Need to cut a long video for WhatsApp Status? The 30-second limit on WhatsApp Status is one of the most frustrating restrictions for users who want to share longer content. Whether you have a 2-minute family video, a 5-minute tutorial, or a 10-minute event recording, you need to cut it down to share on Status.
But here's the good news: you don't have to lose your content. Instead of trimming your long video to just 30 seconds (and losing most of it), you can cut it into multiple 30-second segments and share the complete video as a series of Status updates.
In this guide, you'll learn exactly how to cut long status videos using StatusSplit—the fastest, easiest way to prepare long videos for WhatsApp Status.
When you have a long video you want to share on WhatsApp Status, you have three main options:
You could trim your video to keep only the best 30 seconds. But this means:
You could simply not share the video. But then:
Cut your long video into multiple 30-second segments and share all of them:
When you split a long video instead of trimming it, you preserve the complete content. Here's the difference:
| Approach | 3-Minute Video Result |
|---|---|
| Trimming | 1 clip (30 sec) — 2.5 minutes LOST |
| Splitting | 6 clips (30 sec each) — NOTHING lost |
With splitting, your contacts can watch all 6 segments in sequence and experience your complete 3-minute video.
Go to wappstatusplitter.site in your browser. Works on phone, tablet, or computer.
Click "Choose File" and select your video. Any format works: MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, etc.
Ensure the segment duration is set to 30 seconds (the WhatsApp Status limit).
StatusSplit automatically cuts your long video into 30-second segments. Processing takes 10-30 seconds.
Click any segment to preview it. Make sure the cuts look good.
Download as a ZIP file or individually. Files are named in order (part1, part2, etc.).
Open WhatsApp, go to Status, and upload all segments in order. Your contacts will see them sequentially.
If you know you'll be cutting a video for Status, plan ahead:
A: There's no limit! StatusSplit handles videos of any length. A 10-minute video becomes 20 segments, a 30-minute video becomes 60 segments.
A: No. StatusSplit preserves your original video quality. Your segments will look identical to the original.
A: Yes! StatusSplit works perfectly on smartphones. Just open it in your mobile browser.
A: Yes, 100% free with no watermarks and no hidden costs.
A: Completely. Videos are processed in your browser and never uploaded to any server.
A: You can trim your video first to select the portion you want, then split that portion into 30-second segments.
A: StatusSplit names files sequentially (part1, part2, etc.). Select them in order when uploading to WhatsApp.
Cutting long status videos doesn't mean losing content. With StatusSplit, you can split your long videos into 30-second segments and share the complete story on WhatsApp Status.
Don't trim away precious moments—split them instead. Your contacts will appreciate seeing your complete videos, and you'll appreciate how easy the process is.
Try StatusSplit now—free, fast, no watermarks.
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