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How to Cut a YouTube Video (step by step, 2026)
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Most of the time you want one part, not the whole video. Cutting saves time and space and gives you a share-ready result. Here's how, in minutes.
Why cut instead of downloading everything
Downloading a 30-minute video to use 20 seconds is a waste. By cutting, you process only the segment — faster, and the final file is already the right size.
Step by step
- Paste the YouTube video URL.
- Mark the start and end on the timeline (keys I and O).
- Click add. Repeat for as many segments as you want.
- Preview and download the clip.
Tip: merge several segments
You can add segments from different moments — and even different videos — into the same clip. Great for compilations. See the merge videos guide.
What quality to export
The free plan exports up to 480p (720p by watching +2 ads) with a watermark. The Pro plan removes the watermark and goes up to 8K. Need audio only? See how to download MP3.
Common mistakes
- Marking the end before the start → invalid segment. Always start < end.
- Segments too long → for social, prefer 15–60s.
Want to cut now? Paste a link and build your first clip — it's free.
FAQ
- Can I cut more than one segment?
- Yes. Add as many as you want; they merge in the order you set.
- Is it free?
- Yes. The free plan lets you cut and download up to 480p (720p with +2 ads).