Frequently asked questions
Using EzCutter
What is EzCutter?
EzCutter is an online YouTube clipping tool. Paste a link, choose a start and end time, and download just that part as an MP4 — or the audio as an MP3. There's nothing to install.
Do I need an account?
No. Free clips and MP3 downloads work without signing in. Signing in is only needed for Pro, the editor and redeeming a code.
Which timestamp formats can I type?
Seconds (95), minutes and seconds (1:35) or hours, minutes and seconds (0:01:35). You can paste chapter times straight from a video description.
Can I make vertical clips for Shorts, Reels and TikTok?
Yes. Choose the 9:16 aspect ratio and slide the crop window to keep the subject in frame. There's also a 1:1 square option.
Does EzCutter work on phones?
Yes. It runs in mobile browsers on Android and iPhone, and files save to your downloads or Files app.
Quality and limits
What's included for free?
Video clips up to three minutes at 720p or 1080p, full-length MP3 audio at 128 kbps, and 16:9, 9:16 and 1:1 framing. No watermark.
What does Pro unlock?
Clips and editor exports up to 10 minutes, 1440p and 4K video, batch clipping, priority processing and 256/320 kbps MP3. It's a one-time 30-day pass bought through Whop — it doesn't renew.
Why is my clip lower quality than I chose?
The original video wasn't uploaded at that resolution. EzCutter automatically uses the best version YouTube has.
Does cutting reduce quality?
Not in the original 16:9 frame — the video is copied without re-encoding. Cropping to 9:16 or 1:1 re-encodes at high quality.
Rights and privacy
Can I clip any YouTube video?
Use EzCutter for videos you own, openly licensed videos, or content you have permission to reuse. You're responsible for respecting creators' rights and YouTube's terms. Private and some age-restricted videos won't load.
Do you keep my clips?
No. Clips are processed temporarily so you can download them and are deleted shortly afterwards. See the privacy policy for details.