Overview
Once you’ve finished trimming, cropping, or redacting your video, the final step is to export it. SnapTrim gives you control over where your video is saved and what happens to the original file.
Opening the Export Dialog
Click the Export button in the toolbar to open the export dialog.
Export Options
Overwrite Original
When enabled, the exported video replaces your original file. You’ll be asked to confirm before overwriting.
Use this when:
- You want to keep things simple with a single file
- You don’t need to keep the original
Save to New Location
When “Overwrite Original” is disabled, you can choose a custom destination:
- Click Browse to select a folder
- Enter a filename (or keep the suggested name)
- The new file is created alongside or separately from your original
Use this when:
- You want to preserve the original file
- You’re creating multiple versions with different edits
- You need to save to a specific folder
Pending Changes
The export dialog shows a summary of what edits will be applied:
- Trim — Start and end times being kept
- Crop — New dimensions and position
- Redactions — Number of redaction regions applied
Review this summary to confirm your edits before exporting.
GIF Export
SnapTrim can export your video (or a trimmed portion of it) as an animated GIF. In the export dialog, select GIF as the output format to reveal GIF-specific options:
Quality Presets
| Preset | Resolution | Frame Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | Reduced | Lower | Small file sizes, quick previews |
| Medium | Balanced | Moderate | General sharing, messaging apps |
| High | Full | Higher | Maximum quality, presentations |
Options
- Resolution — Choose the output dimensions. Lower resolutions produce smaller files.
- Frame Rate — Controls animation smoothness. Higher frame rates look smoother but increase file size.
- Looping — Set whether the GIF loops continuously or plays once.
Tip: GIFs work best for short clips. For longer videos, consider keeping the video format and trimming to the section you need.
Save Frame As Image
Save any video frame as a PNG image — useful for thumbnails, documentation, or sharing a still from your video.
How to Save a Frame
There are two ways to save the current frame:
Method 1: File Menu
- Navigate to the frame you want to capture
- Select File > Save Frame As… (or press Ctrl+Alt+S)
Method 2: Context Menu
- Right-click on the video preview
- Select Save Frame As…
Crop and Redaction Effects
When saving a frame, you can optionally include any applied crop and redaction effects. If you have active crop or redaction settings, you’ll be asked whether to apply them to the saved image.
This is useful for creating redacted stills — for example, saving a frame with faces blurred for use in a report or presentation.
Tips
- Check your edits first — Redaction effects render live on the video, so verify your blur/pixelate intensity and coverage before exporting. Trim and crop changes are also visible in real time.
- Preserve originals — If you’re unsure about your edits, save to a new location rather than overwriting the original
- Open containing folder — The “Open containing folder” checkbox on the export dialog remembers your choice across exports and app restarts
What’s Next?
- Quick Start Guide — Review the basics
- Trimming Videos — Learn about lossless trimming
- Cropping Videos — Resize and reframe your videos
- Redacting Videos — Blur sensitive content