How to edit videos by transcript on Loom

beginner 8 min read Updated 2026-03-18

Quick Answer

Loom allows you to edit videos by selecting and deleting portions directly from the auto-generated transcript. Simply click on the transcript text to jump to that section and use the trim tool to remove unwanted parts.

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Prerequisites

Active Loom account
Recorded video on Loom
Video with generated transcript
Basic understanding of Loom interface

Step-by-Step Instructions

Access your video's transcript

Navigate to your Loom video and click on the Transcript tab below the video player. The auto-generated transcript will appear with timestamps corresponding to your video content.
If the transcript isn't available yet, wait a few minutes for Loom to process it automatically.

Make sure your video has clear audio for better transcript accuracy

Locate the section to edit

Read through the transcript to find the text you want to remove from your video. Click directly on any word or sentence in the transcript to jump to that exact moment in the video.
The video player will automatically seek to the corresponding timestamp.

Use Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F on Mac) to search for specific words in the transcript

Select the text for removal

Click and drag to highlight the portion of transcript text you want to delete from your video. The selected text will be highlighted in blue, and the video timeline will show the corresponding time range.
You can select single words, sentences, or entire paragraphs.

Open the trim tool

With your text selected, click the Trim button that appears above the transcript, or click the Edit button in the video controls and select Trim.
The trim interface will open showing your selected segment highlighted on the timeline.

You can also access trim tools by right-clicking on selected transcript text

Confirm the trim selection

In the trim interface, verify that the highlighted section matches what you want to remove. You can fine-tune the selection by dragging the start and end markers on the timeline.
The transcript selection and timeline should match exactly.

Preview the trim by clicking the play button to ensure you're removing the right content

Apply the edit

Click Apply Trim or Delete Selection to remove the chosen segment from your video. Loom will process the edit and create a new version of your video without the removed content.
The transcript will automatically update to reflect the changes.

This action cannot be undone, so make sure you're confident with your selection

Review the edited video

Once processing is complete, play through your edited video to ensure the cuts flow naturally and the transcript accurately reflects the new content.
Check for any awkward transitions or timing issues that may need additional editing.

You can repeat this process multiple times to remove additional sections

Save and share your edited video

Your trimmed video is automatically saved to your Loom library with the same sharing settings as the original. Update the video title or description if needed, then share using your existing link or generate a new one.
The updated transcript will be available immediately for viewers.

Consider adding a new thumbnail if your edits significantly changed the video content

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

Transcript is not generating or appears incomplete

Ensure your video has clear audio and wait up to 10 minutes for processing. If still missing, try re-recording with better audio quality or use Loom's Regenerate Transcript option in video settings.

Selected transcript text doesn't match the desired video segment

The auto-generated transcript may have timing errors. Manually adjust the trim markers on the timeline instead of relying solely on text selection, or click on specific words to verify timing alignment.

Trim tool is not available or greyed out

Ensure you have edit permissions for the video and are using a Loom plan that supports editing features. Business and Enterprise plans have full editing capabilities, while free plans may have limitations.

Video processing takes too long or fails

Large video files may take longer to process. Try refreshing the page and checking your internet connection. For files over 4GB or 4 hours, consider breaking them into smaller segments before editing.

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