WhatsApp Status Video Cutter

Drop your video here

Select video

or drop it here - MP4, MOV, MKV and more

Your Status clip is ready!

Everything happened inside your browser - your video was never uploaded anywhere, so there is nothing to delete.

How long can a WhatsApp Status video be?

As of 2026, a single WhatsApp Status video can run 60 seconds - doubled from the old 30-second limit back in 2024. WhatsApp has been testing a 90-second cap with some users, so your exact limit can depend on your app version, but 60 seconds is the number that works everywhere today. There is also a file-size ceiling (around 16MB is commonly cited), so an extremely heavy clip can still bounce even under the time limit.

Anything longer gets trimmed by WhatsApp itself - usually mid-sentence, mid-song, mid-moment. Cutting it yourself first means you choose where the story breaks.

How to cut a video for WhatsApp Status

Drop your video onto the page. It is read locally; nothing uploads.
Pick how to cut. First 60s grabs the opening minute in one tap. Split in parts divides the whole video into consecutive 60-second clips, numbered in order. Custom cuts any section you choose - set the start time and length in seconds.
Hit the cut button. On first use the page downloads a one-time video engine (~32 MB, cached afterwards). The cut itself is stream-copy: no re-encoding, so it finishes in seconds with zero quality loss.
Download and post. One clip, or all parts as a ZIP - then post them to your Status in order, part 1 first.

Why not just install a status-cutter app?

The Play Store is full of them - "Video Splitter for WhatsApp", "Status Cutter" - and they work. But they want an install, storage space, file permissions, and your attention through ads; several watermark the output unless you pay. A browser cutter asks for none of that: no install, no permissions, no account, no watermark. The processing is the same class of operation (these apps mostly wrap the same open-source video engine), minus everything around it you did not ask for.

The honest technical note

Stream-copy cutting is instant and lossless because it never re-encodes - but it can only cut at keyframes, the full video frames a codec stores every few seconds. So a "60 second" cut might actually land at 59 or 61 seconds, and a custom cut starting at 0:47 might begin at 0:46. For Status purposes - where the limit is 60 seconds and viewers tap through anyway - the difference is meaningless. If you ever need frame-exact cuts, that is what a full video editor (and a long re-encode) is for.

The bottom line

Status is a 60-second medium. Decide the break points yourself, cut without re-encoding, post the parts in order - and skip the app install.

How it works

Add video

Drop any video file into the box above - or tap to browse. It is read locally; nothing is uploaded.

Choose the cut

First 60 seconds, split into 60s parts, or a custom section - pick the mode that fits.

Post to Status

Download the clip or the parts ZIP, then add them to your WhatsApp Status in order.

Tips

Split beats trim for long videos. A 3-minute clip becomes three Status parts - your viewers tap through them like one story.
Post parts in order. WhatsApp shows Status in upload order, so add part 1 first.
Watch the file size. Status has a size ceiling around 16MB - if a part bounces, compress it before posting.
First load downloads the engine. The one-time ~32 MB download is the only network the page needs - after that it works offline.

Common uses

Long event videos - birthdays, weddings, trips: split into watchable Status parts.
Song clips - cut the exact 60 seconds you want, not wherever WhatsApp trims.
Highlights - pull the best section out of a long recording with a custom cut.

Frequently asked questions

Is WhatsApp Status Cutter free to use without signup?

Yes. EzySize’s WhatsApp Status Cutter tool is free to use without creating an account. Advertising may appear on this page; the tool remains free to use. Use the controls above and check the result against your requirements.

How do I trim a video for WhatsApp Status?

Drop your video onto a cutter, choose the first-60-seconds mode (or a custom start and length), and download the resulting MP4. Post it to your Status like any other video. The cut here uses stream-copy, so it is instant and loses no quality.

What is the WhatsApp Status video length limit?

60 seconds as of 2026 (raised from 30 seconds in 2024). WhatsApp has been testing a 90-second limit with some users, so the exact cap can vary by app version - 60 seconds remains the safe choice everywhere.

Can I split a long video into multiple Status clips?

Yes. Use the split mode: the video is divided into consecutive 60-second parts, numbered in order. Download them all (or as one ZIP) and post part 1, part 2, part 3 to your Status in sequence.

Do I need to install an app to cut Status videos?

No. This cutter runs entirely in your mobile or desktop browser - no install, no permissions, no watermark. The Play Store splitter apps do the same job but want space on your phone and access to your files.

Is there a file-size limit?

This page has no upload cap because nothing uploads - the only limit is your device's memory. WhatsApp itself limits Status videos (around 16MB is commonly cited), so very large clips may still need compressing before posting.

Will cutting reduce my video quality?

No. The cutter copies the video and audio streams without re-encoding them, so the output is bit-for-bit the same quality as the input - and the cut itself takes seconds rather than minutes.

Why isn't my cut exactly 60.0 seconds long?

Stream-copy cuts can only start at keyframes (the full video frames the codec stores every few seconds), so the actual cut lands on the nearest keyframe - usually within a second or two of your mark. For Status purposes the difference never matters.

Which video format is best for WhatsApp Status?

MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio - the most compatible combination on both Android and iPhone. This cutter outputs MP4, so its clips post without conversion.

Can I cut a middle section instead of the start?

Yes - switch to Custom cut, enter the start time in seconds and how long the clip should be, and the tool cuts exactly that section.

Does my video get uploaded anywhere?

No. The cut runs entirely in your browser with a locally-running video engine. Your video never leaves your device.

Why does the page download a video engine first?

The cutting engine is a ~32 MB program that runs inside your browser. It downloads once from a CDN on first use and is then cached, so later visits work even offline. The engine comes to your file - your file never goes to a server.

The cut failed - what should I do?

The usual causes are a DRM-protected file, a corrupt download, or a very unusual format. Try a shorter clip from the same source. For very large files, a desktop browser succeeds more often than a phone.