This post explains how to edit Loom videos using the platform’s built-in tool and MiniTool MovieMaker. Use Loom Free to trim videos, and use the paid Loom AI Suite for stitching videos and removing silent gaps. Alternatively, use MiniTool MovieMaker to trim, crop, and merge Loom videos for free without watermarks.

Loom is a screen recorder that allows you to record your screen, camera, and microphone simultaneously. In many cases, editing is essential after stopping recording and before sharing a Loom video. How to edit Loom videos?

Can You Edit Loom Videos

Yes, you can edit Loom videos directly within the platform. Loom offers a free trim feature that allows users to remove unwanted parts of a video and a free transcript feature that lets users convert the speech in a video to text.

Loom Business and Enterprise plans include a Loom AI Suite that can automatically generate titles based on the context in the video script and remove filler words and silences from the videos.

If you need other common editing tools, such as cropping, text, and adding arrows, MiniTool MovieMaker is a reliable option. Choose the appropriate tool based on your needs.

Editing NeedLoom FreeLoom Business & EnterpriseMiniTool MovieMaker
Trim unwanted parts
Remove middle segments
Auto-remove filler words (um/uh)
Auto-remove silent gaps
Auto-generate titles/captions
Add text annotations/arrows/shapes
Add background music / sound effects
Crop video area
Adjust playback speed

How to Edit Loom Videos Within the Platform

Fast Track:

  1. Click Edit your video after ending a recording.
  2. Trim and split the recording.
  3. Make changes and save the result.

Step 1. After stopping the Loom recording, click the Edit your video button on the lower right side of the screen to open the trimming mode.

click the Edit your video button

Step 2. To trim the beginning or end of the Loom video, drag the Trim bar handles to the desired point. If you need to delete a section in the middle of your video, use the Split tool to separate it, and then delete it.

trim a video in Loom

Step 3. Click the Finish button in the upper-right corner to save the edited video.

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How to Edit Loom Videos Using MiniTool MovieMaker

Fast Track:

  1. Install MiniTool MovieMaker.
  2. Import the Loom videos saved locally.
  3. Trim, add captions, shapes, and music.
  4. Export the video.

MiniTool MovieMaker is a great third-party Loom video editor to enhance your screen recordings. It can trim the beginning or end of videos, add text for additional explanations, add shapes to highlight something, add a mosaic to hide sensitive information, add background music, and more. Best of all, it’s a video editor without watermark.

Here are the detailed steps for editing Loom videos using MiniTool MovieMaker.

Step 1: Install the Loom Video Editor

Click the button below to download MiniTool MovieMaker and install it on your PC.

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Step 2: Import Loom Videos into MiniTool MovieMaker

Launch this Loom video editor and shut down the promotion window to enter the main user interface. Click the Import Media Files button to browse for your screen recording and import it into MiniTool MovieMaker. Then, click the + icon on the clip or drag and drop it to the timeline.

import a video

Step 3: Edit Loom Videos

1. Trim video: select the clip on the timeline, hover your mouse cursor over the start or end point of the clip, and you will see a double-headed arrow appear. Drag the arrow inwards to eliminate the unwanted parts at the beginning or end of the clip.

trim a video

Also, you can split the video into several segments to delete a section in the middle of the video.

2. Add captions: go to Text on the top menu bar, select Caption on the left sidebar, choose a text template, and add it to the timeline. Go to the Text Editor to type and edit your text. Also, you can drag the edges of the text track on the timeline to adjust its duration and change its position on the video player window.

add captions

3. Add shapes: go to Elements and click Shape. Find the shape you like and download it. Then, click the + icon to add it to your video. Then, you can flip, rotate, and scale the shape.

add a shape

4. Crop Loom video: You can also crop Loom videos in MiniTool MovieMaker. Click the Crop icon on the timeline toolbar to open the Crop window.  Next, drag any handle on the red rectangle and move the rectangle to select the area you want to keep. You can also click the Ratio button and select an aspect ratio to crop the video.

5. Mute video: If you need to mute the entire video, click the Speaker icon on the video clip or drag the Volume slider in the Audio tab all the way to the left.

mute video

6. Add music: go to Media and Import Media Files to import your music or choose a song in the Audio library, and add it to the timeline. Then, you can change its volume and apply fade-in/out effects.

add music

Step 4: Export Video

To export the video, click the Export button in the upper-right corner. Select the video format, resolution, frame rate, etc., and click Export.

expoort video
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    Conclusion

    Loom only allows you to trim the screen recordings. If you want more options for editing your Loom videos, try MiniTool MovieMaker. This Loom video editor is easy to use and won’t add watermarks to the exported video.

    Finally, if you encounter problems using MiniTool MovieMaker, send an email to [email protected] for help.

    How to Edit Loom Videos FAQ

    How do you edit Loom videos together?
    If you have a paid plan, you can use Loom’s built-in Stitch feature to combine multiple video clips. If you don’t, download the recordings to your computer and upload them to MiniTool MovieMaker to merge and edit them.
    Can I record a Loom video with my phone?
    Yes, you can easily record videos using Loom on your phone. Loom offers free mobile apps for both iOS and Android, allowing you to record your screen, capture your camera, or do both simultaneously.
    Can I crop my video on Loom?
    No, you cannot crop or resize a recording on Loom because it doesn’t offer such a tool. For this purpose, save the Loom recording to the computer and crop it using a third-party tool like MiniTool MovieMaker to adjust the visual frame.
    Does Loom have a video limit?
    Yes, Loom Free users have a 5-minute maximum recording length per video. Once you reach the 25-video limit, you will not be able to record new videos until you upgrade or delete old videos.
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