Why is the output WebM and not MP4?+
The tool uses the encoder built into your browser, which produces WebM. That keeps everything local with no multi-megabyte engine download. WebM plays in modern browsers, chat apps, and editors; if you specifically need MP4, most players and editors convert WebM losslessly enough for everyday use.
Does trimming re-encode my video?+
Yes, and the tool says so up front. Re-encoding at high quality is visually transparent for screen recordings and casual clips. Frame-exact stream-copy trimming requires a much heavier processing engine, which this tool intentionally avoids.
Is my file uploaded to a server?+
No. The file is opened with your browser's File API and processed by code running in your tab. You can confirm this yourself: open your browser's developer tools, watch the Network panel, and process a file — no request carries your file's bytes. See our How it works page for a step-by-step verification guide.