Get started with Quick Edit

🎬 Getting Started with Quick Edit

The Quick Edit tool in Qbrick makes it easy to trim your video clips directly within the platform — no extra software needed. Whether you’re polishing a social media clip or refining your content before publishing, Quick Edit helps you make precise cuts in seconds.

🧩 What You Can Do with Quick Edit

Quick Edit is designed for fast, lightweight video editing inside Qbrick. With it, you can:

✂️ Trim the start and end of your video clips 

👀 Preview your edits instantly before saving 

💾 Save your trimmed video for use in projects, playlists, or sharing
 

🚀 How to Use Quick Edit

1. Open Quick Edit

• From your Media Library, select the video you want to edit by right clicking the thumbnail. 
• Click Quick Edit in the menu that appears. 

2. Set Your Start and End Time

• Use the timeline slider or the Start time and End time fields to select the portion of the video you want to keep. 
• Drag the handles to visually trim your video, or type exact timestamps for precision. 
• The preview window updates automatically so you can see your selection in real time.

3. Trim and Save

When you’re happy with your selection, click Trim video. The tool will process your changes and generate a new version of your clip.

🧠 Pro Tips

• Keep your edits short and impactful — Quick Edit is ideal for creating social clips, teasers, and snippets. 
• For more advanced editing (like stitching, overlays, text animations, or transitions), we recommend using our Adobe Express integration (read more). 
• Quick Edit supports most standard video formats, but longer clips may take a few moments to process.
• 💬 If you’ve previously transcribed or captioned your video, remember to run a new transcription after trimming. Trimming creates a new file, so existing transcripts won’t automatically transfer to the edited version.
   

❓ FAQ

Q: Does Quick Edit change my original video?

A: No — by default, your original video remains intact. The trimmed version is saved as a new file.

Q: Can I undo an edit?

A: Once you’ve saved and confirmed your trim, you can’t undo it — but you can always re-open the original video and trim it again.

💬 Need More Help?

If you run into issues or have feedback, reach out to our support team via the Help widget or email us at support@qbrick.com.