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Why Can't I trim my Videos Using Mac Photos App?

Why Can't I trim my Videos using Mac Photos App? The option to trim is greyed out.

Posted on Nov 22, 2021 10:01 AM

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Nov 22, 2021 10:08 AM in response to TonyCollinet

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013)

macOS Catalina Version 10.15.7

Videos were taken on a iPhone 12 Pro

Photos App: Version 5.0 (161.0.120)

My mac and photos app are as up to date as can be for my hardware.

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Nov 22, 2021 10:10 AM in response to JPY22

Same answer as for your colour loss problem - I'm guessing.

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Nov 22, 2021 10:04 AM in response to JPY22

What version of Mac/MacOS do you have.

What device are the videos from? Have they been taken with HDR enabled on an iPhone 12 or 13 for example.

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