One of REEL CUTTER's biggest advantages is that it runs in a browser — which means it works on virtually every modern device. Whether you're on a Windows desktop, MacBook, iPhone, iPad, or Android phone, you can trim videos without installing anything.

On a Windows PC or Laptop

REEL CUTTER works best on desktop Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. Open your browser, go to reel-cutter.com, and drag your video into the upload area or click to browse. The editor loads instantly and the export runs at full speed using your machine's processing power.

  • Best browser: Chrome or Edge.
  • Drag-and-drop works natively.
  • MP4 and WebM exports both work well.
  • Export speed scales with your CPU — faster machines export faster.

On a Mac

REEL CUTTER works in Safari, Chrome, and Firefox on macOS. Safari on newer Macs (M1/M2/M3) offers good performance. Chrome tends to have the most consistent MediaRecorder support across video formats.

  • Best browser: Chrome or Firefox for broadest format compatibility.
  • MOV files recorded on an iPhone work as input.
  • Export to MP4 for widest compatibility with other Apple apps.

On an iPhone or iPad

Mobile Safari on iOS 15+ supports the web APIs REEL CUTTER uses. Open Safari on your iPhone or iPad and navigate to reel-cutter.com. Tap the upload area to open the Files app or Photo Library and select your video.

  • Best browser: Safari on iOS 15+.
  • Select videos from your Photo Library or Files app.
  • Export works but may be slower on older devices due to CPU constraints.
  • Exported file saves to your Downloads folder in Files app.

On Android

Chrome on Android supports REEL CUTTER fully. Navigate to reel-cutter.com in Chrome, tap the upload area, and choose your video from the file picker.

  • Best browser: Chrome for Android.
  • File picker accesses gallery and file storage.
  • WebM exports are particularly fast on Android devices.
  • Exported file saves to the Downloads folder.

Tips for Mobile Editing

  • Rotate your device to landscape orientation for a better timeline view.
  • On smaller screens, use pinch-to-zoom in the browser to see the timeline handles more clearly.
  • Ensure your browser tab has enough memory — close other tabs if the editor feels slow.
  • For very large files (1GB+), desktop editing is faster and more reliable than mobile.

Ready to try it yourself? REEL CUTTER is 100% free, works in your browser, and never uploads your files. No sign-up required.

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