made two calls to tell friends to watch your videos and subscribe. Thanks Mike.

[@Leila-UK]

Thank you. This was really good. I particularly like that you are NOT talking too fast. I have lots of Zoom videos to trim.

[@apostolicbible1]

This is a tutorial that everyone that wants to learn QT should watch. Your presentation is the best I can imagine. You talk slowly with easy instructions that result with the listener being able to accomplish wonders. I purchased a MacMini M1 which lost Screenflow for a time. But with your instructions I was able to accomplish the same thing in QT, with the advantage of seeing my camera picture while recording, which SF isn't able to do. I then added my intro screen made in Keynote. The only thing I wasn't able to do was to fade out of the black titles and fade into the screen capture. Thank you so much for taking the time to make videos which help so many.

[@Michaelsmith1952]

One of the clearest and easiest video tutorials I've come across. Thank you.

[@richmondkelly4167]

Thank you for such a clear, concise QuickTime video editing tutorial. The content, the speed, and the voice over were all spot on!

[@fadoodle]

If there is a better instructor on youtube, I haven't seen 'em. Outstanding video.

[@traceyburnsmcc]

Thank you! Great pace and excellent, easy to follow instructions.

[@kborst1]

Thank you so much! Finally, someone on KZbin is clear, calm, and a good teacher!!

[@737BBJ]

You do excellent work. I love that you give 2 ways to do most operations. Your clear and logical instructions stick with me and make my editing easier. Thank you.

[@WaysToFreedom]

Michael, I really appreciate how patient you are with your explanation. Thank you. I'll look for other tutorials you've done.

[@andrewpeterson5204]

I only needed a few minutes of this video to learn how to cut out footage from "inside" my video. Excellent explanations! Nice for this old dog to start a workweek by learning a new trick -- thanks Michael!

[@miscellaneoussmee]

Very helpful!! Thanks Michael!

[@smoothsilk47]

What a relief to find you, clear voice, lots of patience, unhurried, precise, a godsend to learn new things. Many thanks.

[@qoqopepper]

very helpful - i just did it!!! thanks for your generosity.

[@jaimito2525]

I loved the clarity while explaining all basics. The pace of your teaching and voice is truly appreciated!

[@cbcourage]

Thank you for helping me figure this out! You made it so simple!

[@kathoney7908]

So clear, concise, informative -- thank you!

[@richardaron5095]

Best instructor ever! Much appreciate it my man!

[@brucekennedy5274]

Brilliant. You are an excellent teacher. I’m an editor, but this is so helpful to train other non-creative team members, for when they need a quick fix without needing any pro apps or deep pro skills.

[@MikelangeloPhoto]

Very well done tutorial. Thank you.

[@lingua6791]

Thank you very much. You make things easy and clear.

[@LS-kg6my]

you are an incredible instructor! thank you so much for all your videos

[@richardo212]

What a superb video. Well-paced, carefully worded and beautifully illustrated with examples.

[@gilbertlau7403]

Thank you Mike! Great video! The pace and the explanation are superb!!!

[@RawFitChris]

This was great Michael; I never realized how useful an editor QT was! And I've used Macs before most people watching this were born.Also, your demos beat them all b/c you speak slowly and clearly AND you deliver the most vital real life information.

[@VBForbes]

Excellent! Thank you

[@diannawages6515]

GREAT video instructions and voice, Michael! I just subscribed and can't wait to see more!

[@sergionavarro6575]

Excellent description and very well presented clear voice and cover all the subjects I was looking for, thank you so much!

[@ggo7278]

Thank you for your expertise, it's exactly what I needed!

[@laurelsprigg3686]

Thank you for this very helpful video! I appreciate. your very clear explanations. Thank you.

[@deniserobb]

You ROCK! You saved me I was able to edit one of my lectures for my class for the first time. Your teaching style is amazing, very easy to understand. Bless you!!

[@theenglishfactory]

You have set the gold standard for instructional youtube videos. I used to think i was too stupid to learn. Now I know the teachers just were not very good at teaching.

[@jeancragg9537]

Fantastic, clear explanation of most useful QuickTimePlayer techniques, thank you.

[@shannahughes3448]

You are amazing.. Clear, simplified and though.. Thank you so much..

[@sophieca6906]

You are such a great teacher. Thank you!

[@lavonnebosman]

Thank you Michael, you rock!

[@brucekennedy5274]

As someone who has used Final Cut (and occasionally Premier) for over 10 years, I must say this is a fantastic tutorial. I used to use QT7 to do this and always suspected the newer QT player could do all this too, but never dug into it. A great time saving option for quick simple jobs. Thankyou!

[@mscookiereviews8168]

Fantastic Tutorial. Thanks so much for sharing this

[@RodolfoVanzini]

Awesome, useful, terrific. Like all of your videos. Thank you so much.

[@xxmanx1]

FANTASTIC video and info...THANK YOU!~!

[@tiedavidson2905]

You are a lifesaver! I was racking my brains over video edits to a clip being added to a Powerpoint deck. I watched some other tutorials, but they only confused me more! I came across yours, and in less than 10 minutes, found the steps I was looking for, and was able to finish my presentation before the end of your video! Thanks for making this so understandable. You're an excellent teacher!

[@JaneenDaniellCain]

Thank you so much for the tutorial!

[@hoomalimali6334]

Terrific instructional video in all regards ~ Thanks!

[@menaregood]

Really appreciate your detailed and articulate explanations. This video is a life saver, since it keeps me from going back into after effects or premiere pro, doing a tiny amount of edits and then having to render once again. Thank you Sir!

[@electricjed]

Awesome, thank you Michael!

