How to Cut & Trim Video from a YouTube Link
Simple step-by-step guide to play, select cut points, and view your trimmed video in a separate box:
Paste YouTube Link
Paste your YouTube video or Shorts link into the input box to load and play immediately.
Set Cut Markers
Drag the timeline handles or type exact start (A) and end (B) timestamps with sub-second precision.
Preview in Separate Box
The dedicated cut player box immediately updates to play only your isolated cut timeframe.
Cut & Download Clip
Click Cut & Download Video to save your trimmed MP4 video clip directly to your device.
Key Features & Capabilities
Direct YouTube URL Playback
Paste standard YouTube or Shorts URLs and stream immediately inside the responsive interactive player.
Separate Cut Player Box
Preview and play strictly your isolated cut clip in a dedicated player screen before exporting.
YouTube Shorts Preset (9:16)
Isolate scenes under 60 seconds with vertical 9:16 aspect ratio formatting for Shorts, Reels, and TikTok.
Quality & Speed Control
Adjust playback speeds (0.5x to 2x) and target output resolution in 1080p Full HD, 720p HD, and 480p SD.
Sub-Second Scrubber Precision
Interactive draggable handles and numerical time inputs allow cutting down to 0.1s precision.
100% In-Browser & Private
All video controls and processing run in your browser. No personal data or accounts required.
Frequently Asked Questions
?How do I cut a video from a YouTube link?
Simply paste your YouTube video URL (e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=... or a Shorts link) into the input box. The video will load and play immediately. Drag the start and end handles on the timeline scrubber or enter exact timecodes to isolate your desired clip, and preview the cut in the separate player box below.
?How does the separate cut player box work?
As soon as you adjust the start and end markers on the scrubber, the dedicated 'Separate Cut Video Player Box' automatically configures itself to play and preview only your selected cut segment from start to finish.
?Can I cut YouTube videos for YouTube Shorts (9:16)?
Yes! Set your start and end markers to select a clip under 60 seconds (the live 'Shorts Ready' badge will activate), and choose the 9:16 Vertical format preset to prepare clips for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok.
?How accurate is the timeline scrubber cutting tool?
The cutter supports sub-second precision (0.1s accuracy). You can drag the visual start and end handles, click the timeline to seek, use the +5s / -5s quick jump buttons, or type exact MM:SS.S timecodes into the input boxes.
?Can I download high-definition YouTube thumbnail cover posters?
Yes! As soon as a YouTube link is loaded, direct download links for 1080p MaxRes HD cover posters and 720p HQ thumbnails become available.