Cut YouTube Video: how it works
- 1Copy the YouTube link from the address bar or the Share button.
- 2Paste it into EzCutter above — the video and its timeline load in a few seconds.
- 3Type the start and end time (or scrub the preview) to mark the exact part you want.
- 4Pick a quality and aspect ratio, then press the button to cut and download your MP4.
Cut a YouTube video in four steps
Cutting a clip should take less time than watching it. With EzCutter you paste the link, type where the cut starts and ends, check the preview and download. There's no account to create for free clips and nothing to install, whether you're on a laptop or a phone.
Because only the part between your cut points is fetched, cutting a one-minute clip from a three-hour stream is almost as quick as cutting it from a short video.
Made for clipping workflows
Creators use EzCutter to pull highlights for Shorts and reels, podcasters to share a single answer, teachers to show one example in class, and editors to grab reference footage without filling a drive. Downloaded files are named with the video title and timestamps, so a folder of clips stays organised without renaming.
Need the same moment in vertical? Switch the aspect ratio to 9:16 and move the crop window to keep the speaker in frame.
Free and Supporter limits
Free cuts are up to three minutes long at 720p or 1080p. Supporter removes the length limit and adds 1440p and 4K, plus higher-bitrate MP3 audio. There are no watermarks on either plan.
Frequently asked questions
Can I cut a YouTube video on my phone?
Yes. EzCutter works in mobile browsers on Android and iOS. Paste the link, set the cut points and the MP4 downloads to your phone.
Is there a watermark on cut clips?
No. Clips are delivered exactly as cut, with no watermark or branding.
What's the difference between cutting and trimming?
Nothing, in practice — both mean keeping one section between a start and end time. EzCutter does both the same way.
Can I clip any YouTube video?
Use EzCutter for videos you own, videos with a Creative Commons or similar licence, or clips you have permission to reuse. You are responsible for respecting the creator's rights and YouTube's terms. Private and age-restricted videos may not load.
More answers on the EzCutter FAQ.