How-to · beginner · 3 min read
How to split a video on iPhone and remove a section
Divide a clip into pieces in Vyra on iPhone, remove a retake or pause, and check that the remaining shots still flow together.
By Sulan Zhang, co-founder of Vyra · Updated 2026-11-09
- Platform
- Vyra for iPhone
- Free exports
- 720p with a watermark
Real examples from @sulansart
More on InstagramTo split a video on iPhone in Vyra, add the clip to a project, find the point where you want two pieces and split it on the timeline. To remove a section, make a split on either side of it, remove the middle piece and check the join. You can ask chat to make that edit too.
A retake usually has a useful sentence on each side. The job is to keep those sentences and remove the restart without making the person sound like they changed their mind halfway through.
Remove a section from the middle
- Add the full clip to the Vyra iPhone app.
- Play through the mistake and find where the part you want to remove starts.
- Split the clip at that point, then make another split where the useful footage resumes.
- Remove the unwanted middle piece.
- Bring the remaining pieces together and listen across the new cut.
- Adjust the join if it clips a word, then export and review the result.
Decide what should stay together
Keep a sentence intact when its meaning depends on the start. If you are removing a pause between two sentences, the cut has more room. If you are removing a word halfway through a thought, listen carefully for a change in meaning.
For a silent process clip, cut where the action pauses. A hand that suddenly jumps from the left side of the frame to the right can make a small removal much more noticeable.
Prompt to try
Remove the take where I stop and restart the sentence. Keep the complete take after it. Join the remaining footage without adding music or captions, and leave a short natural pause between sentences.
If a gap remains
Look at the space between the pieces. The current app supports Ripple behavior and deleting gaps. If you change a timeline setting, play the whole affected section again so you catch anything else that moved.
Use trimming when you only need to shorten an outside edge. You do not need two splits for that.
FAQ
Is splitting the same as deleting footage?
No. A split divides a clip into timeline pieces. Removing a piece is a separate edit.
Can I remove a pause by asking Vyra?
Yes. Ask for the pause or retake you want removed. Review the resulting sentence to make sure the meaning and timing still work.
Can I keep both pieces?
Yes. Split the clip and keep the pieces on the timeline. You can then arrange them with your other footage.
Sources
The Vyra App Store listing describes the native editing and export features. Caleb's mobile post explains the background and reference workflows. Checked November 9, 2026.
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