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Cut any YouTube video to a clip online
Paste a YouTube link, set your exact start and end times, preview the clip in your browser, and download it as MP4 — free, no account needed.
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Precise YouTube clip cutter
Built for speed and accuracy — set your times to the exact second.
Set times from player
Watch the video, pause it at the right moment, and tap "Use current time" to set your start or end point.
In-browser preview
Watch the full YouTube video in the preview player before you cut, so you know exactly what you're trimming.
MP4 clip download
Your cut clip downloads as an MP4 file — ready for sharing, editing, or posting anywhere.
Works on mobile
Cut YouTube videos directly on your iPhone or Android. No app download, no desktop required.
How to cut a YouTube video
1
Paste the YouTube link
Copy the URL from YouTube (or the YouTube app) and paste it into the input above. The video loads in the preview player.
2
Set start and end times
Type the minutes and seconds, or watch the video, pause it, and tap "Use current time" to capture the exact moment.
3
Cut & download
Click "Cut & download clip". We process it on our servers and your MP4 clip downloads automatically in seconds.
Cutter FAQ
You can set start and end times to the exact second. For maximum precision, play the video in the preview player, pause it at the moment you want, and tap "Use current time".
Yes, the tool is designed mobile-first. Open this page in Safari or Chrome on your phone, paste the link, set your times, and download your clip directly.
There's no hard maximum, but longer clips take more time to process. Most users cut clips under 10 minutes. For longer segments, consider downloading the full video instead.
All clips are downloaded as MP4 files — universal compatibility with phones, computers, and video editing apps.
Yes, YouTube Shorts URLs are fully supported. Paste the Short's link and cut a specific portion of it just like any other video.
Need the whole video, not just a clip?
Use our YouTube downloader to save the full video as a high quality MP4 — 4K, 1080p, or 720p.
Cutter.yt is a free online YouTube cutter that lets you trim any YouTube video to a specific clip and download it as an MP4. Whether you want to cut a highlight, save a funny moment, extract a tutorial segment, or create content for Instagram, TikTok, or Twitter — just paste the YouTube URL, set your start and end times, and download the clip.
Our YouTube video trimmer works directly in your browser on any device — iPhone, Android, tablet, or desktop. No software to install, no account required. The video preview loads instantly so you can find the exact moment you want before cutting.
Want to download the entire video instead? Use our YouTube video downloader to save the full MP4 in high quality.