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.
Tips
- Check your edits first — Use the preview controls in each mode to verify your trim points, crop region, and redaction positions before exporting
- Preserve originals — If you’re unsure about your edits, save to a new location rather than overwriting the original
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