[@GatewayPrayerGarden]

This gentleman does an excellent job. VERY user friendly

[@DianeFinestWed]

Well Done! So helpful! Great video!

[@lifestyletoronto]

Very helpful, love your style delivering the info.

[@daviddauphine8574]

Thank you. You are a wonderful teacher. This learning does not come easy for me. You took care to describe things slowly so I could pause and start following along with my video. David

[@angelafleurbrown1500]

Thanks so much!!! The clipping part was a lifesaver.

[@SSSrManagerDoloresT]

SO COMPREHENSIVE!!!! Thank you!! I'm a knucklehead editor of videos, and you broke this down PERFECTLY!!! I'm so appreciative!

[@SSSrManagerDoloresT]

The bit that's incredibly helpful to me begins around 6:24. View-->show clips, Edit-->split clip

[@worditoutwoman]

You are such an amazing instructor. Thank you for what you do.

[@learnimplementshare3431]

Brilliant tutorial, thanks.

[@RoxannHarris]

Can’t thank you enough!!!! You saved my project!!

[@mattsilberglitt6918]

Your video really helped me edit in quicktime. Thanks for the clear and detailed explanations!

[@robloxmm2148]

Thanks. this helped me a lot.

[@randysmith7682]

THANK YOU, Michael!!! All I wanted to do was trim a couple of clips without updating my operating system, finding and downloading some software that will only be used once, and then perhaps finding out that software wasn't as 'free' as advertised. That saved me a lot of hassle!

[@AndyInTheUK]

Superb! Thank you. I cannot imagine how complicated your set-up must have been to be able to record your screen, with voiceover from a composite audio source and background music and ease-in/out effects showing how you do the video editing in Quicktime at the same time as doing the video editing! I'd get terribly confused. You are a genius.

[@delaslight]

This is by far the BEST tutorial i have ever seen on yt. You made me a youtuber. My only problem was not knowing how to do editing. Thank you ❤️🙏

[@sandragascoigne6771]

That was amazing thank you. I needed to split rather than trim and this shows how. Your voice is great too.

[@theVISHNUSHARMAcompany]

Very valuable bro..Thank you so so much

[@brianabbotttraining6328]

Awesome and very informative and professional Michael. Thank you

[@ChangeTomorrow]

Thanks, Michael, very helpful.

[@iml1945]

Excellent. I have a video clip that I needed to rotate and didn't know how, until you explained.

[@lmansur1000]

Excellent teacher! I love it and appreciate it so much! Thank you!

[@steft7903]

thank you! this was very helpful!

[@mariusnordic3605]

Great video instruction!!!

[@NotNinjatic]

I have been waiting for this video for ages not ages for a long time

[@jennyngocoach]

Thanks so much. Your tutorial is extremely useful for quick trim and clip videos. You are so succinct and how you guide us through the process is super like an awesome teacher. Keep up the great work.

[@blessed7015]

Great explanations!

[@jackn2150]

Truly helpful, thank you for your effort in making this tutorial.

[@dougfontaine1668]

Thank you very much indeed Michael for such an informative and very helpful demonstration of how to get started with video editing using QuickTime. Very much appreciated, it has helped me do exactly what I needed to do.

[@cubszyd8891]

This is an amazing video!

[@kimschodlatz6826]

Thank you! Made things so much easier.

[@stevenburton7922]

Your are an excellent teacher...and unlike many other teachers you have an appealing vocal quality to add! Thanks!

[@dr.ramenglish3651]

Thank you Michael for your videos......You are a bless, bro. ⚘

[@martinhodge394]

Thank you! You are a very good presenter and you have a great voice.

[@rubyervin4124]

This helped me so much - thanks!

[@stylistkoh]

Thank you for this video and your voice is just great!!! 👍👍👍

[@Vinnie_16]

Thank you so much for this video. I had no idea how to edit a video but now I do thanks to you. Thank you again 🙏

[@Cora_Natasha]

thank you so much for teaching me!!!

[@mirceaprodanduke2007]

Great video! Thank You!

[@thejamesoconnoragency5564]

Great video Michael, thanks for sharing this! You have the most concise and clear explanation I have seen yet! Bravo!!

[@AlexanderCastroCo]

I wanted to take the time to thank you! I was searching for quick help on this and I'm applying this technique on my next video. Wish you the best on KZbin!

[@g_bandzz1684]

Thank you you’re the best! ❤️

[@jazzyjus2001]

The Quicktime clips interface can be confusing for a first time attempt at editing. This really explained everything for me. Thank you!

[@ibcharneau8985]

Another positive comment. Idem for all the others. You were a great help! Thank you!

[@georgekachen5946]

Michael Kinney--I just watched your video and I am SO IMPRESSED. You gave one of the best and most clear explanation of an issue that I have ever seen--thanks so much. I have used iMovie, Final Cut Pro and now mainly Adobe Premier; however, sometimes (like now when I just received a long video containing multiple individual conversion of old 8mm film) I just need to select one or more segments. Again THANK YOU--I will google you and see what else you can teach me!!

[@reneebabin3000]

I've watched 5 videos trying to explain the same thing. Yours was the best. Thanks for saving my a&&. :-)

[@grandpachuckie7180]

Thank for a simple, straightforward explanation and easy to understand!! You are a good instructor!!! Thank you!!!!

[@jenniferhammervald]

Excellent video! Thank you so much! Saved me from jumping into Adobe Premier for a simple edit!

[@himanshubansal2926]

Nice Video to quickly learn basics. Thanks :D

[@BoredOfBills]

Great Tutorial. So it turns out I can do about 90% of what I used to use iMovie for in Quicktime - excellent !