Trim Video for WhatsApp Status
WhatsApp Status videos are limited to 30 seconds. Instead of letting WhatsApp auto-split your video into awkward chunks, trim it yourself to capture exactly the moment you want to share.
WhatsApp Status Limits
- Duration: 30 seconds maximum
- File size: 16MB maximum
- Best aspect ratio: 9:16 (vertical) for full-screen display
- Supported formats: MP4, 3GP, MOV
Why WhatsApp Splits Long Videos
When you try to post a video longer than 30 seconds to WhatsApp Status, WhatsApp automatically splits it into multiple 30-second segments. This causes problems:
- Awkward cuts: WhatsApp splits at exactly 30 seconds, often mid-sentence or mid-action
- Multiple status updates: Your friends see 3-4 separate status posts instead of one
- Lost context: The best moment might get split across two segments
The solution: Trim your video to 30 seconds or less before posting, choosing exactly where to start and end.
How to Trim for WhatsApp Status
- 1 Load your video
Select your video file. Works with any format - MP4, MOV, MKV, etc.
- 2 Find your 30-second clip
Preview and select the best 30 seconds. Use I/O keys to mark in/out points.
- 3 Download and share
Download your trimmed clip and send it to WhatsApp Status - it'll post as a single, clean video.
Tips for WhatsApp Status Videos
Keep it under 30 seconds
Aim for 25-28 seconds to be safe with any timing variations
Watch file size
16MB limit - shorter clips = smaller files automatically
Vertical works best
9:16 aspect ratio fills the screen on phones
Start strong
Grab attention in the first 2-3 seconds
Note: WhatsApp vs WhatsApp Business
Both WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business have the same 30-second Status limit. WhatsApp Business allows longer videos in regular chats (up to 16MB), but Status is still capped at 30 seconds.
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