Download part of a YouTube video
Download Part of a YouTube Video Online
Built for long videos · Last updated October 2026
Download Part of a YouTube Video Online: overview
Need ten minutes from a three-hour stream, or one answer from a long podcast? Save only that segment instead of the whole video — no huge download, no editing software.
How to download a specific part of a long YouTube video
- 1Find the moment first: use YouTube's chapters, the transcript (… → Show transcript) or a timestamp in the comments.
- 2Note the start and end times, then copy the video link.
- 3Paste the link above — the long video opens in the editor.
- 4Type the start and end times directly instead of scrolling through hours of timeline.
- 5Download — only your segment is processed, so even a 3-hour video gives a small file.
How to find the right moment in a long video
The hardest part of a long video isn't downloading — it's finding the part you need. These YouTube features help.
Chapters
Many long videos are split into chapters on the progress bar or in the description. Each chapter start is a ready-made timestamp.
Transcript search
Open the description, press Show transcript and search a word. Click the line to jump to that exact second.
Timestamps in comments
Viewers often post the best moments with times. Clicking one jumps the video there.
Livestream replays
For long streams, skip ahead in 10-minute jumps and watch the chat speed — busy chat often marks the big moments.
Full download vs. downloading only the part you need
| Download full video, then cut | Download only the part | |
|---|---|---|
| 2-hour lecture, you need 5 minutes | Download about 1–2 GB, then edit | About 60–100 MB, no editing |
| Time to get the clip | Long download plus editing time | Usually a minute or two |
| Software needed | A downloader and an editing app | Just your browser |
| Storage used on your phone | The whole video | Only the segment |
Who needs partial downloads most
Students saving one explanation from a long class, researchers quoting an interview, journalists pulling a statement from a press conference, and fans saving one song from a concert stream. In all of these the useful part is a small slice of a very long video.
Can I get several parts from the same video?
Yes. After you download one segment, change the start and end times and download the next one. Each segment is its own file.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download just part of a YouTube video?
Yes. Set the start and end time in VidKart and download only that range.
Does it work on multi-hour videos and livestream replays?
Yes. Only your chosen section is processed, so the length of the original doesn't matter much.
How do I find the exact time of a moment?
Use YouTube's chapters, search the transcript, or check the comments for timestamps, then type those times into VidKart.
Do I have to watch the whole video?
No. Type the start and end times directly — you only need to preview your segment.
Is it legal to download YouTube clips?
Only download sections of videos you own or have permission to use. Otherwise share a timestamped clip link, which plays through YouTube's official player.
About VidKart Clips
VidKart Clips is an independent online video clipping tool at vidkart.online. Files are deleted from our servers automatically shortly after download. Read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Not affiliated with YouTube or Google.
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