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YouTube Video Cutter Online

Cut to the second · Works on phone and computer · Last updated October 2026

YouTube Video Cutter Online: overview

Cut any part of a YouTube video right in your browser. Mark the exact start and end second on a timeline, preview the cut, and keep only the moment you want — free, with no software to install.

How to cut a YouTube video online

  1. 1Open the YouTube video and copy its link from the address bar or the Share button.
  2. 2Paste the link above and press Cut video — the player and timeline load in the editor.
  3. 3Drag the start and end handles, or type the times (for example 02:15 and 02:45).
  4. 4Press play to preview the selection, nudge the handles until the cut feels right.
  5. 5Save the clip — download it or copy a share link.

Three ways to set a perfect cut

Different videos need different precision. The editor gives you all three methods, and you can mix them.

Drag the timeline handles

Fastest for rough cuts. Drag the left handle to the start and the right handle to the end while watching the preview.

Type exact timestamps

Best for precision. Enter minutes and seconds such as 14:03 — useful when you already know the time from YouTube's progress bar or a comment.

Mark while playing

Play the video and set the start or end at the current playback moment — handy for catching a reaction or a punchline.

Paste a timestamped link

Links that already contain a time (like ?t=95) load the video at that point, so you start editing right where the moment begins.

Common cutting mistakes and how to avoid them

Clipping the first word

Start half a second to one second before someone speaks. Speech that starts on the very first frame sounds abrupt.

Ending on a cut-off sentence

Let the clip run until the sentence or the music phrase finishes, then end it.

Cutting too long

If you can describe the moment in one sentence, the clip probably shouldn't be longer than 30–60 seconds.

Not previewing

Always play the selection once before saving. It takes seconds and catches most mistakes.

Cut vs. trim vs. split

These words are often used interchangeably. Here's what each one means and how to do it in VidKart.

TermWhat it meansHow to do it in VidKart
CutTake one section out of the middle of a longer videoSet both a start and an end handle
TrimRemove only the beginning or only the endMove one handle, leave the other at the edge
SplitTurn one video into several separate clipsMake one clip, then change the range and make the next

What is a YouTube video cutter?

A YouTube video cutter is a tool that keeps only the part of a video you need — a funny moment, a key point from a lecture or a highlight from a stream. Instead of watching or sending a whole video, you share exactly the seconds that matter.

Does cutting change the picture or sound?

No. Cutting only changes the length. The clip keeps the picture and sound of the original at the quality you choose.

Frequently asked questions

How do I cut part of a YouTube video?

Paste the YouTube link into VidKart, set the start and end time on the timeline, preview it and save. It takes under a minute.

Can I cut YouTube Shorts?

Yes. Paste a Shorts link the same way as a normal video link.

How precise is the cut?

You can set the start and end to the second by typing timestamps.

Can I make several clips from one video?

Yes. After saving one clip, change the start and end times and save the next one.

Do I need to install anything?

No. The cutter runs in your browser on Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. An optional Chrome extension adds a Clip button on YouTube.

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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