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# How to make videos longer/shorter than 1 minute?

**How to Make My Videos Longer or Shorter Than 1 Minute**

While we cannot precisely define the duration of your video, here are some tips to help you achieve your desired video length:

__For Videos Longer Than 1 Minute__

We recommend using a script with at least 1200 characters. This will generally produce a video that exceeds one minute in length.

__For Videos Shorter Than 1 Minute__

To create a video that is under 1 minute and about 50 seconds long, aim for a script between 900 and 1000 characters.

__Trimming Your Video__

If your video is too long, you can always trim it to make it shorter. Follow these steps:

1. Go to the **Footages** tab in your project workspace.
2. Click on the **eye icon** next to the passage you want to trim.


![trim](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/8b5ec43d2a95a000/capture-decran-2024-08-06-a-17_ylbgvt.png)

This will help you shorten specific parts of the video, making it fit your desired length more accurately.