When you click Save Edit in Medal after trimming, the trimmed version is saved, but the original video usually stays in your library as a separate full-length copy or backup. Medal’s own help and user reports indicate that trimming does not automatically delete the source clip unless a separate space-saving setting or workflow removes it later.

What that means

  • Save Edit keeps your edit and preserves the original clip in most cases.
  • The original may still appear in Clips , while the trimmed version shows up under Edits.
  • If Free Up Space is enabled, the original can be removed after upload, which affects whether you can restore the untrimmed version later.

Practical takeaway

If you want to keep the original safe, Save Edit is usually the safer choice. If you want to save storage, check Medal’s Free Up Space behavior first, because that is the setting most likely to remove the source file after upload or processing.

Small caution

Medal’s trimming behavior has changed across versions and workflows, and some users report that the exact result depends on whether they trim in the quick editor, create a new clip, or use the advanced editor.

TL;DR: clicking Save Edit normally saves the trimmed copy and leaves the original video intact, unless a cleanup/storage feature later deletes it.